Press Release

Metropolitan Education District 760 Hillsdale Ave San Jose, CA 95136 October 16, 2007 Joyce Monda, Public Information Officer 408-723-6461

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

Learn to Manage Pests at MetroED’s Upcoming World Garden Workshop

Learn about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) at Metropolitan Adult Education Program’s (MAEP) new free-of-charge World Garden Workshop on November 3 at the Erikson Adult Center located at 4849 Pearl Ave, San Jose.

Master Gardener Lee Ann Ray will teach home gardeners about pest management including: small and large mammals, beneficial and destructive insects, pathogens and weed control/abatement. Ray will also share practical cultural methods to prevent problems in the garden.

The free workshop is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 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 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and ask to have your name added to the November World Garden Workshop list, or email ritab@metroed.net. Sign-up early, space is limited.

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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.