Why Native Plants? Easy for You. Good for the Planet

Join Penn State Master Gardeners of Lehigh and Northampton counties for a FREE informational event. Discover the importance of native plants and their impact on the environment. Get practical advice on adding beautiful native plants to your home garden!

Learn About Monarch Waystations: with increasing threats and habitat loss, monarch butterflies need our help more than ever. Join a Master Gardener in a discussion about the status of monarchs.

Come view our displays on these and other topics: What are native plants? How do they support pollinators and biodiversity? Get tips on how to choose, garden with, and maintain native plants. Find out about Homegrown National Park and how you can become part of it.

Children & adults can explore Caterpillars: The Picky Eaters, and participate in activities.

This event will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Location will be Penn State Extension Lehigh County, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown PA 18104.

Native plants may be available for purchase, but you do not need to place an order to attend this event. Complete our brief survey for a chance to win a beautiful garden gift basket.

This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome. Any questions can be directed to Joseph Veshinfsky at jcv5092@psu.edu.

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Ingrid Garcia