Workforce Development and Community Education: Fall 2021

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 28 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT  Arts & Crafts  Collegium  Finances & Retirement Planning  Health & Wellness  Languages  Local Lore & History  Performing Arts  Self-awareness  Special Interest  Sports & Fitness  Taste of Westchester  Visual Arts & Music Appreciation  Wine & Food Exploration  Writing Center LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Whether it is a new interest or something you have always wanted to explore, there is a class for everyone. Come join us and open up a world of discovery! NATURE & THE ENVIRONMENT GO NATIVE U FALL 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. To register for these courses, please call 914-606-6830 and press 1 or register online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Go Native U Core Courses IN-PERSON Introduction to Native Plants and Landscapes Gain a comprehensive foundation for garden design using native plants. Learn about the importance of native plants, showy substitutes for non-native plants, and sustainable design concepts. Recommended as a first class to the other courses. CE-GRDN 2010, 3 Sat., Oct. 23-Nov. 6, 1:00-3:00 pm, KNC-3, $135. C Summers. #83654 REMOTE Native Perennials: Summer/Fall Discover the many lovely herbaceous plants that will enhance your garden while providing food and shelter for native bees, butterflies, and more. CE-GRDN 2008, 1 Tues., Oct. 19, 10:00 am–12:00 noon, $57. J Lapsker. #83657 IN-PERSON Native Trees and Shrubs Explore the best native trees and shrubs for this region and how to establish them in a landscape. CE-GRDN 2009, 2 Sun., Oct. 24-Nov. 7 (skip 10/31), 1:00-3:00 pm, KNC-5, $93. D Curtis. #83656 Go Native U Electives IN-PERSON Identifying and Supporting Local Wild Bees Explore the different groups of wild bees that make their homes in the New York metropolitan area. Learn about their identifying features, nesting habits, and more. The class may move outdoors depending on weather. CE-GRDN 2120, 1 Sat., Sept. 25 (rain date Sat. 10/2), 10:30 am–12:30 pm, KNC-4, $57. S Kornbluth. #83660 REMOTE The Four-Season Native Garden Learn which native plants extend the showiness and textural interest of your garden through fall and winter with beautiful foliage, colorful branches, striking structure, berries, and seed pods. CE-GRDN 2118, 1 Wed., Sept. 29, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, $83. K Eierman. #83661