Pick up more seeds & fertilizer along with warm-weather seedlings like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and herbs. *Open for IGSN members CONTACT US:609.341.4741 | UrbanAg@isles.org

Length: 4 daysWho Should Take This Course: This course is designed for anyone who will be responsible for performing lead abatement work, including: General Contractors, Roofing Contractors, Demolition Contractors, Renovation Contractors, Flooring Contractors, Siding Contractors, Supervisors/Foremen, Project Managers, and Laborers.Course Description: This training is approved by the New Jersey Department of Health’s Lead Program and provides information on lead-based paint abatement and regulatory guidelines for individuals who conduct lead abatement work. Through hands-on training and lecture, students learn procedures for containment…

Learn organic ways of handling garden problems that are safe for you and the environment. Learn about the benefits and principles of composting, including composting with worms! Learn the vital role that soil organisms play in plant health. CONTACT US:609.341.4741 | UrbanAg@isles.org

Length: 1 day (9 hours)Who Should Take This Course: Contractors who preform retrofit work in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978.Course Description: This course was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to train renovation, repair, and painting contractors to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and comply with EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule.  This course also…

In addition to learning about basic tool use and care, we will discuss strategies for effective watering, weeding, and harvesting. Techniques for plant pruning & support will also be demonstrated as ways to maximize yield in the minimum amount of space. CONTACT US:609.341.4741 | UrbanAg@isles.org