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GoNativeU Course: Introduction to Native Plant Communities

Date: 
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: 
Virtual or Westchester Community College, Valhalla

To register please call 914-606-6830 and press option 1

GO NATIVE U SPRING 2021 CLASSES

Classes and Certificate Program in Gardening with Native Plants. Go Native U at Westchester Community College offered in collaboration with The Native Plant Center. Discover how to plant and grow a beautiful and beneficial landscape using plants native to the Northeast. Gardening enthusiasts, landscape architects, and designers will learn from experienced instructors about the importance of native plants, regional ecology, and the sustainable practices that can be used to enhance home and community environments. Students can enroll in single classes or pursue a certificate in Sustainable Gardening with Native Plants, which consists of 50 contact hours (18 hours/core courses, 17 hours/electives, and 15 hours/community service) plus a final exam. Some in-person classes offer LA-CES approved credit hours; some offer ISA-approved credit.

To register for these courses, please call 914-606-6830 and press 1 or register online at www.sunywcc.edu/ce

Introduction to Native Plant Communities

Examine the groups of native plants that grow together in the wild, and the ecological reasons for gardening with this approach. Learn about common plant communities, why they are important, and how to emulate them in your landscape.

CE-GRDN 2013, 1 Wed., Feb. 17, 10:00 am–12:00 noon, $57. K Eierman. #21542

https://www.sunywcc.edu/continuing-ed/lifelonglearning/career-prep-certi...