Posted: May 6, 2022
Penn State Extension Master Gardeners joined the Clinton County Arts Council, Clinton County Conservation District, AmeriCorps Seniors, Lock Haven University’s Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education, and Annie Halenbake Ross Library in sponsoring Pollinate This! an Earth Day event on April 23, 2022.
Photo credit: Master Gardener Amy Strong
Held at The Station Gallery in Lock Haven, the event featured a variety of activities and presentations focused on the importance of pollinators and their importance to a healthy environment. The event included a nature themed art exhibit entitled What's all the Buzz sponsored by the Clinton County Arts Council.
The Master Gardener display focused on creating gardens that support pollinators and obtaining Pollinator-Friendly Garden certification. Master Gardeners from Clinton County were on hand to discuss the application process and provide information. They also hosted an Ask a Master Gardener booth to answer questions about gardening and environmental stewardship as well as a children's table with Spotted LanternFly headbands and butterfly-themed coloring books.
The Clinton County Conservation District auctioned off three rain barrels, gave out pollinator seed packets and had a children's activity station. They also sponsored Rick "the butterfly guy" Mikula who delivered an enjoyable and informative presentation on butterflies. Mr. Mikula also signed copies of his books.
Lock Haven University's Kappa Delta Pi hosted a series of interactive booths focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities for children. Both the AmeriCorps Seniors and Annie Halenbake Ross Library gave out seed packets.
Due to the success of the event, plans to make it an annual activity are already being discussed.
