"Trees of Tudek" Guided Walk for Young Professionals

Join The State College Young Professionals for a leisurely walk-through Tom Tudek Memorial Park where you will discover common trees, their beneficial environmental impact, learn the basics of plant identification and basic botany terms. The walk offers an opportunity to connect with nature, ask questions, and observe the details that make each tree species unique.

The approximately 0.5-mile walk will take place on asphalt and/or gentle paths. Restrooms nearby. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Although not part of the tour you will also have the opportunity to view the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden, a unique attraction at Tom Tudek Memorial Park. For years, the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden has been a safe and thriving habitat for more than 30 resident species of butterflies. Thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers such as the Centre County Master Gardeners, the Butterfly Garden at Tudek Park has developed into a place to view beautiful butterflies and plant species in their native habitat.

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Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00 am
* Raincheck Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 11:00 am

Length: Approximately 90 minutes

Location: Tom Tudek Memorial Park, 400 Herman Drive, State College, PA 16801

Herman Drive provides direct access to the parking area. Meet at the picnic tables under the trees near the entrance to the walking path.

The tour will be led by Tim Damico, Centre County Master Gardener and 1980 Penn State graduate of Horticultural Science with an emphasis on Ornamentals and Weed Science. His agri-business career spanned over 40 years working with working with major agri-chemical, fertilizer, and biopesticide companies. Tim is a contributor to numerous Master Gardener Programs including the Ag Progress Day Demo Gardener, Mt Nittany Middle School Program, Home Grown, Penn State Tomato Trials and serves as a mentor to new trainees. Tim also serves on the Master Gardener Program Advisory Committee (PAC) and the Centre County Ag Council, an advocacy team for the College of Agricultural Science and Penn State Extension