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.

WHAT’S NEW: HOME GARDENING SCHOOL – March 22
World Wonders to Backyard Bliss: Planting Garden Inspiration
During these frigid days, our gardens might appear to be sleeping, but plenty of important things are still happening! Perennials die back and return their carbon to the soil, and the seeds of many native plants receive the freezing temperatures they need in order to germinate in spring. Snow insulates slumbering pollinators and wildlife under a protective layer and helps conserve soil moisture. But while the garden is dormant, what’s a gardener to do? The Centre County Master Gardeners have the answer–the 2025 Home Gardening School!
Titled “From World Wonders to Backyard Bliss: Cultivating Inspiration, Nature, and Future Gardeners”, the conference is designed for gardeners of all skill levels..
Heather Andrews, AKA The Thoughtful Gardener”, is slated as the keynote speaker, presenting “Traveling for Garden Inspiration: A garden from every continent (except Antarctica!) with lessons to implement in your own backyard.” #thoughtfulgardener
Breakout sessions will address many other gardening topics. And for lovers of native plants and their pollinators, the SBG’s own Pam and Doug Ford will present a guide to creating layered landscapes, and Lisa Schneider will introduce you to some less-common but well-deserving native plants.
The Master Gardeners are excited to provide this opportunity to bring garden lovers together for a day of learning and fun! So save the date: Mar 22, 2025, from 8:15am-3:00pm in the Forest Resources Building at Penn State. The $60 registration fee includes all sessions and lunch. Registration is capped at 100 participants, so don’t delay – visit

WHAT’S NEW:
Pollinators! The Musical wins 2024 David Gibby Search for Excellence Award
Congratulations to the creators, cast and crew of POLLINATORS! The Musical for receiving the 2024 David Gibby Search for Excellence award, Innovative Projects category. This engaging and educational musical puppet show is just another example of the SBG’s commitment to creative outreach programming.
Notes from the Habitat
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
“He can never be quite poor or friendless who has learned to read the secrets of the great outside world”