Scholarship News
by Michele Babakian
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The Sea Lavender Garden Club is offering a minimum of two scholarships to a graduating senior of good standing from Avon, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Brielle, Lake Como, Manasquan, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, or Spring Lake Heights. Although students intending to pursue any college major, trade school, or specialized training are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to students of academic achievement who plan to study majors in the Biological and Environmental Sciences, Landscape and Horticultural fields, or related subjects. Funding for the scholarships will come from the proceeds of the 2025 Mother’s Day Plant Sale. In the last three years, the club has awarded a minimum of $8,000 in scholarships to deserving students. Last year, the club awarded $9,000.
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The student application package must include the following items:
-> Resume including the following information:
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Home address, home and cell phone number, and email address
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Educational/career goals
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Extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, volunteer work)
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Work experience
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Community service
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Student transcript with grade point average
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Intended use of funds (e.g. college, trade school, or specialty training)
->Essay: 1-2 pages describing a project that would have a positive impact on the environment of your community. Include in your essay details of feasibility, implementation, and sustainability.
-> Two letters of recommendation from adults who have worked with you in an academic, extracurricular, athletic or community-based volunteer setting (teacher, club advisor, volunteer supervisor).
-> Copy of institution acceptance letter, if received.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 1, 2025.
Scholarships will be awarded at the May or June Garden Club meeting
Please email application to: SLGCScholarships@gmail.com
Welcome!
Our Mission
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Encourage interest in all phases of home gardening.
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Promote better horticultural practices, civic beauty, and the conservation of natural resources.
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Develop a community spirit of town beautification.
We nourish our friendships as we cultivate our gardens.
Our Sea Lavender Garden Club Mother's Day Plant Sale was a Huge Success!
Read the Coast Star article:
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MANASQUAN — The Sea Lavender Garden Club held its annual Mother’s Day plant and bake sale on May 11 at Curtis Park, drawing a crowd of eager shoppers with its display of baked goods and hundreds of plants.
Karen Ryan, one of the event chairs, who spoke with Star News Group at the event alongside Susan Shanley and Lou Ann Mopsik, commented that in her 15 years running the sale, it was the nicest weather they have had.
The club had about 600 plants for sale, including 300 hanging baskets as well as potted planters of various sizes and, of course, the garden club’s namesake plant, lavender. Ryan said that many of the plants sold out early in the morning, soon after the sale began.
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The arrangements and flower choices were part of a planning process that began as early as January, Ryan said, in addition to the logistics of the event. Once the flowers had been delivered and unloaded, the arrangements constructed, setup for the sale itself had to take place the night prior.
Proceeds from the sale will help fund scholarships for graduating Manasquan High School seniors.
Sea Lavender Garden Club in the News...
Resources
Create a Jersey-Friendly Yard
JerseyYards.org was developed by the Barnegat Bay Partnership with a grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Click on the images to learn more.
The Native Plant Society of New Jersey is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation, protection, and study of the native flora of New Jersey. Click to learn more.
2025 Garden Tour
Keep checking back!
This event is held every other year in June.
The local gardens included on the tour have been lovingly created and tended by the homeowners. If you would like to recommend a garden for the tour, please contact the Sea Lavender Garden Club.
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Our Gardens
Our members maintain public gardens
throughout Manasquan.
The map below shows where they are located.
How many have you seen?
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Dig In and Get Involved!
We encourage you to join us!
Click here to view our membership application.
Please complete and mail to the address indicated.
Feel free to contact us via email or phone.
908.963.8909
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Grow with Our Scholarships
The Sea Lavender Garden Club is offering a minimum of two scholarships to a graduating senior of good standing from Avon, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Brielle, Lake Como, Manasquan, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, or Spring Lake Heights. Although students intending to pursue any college major, trade school, or specialized training are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to students of academic achievement who plan to study majors in the Biological and Environmental Sciences, Landscape and Horticultural fields, or related subjects. Funding for the scholarships will come from the proceeds of the 2025 Mother’s Day Plant Sale. In the last three years, the club has awarded a minimum of $8,000 in scholarships to deserving students. Last year, the club awarded $9,000.
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The student application package must include the following items:
-> Resume including the following information:
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Home address, home and cell phone number, and email address
-
Educational/career goals
-
Extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, volunteer work)
-
Work experience
-
Community service
-
Student transcript with grade point average
-
Intended use of funds (e.g. college, trade school, or specialty training)
->Essay: 1-2 pages describing a project that would have a positive impact on the environment of your community. Include in your essay details of feasibility, implementation, and sustainability.
-> Two letters of recommendation from adults who have worked with you in an academic, extracurricular, athletic or community-based volunteer setting (teacher, club advisor, volunteer supervisor).
-> Copy of institution acceptance letter, if received.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 1, 2025.
Scholarships will be awarded at the May or June Garden Club meeting
Please email application to: SLGCScholarships@gmail.com