February Webinar List from the Land Preservation and Sustainability Committee

FEBRUARY 2024 Webinars to Keep You In The Know!

• Good Gardening Saturdays: Native Keystone Plants 2/10 @ 10:00 AM, $10 Registration Fee - https://extension.psu.edu/good-gardening-saturdays-native-keystone-plants 
  • Discover the power of native Keystone Plants in enhancing your garden's appeal to pollinators. These plants are vital for supporting local pollinators, making them essential additions to your landscape.
• Second Saturday Gardening Series: Backyard Wildlife Habitat - 2/10 @ 10:00 AM $10 Regstraton Fee - https://extension.psu.edu/second-saturday-gardening-series-backyard-wildlife-habitat
  • Join The Penn State Extension for a discussion on how to make relatively easy and creative ways to enhance our yards and gardens to attract insects, pollinators, birds, and wildlife.
• Large-Scale Solar in Pennsylvania: 2024 General Update - 2/15 @ 12 Noon free - https://extension.psu.edu/large-scale-solar-in-pennsylvania-2024-general-update
  • Join The Penn State Extension for an inclusive discussion covering the broad scope of large-scale solar, including siting, zoning considerations, common concerns, and current/proposed legislative and policy initiatives.
• Climate Change Projections for PA and Conservation Practices to Help Farmers Cope - 2/19 @ 12 Noon - https://extension.psu.edu/climate-change-projections-for-pa-and-conservation-practices-to-help-farmers-cope 
  • Attend this enlightening session unveiling the evidence and future projections of climate change in Pennsylvania, exploring Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) and its role in mitigating climate risks while delving into current financial programs supporting CSA initiatives.
• Misunderstood Native Plants - 2/21 @ 6:00 PM, $19 Registration Fee - https://mtcubacenter.org/event/misunderstood-native-plants-online/ 
  • Canada goldenrod, Virginia creeper, and American pokeweed, oh my! These and other native plants like eastern poison ivy are often maligned as worthless weeds because they don’t fit into the popular idea of what a garden plant should be. Join Leah Brooks as she explores how species which may not be suitable for a home garden provide important wildlife benefits and add beauty to the natural landscape.
• Spring Symposium: Climate Smart Gardening - 2/24, 9:00 AM, $10 Registration Fee - https://extension.psu.edu/spring-symposium-climate-smart-gardening-webinar
  • Join Master Gardeners Michael Brewer and Steve Tambolas to explore climate change's impact on gardens, advocating for landscapes that capture carbon, retain rainwater, support biodiversity, and sustain pollinators year-round.
• Edible Landscaping Using Permaculture - 2/24 @11:00 AM, $25 Registration Fee - https://mtcubacenter.org/event/edible-landscaping-using-permaculture-online/ 
  • Imagine a yard where trees are dripping with fresh fruits, shrubs are bejeweled with delicious berries, and gourmet mushrooms sprout in the shade. Join author and edible landscape designer, Michael Judd, in an exploration of combining form, function and production in your edible and ecological landscape. 
• Climate Smart Ag Mitigation and Spotlight on Conservation Practices - 2/26 @12 Noon - https://extension.psu.edu/climate-smart-ag-mitigation-and-spotlight-on-conservation-practices
  • Explore USDA Climate Smart mitigation categories, discover Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices, and locate financial assistance programs for CSA.
• Backyard Stream Repair Series - 2/27 @ 2:00 PM, $30 Registration Fee - https://extension.psu.edu/backyard-stream-repair-series 
  • Join this virtual series to learn simple and affordable techniques to help repair your stream.