Penn State Extension Delaware County

05/28/2026

❤️ How’s your heart health?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death—but many risk factors can be managed with simple lifestyle changes. From regular screenings to small daily habits, there’s a lot you can do to protect your heart.

💡 Learn what to watch for and how to get started: https://extension.psu.edu/how-is-your-heart-health

05/27/2026

We're still accepting registrations for our upcoming Acres of Adventure Day Camp! 🌞🍀

Youth ages 8-12 are invited to join us as we explore the exciting world of agricultural science through hands-on and engaging activities!

Current 4-H families are encouraged to log into their ZSuite accounts and add the camp to their youth's existing profile.

New to 4-H and wish to be a part of camp? Please contact Lauren Kauffman, 4-H Educator at [email protected] or 484-472-5113 for registration information.

05/26/2026

Protect yourself! This Penn State Extension article gives tick bite prevention tips to reduce your risk of tickborne disease.

Tick bite prevention tips to reduce your risk

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Headed to a Memorial Day picnic or cookout? 🇺🇸

Keep the weekend fun by making food safety part of the plan. From prep to cleanup, focus on keeping foods at safe temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, and practicing good hygiene.

Keep cold foods at 40°F or below, hot foods at 140°F or above, and don’t leave food out for more than two hours (or one hour if it’s 90°F+).

Use separate utensils for raw and cooked foods, and always wash your hands.

Visit the Extension website and ask Tilva your food safety questions before the holiday weekend: ai.extension.psu.edu

05/21/2026

Have fun with nature-based arts & crafts during this three-day morning camp at the historic Willows Mansion.

05/18/2026

Learn how to identify and manage common vegetable garden diseases, insects, and wildlife issues while improving the health and productivity of your garden in this in person workshop. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. Get the details right here:

Learn how to identify and manage common vegetable garden diseases, insects, and wildlife issues while improving the health and productivity of your garden.

05/18/2026

🎣 Caught a fish? Now what?
From the stream to your table, how you handle fish makes all the difference in safety and flavor. Simple steps like keeping your catch clean, cold, and properly cooked can help prevent illness and keep it tasting its best.

👉 Learn the right way to handle your catch:
https://extension.psu.edu/proper-care-and-handling-of-fish-from-stream-to-table

05/17/2026

Pennsylvania has identified over 250 invasive plants, insects, pathogens, and animals that significantly impact the environment and agricultural production—causing hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses each year. Japanese Stiltgrass is widely regarded as one of the most problematic invasive plants.

Interested in learning more? Join us 6/5/26 for a live webinar. All details are in the link below. This live webinar is offered at no charge to participants. Registration is required.

Explore the invasion history, ecology, and management of Japanese stiltgrass, one of the most challenging invasives in the Eastern United States, and gain insight into when and whether control is needed.