Penn State Extension of Monroe County

05/27/2026

The Master Watershed Steward native plant sale is live! Follow the link below to order yours today! The sale goes through July 4 or until sold out so don't wait to order!

Our Native Plant Sale is LIVE!

Support your local watershed by making landscaping choices that benefit it. Our native plant kits offer an accessible, impactful way to create habitat, reduce runoff, and increase biodiversity—right at home.

Order now and join us in building healthier communities through native plants.

https://extension.psu.edu/master-watershed-steward-watershed-friendly-native-plant-kit-sale

05/08/2026

Does your child love nature, animals, bugs, trees, and the outdoors? Are they interested in environmental science? Well then the Pocono Ecology 4H club may be just for you! The name may be new, but this club is 30-years old! We have re-branded the Insects Are Us 4H Club to better reflect our expanded focus on all things that "Nature Nerds" will love!

The Pocono Ecology 4H club will learn about native plants and beekeeping at our Middle Smithfield Township pollinator garden plot and beehive, help out with the Brodhead Watershed streamwatch program, go on fun field trips to local parks and nature centers, learn about wildlife that live in our own backyards, participate in community service projects, and so much more!

Club members enjoyed a Rebranding Launch Party at their last 4H meeting. The kids played a "getting to know" you name & favorite animal memory game (led by club president Micah Staples), built a mini terrestrial habitat, created "beaver dams" out of play-doh and tested them out for engineering sturdiness, and enjoyed a special cake.

Learn more about all of Monroe County's 4H clubs and how to enroll your child by contacting Erin Greenleaf at the 4-H office at [email protected] or 570-420-7013

04/29/2026

Reminder to 4-H members and families: Registration for 4-H camp closes tomorrow! Registration is on zSuite under the events tab. Please reach out to the office if you have any questions about camp! We hope to see many of our members there!

04/24/2026

Before National Volunteer Week comes to a close, I want to take a minute to thank all of our 4-H volunteers! This program could not run without you and I appreciate all the time, effort, and energy you put into our program! I appreciate each and every one of you!

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! 🍀🍀🍀

This week, we are celebrating our fantastic 4-H volunteers. Be sure to take a moment to thank a 4-H volunteer in your community for all of their hard work!

Plus, don't forget to give the volunteers in your life a shout out in the comments.

04/24/2026

Micah, our State Project Ambassador (SPA) for Environment Science recently visited Pleasant Valley Elementary School for their Earth Day Celebration. Micah had a lot of fun teaching the students about beetles. Thanks to PVE for the invite and we hope everyone had fun!

03/18/2026

Happy 4-H week! Enjoy this awesome video of our very own State Project Ambassador Micah and his sister Sarah sharing with everyone why they love 4-H!!!

03/13/2026

Hello Monroe County 4-H members, leaders, volunteers, and alumni: Join us for PA 4-H week! 4-H week is Sunday, March 15-Saturday March 21. Join us in our themed day celebrations and share your photos with us as we celebrate 4-H week!

03/10/2026

Last week, member's of Teen Council accepted a proclamation from the Monroe County Commissioner's for PA 4-H week. Pennsylvania 4-H week is March15-21. Check out our facebook for some fun activities to participate in to celebrate! Pictured below from L to R: Monroe County Commissioner Sharon Laverdure and Teen Council members Micah S, Abbey S, Isabella H, and Grace S.

03/02/2026

Attention 4-H members and families: Registration for 4-H camp is OPEN! With adding 3 new counties to our camp group this year we expect camp to fill up fast. To guarantee your child's spot register ASAP! If you need financial assistance for camp (the cost is $450) please reach out to Erin at the 4-H office ([email protected]) NO LATER than April 13!! Still register now even if assistance is needed to guarantee your child's spot! Camp is June 22-26! Please reach out to the 4-H office with any questions!

02/25/2026

Attention 4-H Leaders: Please save the NEW date for the Annual Volunteer training! Due to a conflict with statewide camp training, our leader training will now take place on March 28 with a Snow date of April 11. Registration will be sent soon! Reminder that at least 1 leader per club MUST attend the training but all leaders are welcome! Please reach out to Erin with any questions