Posted: June 30, 2024
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Wyoming County will share information on invasive plants and pests during River Day at Riverside Park in Tunkhannock on Saturday, July 20.
Spotted Lanternfly education materials. Photo credit: Melissa Wright
On Saturday, July 20, the Master Gardeners will host an Education Outreach Exhibit on invasive plants and pests during Tunkhannock's annual River Day at Riverside Park, 1:00pm-7:00pm. Battling Knotweed in your home landscape? Uncertain whether you encountered a Spotted Lanternfly? Learn how to identify common invasive plants and pests and the best practices for managing invasives. At 2:00 p.m., join the Master Gardeners and Master Watershed Stewards for a presentation in the event's Education Tent.
Interested in becoming a Certified Master Gardener? The Wyoming County program is currently accepting applications for the next Master Gardener Basic Training course. Master Gardeners are volunteer garden educators who play an active part in delivering the outreach mission of Penn State Extension. To learn more and to request an application, contact the Master Gardeners at wyomingmg@psu.edu or 570-836-3196.
For additional information on becoming a Master Gardener in Wyoming County, visit: Become a Master Gardener in Wyoming County — Wyoming County — Master Gardener (psu.edu)
