Penn State Extension - Cameron County

10/05/2026

This article explains where lead in residential soils comes from, how people may be exposed, how to test soils, practical steps to reduce exposure, and options for soil testing, including laboratory analysis and portable XRF screening.
https://extension.psu.edu/lead-in-residential-soils-sources-testing-and-reducing-exposure

10/05/2026

National 4-H Week is off to a great start! 🍀🍀🍀

To celebrate, State Council is hosting a spirit week to show off your 4-H pride!

✨Monday: Go Green! Show your 4-H spirit by wearing green.
✨Tuesday: White Out! Wear white in honor of another official 4-H color and celebrate PA 4-H's connection to Penn State.
✨Wednesday: Go for the Gold! Wear gold or yellow today to celebrate successes and achievements in 4-H.
✨Thursday: Passion Sparks Opportunity. Celebrate State Council's theme by wearing your Passion Sparks Opportunity shirt.
✨Friday: Wear the Memory. Wear a t-shirt from your favorite 4-H event.

We hope you'll join State Council as they celebrate the incredible impact of 4-H!

10/05/2026

Join us on Wednesday, October 14th for a free water clinic. Please register today at https://extension.psu.edu/safe-drinking-water-clinic

10/05/2026

The application process starts in October for this grant program offering communities large bare root trees to plant streetside, in parks, and other public spaces within their municipalities.

10/03/2026

Pigments hidden within leaves, shorter days, and changing weather conditions determine when leaves change and how vibrant they become.
https://extension.psu.edu/the-science-behind-autumn-leaf-color

10/02/2026

"FREE" .......Join us on Wednesday, October 14th for this free water clinic. Please register today at https://extension.psu.edu/safe-drinking-water-clinic

10/02/2026

❄️ Sign up for the Winter Wellness Series ❄️

Explore whole-body wellness through an eight-week virtual series featuring practical resources, weekly newsletters, and webinars focused on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.

10/02/2026

From 1,000-year-old trees to rock-mimicking living stones, discover four tough plants that don't just survive the planet's harshest habitats—they thrive in them.
https://extension.psu.edu/natures-survivalists-how-plants-conquer-harsh-environments

10/01/2026

Large wood provides multiple benefits in stream systems such as stabilized streambanks, improved floodplain connectivity, and more diverse aquatic habitat.
https://extension.psu.edu/benefits-of-large-woody-debris-in-streams

10/01/2026