Pawpaw Workshop: Explore, Taste, and Learn to Grow a Unique Native Fruit

Name: Pawpaw Workshop: Explore, Taste, and Learn to Grow a Unique Native Fruit
Start: 2025-10-07T14:00:00-04:00
Location: 1002 N 9th St, Stroudsburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18360

Schedule

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025 at 02:00 pm

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Location

1002 N 9th St, Stroudsburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18360 | Stroudsburg, PA

Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Monroe County for a hands-on workshop exploring the pawpaw — a remarkable fruit tree native to America with a rich history and distinctive tropical-like flavor.
This workshop will include:
-- An overview of the pawpaw’s role in Indigenous, Native, and colonial diets, as well as its place in modern gardens.
-- Guidance on selecting plants, preparing soil, planting, and providing proper care.
-- An opportunity to sample this unique and delicious fruit.
Whether you are interested in food history, fruit trees, or taking on a new gardening challenge, this free session will offer valuable insights.
When: Tuesday, October 7th at 2:00 PM
Where: Hughes Library, Community Room
Cost: Free
Registration: Required due to limited seating. Please call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 to register.