Spring Bird Academy 

• Mon., April 11
• 10:00 a.m. to Noon
• Free, no registration
• Best for children & families
• Childhood's Gate Children's Garden in the Arboretum

Spread your wings and join Penn State Extension Master Gardeners during Spring Bird Academy! During this program, you’ll be introduced to three bird species that reside in Centre County throughout the year. Find out who flies in a “V” formation, what kind of nest a Red-tailed Hawk needs, and how to make dinner for a Northern Cardinal.

Honey Bees in Spring 

• Mon., April 18
• 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Free, registration required
• For adults (18+) only
• Pollinator and Bird Garden

Hives are bustling as temperatures rise and flowers begin to bloom. Beekeeper Kate Anton and educator Heather Desorcie will lead an exploration of the busy lives of honey bees in springtime in the Pollinator and Bird Garden. Participants will have the opportunity to experience hands-on interaction with a honey bee colony and learn about life inside the hive. In the garden, we will explore the early-blooming flowers that fuel honey bees as they increase the size of their colony. 

Arboretum Spring Bird Walks 

• Thursdays, April 21, April 28, May 5 & May 12
• 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• Free, no registration
• All levels of experience welcome
• Overlook Pavilion 

Join accomplished local birders for walks through the Arboretum at the peak of the spring migration season. Four walks are scheduled and begin at the Overlook Pavilion at 8:00 a.m. Please wear sturdy shoes for walking on wet ground and bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. Walks will be cancelled with steady rain. The Arboretum’s bird walks are made possible through the support of the Avian Education Program.

Shiitake Log Workshop

• Sunday, May 1, 2022
• 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• $40, registration required
• For adults (18+) only
• Overlook Pavilion

Grow your own mushrooms! With the right supplies and information, mushroom cultivation can be simple and fun. Dr. John Pecchia, director of Penn State’s Mushroom Research Center, will introduce us to the basics during this hands-on workshop in the Arboretum. We will meet at the Overlook Pavilion where we will prepare and inoculate our own logs to take home. Following the workshop, we will walk to the nearby world-class Mushroom Research Center facilities for a tour.

This workshop is preceded by a free webinar on the science and practice of mushroom cultivation on Thursday, April 7 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Advance registration required.

Design your own reality!

• Who: Open to anyone entering 7th through 9th grades
• When: June 13-17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Where: Westgate Building, University Park Campus, Penn State
• Cost: $250

In this exciting and engaging experience, campers will be introduced to virtual (VR) and augmented reality (AR): technologies that transport the user to an exciting new world.  For more information, and to register today, click on the button below. You may also click on the image above to download the camp flyer.

Anything is POssible for Girls in Electrical Engineering (APOGEE) -- Wearable Technology

• Who: Open to anyone entering 7th to 12th grades
• When: July 25-29, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Where: University Park Campus, Penn State
• Cost: $250

This five-day camp will give campers an opportunity to experience and explore the exciting world behind our modern, technological society. They will learn about the electronics and signals that surround us every day. For more information, and to register today, click on the button below. You may also click on the image above to download the camp flyer.