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  • Scilla siberica 'Spring Beauty' Flowers with a bee

Squill Is Springing into Season!

March 25, 2025|

As the daylight and temperatures increase, a noteworthy plant emerging from the dormant winter landscape can be seen. Scilla, commonly referred to as squill, is a member of the Asparagaceae family and is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Special Event

12 Apr

Discover the human experience during a hands-on, interactive event for all ages, presented by the Anthropology Graduate Student Association!

AnthroFest

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Upcoming Events

03 Apr

Join us for a guided birdwatching experience!

Spring Bird Walk

8:00 am - 9:30 am

05 Apr

Using epidural leaf peels and synthetic dyes, participants will observe, through a microscope, the internal cell structure revealed through the dying process.

Plant Cell Staining and Drawing with Bio-Artist Mellissa Monsoon

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

05 Apr

Stargaze at the Arboretum! Look for the waxing crescent Moon, Mars, and the constellations of spring. Telescopes and astronomical expertise are provided by the Central Pennsylvania Observers.

Star Party

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

06 Apr

This six-session program will take place on Sunday afternoons during the late winter and spring months. Participants will receive all the supplies necessary to grow six seasonally appropriate plant varieties from seed to harvest, including the seeds, soil, and full-size containers suitable for small outdoor spaces.

Family Gardening Club: Lettuce and Watering Cans

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

08 Apr

Sketch your art out during this free drop-in class for adults!

Nature Sketching

10:00 am - 11:30 am

08 Apr

Join Penn State Student Affairs Health and Wellness for a slow, sensory-guided walk through the Hartley Wood to connect to nature and discover a pathway to physical and mental balance.

Shinrin-Yoku/Forest Bathing Walk

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm