Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 26 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GO NATIVE U FALL 2022 CLASSES Classes and Certificate Program in Gardening with Native Plants Go Native U at SUNY 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 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 Sat., Oct. 1, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-5, $57. B Fischer. #90145 REMOTE 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. 9 & 16, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, $93. M Finley. #90144 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, 2 Sat., Nov. 19-Dec. 3 (skip 11/26), 12:00 noon-3:00 pm, KNC-5, $135. C Summers. #90148 Go Native U Electives 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 Tues., Sept. 27, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, $83. K Eierman. #90140 REMOTE 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. CE-GRDN 2120, 1 Mon., Oct. 3, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $57. S Kornbluth. #90147 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. 12-Oct. 26, 10:00 am–12:00 noon, $135. K Eierman. #90142 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 Tues., Oct. 4, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, $83. K Eierman. #90143 NEW! IN-PERSON Get the “Dirt” on Soil Soil is alive, interacting with plants to provide them the allimportant nutrients and water they need. Discover the differences between soil structure and texture; how to interpret a soil test report; and how you can modify your garden soil to improve its qualities. Leave class with the ability to create a living soil that you’ll reap the benefits of for years to come. CE-GRDN 2134, 1 Thurs., Oct. 6, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-5, $57. D Himmelman. #90267 IN-PERSON 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. 6, 1:00-3:00 pm, KNC-4, $57. D Himmelman. #90074 IN-PERSON Designing Native Plant Gardens Learn how to assess and analyze an existing site and how to develop a beautiful, beneficial design plan that encourages birds and pollinators and incorporates sustainable principles. CE-GRDN 2015, 2 Tues., Oct. 18 & 25, 7:00–8:30 pm, $82, KNC-3. L Becker. #89919
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