<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anthony Puglisi December 2, 2008 973- 621-2542 Lauren Shears 973-621- 1590</p><p>ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO INVITES PUBLIC TO HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP AT ESSEX COUNTY KIP’S CASTLE PARK</p><p>Verona/Montclair, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to attend the Holiday Wreath Making Workshop at Essex County Kip’s Castle Park. Members of the Essex County Master Gardeners will teach participants how to make a holiday masterpiece. It will be held as follows:</p><p>Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008 Time: 1st Session: 10 a.m. 2nd Session: 1 p.m. Place: Essex County Kip’s Castle Park 22 Crestmont Road Verona/Montclair, NJ</p><p>“ I invite the public to participate in our Holiday Wreath Making Workshop at Essex County Kip’s Castle Park,” DiVincenzo said. “Our Master Gardeners will share their expertise about flowers and help you get into the holiday spirit by making your own wreath. This is a great opportunity to create a homemade masterpiece to decorate your home,” he added.</p><p>Participants will learn how to make a holiday wreath using fresh flowers and natural objects. All materials for this hands-on workshop are included in the registration fee. Fee is $40 per person. The wreath will be valued at about $150. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information or to register, please call 973-239-7072.</p><p>The Essex County Park System was created in 1895 and is the first county park system established in the United States. The Park System consists of more than 6,000 acres and has 18 parks, five reservations, an environmental center, a zoo, ice skating rink, roller skating rink, three public golf courses, golf driving range, three off-leash dog facilities and a castle.</p>