Workforce Development and Community Education: Fall 2021

29 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required REMOTE SPECIAL EVENT Back to School with Go Native U Garden Thugs: Get Wise to Invasive Species Friday, September 24 Register for one, two, or all three courses. Jump-start your certificate! Classes held remotely via Zoom! Each class is $57. Invasive species are an ever-increasing problem that threaten native plant species and the natural heritage of our region. These intruders pose numerous challenges for all land stewards, from large-scale landscape managers to home gardeners alike. Explore the problems and solutions in tackling these aggressors and take back control of your outdoor spaces. Schedule: Invasive Plant Species Identification 10:00 am–12:00 noon Lunch (on your own) 12:00 noon–12:45 pm Native Plant Alternatives to Invasive Species 12:45–2:45 pm Break 2:45–3:00 pm Pest and Disease Threats to Native Plants 3:00-5:00 pm NEW! REMOTE Invasive Plant Species Identification Find out why invasive species are problematic and the negative impact they pose to the environment. Learn to identify the top culprits in the region and how to weed them out. CE-GRDN 2130, B Boscarino. #84072 REMOTE Native Plant Alternatives to Invasive Species Discover some of the native ornamentals that can stand up to encroaching invasives and substitute for overused exotic species. Add diversity to your landscape while rebuilding habitat for wildlife. CE-GRDN 2071, C Summers. #83670 NEW! REMOTE Pest and Disease Threats to Native Plants Ash, hemlock, beech, and oak-beloved native species that are at risk due to an alarming increase of invasive pests and diseases. Learn how to detect and manage these nuisances to maintain a healthy landscape. CE-GRDN 2129, D Gabel. #84071 REMOTE Meadowscaping at Home Consider turning part of your lawn into a beautiful, low maintenance, and ecologically beneficial haven. Learn how to create a native meadow or a meadow-like garden using the best native plants for pollinators. CE-GRDN 2041, 1 Wed., Oct. 6, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, $83. K Eierman. #83662 NEW! REMOTE Native Vines for Every Garden The versatility of vines allows you to add height, structure, and visual interest to your garden, balcony, or containers. Learn a diversity of native vines that have colorful flowers, interesting texture, and provide food and nectar to beneficial insects and birds. This class is suited to gardeners of all levels, from novice to experienced. CE-GRDN 2128, 1 Thurs., Oct. 7, 6:00-7:30 pm, $42. D Himmelman. #84070 REMOTE Landscaping for Higher Ecosystem Function A landscape may be beautiful but have little ecological value. Find out how to leverage the ecosystem function in your landscape to support wildlife and people. CE-GRDN 2064, 3 Wed., Oct. 13–Oct. 27, 10:00 am–12:00 noon, $135. K Eierman. #83663 IN-PERSON Maintaining an Indoor Moss Garden Learn to identify common woodland mosses and proper watering techniques. Then create an indoor garden with fresh, commercially grown moss to take home. CE-GRDN 2121, 1 Sat., Oct. 16, 11:00 am–1:00 pm, KNC-4, $57 (+ $35 materials fee for moss and container, payable to instructor). M Colletti. #83655 IN-PERSON Gardening with Native Grasses Native grasses and sedges add beauty, depth, and texture to the landscape while providing food and shelter for wildlife. Learn how to use the best of these low-maintenance plants in a variety of settings, from large meadows to native grass gardens and mixed borders. CE-GRDN 2085, 1 Sat. Oct. 23, 11:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-3, $57. M Hagen. #83664 NEW! REMOTE Suburban Ecology: A Healthy Planet Begins at Home Incorporate and showcase sustainable practices by learning how to use native plants to lessen the environmental impacts of materials used in outdoor projects. Improve the local ecology by understanding the positive impact of capturing rainwater and using compost. CE-GRDN 2127, 1 Sat., Oct. 30, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, $57. C Huber. #83667 REMOTE Effortless and Evergreen—Deer-Resistant Native Groundcovers Move over pachysandra, myrtle, and mulch. Discover the many native groundcovers that are easy to grow, shunned by deer, and offer year-round interest. Create a living mulch that provides seasonal beauty, is beneficial to wildlife, and moderates soil temperature and moisture. CE-GRDN 2119, 1 Wed., Nov. 3, 10:00-11:30 am, $42. M Fabel. #83665