Penn State Extension offers workshop on plant-based diet

June 27, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State Extension invites you to learn how to eat and cook a balanced, delicious plant-based diet during an in-person workshop. “Let’s Cook Plant-Based” will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 3, at the Special Services Building, 151 Standing Stone Ln., State College, Pennsylvania 16803. Plant-based meals provide an opportunity to explore new flavors and recipes that highlight fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein foods from plants (including beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, and soy products). This hands-on cooking class will explore different ways ...

Penn State Extension offers cooking class on Mediterranean eating

June 20, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State Extension invites you to take a tasty trip to the Mediterranean as part of its “Let’s Cook with Penn State Extension” cooking class series. “Let’s Cook Mediterranean” will take place from noon to 2 p.m. on July 20, 2026, at the Special Services Building, 151 Standing Stone Lane, State College, Pa. The Mediterranean way of eating is considered one of the healthiest diets worldwide and focuses on plant-rich cuisine, with less focus on meats and sweets. In this hands-on cooking class, participants will create an authentic Mediterranean meal ...

Sunday is the longest day of the year for half the planet. A guide to the summer solstice

June 20, 2026

This is the sun's time to shine: Sunday is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Sunday is the solstice, marking the start of astronomical summer north of the equator. It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year and winter will ...

An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered the legendary Robin Hood has died

June 20, 2026

LONDON (AP) — A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death. The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is believed to have died after it didn’t sprout leaves this spring, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds said ...

Penn State Extension to offer ‘Venison 101’ in-person and online course

June 13, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension will offer “Venison 101,” a blended course designed to help hunters optimize their harvest by offering a comprehensive look at venison processing and cooking. The program combines online components with a one-day, hands-on workshop scheduled from ...

‘Dining with Diabetes’ to be offered June 25 through July

June 13, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — To help individuals build a strong base for managing diabetes and improving health, Penn State Extension will offer a “Dining with Diabetes” course starting June 25. The course includes four weekly classes, a three-month follow up and a live cooking demonstration. The classes will occur from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on June 25, and July 2, 9 and 16, at the Special Services Building, 151 Standing Stone Lane, State College. A follow-up class will occur on Sept. 17, 2026. The course is aimed at adults with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes or who are at risk of developing ...