http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/events daily 1 2011-01-06T18:30:43Z http://extension.psu.edu/delaware/events/second-saturdays-at-smedley Gardening programs presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners of Delaware County. No publisher Kristi DAmore 2013-01-12T15:00:00Z Smedley Park Environmental Center Wallingford, PA 2013-01-12T15:00:00Z 2013-12-07T20:00:00Z Linda Barry lrb16@psu.edu 610-690-7669 Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/2e0bb834-f61c-43d4-928a-7e67f9b8539b Exam starts at 4:00 PM; Registration Deadline: May 27, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-03T12:00:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-06-03T12:00:00Z 2013-06-03T22:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/d2ac03a3-93f3-4073-a4f9-0dcf510fb028 The popular Penn State Extension Food Home Food Preservation hands-on workshops are a great way to learn the basics of home food preservation. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-03T22:00:00Z Collegeville, PA Collegeville, PA 2013-06-03T22:00:00Z 2013-06-04T01:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/home-food-preservation-collegeville The popular Penn State Extension Food Home Food Preservation hands-on workshops are a great way to learn the basics of home food preservation. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-04T13:00:00Z Collegeville, PA Collegeville, PA 2013-06-04T13:00:00Z 2013-06-04T16:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/5f378328-d6ea-4549-a0d9-ffadcf450516 Penn State Extension’s Food for Profit workshop takes you step-by-step through the information necessary to start and run a small food-product business, especially directed to individuals who will be making and packing their products for resale (through grocery stores, farm markets, or restaurants). No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-05T13:00:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-06-05T13:00:00Z 2013-06-05T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/4175c5c5-6b5a-424f-959e-58eff6764bde Calling all Early Education Directors! Please join us for an informative day of training, featuring two engaging sessions, plus a lunchtime speaker. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-06T12:00:00Z Collegeville, PA Collegeville, PA 2013-06-06T12:00:00Z 2013-06-06T19:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/events/2013-second-saturday-series-1 Penn State Extension Master Gardener Second Saturday Series presents Elizabeth Belk a horticulturist at Wyck House and Garden in Philadelphia is responsible for the care and propagation of over 70 cultivars of old roses at Wyck. Join her as she discusses the most fragrant roses at Wyck, their history, and care and use in the home garden. 9:30AM Registration 10:00 Workshop $10.00 Registration fee Online registration : http://agsci.psu.edu/second-saturday/philadelphia No publisher Michele Koskinen 2013-06-08T13:30:00Z Fairmount Horticulture Center Philadelphia, PA 2013-06-08T13:30:00Z 2013-06-08T15:00:00Z 215- 471- 2200 Ext. 100 Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/second-saturday-gardening-series-philadelphia The Second Saturday Gardening Series is a series of gardening workshops presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners in Philadelphia County held on the second Saturday of each month through November. The workshops are presented to the general public and gardening enthusiasts on a variety of gardening topics. The topic for June 8, 2013 is "Old Roses and Fragrances." Elizabeth Belk, a horticulturist at Wyck House and Garden in Philadelphia, is responsible for the care and propagation of over 70 cultivars of old roses at Wyck. Join her as she discusses the most fragrant roses at Wyck, their history, and care and the use in the home garden. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-08T13:30:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-06-08T13:30:00Z 2013-06-08T15:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/health/diabetes/events/dining-with-diabetes-montgomery-1 Dining with Diabetes is a program for adults with diabetes and their families that will increase knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management. The classes offer healthy meal planning, cooking demonstrations, and hands-on food preparation, class discussions, and new physical activity choices. No publisher Melissa Wandrisco 2013-06-11T19:30:00Z Pottstown Community Health and Dental Clinic, 11 Robinson Street, Suite 100, Pottstown, PA Pottstown, PA 2013-06-11T19:30:00Z 2013-06-11T22:00:00Z Mandel Smith mjs52@psu.edu 610-489-4315 Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/325b774c-b591-4771-a34a-d934f4b01403 Social media tools are an exciting way to enhance your farm business's marketing activities, allowing you, the owner, or manager, to connect directly with your audience. While a social media presence is almost expected of many businesses, many owners struggle with how to use the various tools to connect. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-12T13:00:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-06-12T13:00:00Z 2013-06-12T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/315429d1-d806-411a-bb13-ea92749baac3 Weeds are dependable pests—you can count on them showing up and usually have to deal with them year after year. Is your weed management plan effective? This workshop will include hands-on identification of weeds in landscape and turf and in-depth classroom discussion about management options. Our tune-up session starts with a weed identification walk where you’ll learn key features to help you recognize weeds. That walk is followed by an update on management options for specific landscape situations. We’ll talk over the latest strategies for weeds in landscape beds and turf. All in time for summer and fall weed season. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-13T12:30:00Z Collegeville, PA Collegeville, PA 2013-06-13T12:30:00Z 2013-06-13T16:15:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/e466c79b-ede1-4cce-b7a8-23af053b2c7b Class Dates: June 17 and 19, 2013; Exam: June 19, 2013, at 1:00 PM; Registration Deadline: June 13, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-17T12:45:00Z Springfield, PA Springfield, PA 2013-06-17T12:45:00Z 2013-06-17T19:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/plants/green-industry/events/greening-the-landscape The morning session includes an idea exchange for sustainable landscape practices. The afternoon session features scouting for woody ornamental insects and diseases with Penn State experts Gary Moorman and Greg Hoover. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young green-industry-contacts 2013-06-20T04:00:00Z Welkinweir 1368 Prizer Road Pottstown, PA 19465 Pottstown, PA 2013-06-20T04:00:00Z 2013-06-20T04:00:00Z Nancy Bosold nfb1@psu.edu 610-378-1327 Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/cfc30439-57ae-423c-99cd-8545901676eb Exam starts at 4:00 PM; Registration Deadline: June 24, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-07-01T12:00:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-07-01T12:00:00Z 2013-07-01T22:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/events/2013-second-saturday-series-2 A garden pond or water feature can enhance your garden, provide new environments for growing plants, and attract beneficial animals. Constructing a water feature need not be a costly and complex effort and will bring years of enjoyment. Learn how to plan and build a pond, stream, or fountain for your garden with minimal expense and effort. Sandy Grimwade is a Penn State Extension Philadelphia Master Gardener, a member of the Delaware Valley Water Garden Society, and a keen "ponder". 9:30AM Registration 10:00 Workshop $10.00 Registration fee online registration available at http://agsci.psu.edu/second-saturday/philadelphia No publisher Michele Koskinen 2013-07-13T13:30:00Z Fairmount Park Horticultural Center N. Horticultural and Montgomery Drive Phila., PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-07-13T13:30:00Z 2013-07-13T15:00:00Z 215- 471- 2200 Ext. 100 Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/second-saturday-gardening-series-philadelphia-20130713 The Second Saturday Gardening Series is a series of gardening workshops presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners in Philadelphia County held on the second Saturday of each month through November. The workshops are presented to the general public and gardening enthusiasts on a variety of gardening topics. The topic for July 13, 2013 is "Do-It-Yourself Garden Ponds and Water Features." Sandy Grimwade, a Penn State Master Gardener in Philadelphia County and “keen ponder," will teach you how to plan and build a pond, stream or fountain for your garden with minimal expense and effort. Constructing a water feature will enhance your garden, whether large or small, and bring you years of enjoyment. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-07-13T13:30:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-07-13T13:30:00Z 2013-07-13T15:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/6bb87f86-38a2-4bce-b815-71770cc86442 The purpose of this class is to prepare for the Pennsylvania certified pesticide applicator exams in Core and Categories 06 (Ornamental and Shade Tree), 07 (Lawn and Turf), and 23 (Parks and Schools Pest Control). Students should attend three or four days of training, depending on the license(s) they wish to obtain. Core training is held on July 16 and 18, and is required for all licenses. See the section on the Summary page of the registration website titled "What Days of Training Should I Attend?" to determine when you will need to attend class. Testing is conducted by the PA Department of Agriculture after completion of the class and requires additional fees. Class Dates: July 16, 18, 19, 23, 2013 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Optional Exam Date: July 25, 2013 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-07-16T13:00:00Z Montgomery County 4-H Center, 1015 Bridge Road, Collegeville, PA 19426 Collegeville, PA 2013-07-16T13:00:00Z 2013-07-16T19:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/9d98d5d6-b53e-4596-9bdf-e9fc38ac00ab Experience the Academy After Dark. Enjoy interactive activities and meet some of our live animals--all with the guidance of the Academy's experienced naturalists! No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-07-27T23:00:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-07-27T23:00:00Z 2013-07-28T00:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/plants/green-industry/events/penn-atlantic-nursery-trade-show-pants The shift to Philadelphia gives the show something it’s never had before: opportunities for socializing in a richly diverse cultural and historic urban hub. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young green-industry-contacts 2013-07-31T04:00:00Z Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Philadelphia, PA 2013-07-31T04:00:00Z 2013-07-31T04:00:00Z Kevin McLaughlin information@MACEvents.com 732-449-4004 Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/07ecd687-bd76-45f2-9134-6c5d72d06be1 Exam starts at 4:00 PM; Registration Deadline: July 29, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-08-05T12:00:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-08-05T12:00:00Z 2013-08-05T22:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/second-saturday-gardening-series-philadelphia-20130810 The Second Saturday Gardening Series is a series of gardening workshops presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners in Philadelphia County held on the second Saturday of each month through November. The workshops are presented to the general public and gardening enthusiasts on a variety of gardening topics. The topic for August 10, 2013 is "Culinary Herbs: Fragrant, Flavorful, and Festive Foods." Linda Grimwade, a Penn State Master Gardener in Philadelphia County, will show how to grow herbs from seed and preserve them by drying or freezing. Participants will also have an opportunity to contrast and compare the fragrance and flavor of herbs, and use fresh herbs in recipes. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-08-10T13:30:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-08-10T13:30:00Z 2013-08-10T15:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/events/culinary-herbs-fragrant-flavorful-and-festive-foods Linda Grimwade a Philadelphia Extension Master Gardener will show how to grow herbs from seed and preserve them by drying or freezing. Participants will also have an opportunity to contrast and compare the fragrance and flavor of herbs, and use fresh herbs in recipes. Fairmount Park Horticultural Center N. Horticultural and Montgomery Drive Philadelphia, Pa.19131 9:30AM Registration 10:00 Workshop $10.00 Registration fee Online registration at http://agsci.psu.edu/second-saturday/philadelphia No publisher Michele Koskinen 2013-08-10T13:30:00Z Horticultural Center Fairmount Park Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 2013-08-10T13:30:00Z 2013-08-10T15:00:00Z 215- 471- 2200 Ext. 100 Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/4f55dc1a-12bc-4b4a-9507-e42fc971c6e4 Class Dates: August 13 and 20, 2013; Registration Deadline: August 9, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-08-13T13:00:00Z Collegeville, PA Collegeville, PA 2013-08-13T13:00:00Z 2013-08-13T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/45bb77df-627a-4cc1-ae2b-ea003cf22aa8 Class Date: August 14, 2013; Registration Deadline: August 9, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-08-14T13:00:00Z Collegeville, PA Collegeville, PA 2013-08-14T13:00:00Z 2013-08-14T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/plants/green-industry/events/lcap-pest-walk Pest identification and management for turf and landscape professionals. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young green-industry-contacts 2013-08-19T04:00:00Z Delaware Valley College, East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 Doylestown, PA 2013-08-19T04:00:00Z 2013-08-19T04:00:00Z Lawn Care Association of PA lawncareofpainfo@aol.com 888-577-6801 Event