View "The Lady & the Tree," an exhibit and mural dedicated to our founder Hattie Carthan then tour the Hattie Carthan Memorial Garden, which was approved as a presentation site by the City Land Committee. Following the tour, younger visitors may participate in workshops to learn more about MTEC.

We can help you. Through workshops, lectures and hands-on teachings, our trained staff will provide your organization with technical assistance in landscape and garden projects.

MTEC offers single and multi-session workshops and after school programs that emphasize active, hands-on and outdoor learning. Orientation and staff development sessions are available to all educators as well as resource packets. Please remember that program contents can be modified according to particular needs of each class. For more information or a schedule of classes, please call contact us.

Meets first Saturday of each month at 10.00 a.m. Avid gardeners of Bedford-Stuyvesant meet to discuss gardening at MTEC or in the Hattie Carthan Garden.

This program will qualify minority workers (18-25) to perform a range of environmental work in the New York, New Jersey areas. Call Pamela Neal for more information -- 718/387-2116.

A vital addition to the environmental education program, these series provide insight on various professions and careers available to youth. Guest speakers hold discussions, show slides and visual materials to students.

A theatrical production or role-play will take place at Magnolia. A group discussion follows on such topics as alcohol, drugs, sexuality, AIDS and peer pressure for Teens. Contact us for a schedule.

Our gallery is dedicated to the display of work by artists that touch on environmental and community themes.

Senior citizens, high school and college volunteers assist the program, clerical and maintenance departments. Do you have skills to share or wish to develop new ones? Become a Magnolia Volunteer and help keep Hattie s dream alive!