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Workshops$20.00
Tool Time with Tom: Sharpening Basics
When 02/21/2026Length 1 hourEvent Format In-PersonLearn to sharpen and maintain your hand tools in this hands-on workshop, ensuring they stay sharp and ready for outdoor tasks. Perfect for homeowners and gardeners looking to extend tool life. -
Workshops$5.00
Owls Up Close
When 01/29/2026Length 1 hour, 15 minutesEvent Format In-PersonDiscover the world of owls with Strawberry Hill's barred owl, Strix, and learn how these birds reveal insights about habitat, behavior, and environmental health. -
WebinarsFree
Spotted Lanternfly: Research Updates and Panel Discussion
When 01/13/2026Length 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format Virtual | LiveGet updates on spotted lanternfly research, vineyard impacts, management strategies, and engage with experts in a moderated panel discussion. -
ArticlesRain Garden Plants: Black Gum
An informative guide to black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), detailing its unique characteristics, site preferences, and value to wildlife. -
Workshops$5.00
Good Gardening Saturday: Fireflies, Our State Insect
When 05/09/2026Length 2 hoursEvent Format In-PersonExplore Pennsylvania's state insect, the firefly, and learn its lifecycle, glowing secrets, and ecological role and how to create a backyard habitat. -
ArticlesRain Garden Plants: Serviceberry
An informative guide to serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis, A. Laevis), detailing its unique characteristics, site preferences, and value to wildlife. -
ArticlesRain Garden Plants: Northern Bayberry
An informative guide to northern bayberry (Morella pensylvanica), detailing its unique characteristics, site preferences, and value to wildlife. -
ArticlesRain Garden Plants: Inkberry
An informative guide to inkberry (Ilex glabra), detailing its unique characteristics, site preferences, and value to wildlife. -
Workshops$15.00
It's Time to Plant!
When 04/18/2026Length 4 hours, 30 minutesEvent Format In-PersonPrepare for spring with hands-on workshops covering berries, roses, seed starting, and identifying helpful and harmful insects. -
Workshops$15.00
Good Gardening Saturday: Build a Birdhouse
When 04/11/2026Length 2 hoursEvent Format In-PersonBuild a custom birdhouse and learn practical tips to attract and support nesting birds, creating a safe and welcoming habitat in your own backyard. -
Workshops$20.00
Seed Swap Saturday
When 01/31/2026Length 3 hoursEvent Format In-PersonLearn seed starting, foodscaping, seed types, and native plants that support pollinators at this hands-on workshop led by the Penn State Master Gardeners. -
Webinars$10.00
Second Saturday Gardening Series: Wildlife-Smart Gardening
When 02/14/2026Length 2 hours, 30 minutesEvent Format Virtual | LiveLearn practical, research-based strategies to protect your garden from deer, rabbits, and other wildlife while maintaining a healthy, beautiful, and environmentally-friendly landscape. -
Webinars$10.00
Spring Garden Series
When 03/23/2026Length Four 1.25 hour sesionsEvent Format Virtual | LiveExplore sustainable gardening practices in this four-part webinar series covering lawn care, native plants, vegetable garden management, and pollinator support. -
Webinars$10.00
Second Saturday Gardening Series: Lawn to Pollinator Garden
When 03/14/2026Length 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format Virtual | LiveExplore the urgency of supporting declining insects and learn how to turn lawn into a thriving pollinator garden, with practical insights, native plant guidance, and lessons from real-world experience. -
Webinars$10.00
Gardening with Insects: Native Bees of Pennsylvania
When 08/15/2026Length 1 hour, 30 minutesLearn why native bees matter, how they are identified and monitored in Pennsylvania, and what you can do to help protect these essential pollinators. -
Workshops$75.00
GardenWise
When 03/14/2026Length 8 hours, 30 minutesEvent Format In-PersonWhether a novice or expert gardener, this gardening event has something for everyone! -
Webinars$10.00
Gardening with Insects: Biocontrol with Predatory Insects
When 10/17/2026Length 1 hour, 30 minutesLearn how predatory insects support natural pest control and reduce chemical use in this hybrid session led by Master Gardener Angela Hartley. -
Workshops$10.00
Gardening with Insects: Biocontrol with Predatory Insects
When 10/17/2026Length 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format Virtual | LiveLearn how predatory insects support natural pest control and reduce chemical use in this hybrid session led by Master Gardener Angela Hartley. -
WorkshopsFree
Community Seed and Plant Exchange
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 2 hoursEvent Format In-PersonJoin fellow gardeners for a Community Plant and Seed Exchange hosted by Master Gardeners, where you can share seeds, swap houseplants, and get gardening guidance. -
Webinars$10.00
Home Gardening Series: Soil Testing Demystified
When 04/11/2026Length 1 hour, 30 minutesLearn how to test, interpret, and improve your soil with Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly for a healthier, more productive garden. -
Workshops$10.00
Home Gardening Series: Soil Testing Demystified
When 04/11/2026Length 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format Hybrid | Choice of In-Person or Virtual AttendeeLearn how to test, interpret, and improve your soil with Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly for a healthier, more productive garden. -
Webinars$10.00
Gardening with Insects: Attracting Insect Pollinators
When 09/12/2026Length 1 hour, 30 minutesLearn how insect pollinators support plants, food, and ecosystems. Identify pollinators and create gardens that attract and protect these vital species. -
WorkshopsFree
Seed Starting Presentation and Seed Library Open House
When 01/31/2026Length 2 hoursEvent Format In-PersonLearn seed-starting essentials with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, explore the Seed Library Project, and take home up to four seed packs while getting expert gardening tips. -
Workshops$10.00
Basics of Starting a New Garden
When 01/31/2026Length 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format In-PersonKick-start your garden with expert guidance! Plan your vegetable or ornamental garden, sketch layouts, and get master gardener advice to create a personalized, thriving garden plan. -
Workshops$10.00
Planting in the Cold: The Magic of Winter Sowing
When 01/10/2026Length 1 hourEvent Format In-PersonLearn how to start hardy seeds outdoors in winter using recycled containers and natural freeze–thaw cycles to grow strong, resilient plants ready for spring.
