The Master Gardeners of Delaware County and Penn State Extension are hosting an online multimedia presentation highlighting eight owl species that either reside in Pennsylvania year-round or migrate in during the winter. The presentation  on  November 8th from 10AM – 1PMfocuses on the Great Horned, Eastern Screech, Barred, and Barn Owls, which live in Pennsylvania year-round. Part two explores the winter visitors: Snowy, Long-eared, Northern Saw-whet, and Short-eared Owls.

Register by: Friday, November 7, 2025

For more information and registration go to https://extension.psu.edu/

 

A Fall Festival takes place at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center on Saturday, November 8 from 10am to 3 pm.  It includes crafts, pumpkin carving demonstrations, educational events and a garden tour.

For more information, mamakating.gov

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy will hold a program about white-tailed deer on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 1-2pm  at the Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake, Pa.

“Wonderful Whitetails” explores the increased activity of white-tailed deer during the approaching breeding season, and their behavior throughout different times of the year.

For registration and information, visit  delawarehighlands.org

Cornell Cooperative Extention Ulster is presenting a 2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series. Webinars will be presented once each month of 2025 from 12pm to 1pm via Zoom and will include topics such as soil prep, pest management, business prep and marketing.

For more information go to https://ulster.cce.cornell.edu

Pre-Registration Required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKg

Price: Free

Penn State Extension is now accepting registration for  their live webinar ‘Know Your Natives: Shade Gardens’ being presented on November 19th from 7:oo-8:15PM. This  session will guide you through the essentials of creating a thriving native shade garden, including site preparation, thoughtful plant selection, and proper care techniques. Whether you are new to gardening or looking to expand your knowledge, you will gain practical tools to transform shaded areas into vibrant, sustainable landscapes.

For more information and registration go to  https://extension.psu.edu/

November 20 at 6pm, Penn State extension holds a webinar, “Antlers and Academics”

With a focus on both invasive species and native plants that can become overly dominant, the program will explore how these plants impact forest stand quality and wildlife habitat. Participants will gain practical insights into recognizing problem species and implementing effective management strategies.

For Registration, extension.psu.edu.

Penn State Extension offers a virtual live webinar, “Fireflies in Pennsylvania” on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 11 am-12:15 pm.

This webinar explores the biology, life cycle and diversity of these popular, glowing beetles whose numbers are declining in Pennsylvania and elsewhere.

It examines factors threatening their survival and offers practical steps to help protect firefly habitats.

To register, visit: extension.psu.edu

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours in January and February.  An expert guide conducts a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region with stops at Eagle Observation Areas to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.

Tours take place:

• January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• February 7, 14

The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 10am-3pm.

For more information and reservations visit http://www.DelawareHighlands.org

Penn State Extension offers a live, nine-session Webinar series, “Woods in Your Backyard” starting Wednesday, Jan. 14 and running through Wednesday, March 11, from 7-8:30 p.m.

The series explores ways to make the most of your woodland or backyard.

Topics will include: forest ecology, soils, native landscaping, wildlife habitat enhancement, water management, and more.

Registration is required by Friday, Jan. 9 at 11:45 p.m.

For information, visit: extension.psu.edu

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours in January and February.  An expert guide conducts a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region with stops at Eagle Observation Areas to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.

Tours take place:

• January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• February 7, 14

The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 10am-3pm.

For more information and reservations visit http://www.DelawareHighlands.org

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours in January and February.  An expert guide conducts a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region with stops at Eagle Observation Areas to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.

Tours take place:

• January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• February 7, 14

The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 10am-3pm.

For more information and reservations visit http://www.DelawareHighlands.org

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours in January and February.  An expert guide conducts a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region with stops at Eagle Observation Areas to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.

Tours take place:

• January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• February 7, 14

The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 10am-3pm.

For more information and reservations visit http://www.DelawareHighlands.org

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours in January and February.  An expert guide conducts a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region with stops at Eagle Observation Areas to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.

Tours take place:

• January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• February 7, 14

The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 10am-3pm.

For more information and reservations visit http://www.DelawareHighlands.org

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours in January and February.  An expert guide conducts a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region with stops at Eagle Observation Areas to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.

Tours take place:

• January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• February 7, 14

The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 10am-3pm.

For more information and reservations visit http://www.DelawareHighlands.org

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy hosts Eagle Watch bus tours in January and February.  An expert guide conducts a scenic drive on a heated bus throughout the Upper Delaware River region with stops at Eagle Observation Areas to look for and learn about bald eagles and their habitat.

Tours take place:

• January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• February 7, 14

The trips commence at the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA and run from 10am-3pm.

For more information and reservations visit http://www.DelawareHighlands.org