Join Jay Brenneman, Master Watershed Steward, as he discusses founding the Indian Rock Nursery, which supplies thousands of native trees and shrubs for riparian forest buffer projects across south-central Pennsylvania.
Jay will share his experiences planting and caring for these trees alongside volunteers and partners, including Penn State Extension and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.
Participants can also enjoy locally brewed beverages, take part in an environmental trivia game, and receive prizes and swag.
Who is this for?
Those interested in the following:
-- Stream health
-- Tree propagation
-- Riparian forest buffers
-- Watershed protection
What will you learn?
-- Starting the Indian Rock Nursery in York, Pennsylvania
-- Stratifying and planting seeds
-- Nurturing the growing saplings
-- Distributing trees and shrubs for riparian forest buffer projects
-- Partnering with other conservation organizations
This session is part of Tap Talks—a fun and informative series that highlights water quality and watershed-related topics through dynamic presentations by local water resource professionals and Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards.
Tap Talks are held at various venues across Pennsylvania and typically run for about an hour, though exact timing may vary.
Click Here to register and for more information.
Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about many other educational opportunities.
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[Posted: February 20, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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