Penn State Extension Fulton County

Do you know all the benefits of gardening? Join us on 4/24 to find out! Register today. Recording will be available too!

Thank you to Lisa Truax, who has kept our Fulton County Extension office running so well through challenging times! We appreciate all you do.

Get Outside With Extension Enjoy the Pennsylvania outdoors this May with Penn State Extension! We invite you and your family to join our educators from around the commonwealth to learn something new about your local streams, parks, ponds, forests and more. View a listing of outdoor events by clicking the link below to discover what's happening close to you! Link: https://extension.psu.edu/home-p/get-outside-with-extension

Kinship Family Forum: Challenges Facing Grandparents This webinar, "Kinship Family Forum: Challenges Facing Grandparents," will discuss several issues facing grandparents and strategies to deal with them. The following issues such as changes in housing, family dynamics, finances, routines, and schedules will be discussed. Kinship care is a term used for individuals raising children by grandparents, other extended family members, and adults with whom they have a close family-l...ike relationship such as godparents and close family friends because biological parents are unable to do so for whatever reason. We hope you can join us! When: Wed., May 19, 2021 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET) This webinar is being offered at no cost to participants. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. Click the link below for more information and to register: https://web.cvent.com//3876d225-5cea-4169-aeb2-88/summary

Vegetable Gardening on a Budget Join Luzerne County Master Gardeners for practical tips and insights into getting the most out of your vegetable garden on a small budget during "Vegetable Gardening on a Budget." Enjoy early spring highlights as we review timely garden tasks for April and learn what to look for in your early spring landscape. When: Wed., Apr. 7, 2021 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET)... Format: Live Online via Zoom Click the link below for more information and to register: https://web.cvent.com//79dabdd5-2362-4761-9469-db/summary

Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby states. Join us for the "Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting" and learn how to recognize Spotted Lanternfly and what you can do to help stop its spread. Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), is a new invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014.... SLF presents a significant threat to Pennsylvania agriculture, including the grape, tree-fruit, hardwood, and nursery industries, which collectively are worth nearly $18 billion to the state's economy. Topics: -How to identify the Spotted Lanternfly. -Impacts on local industry and communities. -Current quarantine areas in Pennsylvania. -Actions you can take to help stop the spread. We hope you can join us! This event is being offered at no charge to participants. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. Click the link below for more information and to register: https://web.cvent.com//5d2b621f-8234-4765-a7ff-ae/summary