Upcoming Events
June 2012
This workshop will help homeowners and forest landowners identify invasive plants and insects and develop strategies for controlling and removing them from their property. Participants will learn if mechanical removal will work or if herbicidal applications are required to control the invasives.
Join us for a rewarding two-day program that will help you manage and care for your community trees and forests. Plan to share your experiences as well as gain from the successes of others.
Natural Gas Vehicles: The Road Ahead in Pennsylvania is a place where clean-air/clean-transportation advocates, industry stakeholders, fleet managers and policymakers can learn the fundamentals of using natural gas as a transportation fuel, network with other NGV stakeholders, and discuss opportunities and challenges to greater adoption of natural gas as a transportation fuel. The conference will provide a comprehensive discussion on utilizing natural gas as a transportation fuel in Pennsylvania and the greater mid-Atlantic region.
Penn State Cooperative Extension and its partners are proud to provide you with an opportunity to learn about sustainable forestry through our Essential Principles course. This is a two-part course offered on separate evenings. To complete the entire course, attendance at both evening sessions is necessary. The course includes both indoor lecture and outdoor discussions. This course will strengthen your knowledge of sustainable forest management. (WEDNESDAYS: JUNE 20 & 27, 2012 - 6:00 TO 8:30 P.M.)
July 2012
Due to popular request, Dr. William Elmendorf, Associate Professor of Urban Forestry, Penn State University, will introduce community tree ordinance concepts. He will concentrate on street tree and tree preservation from a planning perspective and welcomes the sharing of municipal code for real life examples. Expect to learn of the powers given from the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code and the anatomy of an effective ordinance. Attorney Gilbert High, known nationally for his extensive knowledge of municipal and tree law, will compliment the previous presentations with liability and legalities. A natural resource panel follows up with real life perspective and experience. Bring your questions and experiences!
