Press Release

Metropolitan Education District 760 Hillsdale Ave San Jose, CA 95136 January 24, 2007 Joyce Monda, Public Information Officer 408-723-6461

Contact: Michelle Alaimo Public Information Office (408) 723-6464 malaimo@metroed.net

MetroED's Upcoming World Garden Workshop Features California Native Plants

The Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP) is offering a new free-of-charge World Garden Workshop on California Native Plants on February 17 at the Erikson Adult Center located at 4849 Pearl Ave, San Jose.

Master Gardener Sharon McCray will lead the California Native Plants workshop held from 10 to noon, rain or shine, in room 18, across from MetroED's World Garden.

The World Garden is located on the Southwestern edge of the Erikson Adult Center campus. Look for the redwood trees and the greenhouse roof after entering the fenced parking lot on Minas Drive, off of Pearl Avenue.

To register for the free workshop, call 723-6450 and ask to have your name added to the February World Garden Workshop list or email ritab@metroed.net.

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MetroED is the largest career-oriented educational organization in Santa Clara County, comprised of high school and adult occupational, academic and community programs.

MetroED annually provides 50,000 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income-earning and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.