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Ponds and lakes are a common feature of the landscape in Northeastern Pennsylvania providing a source of enjoyment for many residents. Although they occur naturally in this area, many ponds and lakes have been constructed for a variety of purposes. Regardless of its origin or intended use, management of a pond or lake may present the individual landowner or community organization with many complex and difficult management decisions.

Did you know that the average vegetable garden produces over $400 worth of fresh, healthy vegetables in one season? With a little education, knowledge, and guidance, you will be growing your own vegetables this summer. Don’t be afraid! You can do it! Use the link below to get the details.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) requires the "person in charge" in a food service operation to hold a "nationally recognized food protection certificate" such as ServSafe®.

“We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.” - Aldo Leopold, Naturalist

Winter is a great time to learn to knit. Join the 4-H Milford Knitting Society Club that will be meeting on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 4:00 PM at jilldeal, inc, 200 Broad Street, in Milford.

Penn State Educator Debbie Albrecht talks about the expansion of the Pike County tobacco treatment program into Wayne County with Donna Decker, Community Health Educator for Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Penn State Extension in Pike County has scheduled professional development opportunities.

Those interested in learning more about private water wells, springs and cisterns can be trained by Penn State Extension as part of the Master Well Owner Network (MWON).

“Fewer Americans are lighting up. Now more than ever, smokers are motivated to quit.” says a report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. If this reminds you to quit, help is here!

How many times each day do you see requests to “Like Us on Facebook,” “Follow Us on Twitter,” or “Check In on foursquare?” Have you ever searched for a business on Google and found a map to the location? Do you or someone you know use a smart phone to find information about businesses?

Are you looking for more information to help make your livestock enterprise more profitable?

Parenting is not easy, but with love, limits and lots of involvement, parents can be a major influence in developing happy, healthy and well-behaved children.

Just in time to rescue failed New Year’s resolutions to improve health and personal finances, an online Small Steps to Health and Wealth™ (SSHW) Challenge called “Winter 2012 SSHW Challenge” is being launched.

Julia Sullivan from Project Linus was invited to the 4-H Palette of Fun Art Club meeting on December 2.

The members of the Delaware Valley High School Teens Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U.) club encouraged smokers at the high school to use the Great American Smokeout to make a plan to quit.

“Fewer Americans are lighting up. Now more than ever, smokers are motivated to quit.” says a report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The New Year is a perfect time to make a quit resolution. Belle Reve Senior Living Center in Milford will help by hosting Penn State Extension quit program this January.

During the recent Delaware Township Harvest Fest 4-H members were given a chance to show off the projects they have been working on during the past year.

Penn State Extension in Pike County salutes the work of our dedicated 4-H Leaders during the past year. They are volunteers that provide quality programs for the youth enrolled in 4-H in Pike County.

The Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce understands that quitting tobacco with support can increase the chance for success by 50%! That is why they are hosting Penn State Extension’s quit tobacco program beginning November 30, 2011 at the Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 2512 Route 6, Suite 2, Hawley, PA 18428.

You might be interested to know how the Wayne County tobacco treatment program can work for you. It’s easy! Once you decide it’s time to quit, call Penn State Extension at (570) 253-5970 Ext 411 in Wayne County or (570) 296-3400 in Pike County. Either number will put you in touch with the tobacco treatment counselor.