http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news daily 1 2011-01-06T18:30:43Z http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2013/septa-links-with-penn-state-extension This spring, the Southeastern PA Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Wellness Department partnered with Penn State Extension Philadelphia to bring Nutrition Links, a USDA sponsored program, to Frankford Depot. Participants learned about food safety, appropriate portion size, and how to shop healthy on a budget, among other topics. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2013-05-13T20:07:49Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2013/penn-state-in-the-city-urban-agriculture-festival Our First Annual Penn State in the City spring event which was held this year at SHARE Food Program’s Nice Roots Farm was a smashing success. Under sparkling blue skies, Penn State Extension staff, volunteers, and partners shared their expertise with families and friends from throughout the Philadelphia region. (PHOTOS) No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2013-05-02T14:20:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2013/were-on-target-archery-club Penn State Philadelphia Extension 4-H students meet weekly at Jardel Recreation Center, located in Northeast Philadelphia to learn the Art of Archery shooting. (VIDEO) No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2013-04-09T15:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2013/celebrate-living-well-week Penn State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences educational programs reach millions of Pennsylvanians each year. Families and individuals count on Extension to help address some of our most pressing issues including obesity, food safety and community resilience. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2013-03-12T17:34:41Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2013/weavers-way2019s-standing-partnership-with-penn-state-extension-philadelphia Collectively, Weavers Way farms have over 6,000 square feet of winter growing space. In this case, “winter growing space” is made up of our high tunnels and low tunnels (also known as hoop houses) which are really just simplified green houses, made of plastic and metal poles. They are heated only by the sun, and have no electricity… No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2013-02-15T21:10:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2013/wissahickon-trotters-spread-seasonal-cheer Recently, the Penn State Extension Wissahickon Trotters 4-H club in Philadelphia took their love of horses and voices to residents and staff of the Chestnut Hill Lodge and Rehabilitation Center. This was the 2nd annual visit by the Trotters and family members to CHLR, where they sang seasonal songs to a group of about 30. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2013-02-15T20:45:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2013/the-impact-of-4-h-embryology October 22, 2012. Delivery date for Penn State Extension 4-H Fall Embryology. On the drive up to Quakertown, PA to pick up the eggs for the delivery, Jackie Simon, Penn State Extension 4-H Educator in Philadelphia listened to the weather reports and the threats of Hurricane Sandy and reminded herself to alert the teachers participating in the program to be aware of any possible loss of electricity. Never did she think that the Hurricane would be as severe as it was and cause such devastation. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2013-01-08T20:10:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2012/introducing-tommy-mccann-our-newest-member-of-the-philadelphia-extension-team Penn State Extension would like to begin with a sincere Thank You to Heather Zimmerman for her wonderful work with Penn State in Philadelphia and all of her concentrated efforts in Horticulture Education and High Tunnel management. Heather has moved on from her position with Penn State, but will still be an active member of Urban Agricultural endeavors in the City! No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2012-11-14T16:05:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2012/coming-together-to-bring-food-and-nutrition-education-program-to-urban-community From kicking up fresh Taco Salads to kicking steps on the classroom floor, the inaugural 7-week course of “Learning How to Cook, Eat, and Live a Healthy Life” is well on its way. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2012-11-07T19:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2012/penn-state-extension-composting-at-saul-high-school In classes based on the Penn State Extension’s ‘Composting Is Recycling Naturally’ presentation, students studying Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management at Philadelphia’s W.B. Saul High School have learned the backyard composting process for the last 7 years. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2012-09-25T15:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2012/penn-state-extension-4-h-robotics-program-comes-to-philadelphia Robotics is becoming one of the fastest growing areas in Penn State Extension 4-H science. With its focus on engineering, creative problem solving, mathematics, teamwork, applied science, and fun, the new curriculum has generated enthusiastic participants and considerable success in its first year. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2012-08-20T13:52:43Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2012/201csupercupboard-a-unique-201cshare2019d201d-partnership201d Mention the word “super” and what comes to mind? Flying superheroes? Certainly. However, a SuperCupboard is an altogether different hero that does not require a cape or special powers, but does call for a unique partnership. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2012-06-01T19:50:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2012/philadelphia-parks-and-recreation-connects-with Penn State Extension 4-H continues its work with The Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department (PPR) with the development of three new gardens and the expansion of three existing gardens. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2012-05-01T15:10:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2012/penn-state-extension-high-tunnel-alliance-urban-sustainability-forum Last month, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University’s Urban Sustainability Forum highlighted the ways in which Philadelphia’s high tunnel farms contribute to the food security of our neighborhoods. At the event, Penn State Extension Master Gardeners and 4-H staff shared their knowledge and presented program information to colleagues and friends while mingling with the near capacity audience. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2012-04-09T20:46:53Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2012/penn-state-extension-hortline-open-for-business With the onset of spring, the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners have picked up their telephones as well as their trowels to help citizens with gardening questions ranging from annual flowers to xeric landscaping. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2012-03-20T20:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2012/penn-state-extension-philadelphia-at-the-pennsylvania-farm-show The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country and celebrates agriculture as Pennsylvania’s number-one industry. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2012-02-21T19:41:44Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2012/lasalle-university-makes-room-for-penn-state-extension An unexpected opportunity occurred when Penn State Extension moved out of its West Philadelphia office and downsized into a temporary administrative space in Center City. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2012-01-17T19:50:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2011/penn-state-working-with-philadelphians-on-urban-ag-with-high-tunnels High tunnels offer an inexpensive way to extend the production season for vegetables and small fruits. They also might help eradicate a "food desert" in the southeast corner of the Keystone State, if a collaboration between Penn State Extension and community partners in Philadelphia is successful... No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2011-12-02T20:56:58Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2011/gardening-for-recreation-food-and-fitness When she’s not working in the nursery at Primex Garden Center in Glenside, PA, Master Gardener Carolyn Booker, a trained draftsperson, can be found volunteering at community sites where her talent for garden design and skill at plant selection are key. No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2011-10-18T19:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2011/penn-state-extension-master-gardener-class-of-2012-commences Penn State Extension is pleased to announce the commencement of the Master Gardener Class of 2012. Approximately three-quarters of applicants were accepted as a result of a competitive application process led by a panel of seasoned Master Gardeners... No publisher Dennis Dozier, Jr. 2011-10-05T17:35:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2011/penn-state-extension-united This summer, Penn State Extension Philadelphia staff and volunteers are working together to create youth lead gardens in dozens of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation locations and other summer camp programs. This effort, called Harvest 4-Health, unites Extension’s 4-H, Master Gardener and Nutrition Links programs. No publisher John Byrnes, Ph.D., R.D. 2011-07-20T13:50:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2011/penn-state-extension2019s-high-tunnel-alliance Penn State Extension's High Tunnel Alliance sites at Weavers Way Farm, Grumblethorpe Mansion, and the SHARE Food Program. No publisher John Byrnes, Ph.D., R.D. 2011-06-14T16:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2011/penn-state-salutes-doris-stahl On November 8th, we honored Extension Horticulture Educator, Doris Stahl who started with Penn State in 1985, under the USDA 23 Cities Urban Gardening Program. Doris has utilized her skills in both teaching and community organizing for over 25 years. No publisher Albert Nakpil 2011-03-18T19:45:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/philadelphia/news/2011/penn-state2019s-harvest-4-health Jackie Simon, Penn State 4-H Youth Development Educator, and Jim Stanton, Director of Communications and Community Relations at the First Philadelphia Charter School for Literacy (PCS) have spearheaded the new Penn State Harvest 4-Health program. No publisher Albert Nakpil 2011-03-01T20:50:00Z News Item