Penn State Extension

Mr. Yencha serves as Educator on the statewide Water Quality Extension Team.  Join us as he explains the purpose of municipal separate storm sewer systems, the requirements DEP places on some communities when it comes to their storm water management activities, the benefits of separating municipal sanitary and storm sewer systems to protect surface and …

Foliage and vascular wilt diseases affecting deciduous trees in urban landscapes, including anthracnose, fungal leaf spots, bacterial leaf scorch, Verticillium wilt, and more will be covered with a focus on identification and management. Presented by: Dr. Jean Williams-Woodward - Associate Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Georgia Register/attend: http://www.forestrywebinars.net/webinars/leaf-spots-scorches-and-wilts-affecting-southeastern-us-deciduous-trees 1 CBLP CEU will be available

At this workshop, we will teach you about the process of cutting and planting live stakes, branch segments of trees and shrubs that are planted during their winter dormancy. We will spend about 30 minutes discussing how the process works and then the remainder of the time we will spend practicing the techniques directly in …

Managing Invasive Plants will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to properly identify invasive plants and develop strategies for treatment and control. Invasive weeds and pests are a major threat to our natural and cultivated landscapes, spreading quickly and displacing or killing native plants. Invasive species (plants, insects, and animals) are costing the United …

The success of newly planted trees in the landscape is not just dependent on proper planting and after care, but also on proper analysis of the planting site. Site analysis considers the characteristics and history of the landscape to help ensure successful tree planting projects. This webinar reviews the site characteristics and how past history …

The long-term success of a tree in the landscape depends on numerous factors, but key to success is proper planting and establishment. This webinar presents the appropriate techniques for planting ball and burlap (B&B), containerized, and bare root trees in the landscape. Common planting mistakes and how to avoid them will be discussed, along with …

From Penn State Extension, a series of short, helpful videos that describe step-by-step maintenance tasks needed for newly planted riparian buffers. 0.5 CBLP CEUs may be claimed if you watch all seven videos

This webinar will provide an overview of techniques to modify or create tree planting sites in sidewalks, parking lots, and patios. As these modifications are very site specific, the presentation will provide introductions to different techniques rather than strict design prescriptions or standards.

As we welcome in the spring tree planting season, we are also unfortunately faced with limitations on our ability to get out and plant because of coronavirus-related restrictions. While we may be stuck inside for the time being, this provides a great opportunity to brush up on our knowledge and skills on urban and community …

Did you know Pennsylvania is home to over 430 species of bees? Learn all about the bees of Pennsylvania at the Pollinator Series: Bee Biodiversity in Pennsylvania LIVE webinar! How the species are different from each other What species are native to North America How you can help conserve bees 1 CBLP CEU