Penn State Extension Holds March 18 In-Person Workshop In Northampton County On How To Design, Install, Maintain Micro-Forests

The Penn State Extension will hold a March 18 in-person workshop on How To Design, Install, Maintain Micro-Forests at the Easton Wine Project, 1247 Simon Blvd, Set N103 in Easton, Northampton County.

Learn what micro-forests are, why they matter, and how to design, install, and maintain them to strengthen communities, support biodiversity, and restore landscapes where trees are needed most.

Join Rob Christopher of the City of Easton Office of Urban Conservation as he shares insights from leading the installation of a micro-forest in Lower Hackett Park in Easton and from publishing a practical guide on creating these dense, native plantings.

Learn what a micro-forest is, why it matters, and how it can bring environmental and community benefits to urban areas and beyond. 

Drawing on a lifetime of experience, Rob will outline clear, practical steps to help you successfully plan, plant, and sustain a thriving micro-forest where trees are needed most.

Who is this for?

-- General public

-- Watershed coalition members

-- Environmental advisory council members

-- Anyone interested in learning more about micro-forests

What will you learn?

-- Benefits of micro- (or nano-) forests

-- Micro-forest design principles

-- Micro-forest installation and lifecycle management

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about many more educational opportunities.

Resource Links:

-- LehighValleyNews.com: How Easton’s Micro-Forest Teaches, Inspires

-- Penn State: Patch Project Creates ‘Mini Forests’ In Beaver County Community

[Posted: March 3, 2026]  PA Environment Digest