Click here to download a pdf of the RCGC Winter-Spring Catalog.

 

Upcoming Events

RCGC Spring Symposium

Saturday
March 3, 2012

Featuring author and ‘Perennial Diva’ Stephanie Cohen

 

and

Rochester photojournalist
Sandra Weber 

Click here for more info

 

The Book has arrived!

The Plantsmen of Rochester Parks is a wonderful history of the men who created our local park system.  Copies of this book can be purchased at Warner Castle for $16.95 plus tax, for a total of $18.31, or online here for $18.31(including tax) plus $3.32 shipping for a total of $21.63. Proceeds benefit the Rochester Civic Garden Center’s endowment fund in memory of Alvan R. Grant.

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Use your RCGC membership card to save 10% on your purchases at

and 5% at these garden stores:

Offer does not apply to sale and promotional items.

Rochester Civic Garden Center
5 Castle Park
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 585-473-5130
Fax: 585-472-8136
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-4pm
Library Hours: Regular RCGC hours as well as 9:30-12:30 on Saturdays May 21 and June 18.
RCGC is open to the public.
Reservations requested for groups of 8 or more. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

 

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Education

View individual classes by selecting from the categories under "Class Catalog" on the left, or by downloading a pdf of the catalog here.

All classes take place at  Warner Castle unless otherwise stated in the description. For off-site classes, you will receive directions by mail or email before the class.

Preregistration is required for most classes. Register early! Most Classes have a maximum of 20 students or less. Craft and Floral design classes which require materials may not be able to accomodate last-minute registrations. In case of bad weather, RCGC is usually closed when the city schools are closed. Outdoor classes generally take place rain or shine, so dress accordingly. If in doubt call 585/473-5130.

Ways to Register:

Online: you may register online and pay through PayPal by using the catalog menu on the left sidebar of any webpage, clicking the appropriate "Register now" selection on the class or event page, and proceeding as directed.

 

By Check:

1.) You may create a registration form online by using the catalog selections on the left sidebar of the webpage, clicking the appropriate "Register now" selection on each class or event page, and selecting "Check" as the payment option in your cart when you have completed your selections. You will receive an emailed invoice which you can print and include with your check in payment. Please note that you will not be registered for classes until we receive your funds.

2.) You may also register without an official form. Simply send us a sheet that includes your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and preferably email address) and lists the classes and events that you would like to register for, and payment.

 

By Credit card - Master Card or Visa only:

Besides registering online through PayPal, you may phone, mail,  email, or fax us credit card and registration information.

Phone: 585-473-5130

Mail: RCGC, 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY 14620

Email: rcgcjh@frontiernet.net
Fax: 585-473-8136

 

 

 

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