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"The Latest Buzz" is a series of columns by Lorrie Preston. Lorrie was formerly in charge of the beautiful natural gardens that surround the Museum. She is known to many by her trail name "Shutterbug".  She's a talented gardener, photographer and nature enthusiast.  Lorrie and her husband Bob have section hiked the entire Appalachian Trail. Below are links to Lorrie's columns for you to view and download.

  • March, 2022 - Preparing The Garden for Season 4
  • November, 2021 - Year In Review
  • Late June 2021 - Springtime Beauty
  • Mid June 2021 - Mulching and Wildlife Certification Signage
  • Mid April, 2021 - Penn State Pollinator Friendly Garden
  • Late March, 2021 - NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat
  • Late February, 2021 - Monarch Waystation
  • January, 2021- Garden Certification
  • Mid November, 2020 - Colors of Autumn
  • Early October, 2020 - Milkweed
  • Mid August, 2020 - Summer Garden
  • Mid October 2019 - Fall Beauty
  • Late September, 2019 - Late-season Update
  • Early September, 2019 - Invasive Plants
  • Mid August, 2019 - Monarchs
  • Late July, 2019 - Thriving Garden
  • Mid July, 2019 - History of the Museum Garden

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