Tioga County - Penn State Extension Office

08/18/2026

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08/07/2026

We had a Master Gardener from Tioga County attend this beautiful day ⤵️👩🏻‍🌾❤️

08/05/2026

Live webinar series

07/29/2026

The Master Watershed Stewards Native Tree and Shrub sale has launched! 🌳💦

📍Pickup location in Blossburg!!!

Please consider making a purchase to support the MWS Program-there are many varieties to choose from but don't wait too long! ⤵️

https://extension.psu.edu/master-watershed-steward-native-tree-and-shrub-sale

07/28/2026

A Quick Summer Read! 🍃🌞

Curious about what's happening in nature this time of year? Check out Summer Phenology Notes from Penn State Extension to learn how seasonal changes affect the plants, insects, birds, and wildlife around us. https://extension.psu.edu/summer-phenology-notes

Take a closer look at the signs of summer—you may discover something new right outside your door!

This article is a collection of phenology notes specifically focused on the summer months: July, August, and September.

07/28/2026

07/27/2026

‼️ Have Japanese beetles invited themselves into your garden this year and not sure what to do? ⤵️

🪲 HANDPICKING may be your best bet at this moment.

But read the article below on how to reduce their populations in future! 🚫

https://extension.psu.edu/japanese-beetles-in-the-home-garden?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0itxidsv&fbclid=IwVERFWATUZdxwZG9mBWZkaWQWULVwUya1CKcWQV--t9_xiKyKBbmJwGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7lTn9AAMsRoFxhZpP72xxlMr3JEFbURlrR7JysZ60DP8VwmhVTCItAWAN8bw_aem_lN4MZcqPfi_8vKGDBhFoaQ

Japanese beetles are not picky about the flowers and leaves they attack. They have favorites like roses and grapes, but many problems begin when the beetles are still in their larval form, called grubs.

07/23/2026

So cool to see! ⤵️🌳

WELLSBORO — A Shippen Township resident is giving back to the woods by growing and distributing chestnut trees.

07/14/2026

Food Safety Notice: The CDC is investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, a foodborne illness linked to contaminated fresh produce.
Learn what Cyclospora is, how to reduce your risk, and more in this article: https://extension.psu.edu/ongoing-cyclospora-outbreak-highlights-importance-of-safe-produce-handling

🚨 Food Safety Notice: The CDC is investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, a foodborne illness linked to contaminated fresh produce. 🥗🍅

Learn what Cyclospora is, how to reduce your risk, and more in this article: https://extension.psu.edu/ongoing-cyclospora-outbreak-highlights-importance-of-safe-produce-handling

07/14/2026

‼️Stop by the Penn State Extension office (114 Main St.) in Wellsboro to visit all of our educators and programs available to you until 1pm!

Free swag, great conversation and tons of information!⚪️🔵