Did you know you can brew tea from conifer needles?  What will be your favorite…spruce? pine?  Come to this program and find out how…taste a “flight” of teas that we brew during this event!  DCNR Service Forester Mark Lewis will explain how to make the tea and he will teach about conifers.

Meet at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269

Learn how to save seeds from this year’s harvest with Meadville Public Library! At this event, you will learn how to preserve your favorite plant varieties for future generations as well as tips and tricks to get you started on your seed-saving journey. Get ready to participate in our upcoming Seed Exchange in Spring 2026, where you can swap seeds, share knowledge, and expand your gardening horizons.

Registration is required, there are 20 seats available.

Register on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/15204422

Join Penn State Extension Master Gardener Nancy Meyer for an informal talk about perennials! Discussion points will include: What is a perennial? How long do they live? What do I do when they’re done blooming? When is the best time to move them? What are some of the new trends in perennials?

Bring your questions and pictures to the chat!

Last day of the 2025 fair! Admission is $8 per person (cash at the gate). Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission.

Admission is $8 per person (cash at the gate) or $30 per person for a weekly pass (cash at the gate). Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission.

Admission is $8 per person (cash at the gate) or $30 per person for a weekly pass (presale or cash at the gate). Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission.

Admission is $8 per person (cash at the gate) or $30 per person for a weekly pass (presale or cash at the gate). Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission.

Admission is $8 per person (cash at the gate) or $30 per person for a weekly pass (presale or cash at the gate). Senior Citizens (65+) and Veterans will receive free admission all day. Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission.

Admission is $8 per person (cash at the gate) or $30 per person for a weekly pass (presale or cash at the gate). Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission. Ride-A-Rama Wrist Bands 1 PM- 5 PM or 6 PM - 10 PM are $20.

Donation Day - Pay What You Can Gate Admission

Come celebrate opening day! Free admission all day.

Gather some wildflowers with District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow to use our “easy to make'“ flower presses, repurposing cardboard and newspaper to press flowers.

Meet at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269

Crafting whimsical garden accessories with Susan Kelly. $6 for one or $10 for two, all materials provided.

Come into the library or call 814-382-6666 to sign up.

Plant swap with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners! Bring one take one, no money exchanged. Next to Ralston’s Hardware.

Bedding plants, hanging baskets, vegetables, herbs, succulents, trees, shrubs, gift planters, and more sponsored by Pampas Creek Perennials. A percentage of the sale supports the library.

For more information call 814-425-3996 or stop by Cochranton Area Public Library

The annual plant sale is at the Downtown Mall parking lot (outside of Big Lots) in Meadville, PA. The Master Gardeners sell a large variety of house plants, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and other garden plants, along with trees and shrubs. Other garden items could be available such as garden gloves, magazines, books, stepping stones, and equipment.

The Master Gardeners on hand will also be happy to answer any horticultural questions.

Bedding plants, hanging baskets, vegetables, herbs, succulents, trees, shrubs, gift planters, and more sponsored by Pampas Creek Perennials. A percentage of the sale supports the library.

For more information call 814-425-3996 or stop by Cochranton Area Public Library

Join the Crawford County Master Gardeners for the 2025 Green Thumb Workshop! Door prizes will be awarded at the end of the workshop. A light breakfast will be provided. There will also be local craft vendors showcasing their talents during the breaks!

Speakers:

Ruth Benner, Penn State Educator - “Ticks and Vector Borne Diseases”

Dennis James, Mercer County Master Gardener - “All Things Hydrangeas”

Dr. Laura Deeter, Ohio State University - “100 Years of Gardening History”

Cost is $20. Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/green-thumb-hydrangeas-ticks-and-100-years-of-gardening

Prepare to polish your green thumb! Join Meadville Public Library for their first ever seed exchange! Bring vegetable, herb, and flower seeds to swap and learn about gardening strategies.

Registration is required on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/13590601

Go outdoors and then savor the memory! Take a short walk around the park/trail to find small treasures and then make a fun memory necklace to take home and enjoy. This class is limited in size so please be sure to register. $3/necklace for materials.

Meet at Shelter #2 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269

Join District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow on a short walk to find leaves to print with! You will use your leaves to make a colorful fall tote bag for yourself or to give as a unique gift for a special someone. Tote bags available for $3 each.

Meet at Shelter #2 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Nancy Ingersoll and Kinorea Tigri will be covering how non-native invasive plants are damaging our environment. They will also be identifying many native plants and how they are able to improve our habitats and maintain healthy ecosystems.

Wednesday 1 pm - 7 pm: Spring book sale inside the library.

Thursday 8 am - 5 pm: Spring book sale inside the library.

Friday 8 am - 4 pm: Spring book sale inside, Plant Sale on the porch, Garage Sale in the pavilion.

Saturday 9 am - 4 pm: Spring book sale inside, Plant Sale on the porch, Garage Sale in the pavilion.

For more information call 814-425-3996 or stop by Cochranton Area Public Library

Wednesday 1 pm - 7 pm: Spring book sale inside the library.

Thursday 8 am - 5 pm: Spring book sale inside the library.

Friday 8 am - 4 pm: Spring book sale inside, Plant Sale on the porch, Garage Sale in the pavilion.

Saturday 9 am - 4 pm: Spring book sale inside, Plant Sale on the porch, Garage Sale in the pavilion.

For more information call 814-425-3996 or stop by Cochranton Area Public Library

Wednesday 1 pm - 7 pm: Spring book sale inside the library.

Thursday 8 am - 5 pm: Spring book sale inside the library.

Friday 8 am - 4 pm: Spring book sale inside, Plant Sale on the porch, Garage Sale in the pavilion.

Saturday 9 am - 4 pm: Spring book sale inside, Plant Sale on the porch, Garage Sale in the pavilion.

For more information call 814-425-3996 or stop by Cochranton Area Public Library

Wednesday 1 pm - 7 pm: Spring book sale inside the library.

Thursday 8 am - 5 pm: Spring book sale inside the library.

Friday 8 am - 4 pm: Spring book sale inside, Plant Sale on the porch, Garage Sale in the pavilion.

Saturday 9 am - 4 pm: Spring book sale inside, Plant Sale on the porch, Garage Sale in the pavilion.

For more information call 814-425-3996 or stop by Cochranton Area Public Library

PennState Extension office is offering a Beginner’s Gardening Course: Learn to Grow Veggies on a Budget at the Meadville Public Library in the South Room. Learn how to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your garden, and harvesting your bounty. There will be cooking demos and tastings of vegetables that you might grow in your garden too. A meet and greet will be held on Thursday, March 28 from 4-6pm at the library and then classes will be held every Monday starting on April 11 and ending on June 27 from 4-6pm. The cost of the program is $20.00, however this program may be free for individuals and families whose household income falls at or below the poverty guidelines. Participants can receive free seeds and other gardening supplies based on availability of those supplies for this program.

Pre-registration is required by contacting Kinorea Tigri. Her email address is kkt5317@psu.edu or calling 814-350-7748. 

Join district Education Specialist Kathy Uglow to learn a bit about herbs and plant your own take-home herb garden greenhouse. $3 per greenhouse.

Inside the nature center, please use the front door.

Registration is required for all events, please call 814-763-5269 to register.

Come make succulents with us! There will be free books to take home and free snacks! This event is planned in partnership with Recovery is Community NWPA.

Join Education Specialist Kathy Uglow to look for things that are green and maybe even find some Leprechaun gold.

Meeting at Shelter 2 at Stainbrook park.

Registration for all educational events is required, please call 824-763-5269 to register.