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    Invasive Species Council

    Pennsylvania Native Species Day

    Overview

    Pennsylvania Native Species Day is May 20, 2025.

    The Governor’s Invasive Species Council will hold a press event in conjunction with the Invasive Replace-ive event in Carlisle, PA.

    We encourage everyone to hold their own local event to help celebrate PA’s native species.

    Possible activities could include:

    • A guided hike
    • A native species planting event
    • An invasive species pulling event
    • A workshop or webinar

    Please tell us about your event by completing this brief survey and we will share information about your event on our website. Thank you!

     

    Why Protect Pennsylvania's Native Species?

    Pennsylvania is home to many diverse native plants, trees, insects, fish, birds, and mammals. Native species originated thousands of years ago and now depend on each other to thrive. This ecosystem gives us natural resources.

    Our natural resources support agriculture, recreation, fishing, and timber industries that benefit our lives.

    As humans have traded and traveled more, non-native species have spread with us. Countless species are transported to areas outside their native range lack natural predators. Non-native species often become invasive and threaten the survival of native species.

    The council created Pennsylvania Native Species Day. It celebrates the state's diverse native species. It also aims to raise awareness of their importance. People must protect them from invasive species.

     

    Additional Information

    Contact us

    If you have any questions about Pennsylvania Native Species Day, email Kris Abell, Council Coordinator.