We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Rutgers Master Gardeners class! We will be running multiple orientations to inform potential applicants of the Master Gardener program of all that is involved. The orientation will cover everything from the class requirements and curriculum to the volunteer work that comes after certification. Nine counties […]
Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) is excited to promote healthy lunch, snack, and drink ideas to help parents get creative with meals during this back-to-school season! Nutrition Educators Cate and Odalis attended the Trenton Public School Back-to-School Extravaganza to provide fruit-infused seltzer samples and healthy beverage handouts. They spoke with over 400 individuals, who […]
September 7th was a gorgeous day to talk all about INSECTS! The rain held off, and the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County worked with over ten other community partners to host their annual Insect Fest. The event was a blast and boasted about 500 attendees despite the calls for rain. We had folks of all ages […]
Every year, the Mercer County Internship program offers students across Mercer County a unique opportunity to work in county offices. This experience provides them with a job and allows them to witness the County Government in action, gaining valuable insights into the various ways Mercer County Government impacts its residents. Here at Rutgers Cooperative Extension […]
This month we had the opportunity to work with Mike Long, Director of Stewardship for the Mercer County Park Commission, to restore the Meadow at Mercer Educational Gardens. Before COVID, the Meadow was full of natives, which is an example of an alternative to lawns and a way to support biodiversity in our community. After some time […]
