PENN STATE Extension

Many families are looking for fun and productive ways to spend time together indoors and outdoors.

A new Penn State Extension webinar series can help those families explore new hobbies, improve their properties and keep their families healthy while staying close to home.

“Our goal is to provide ideas for keeping your home life happy, healthy and safe during these days when we are spending a lot of extra time at home,” Jennifer Fetter, extension educator, said about the “Extension at Home” series. “No matter what the size or location of your home and property, there are lots of options for you to benefit from this free webinar series.”

Webinar topics include:

·Gardening for Pollinators;

·Water Use Conservation and Testing;

·Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater;

·Drying and Freezing Foods for Preservation: Strawberries;

·Backyard Stream Repair;

·Pantry Pests and Other Household Pests;

·Backyard Woods;

·Keeping Your Home Safe: Radon Awareness and Proper Handling, Storage and Disposal of Household Hazardous Chemicals;

·Selecting and Planting Native Trees and Shrubs;

·Canning Foods for Preservation: Strawberry Jam;

·Preventing Tick and Mosquito Bites; and

·New Opportunities for Getting and Staying Fit.

Penn State Extension has a growing portfolio of educational resources for homeowners and families, which can be found by visiting extension.psu.edu.