Attendees of Susquehanna County Ag Day enjoy lunch in the Elk Lake High School cafeteria in 2023. Coterra Energy and Williams are partnering this year to provide lunch for guests of the 34th annual Susquehanna County Ag Day. Both are long-time supporters of the event and look forward to gatheringContinue Reading
Submitted Article As the Spring weather settles, gardeners are ready to sow seeds for family-favorite vegetables, pollinator-friendly flowers, and culinary herbs. These options and many more will be available at the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Wyoming County 4th Annual Community Seed Exchange on Saturday, March 25, at theContinue Reading
Submitted Article The D&H Rail Trail Swale Community Project offered by Penn State Extension is seeking community volunteers to help aid in erosion efforts and enhance the natural beauty and wildlife habitat for a portion of the trail. The project takes place on Saturday, April 29, from 9 am toContinue Reading
Wyoming County 4-H leaders who were honored for reaching milestones with the organization included (top, from left) Janet Shaw, Jean Stang, Maria Eastman, Debbie Petrewski, Amanda Ruark, and Bill Shaw. Additional honorees (not pictured) included Valerie Trowbridge, Jennifer Seward, Bradley Seward, Amy Cannella, Ginger Howell, and Justine Tone. Participants in theContinue Reading
Submitted Article The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Wyoming County are taking action to protect pollinators with three programs this summer designed to educate the community on the importance of native plants to preserving butterfly and bee biodiversity. Want to learn more? Look for the Master Gardeners at theseContinue Reading
Associates of the Wyoming County office of Penn State Extension had a meeting at the county courthouse on May 24. Participants included (seated, from left) Mike Lunak, Mark Madden, commissioners Tom Henry and Ernie King, Tim Jayne, Linda Falcone, (standing) Rick Hiduk, Scott Brown, Mason Tate, Becky Smith, Jeremy Leadicker,Continue Reading
Submitted Article Penn State Extension will conduct a hands-on workshop in Susquehanna County for youths ages 13-18, focusing on taking charge to lead conservation projects. The “Youth Community Stewardship Program” is a free environmental stewardship camp for youths who want to get their hands dirty, take charge and learn toContinue Reading
The Elk Lake High School gymnasium was full of local residents learning what products and services are available to help enhance their rural lives at the 32nd annual Farm and Home Day, where a free lunch was enjoyed by hundreds of guests. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (exclusive toContinue Reading
Farm and Home Day at Elk Lake High School is equal parts social, educational, and promotional as the Penn State Extension helps to connect rural Susquehanna County residents with the resources they need to live healthy, productive lives. It will be held this year on Monday, April 18. Lunch isContinue Reading
Submitted Article Brazilian Starfish Peppers, Lemon Cucumbers, or Mongolian Giant Sunflowers in a backyard garden? These options and many more will be available at the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Wyoming County 3rd Annual Seed Exchange on Saturday, April 2, at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. This event isContinue Reading