Master Gardeners Course at LSP
The  Rutger's Cooperative  Extension is offering a chance to become a Certified Master Gardener at Liberty State Park, Jersey City.  This is a great way to learn how to care for plants and trees in your own garden or neighborhood park.

The Rutgers Master Gardener Course will be open to Hudson County residents - September date to be announced  at the Liberty State Park Train Terminal, second floor. The cost is $225.

Experts from Rutgers faculty, staff and local experts will teach this unique course,  which will include 90 hours of instruction with hands-on training and field trips. All course materials will be provided. There is a requirement of 60 hours of volunteer gardening work in order to receive certification.

Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who assist Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension in its mission to deliver horticultural programs and information to the general public. This is an ideal way to combine your interest in gardening and your commitment to community volunteering.
 
LSP Contact person:
Maria de Wakefield at 201-915-3418.
 
Jan Zientek, Senior Program Director
Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension
162 Washington Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Phone: 973-353-5958
Email:  Zientek@rcre.rutgers.

Applications available at the above address or the Information Desk at Liberty State Park Railroad Terminal.
Priority will be given to applications received by August 18. But please call in Sept. to see if there are spaces.