For the week of October 27, 2025
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UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue providing quality education via various webinars and recordings. If you have difficulty registering online for these live webinars, please contact Penn State Extension’s customer service team at
1-877-345-0691. Most of these webinars will be recorded and available for viewing later, as well. Continue to search our website: extension.psu.edu for the latest offerings.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – Milk Matters: Boosting Quality, Records, and Profits – Penn State Extension and Lancaster DHIA will present some practical tools to boost herd performance and milk quality at the Milk Matters Workshop being held at the Burk-Lea Farms, 3099 Grant Point Road, Chambersburg. Cost is $10 and will include lunch. Register online https://extension.psu.edu/milk-matters-boosting-quality-records-and-profits or call 1-877-345-0691.
Monday, December 1 and 2, 2025 – Evergreen ID and Centerpiece Workshop – Join the Master Gardeners of Franklin County at the Ag Heritage Building, lower level, located at 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, for a chance to create your own custom centerpiece using a variety of greens. This year, the Master Gardeners are excited to offer this popular workshop on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5 PM and Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9 AM. The cost for this hands-on workshop is $25. Participants will not only craft a beautiful arrangement but will also learn to identify common evergreens. All materials will be provided; however, participants are encouraged to bring their own pruners and garden gloves. Feel free to bring additional embellishments as well. For additional information and to register online, go to https://extension.psu.edu/evergreen-identification-and-centerpiece-workshop or call 1-877-345-
0691.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – Evergreen ID and Tabletop Tree Workshop – Join the Master Gardeners of Franklin County at the Ag Heritage Building, Lower Level, 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, for an engaging, hands-on workshop where you will learn to identify evergreens, shrubs, and perennials while creating your own tabletop tree arrangement. Guided by Master Gardeners, you will craft a unique tree ranging from 12 to 18 inches tall, with all materials provided to complete one project. The cost of the workshop is $25, and materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own pruners and garden gloves. Additional embellishments are welcome. For additional information and online registration, go to https://extension.psu.edu/evergreen-identification-and-tabletop-tree-arrangement or call 1-877-345-0691.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – Evergreen ID and Wreath Workshop – Join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Franklin County at the Ag Heritage Building, Lower Level, 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, for a popular workshop. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to identify various evergreens and create your very own wreath. The cost of the workshop is $25, and materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own pruners and garden gloves. Additional embellishments are welcome. For additional information and online registration, go to https://extension.psu.edu/evergreen-identification-and-wreath-making or call 1-877-345-0691.
Live Webinar – Begins Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Dig into Gardening Series – This six-part webinar series offers a sneak peek into the Penn State Extension Master Gardener basic training curriculum and its most critical topics. Dig into the science of gardening with engaging sessions designed for new and experienced gardeners alike, combining essential garden science with practical, research-based insights you can put to work right away. The cost for this six-part webinar series is $150. To register online and for additional information, go tohttps://extension.psu.edu/dig-into-gardening-series https://extension.psu.edu/dig-into-gardening-series.
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