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Plants Out of Place: Communicating Effectively About Invasive Species

During this online webinar, Dr. Mason Heberling will discuss a new project he initiated at Carnegie Museum of Natural History focused on increasing public awareness of invasive plants. Dr. Heberling will share outcomes and some lessons learned in connection to the changing scientific perspectives on the categorization and perceived threats of invasive plants and highlight the need for updated, inclusive communication strategies.

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January 2026

February 2026

Loving the Less Lovable: Ticks

Tick populations are booming, and Pennsylvania is a hotbed of ticks and tick-borne pathogens. Join us online when we'll be joined by a representative of Dare 2B Tick Aware through the PA Lyme Resource Network to learn more about ticks’ life cycles, preferred habitats, and the diseases they carry.

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Loving the Less Lovable: Spiders

After 12+ years in pest management, Kevin Wiener realized that most "bugs" are not pests and are very beneficial to the environment, so he became an ambassador of arthropods and an educator to highlight insects and their ecological roles.

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Plants Out of Place: Communicating Effectively About Invasive Species

During this online webinar, Dr. Mason Heberling will discuss a new project he initiated at Carnegie Museum of Natural History focused on increasing public awareness of invasive plants. Dr. Heberling will share outcomes and some lessons learned in connection to the changing scientific perspectives on the categorization and perceived threats of invasive plants and highlight the need for updated, inclusive communication strategies.

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March 2026

Stewardship Walk at the Laurels Preserve

Join Assistant Preserve Manager, Caleb Meredith, on a leisurely hike around the Laurels Preserve to discuss recent stewardship work and the reasons behind the activities. Meet at the Laurels Preserve parking lot. This program is for members only, to become a member click...

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Navigating BONAP: A Guide to the Biota of North America Program's New Website

Join Dr. John Kartesz as he provides clarity regarding the use of the new website for the Biota of North America Program (BONAP) and all of its uniqueness. This online webinar will be structured in a manner to educate experienced botanists, curious gardeners, naturalists, and others whom might be interested in plants. It will show how to determine where a plant might be native or introduced.

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April 2026

April Showers Bring May Flowers Part 2

There are so many wonderful spring wildflowers to see in Pennsylvania that we added a second presentation to highlight these spring beauties! Join Penguin Court Program Manager, Melissa Reckner, for details on even more gorgeous spring ephemerals during this virtual program.

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Stewardship Walk at the Laurels Preserve

Join Assistant Preserve Manager, Caleb Meredith, on a leisurely hike around the Laurels Preserve to discuss recent stewardship work and the reasons behind the activities. Meet at the Laurels Preserve parking lot. This program is for members only, to become a member click...

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