Fall Fest
- Length
- 6 hours
- Language
- English
- Note
- Fees vary per session. Visit the site for pricing details.
- Event Format
- In-Person
About the In-Person Workshop
Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Delaware County for our 21st annual Fall Fest. The event will feature lectures, workshops, a plant sale, a walking tour of Smedley Park with a certified Master Gardener, and the always popular “Frugal Gardener” marketplace. Come for the full-day or spend a half-day with us. Either way, you’ll have some fall fun and come away with some new plants, new gardening tips, children's activities, and more!
Event Details
Kick off the fall season with our experienced Master Gardeners during a full day of workshops, learning, and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals. Attend Fall Fest free of charge, or choose from a selection of workshops available for an additional fee.
Participants can choose between a number of workshops and lectures.
Lunch is available for an additional fee.
Home gardeners and their families
(Youth must be accompanied by a registered parent/legal guardian/chaperone for the duration of the event.)
- Explore invasive plants
- Tips and techniques on sharpening garden tools
- Weird and strange plants
- Discover the beauty of fall in Smedley Park
- How to make a succulent arrangement in a pumpkin
- How to make a season spanning container
- How to make a pinecone flower wreath
Guidance Regarding COVID-19
We will follow University and local guidelines and regulations at the time of this event. Individual visitors still bear responsibility for adhering to guidelines and protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Please review Penn State's guidelines.
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