Expert Gardener To Talk Birds And Bees In Mercer County

Naturalist Mary Anne Borge will discuss ways to make gardens more attractive and hospitable for birds and bees during an upcoming program hosted by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County.

“Birds, Bees, Butterflies and Blooms,” takes place on Saturday, Jan. 28, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton.

Borge will also share her beautiful photographs to help gardeners plan for the upcoming growing season. An optional guided walk will follow the presentation.

This program is co-sponsored with the Friends for the Abbott Marshlands and the Mercer County Park Commission. Space is limited and registration is required for both the presentation and walk. E-mail registration at rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com is preferred, but registration can also be done by calling 609-989-6830.

The Master Gardeners of Mercer County is a volunteer educational outreach program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 930 Spruce Street, Lawrence.

Master Gardeners participate in many volunteer programs throughout the county and answer home horticulture questions through their Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline, 609-989-6853. The hotline is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. November through February, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March through October.

For more information on the Master Gardener program, the Mercer Education Gardens or other Extension educational programs, contact Rutgers Cooperative Extension at 609-989-6830 or visit the Master Gardeners of Mercer County website at www.mgofmc.org.

The attached image of Mary Anne Borge was provided by the Master Gardeners of Mercer County