Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards of Philadelphia County

08/25/2026

This Sunday, August 30th, from 2-5 PM, The Agriculture Resource Center will host Penn State Extension soil experts as they lead our second public workshop on soil testing: Soil 102: Interpreting Test Results and Amending Your Soil!

Please see the attached flyer for all event details.

This workshop is intended for beginners, and is free and open to the public- all ages and ability levels are welcome, RSVP is required. Please use the QR code on the flyer or visit our event page on GivePulse to sign up today!

Any questions or accommodations needed for your attendance? Feel free to reply to here, or email [email protected].

07/17/2026

Learn about soil, nutrient management, and how soil health affects the environment at an upcoming soil workshop on Sunday, August 9th at 10 am at the new Agricultural Resource Center in West Fairmount Park.

07/16/2026

Are you ready to be a neighborhood hero? Check your nearest storm drains! Whether it's trash and debris, a runaway silt sock, or an invasive Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), blocked storm drains are a hazard. Clear debris and trash from your nearest storm drains between rain events to reduce localized flooding and pollutants entering waterways.

07/10/2026

Some of the most frequent types of trash we find in waterways are single-use disposable beverage cups and plastic beverage bottles. Thinking ahead and planning to bring your own container or mug keeps our streets, storm drains, and waterways cleaner!

07/02/2026

Starting with trying to use the items we already have and remembering to bring your own bags with you when you shop, here are plastic reduction strategies for every day that you can implement in your own life.

06/30/2026

Reducing our plastic use is the best way to keep our streets and waterways free of litter. Plastic Free July offers a challenge with tips and tricks for minimizing plastic in our daily lives. Will you join the challenge and turn off the flow of plastics into Philadelphia waterways? Stay tuned to learn about small steps you can take for a big impact.

06/03/2026

🌿 Native plants.
💧 Healthier watersheds.
🦋 More pollinators.
✨ More fireflies.
Our Watershed‑Friendly Native Plant Kits make it easy.
Now open for orders!
https://extension.psu.edu/master-watershed-steward-watershed-friendly-native-plant-kit-sale

04/27/2026

We were honored to receive the Special Recognition Award from the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin!

Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward Program received the 2026 Special Recognition Award from the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin.

04/07/2026

We are honored to share that the Penn State University Extension Master Watershed Steward Program received the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin’s Special Recognition Award for “outstanding work conserving and enhancing waterways and green spaces through community education and outreach to advance ecological resilience in the Delaware River Basin.”
Volunteers like Pat and Dave, shown here at the PHS Flower Show, are so key this mission and we’re grateful for the work that Stewards do across Pennsylvania.

03/02/2026

Visit Master Watershed Stewards of Philadelphia at the Flower Show on Sunday, March 8th, from 10 am to 12:30 pm, to learn about watershed friendly habitat!