Penn State Extension in Pike County

06/01/2026

05/22/2026

☀️ Pike County 4-H Summer Programs ☀️

Looking for fun, hands-on summer opportunities for youth? Pike County 4-H is offering a variety of programs throughout June, July, and August for students in grades 4–12!

Programs include:
🌿 Eco Explorers
🧸 Babysitting Basics
🗺️ County Fair Days
⭐ Youth Leadership Summit
🎨 Crafting Camp
🔬 STEM Lab
🚑 Intro to Emergency Services Camp

📧 Email [email protected] for registration information and instructions.

All programs require a one-time annual $30 4-H member enrollment fee. Some additional material fees may apply depending on the program.

Summer is right around the corner and we have a GREAT lineup of programs and experiences for Pike County Youth! Email [email protected] for information and registration instructions.

05/22/2026

🌿 Native Plant Garden Design 🌿

Interested in creating a beautiful, low-maintenance native plant garden?

Join the Pike County Master Gardeners for this two-part program and learn how to:
✅ Create a new native plant garden
✅ Add native plants to an existing garden
✅ Cut back lawn space for more planting opportunities

📅 Part 1: June 6
📅 Part 2: June 13
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Pike County Public Library
Milford, PA

Hosted by the Master Gardeners of Pike County 🌱

05/22/2026

💧 SAFE DRINKING WATER CLINIC 💧

Do you rely on a private well or spring for your drinking water?

Join Penn State Extension on Monday, June 15 for a FREE workshop on protecting your private water supply — plus free on-site water testing!

🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM

📍 Pike County Training Center
Hawley, PA

✅ Free Event
✅ Pre-registration Required

🌐 Register: https://extension.psu.edu/safe-drinking-water-clinic
📞 1-877-345-0691

04/28/2026

Does your water have a metallic taste?🚰

Dissolved metals like iron, manganese, or copper could be the cause. These metals may come from natural sources underground or even corrosion in your home’s plumbing.

The best first step is identifying what’s in your water so you can choose the right solution.

Visit the Extension website and ask Tilva your water questions for trusted guidance: ai.extension.psu.edu

04/28/2026

Become a Master Gardener in Pike County.

Applications will be accepted through May 30, 2026.

02/19/2026

When you imagine where a river begins, you might picture a tiny mountain stream bubbling out of the ground. That’s a headwater—but they can also be hidden springs, wetland channels, or small streams that don’t even show up on maps.

And here’s the surprising part: headwaters make up most of the stream miles in a watershed.

Even though they’re small, they:
💧 Provide drinking water
🌿 Filter pollution naturally
🌊 Help prevent flooding
🐟 Support trout, salamanders, birds, and more
🌎 Power entire food webs

But headwaters are fragile. Development, runoff, and climate change can quickly damage these small streams.

The good news? Planting native trees along streambanks, restoring buffers, and supporting local watershed groups can make a huge difference.

Healthy rivers start small. Let’s protect them at the source.

https://ow.ly/Wq8o50Yh3Fv

02/12/2026

Join us for a four-part live webinar to learn how to manage pests effectively and sustainably—whether you’re a home gardener, Master Gardener, or commercial grower.

📍Tuesdays — March 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:15 PM EST

What you’ll learn:
✔️ IPM principles & pest monitoring
✔️ How to recognize common pests
✔️ Identifying signs & symptoms
✔️ Applying strategies in real-world settings

Space is limited—preregistration required.
Registration deadline: March 9, 11:45 PM ET.

🎟️ Register to receive the webinar link + recording access.

https://ow.ly/xT7e50XU2Ti

02/12/2026

🌿 Outdoor Sport Expo 🏕️

Love the outdoors? Join us at the Outdoor Sport Expo — your one-stop shop for all things outdoor living and recreation!

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Pike County, PA will be hosting a tabling event, ready to answer your gardening questions and share research-based tips to help your landscape thrive. 🌱

📅 March 21, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Westfall Fire Department, Matamoras, PA

Stop by, say hello, and grow with us! 🌼