When: Saturday, Sept. 6th to Wednesday, Dec. 10th, 2008
Location: Garden for the Environment, 7th Ave at Lawton Street, San Francisco.
Cost: $125 Materials Fee

Garden for the Environment is now accepting applications for the Fall 2008 Gardening and Composting Educator Training Program (GCETP)! This program is designed to give San Francisco residents the skills to become effective educators who teach the joys and benefits of environmentally-safe gardening and composting to communities throughout San Francisco.

The GCETP program runs this Fall from Sept. 6th to Dec. 10th, 2008. Classes are held each Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm, and six Wednesday evenings from 6:30- 9 pm. The course combines hands-on work experience, lectures, discussions and local field trips. Program participants also serve a 50-hour volunteer commitment, which allows students to apply their skills in gardening, composting and community outreach. Additionally, curriculum includes pertinent social and environmental issues such as food security, integrated pest management, alternative design principles and resource conservation.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop the skills needed to be a crucial element in the community of environmental and social justice activists in San Francisco. If you are interested, please visit our website at www.gardenfortheenvironment.org or contact Garden for the Environment at 415.731.5627 for a course outline and application. The deadline for applications is August 22nd, 2008.