06/02/2026
Guided Walk to view and learn about “Mountain Laurel at its Peak”, our state flower.
Jane Frye leads an interpretive nature walk to find Mountain Laurel at Lake Scranton Sat. June 13, 10am.
Scranton, 2 miles easy.
Built over 100 years ago, Lake Scranton has been a main recreational feature in the area for running, walking, nature study, bird watching, and photography.
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ALL WALKS BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 10 am. NO PETS ON THESE WALKS. THANKS!
OAOA Members – Free of charge. All others - $5 donation appreciated for adults.
Registration requested, but drop-ins also welcome.
Email to register: [email protected]
Are you a resident of Lackawanna County and 60 years old+? Join OAOA: www.scrantongreenhouse.org/oaoa, click Register and complete the form. It’s easy!
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The Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) has been the official state flower of Pennsylvania since 1933. It is a native, broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its clusters of pink and white, star-shaped blossoms that typically reach peak bloom in late spring and early summer.Key FactsOfficial Designation: Signed into law by Governor Gifford Pinchot on May 5, 1933.Plant Type: A broadleaf evergreen shrub that typically grows between 4 to 10 feet tall, featuring glossy, dark green, leather-like leaves.Bloom Time: Late May through the month of June.Toxicity: All parts of the plant are highly toxic to humans and animals if ingested.Family: Belongs to the Heath (Ericaceae) family, which includes blueberries, huckleberries, cranberries, and rhododendrons.