Posted: June 21, 2024
Join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County for the next Gardening with Nature program on Thursday, July 18, 7:00-8:30pm, titled Gardening with Native Food by Ian Gardner of Green Gardner Designs LLC!
Thursday, July 18, 7:00-8:30pm -
Gardening with Native Food
Cleve J. Fredricksen Library - Community Room, 100 N. 19th Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
- Ian Gardner, Owner of Green Gardner Designs LLC
The majority of food that the average American consumes comes from industrial food systems and is comprised of exotic plants native to other countries. For the past 300+ years we have largely neglected the edible plants and indigenous food system of the Eastern U.S. By relearning how to grow edible native plants, we can grow healthy and sustainable food, support wildlife and reconnect with nature.
Cost is $5. Click HERE to register online by Wednesday, July 17, or call Penn State Extension Registration Services toll-free at 1-877-345-0691. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.
Thursday, August 15, 7:00-8:30pm -
From Single Stem to Backyards & Beyond: Friendly Planting for the Birds & the Bees
*Milkweed Meadows Farm, 65 N. Old Stonehouse Rd, Carlisle PA*
- Tom Keller, Furbearer Biologist, Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Justin Klinger, Science Dept Chair, Gettysburg Area School District
- Stefan Karkuff, Avian Recovery Biologist, Pennsylvania Game Commission
There has never been a more critical time in history to help a wide variety of wildlife through habitat and food creation. This can be as simple as a single common milkweed stem in a flower box to an entire backyard full of pollinators and warm season grasses. As humans we have the ability to bring change, whether negative or positive, to both local and migratory wildlife species populations. This interactive presentation will explore just how to make those positive changes and show you real examples of what this looks like and how to make it happen for you.
Cost is $5. Click HERE to register online by Wednesday, August 14, or call Penn State Extension Registration Services toll-free at 1-877-345-0691. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.
Thursday, September 19, 7:00-8:30pm -
Stormwater Friendly Lawn Care
Cleve J. Fredricksen Library - Community Room, 100 N. 19th Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
- Andy Yencha, Penn State Extension Water Resources Educator
It's no secret our lawns don't provide the same environmental benefits as the forests, meadows, or wetlands they replaced. But many people don’t recognize the simple steps they can follow to manage the stormwater produced from turf grass. This presentation will share five techniques to make your yard more water-friendly including lawn downsizing, eliminating unnecessary grass fertilizer, mowing properly, minimizing soil compaction, and practicing perfect pest management. Learn how your yard can help reduce runoff, become better habitat, and improve water quality in the Susquehanna River!
Cost is $5. Click HERE to register online by Wednesday, September 18, or call Penn State Extension Registration Services toll-free at 1-877-345-0691. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.
For more information, call the Penn State Extension office at 717-240-6500, email CumberlandExt@psu.edu, visit the website for the Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County or find us on Facebook at CumberlandMG. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
