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The Native Plant Center

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The Native Plant Center is a community resource and education center for the use of plants native to the Northeast.

The Center is a program of the Westchester Community College Foundation and teaches about the importance and benefits of native plants through classes, conferences, demonstration gardens, an annual plant sale, collaboration with professors and students, and community outreach and partnerships.

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GO NATIVE U – SUSTAINABLE GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS

Classes and Certificate Program

Discover how to grow a beautiful and beneficial landscapes using plants native to the Northeast. Home gardeners, landscape architects, designers, and other industry professionals will learn from experienced instructors about native plants, regional ecology, and best practices that support wildlife and enhance the environment. Students can enroll in single classes or pursue a certificate in Sustainable Gardening with Native Plants, which consists of 50 contact hours

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