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:
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”