Penn State Extension - Northampton County

09/03/2026

Join us for a free Webinar on September 23rd at Noon. Discover how road salt affects Pennsylvania's waterways and communities and learn about PARSA's efforts to promote smarter winter maintenance and pollution reduction

Discover how road salt affects Pennsylvania's waterways and communities and learn about PARSA's efforts to promote smarter winter maintenance and pollution reduction.

09/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dora Boyd Simons, Extension Agent serving Lehigh and Northampton Counties!

Dora is excited to step into this new role after spending the past 10 years as an Administrative Support Assistant in Northampton County. She brings a lifelong connection to agriculture, having grown up on a dairy and crop farm in Berks County. Agriculture has always been a big part of her life, and she is looking forward to putting that experience to work in her new role.

As an Extension Agent, Dora will work with agricultural producers and community partners throughout Lehigh and Northampton Counties, connecting them with Penn State Extension resources and educational programs. Her work will include identifying local agricultural needs, providing support and technical assistance to producers, developing educational opportunities, and building relationships within the agricultural community.

After 10 years behind the scenes supporting Extension, Dora is excited to have the opportunity to get out into the community and work directly with the people and agriculture that make our region so special.

She’s looking forward to meeting you! If you’re involved in agriculture in Lehigh or Northampton County, don’t hesitate to reach out and say hello.

08/26/2026

Please join us for a free presentation at Weyerbacher on September 9th! Pre-registration encouraged.
Weyerbacher Easton Taproom City of Easton Urban Conservation & Sustainability Bureau County of Northampton

Explore how DarkSky lighting protects night skies, supports public safety, and benefits wildlife and ecosystems while learning practical strategies for responsible outdoor lighting.

08/25/2026

Its not too late to register for tonight's free presentation in Northampton!

Discover how water, native plants, and healthy habitats support Purple Martins, and learn practical ways to protect these remarkable birds through conservation and community action.

08/24/2026

Wait until you read about what some local homeowners have done with their rain barrels. You can keep it simple, or....

How one Eastern Pennsylvanian resident uses collected rainwater for gardening, washing, and even a heated outdoor shower.

08/18/2026

There's 1 week left to order native trees and shrubs to create habitat for wildlife, reduce stormwater runoff AND support our Master Watershed Steward Program! Our sale will close on Tuesday, August 25th, and several species are nearly sold out, so get your order in soon.

Select the Northampton County pick-up site to grab your trees in Nazareth on September 25th.

Order here: https://web.cvent.com/.../3c0b0581-20ae-402b-b263.../summary

08/10/2026

Our Lehigh Valley Master Watershed Steward program has 3 upcoming rain barrel workshops:

💧August 16th at 11:30 AM in Emmaus at the Seed Farm's fall plant sale

💧August 22nd at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Allentown in partnership with Upper Macungie Township

💧August 22nd at 11:30 AM in Northampton in partnership with the Bertsch-Hokendauqua-Catasauqua Watershed Association's annual community day at Wayne Grube Park.

Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/rain-barrel-workshop-build-your-own

We also have rain barrel kits to turn any barrel into a rain barrel for $45 in select offices across the state. Pre-order online here: https://web.cvent.com/event/DE7A13D4-F327-4330-8AD2-00E6D3F56EB7/summary

08/08/2026

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners - Thank you for the thoughtful volunteer hours spent at this special location.

08/07/2026

08/06/2026

Explore the Lehigh River on a 22-mile guided bike tour led by Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards. Learn about the ecology, wildlife, and conservation of the Lehigh Gap and Lehigh River Watershed and discover the rich history of the communities and industries that have shaped the river corridor. Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape Lehigh Gap Nature Center

Explore the Lehigh River on a 22-mile guided bike tour featuring environmental and historical education, scenic views, and opportunities to discover the region's rich natural and cultural heritage.