The Penn State Master Gardener Program is sponsoring a series of gardening webinars for youth.

They begin Friday, and will continue until the end of August. Topics will include pest education, seeds, soil, planting, compost, plant parts, the water cycle and more. The webinars will allow youth to learn and engage in recommended activities at home to incorporate science, math and lots of fun in their own backyards.

Parents are encouraged to view the webinars with their children.

The webinars are geared towards K-4th grades, but all youth are welcome. There is no cost, but people must register online to participate. Go to extension.psu.edu to register. Once at the site, type GROWING GARDENERS in the search box and click on the link to register.

All McKean and Potter County youth who register, can receive free seeds to grow their own vegetables. Participants must register on the link provided. This offer is available until seed supply is exhausted.

Any questions, feel free to call 814-887-5613 Ext. 208, and leave a message, or email mckeanmg@psu.edu.

Youth who post pictures of their plants growing on the Penn State Master Gardeners of McKean County facebook page will be eligible to win prizes throughout the summer.