This pollinator garden is located on the east side of Kaufman Hall on the campus of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Kaufman Hall is home to the College's Earth Sciences and Environmental Studies programs, as well as the Center for Sustainability Education.
Photographer: Dan Loh
The 2,800 square foot garden features hundreds of native pollinator plants, and is a vibrant learning environment for students, professors, and classes from many disciplines. The garden is maintained by Penn State Master Gardeners with the help of students and college staff, and hands-on learning opportunities are enhanced by workshops and classes hosted by Master Gardeners for both the college and Carlisle communities. This unique partnership with Dickinson College includes Penn State Master Gardener use of the college greenhouse and a classroom to supplement these educational activities. The garden is currently being expanded to include a new 1,295 square foot area to create an herb garden for the students, feature more shrubs for birds, and incorporate pollinator perennials to tie in with the rest of the garden.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 4, 12-1pm: Fall Garden Open House
Wednesday, September 25, 12-1pm: Lunch and Learn: Growing Herbs in Pots by Penn State Master Gardener Carol Glasgow
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Visiting the Garden
The Pollinator Garden is located on the property of Dickinson College at 400 W North St, Carlisle, PA 17013.
Parking for Kaufman Hall and the Pollinator Garden is available along Cherry Street, Louther Street, or in the parking lot located off North Street accessed via the driveway to the left of the Public Safety building.
The garden is open daily to the public, free of charge, from dawn to dusk. Enjoy your visit and thank you for stopping by!
