Saturday, March 7, 2026

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Host April 20 Webinar On Gardening For Wildlife - People Benefit When Nature Thrives

Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners for an engaging presentation on gardening for wildlife and its benefits for people and nature. 

Learn how the habitat principles identified by U.S. Forest Service scientists in 1972—providing food, water, cover, and places to raise young—can be applied to your own landscape. 

Discover how native plant communities form the foundation of healthy ecosystems by supporting local food webs, improving water management, and sequestering carbon. 

Explore practical steps to convert portions of your yard into vibrant native habitat that enhances beauty, strengthens interconnected ecosystems, and supports pollinators and other wildlife essential to our health and well-being.

Who is this for?

-- Native plant enthusiasts

-- Home gardeners

-- Ecological gardeners

What will you learn?

-- How to create a whole habitat environment in your own backyard

-- The importance of native plants in supporting healthy ecosystems

-- How different ecosystems support pollinators

Click Here to register and for more information.

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

[Posted: March 7, 2026]  PA Environment Digest

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