Our Mission
To inspire the development and conservation of pollinator habitats through demonstration gardens, education, consulting, and outreach programs. Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden work to educate the public about the importance of pollinators and their habitat needs as critical components of many ecosystems.
Winter Sowing
It might be cold outside, but winter sowing your favorite native perennials will help you warm up for spring. Check out our video to find out how!
Images: Lisa Schneider Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music, License code: YIGS2C8KJKLV50MM, Artist Benjamin Tissot
The SBG Wants YOU!
Interested in learning more about gardening for pollinators?
Looking to connect with like-minded members of our community?
Whether you’re a student, retiree, or somewhere in between, you can help us grow our habitat by volunteering in our demonstration gardens. Many hands make light work! Groups are also welcome. If you’re interested, contact us at info@snetsingerbutterflygarden.org
Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of POLLINATORS! The Musical!
At the end of August, POLLINATORS! The Musical was honored to accept second place, Innovative Projects, in the David Gibby Search for Excellence awards at the (virtual) International Master Gardener Conference in Texas. This engaging and educational musical puppet show is just another example of the SBG’s commitment to creative outreach programming. Plans are in the works to bring the show to an even wider audience–stay tuned!
Notes from the Habitat
Have Some (Syca)more
Have you noticed a deciduous tree that seems to have forgotten to put away its Christmas decorations? The seed balls of our native American sycamore…
Feed the Birds?
We know that native plants are the best source of winter food for birds–both the seeds and berries they produce, and the insects that they…
It seems almost unbelievable on a frigid winter’s day, but some butterflies in central PA endure the winter as adults. The mourning cloak butterfly (Nymphalis…
Podcast: Pollinator Confidential
Join hosts Lisa and Pam as they uncover the untold stories of native plants… and the pollinators that love them. Special guests shed new light on what’s really going on in the pollinator garden.
From wasps to woolly bears and from trees to bees, you’re bound to learn something new!
Explore the directory
Search our directory of birds, plants, butterflies and bees that call the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden home.
Build Your Own Pollinator Garden
Learn How to Plant for Pollinators
Learn the best tips and tricks for attracting pollinators to your own private garden.
Certify your Pollinator Garden
Once you’ve done the work, let your garden be recognized as valuable pollinator habitat.
Become a Master Gardener
Love to garden? Make new connections and benefit the community by joining the Master Gardener program.
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