Penn State Extension - Lehigh County

We’d like to invite you to join our second of a monthly summer series of Dine and Donate events to support Lehigh County 4-H. Get a great meal and support Lehigh County 4-H on July 16 between 4-10 pm at Texas Roadhouse on Hamilton Boulevard in Trexlertown! Bring this flyer (printed, screenshot) or mention to your server before ordering and Lehigh County 4-H gets 10% of the proceeds.

Thinking about adding native trees and shrubs to your landscape? 🌳

Join us and Octoraro Native Plant Nursery owner and grower Kevin Zuidervliet for a webinar highlighting the native trees and shrubs featured in the 2026 Watershed-Friendly Tree and Shrub Sale supporting the Master Watershed Steward program.

🗓️ July 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Learn how to create a watershed-friendly landscape that supports wildlife, enhances biodiversity, and helps protect local streams and water quality. We'll discuss featured species, their ecological benefits, site selection considerations, and what to expect when ordering and picking up plants.

Hear directly from the growers about environmentally friendly growing practices and gain the knowledge you need to confidently choose plants for a healthier landscape and watershed.

➡️ https://ow.ly/BebZ50ZfVAT

Happy Pollinator Week! 🐝🦋🌼

Pollinators need more than flowers to thrive. A healthy pollinator habitat includes:
🌸 Food sources — native plants that bloom from spring through fall, plus host plants for caterpillars
💧 Water sources — shallow water, damp soil, or puddling areas for drinking and minerals
🏡 Shelter and nesting sites — leaves, stems, logs, bare soil, and protected spaces for nesting and overwintering
🌿 Fewer invasive plants — so native plants can support native insects and wildlife
🚫 Reduced pesticide use — because pesticides can harm pollinators at every life stage
Small changes in our home landscapes, parks, and community spaces can make a big difference for bees, butterflies, moths, birds, and other beneficial wildlife.