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News These days it feels like even our most cherished family traditions are under attack. More
News Two rain gardens to help control stormwater runoff were recently completed in York and Shrewsbury Townships. More
News Master Watershed Steward event in York County introduces youth to fishing and helps them to gain appreciation of their local waterways. More
News Master Watershed Stewards in York County partnered with the City of York, the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, PA Office and the Watershed Alliance of York and started the Street 2 Creek Storm Drain Art Project. More
News Penn State Extensions’ Master Watershed Stewards in York County, helped plant 400 trees in two townships between Earth Day and Arbor Day. More
News The third Penn State Master Watershed Steward training in York County is complete. This enthusiastic group of 25 participants completed their training in early May. More
News We are excited to announce that York County’s second class of Master Watershed Steward trainees graduated and became official Master Watershed Stewards in March. More
Articles How Well Do Your Volunteers Represent You?
Judy Chambers
Your volunteers can be your best ambassadors – but it's up to you to encourage them. More
News Watershed Stewards recognize local zoning officer for efforts to enhance water quality by installing a bioswale. More
Videos What's In It For Me? Farmers and Local Government
Judy Chambers
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This video explores the opportunities for farmers to have a voice in local government policies that affect their livelihood. More
Articles A Guide to Preserving Trees in Development Projects
William Elmendorf, Ph.D., Henry Gerhold, Ph.D., Larry Kuhns
This publication explains tree health and environmental considerations and details how to preserve trees. More
Articles Controlling Weeds in Nursery and Landscape Plantings
Tracey Lynn Harpster, Jim Sellmer, Ph.D., Larry Kuhns
This guide explains how people who grow and maintain landscape and nursery plantings can develop effective weed control programs. More
Online Courses Working with Volunteers
4
3 hours
$89.00
In this online course, learn about strategies in volunteer management, recruitment, retention, and supervision to apply as you work with or manage volunteers. More
Online Courses $69.00
This online course will help you understand how Pennsylvania local governments work, explore ways you can become involved, and explain how to run for office. More
News What Does Good Planning Look Like?
03/06/2017
Planners often ask ‘What should your community look like in 20 years’? More
Articles What’s a board member to do?
Judy Chambers
Being clear about expectations and roles is one way to keep board members involved. More
Articles Monitor Pests and Keep Records
Emelie Swackhamer, J. Robert Nuss, Larry Kuhns, Gregory Hoover
Inspecting your plants on a regular basis is essential to identifying and evaluating plant problems in their early stages. More
Articles Promote Plant Health
Emelie Swackhamer, J. Robert Nuss, Larry Kuhns, Gregory Hoover
Healthy, vigorous plants are less vulnerable to attack by insects and disease. More
Articles Plant with Care
Emelie Swackhamer, J. Robert Nuss, Larry Kuhns, Gregory Hoover
One of the most important steps you can take to ensure the health and long life of your plants is to plant them correctly. More
Articles Pest Management Methods
Emelie Swackhamer, J. Robert Nuss, Larry Kuhns, Gregory Hoover
IPM (integrated pest management) primarily consists of methods used to prevent plant problems from occurring in the first place. More
Articles Keeping Plants Well Groomed
Emelie Swackhamer, J. Robert Nuss, Larry Kuhns, Gregory Hoover
Debris that builds up in the landscape can harbor pests and plant diseases. More
Articles Introduction to Creating Healthy Landscapes
Emelie Swackhamer, J. Robert Nuss, Larry Kuhns, Gregory Hoover
When a plant looks unhealthy or has been injured by an insect or a mite, often our first impulse is to apply a pesticide. More
Articles Choosing Plants Wisely
Emelie Swackhamer, J. Robert Nuss, Larry Kuhns, Gregory Hoover
To create and maintain a healthy landscape, choose plants that are suited to the conditions in your yard. More
Articles Planting and After Care of Community Trees
William Elmendorf, Ph.D., Larry Kuhns
This publication is for people who plant trees in public landscapes, such as streets and parks, but its advice also is useful to those who plant trees around homes and businesses. More
Articles Creating Healthy Landscapes
Emelie Swackhamer, J. Robert Nuss, Larry Kuhns, Gregory Hoover
This article outlines steps to help homeowners take better care of landscape plants and provides an introduction to basic integrated pest management concepts. More