Penn State Master Gardeners Of Cumberland County Host Aug. 13 In-Person Workshop On Gardening With Nature - Prairie Pockets - Plants For People And Pollinators

The Penn State Master Gardeners Of Cumberland County will host an August 13 in-person workshop on Gardening With Nature - Plants For People And Pollinators at the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill, Cumberland County from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

The workshop explores how homeowners can incorporate local habitat into their landscapes to support pollinators and strengthen ecosystem health. 

As natural spaces continue to shrink, understanding and supporting local ecology becomes increasingly important for preserving the benefits these systems provide, including pollination, water filtration, flood mitigation, and cleaner air. 

Inspired by the natural character of local ecoregions, participants will learn practical strategies for creating beautiful, purposeful landscapes that move beyond traditional ornamental gardening to support biodiversity and environmental resilience.

Who is this for?

-- Gardeners of all experience levels and interests

-- Anyone interested in prairie pockets, healthy ecosystems, and local ecology 

-- Master Gardeners

What will you learn?

-- How to incorporate local habitat into residential yards and properties 

-- How to better understand and support local ecology 

-- How to transition a new or existing space into a prairie pocket 

-- How to create beneficial landscapes unique to your ecoregion

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit the Penn State Master Gardeners webpage to learn about programs in your area.

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

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[Posted: June 26, 2026]  PA Environment Digest