Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward Program will hold its annual native tree and shrub sale August 1-27, with pickup this fall in locations across the state.
Funds will support watershed protection efforts by the Master Watershed Steward program.
To provide an overview of the 24 native tree and shrub species offered in the sale, Extension’s urban forestry and Master Watershed Steward programs will host a webinar, “Native Tree and Shrub Sale Species Overview and Q&A,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 10.
This session will cover:
-- The native tree/shrub species available in this year’s fundraiser.
-- The benefits of adding native species to the landscape.
-- Native tree and shrub species suitable for a wide range of landscape conditions.
-- Which tree/shrub species support various wildlife species.
-- How to purchase these locally through the annual native tree and shrub sale.
This webinar is aimed at anyone in Pennsylvania interested in planting native trees or shrubs; Pennsylvania residents interested in learning more about the native tree and shrub sale; landowners; park, city and school groundskeepers; municipalities and homeowners associations; watershed associations, conservation groups and volunteers; and students interested in ecology.
Participants can learn about recommended species for sunny and shady spots, dry to wet conditions, and everything in between.
No matter the conditions of a yard or other landscape, there is a beneficial native tree or shrub perfect for the spot, organizers noted.
They encourage participants to submit questions for the webinar in advance to help make the right tree and shrub selections for their property. Organizers will aim to answer all questions that come in prior to Friday, July 4.
All species discussed will be available for purchase August 1-27 — or while supplies last —through the annual fundraiser.
Penn State Extension offers this webinar at no charge, but participants must register by July 10.
More information is available on the Penn State Extension website.
The Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program provides extensive training in watershed management to volunteers who, in return, educate the community about watershed stewardship based on university research and recommendations.
The program was established to strengthen local capacity for management and protection of watersheds, streams and rivers by educating and empowering volunteers across the Commonwealth.
Click Here for the webinar announcement.
Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about many other educational opportunities.
(Photo: White Fringetree.)
Upcoming Extension Events
June 10-- Penn State Extension:Tap Talk: The Susquehanna River Fish Assemblage, Collusion Tap Works, York, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
June 10-- Virtual. Penn State Extension (10 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - The Use of Slash Walls to Exclude Deer and Regenerate Native Forest Tree Species. Noon and 7:00 p.m.
June 12-- Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Of Cumberland County Hosts 6-Part Gardening With Nature Workshop Series - Trees for Climate Change
June 12-- Lancaster Master Watershed Stewards Waterways On Wheels Bike Tour. Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
June 16-- Virtual. Penn State Extension Community Forestry Webinar On Resolving Tree-Sidewalk Conflicts. Noon.
June 24-- Virtual. Penn State Center For Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training Webinar On The Pennsylvania Right To Farm Law. Noon.
June 25-- Virtual. Penn State Extension Pennsylvania Harmful Algal Blooms Webinar. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
July 9-- Virtual. Penn State Extension Wednesday Water Series Webinar - Hard Water Issues. 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
July 10-- Virtual. Penn State Master Watershed Stewards Host Webinar Ahead Of Statewide Native Tree And Shrub Sale. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
July 10-- Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Of Cumberland County Hosts 6-Part Gardening With Nature Workshop Series - Xeriscape Gardening
July 11-- Virtual. Penn State Forestry Experts Host Webinar On Habitat Restoration As Part Of A Long-Term Strategy To Control Invasive Species. 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
July 14-- Virtual. Penn State Extension Hosts Webinar On Community Science Tool To Track Stream Health. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
July 16-- Virtual. Penn State Extension Hosts Webinar On Uses And Benefits Of Rain Barrels. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
July 30-- Virtual. Penn State Extension Wednesday Water Series Webinar - Understanding Your Home Water Test Results. 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
August 6-- Virtual. Penn State Extension Wednesday Water Series Webinar - Home Water Treatment Basics. 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
August 14-- Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Of Cumberland County Hosts 6-Part Gardening With Nature Workshop Series - For The Love Of Groundcovers
August 21-- Virtual. Penn State University To Host Online Solar Law Symposium
September 11-- Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Of Cumberland County Hosts 6-Part Gardening With Nature Workshop Series - Soil Health and Sustainable Gardening.
September 25-- Penn State Extension Dive Deeper Summit For Water Educators. Harrisburg.
October 15-- Penn State Extension Hosts Pest Biocontrol School Oct. 15 In Lancaster County. Two sessions 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
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[Posted: June 5, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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