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What Is ANR?
The Agriculture and Natural Resources component of Rutgers Cooperative Extension program provides educational and technical services regarding agriculture, horticulture, forestry, plant sciences, soils, water conservation, leaf composting, organic gardening, trees & shrubs, vegetables, fruit, landscaping, and related topics to county citizens. We provide expertise and assistance in:
- Urban Agriculture
- Composting & Vermicomposting
- Community Horticulture
- Sustainable Food Systems
CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING TABS FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR OPPORTUNITIES:
Programs Currently Offering
Services & Resources
Youth Urban Ag Program
RCE Learning Gardens at Lincoln Park and West Hudson Park
The RCE Learning Garden (formerly the 4-H Family Learning Garden) at Lincoln Park in Jersey City is a partnership between Hudson County RCE (Rutgers Cooperative Extension) and the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children and Youth Services, with support from Hudson County Department of Parks. The RCE Learning Garden was built in April 2022, and serves as an outdoor classroom, creating educational opportunities for youth and families to learn gardening skills that they may implement at home and in their communities. In addition to garden programming, our Learning Garden will partner with local community-based groups to provide education on environmental stewardship and nutrition education. The RCE Learning Garden is managed by the RCE Urban Gardener and with the support of youth and community volunteers.
Volunteers Needed at RCE Family Learning Gardens!
Join us in stewarding this community resource! Become a RCE Learning Garden volunteer today! Beginning in May, both of our RCE Learning Garden sites will be open for folks of all ages and skill levels to come in and volunteer. Please email the site contact to RSVP, and check-in on our Instagram for cancellations.
LINCOLN PARK LEARNING GARDEN
Located in Lincoln Park, Jersey City – near the corner of Communipaw Ave & Rt 440, across from the tennis courts
Find us on Google Maps: “RCE Learning Garden Lincoln Park”
Tuesdays 4PM-7PM & Saturdays 10AM-1PM
Lincoln Park/Jersey City site, contact Roxana at rm1679@njaes.rutgers.edu
WEST HUDSON PARK LEARNING GARDEN
Located in West Hudson Park, Harrison – near the kid’s playground, splash pad & Keasbey St.
Find us on Google Maps: “RCE Learning Garden West Hudson”
Wednesdays 4PM-7PM & Saturdays 10AM-1PM
West Hudson Park/Harrison site, contact Zamora at jm3497@njaes.rutgers.edu
Contact Us:
Claudia Urdanivia, Urban Agriculture Agent
Cooperative Extension of Hudson County
Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources
830 Bergen Ave. Suite 3A
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: 201-395-4789, ext. 4229
Email: cru1@njaes.rutgers.edu
Roxana Marroquin, Urban Garden Manager
Cooperative Extension of Hudson County
Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Email: rm1679@njaes.rutgers.edu
