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:
All Hands On Deck!
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
Pollinators! The Musical:
The musical won the 2024 David Gibby Search for Excellence Award and is up for an international 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
(Not-so) Lesser Evil
While working in the demonstration gardens is usually an exercise in pleasant discoveries, we recently came across one plant we’d rather not find! Lesser celandine…
Spice it Up
At the SBG, spring means spicebush! Lindera benzoin, a member of the Lauraceae family, is currently blooming in all its glory in our gardens, as…
Trees for Bees
Red maples (Acer rubrum) are beloved by humans for their brilliant fall foliage and attractive, regular growth habit. But their blossoms provide an early spring…
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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