Event Type : Talks and Lectures

Penn State Extension presents a live webinar that deals with substance-use disorders on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 7-8 pm.

Entitled “Kinship Cafe: Fostering Resilience,” it will offer information about the science behind substance use disorders, or SUDs.

It will also address the stigma surrounding SUDs and its impact on individuals, families, children and caregivers; as well as related topics.

For information, visit: extension.psu.edu 

Writers in the Mountains presents the winter session of Modern Love,  an online class, students work with Elizabeth Koster to shape their love stories into essays.   The class runs from December 16 to January 27 (skipping December 23) Tuesdays 11 to 1 pm EST.

For more information visit http://writersinthemountains.org

Penn State Extension offers a live webinar, “Home Gardening Series: Top-Performing Plants for the Garden” on Saturday, Jan. 10 from  9:30-11 a.m.

Drawing on 30 years of experience, Master Gardener Kevin Kelly will discuss top-performing native and non-native plants that thrive in home landscapes, support pollinators, and provide color and texture throughout the year.

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

For information, visit: extension.psu.edu

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

Penn State Extension presents a live webinar, “Let’s Cook at Home: Weight Management” on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 12-1 pm.

This webinar will outline the basic principles of how to eat fewer calories, and still feel full and satisfied.

Register by January 14. For information, visit: extension.psu.edu