ROCHESTER CIVIC GARDEN CENTER      
Rochester, New York

The Rochester Civic Garden Center, a not-for-profit horticultural education center, is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life in the Genesee Region by fostering knowledge, providing information, increasing interest, and promoting all aspects of gardening and horticulture.


   NEWS:

   What's new at RCGC?
   Read the latest here

   Help Wanted
   Administrative Coordinator for the Rochester Civic Garden Center
   Part time, 24 hour per week position.
   Candidates must have strong computer skills with a financial background and understanding of Quickbooks, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and HTML (for website maintenance).
   Good interpersonal and organizational skills are desirable. Must have some flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings for special events.
   Please send cover letter and resume to: Christine Froehlich at rcgccf@frontiernet.net

   Summer Classes!
   Our summer class catalog has gone to the printer, watch your mailboxes for delivery in the near future. There are lots of new and intersting classes; as well as our summer Soirées, which have become quite popular.
   Summer 2008 Class Catalog
   

   Anna Zanghi put together a beautiful book of digital photographs that she took at various RCGC
   classes and events during 2006 - 2007. View photo pages below.
   Anna generously donated a printed copy of her book to our Library (be sure to look at it the next time you are here).
   Thank you Anna!

   

Click here to view this photo book.



   Check out our Blog!
   Visit the RCGC Blog for Garden Center happenings & horticultural tidbits.

   Symposium Thank Yous
   Many thanks to our wonderful volunteers and many sponsors, especially long-time supporters Zaretsky and Associates, Inc.,
   for making the 2008 Spring Symposium a successful event.
   See all the 2008 Symposium Sponsors here.


   EDUCATION:

   Classes & Tours covering all aspects of Horticulture, Gardening, and Floral Design

   New Classes!
   Summer 2008 Class Catalog
   

   There are still lots of good classes open in May! (see the Winter-Spring Class Catalog)
   Winter-Spring 2008 Catalog
   Course listings for January - June
   
   pdf version of catalog

   

   Job Training:
   Professional Floral Design: A real need exists for qualified floral designers, and many of our students have found jobs in the industry.
   Nursery & Landscape Professionals: Earn credits for CNLP, ISA CEU, and NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator Recertification


   MEMBERSHIP:

   Sign up for a free class with membership:
   See Class Catalog for course descriptions and details
      Container Water Gardens at Bristol's - Thursday, June 26; 6:30-8pm
      Tour Webster's "Secret" Arboretum - Thursday, July 10; 6:30-8:30pm
      Visit the Town of Penfield's Rain Garden - Tuesday, July 29; 6:30-8pm



   Corporate Members:
       Bristol's Garden Center
       Broccolo Tree & Lawn Care   

   Wayside Garden Center & RCGC Partner
   
   RCGC is proud to announce our Educational Partnership with Wayside Garden Center
   Special offer: spend $100 or more at Wayside Garden Center and receive a free 6-month RCGC membership!
   This offer applies to new members only.
   Here's what's happening at Wayside.



   LIBRARY:

   Search the RCGC Library catalog on-line
   Looking for a certain title? Have a favorite author? Need books on a specific topic?
   Click here to search the RCGC Library catalog on-line. Or go to the RCGC Library page for more information.
      

   Library Hours:
   Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday   9:00am - 4:00pm
   Saturday: 1st & 3rd Saturday in Jan, Feb & March   9:30am - 12:30pm
   Saturday: April 19   9:30am - 12:30pm

   HOURS:

   Membership & Education Office Hours:
   Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday   9:00am - 4:00pm

   RCGC Library Hours:
   Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday   9:00am - 4:00pm
   Saturday: 1st & 3rd Saturday in Jan, Feb & March   9:30am - 12:30pm
   Saturday: April 19   9:30am - 12:30pm




RCGC is Open to the Public - Visitors Welcome
Reservations requested for groups of 8 or more. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

5 Castle Park
Rochester, New York 14620
Phone: 585-473-5130



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