Fall 2024 WDCE Booklet

33 Textbook Required IN-PERSON Guitar is Fun Now is your chance to jam with friends in a friendly supportive atmosphere. The Intermediate class builds on the foundations of the Beginner class with possible note reading added. Students must bring their own guitar to class. Instructor, D. Moran. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: 7 Tues., KNC-4, $100. (+ texbook) Beginner: CE-MUSIC 2057, Sept. 3-Oct. 15, 1:30-2:30 pm. #97972 Late Beginner: CE-MUSIC 2058, Oct. 22-Dec. 10 (skip 11/19), 1:302:30 pm. #97973 Early Intermediate: CE-MUSIC 2112, Sec. A: Sept. 3-Oct. 15, 12:15-1:15 pm. #97974 Sec. B: Oct. 22-Dec. 10 (skip 11/19), 12:15-1:15 pm. #97975 Intermediate Guitar Ongoing (Jam): CE-MUSIC 2113, Sec. A: Sept. 3-Oct. 15, 2:45-3:45 pm. #97976 Sec. B: Oct. 22-Dec. 10 (skip 11/19), 2:45-3:45 pm. #97977 IN-PERSON An Opera Experience Join us for a lively and informative presentation of several operas. We will explore the history, libretto, and aria highlights, as well as the cultural and social significance of these various operas.. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-MUSIC 2074, 3 Mon., 10:00 am12:00 noon, KNC-4, $75. J Mallory Sec. A: “Turandot, Carmen, and Anna Bolyn” Sept. 9, Sept. 23 and Oct. 7 (skip Sept. 16 & Sept. 30). #98028 Sec. B: “Trovatore, Girl of the Gold West, and The Barber of Seville”, Oct. 21, Nov. 4 & 18 (skip Oct. 28 and Nov. 11). #98029 NATURE & THE ENVIRONMENT GO NATIVE U – GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS GO NATIVE U FALL 2024 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 or register online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce IN-PERSON Plant Identification in the Field Move outside the classroom to learn how to identify plants using a taxonomic key. Try your skills in the field by exploring the demonstration gardens of the Native Plant Center and the grounds of the college campus. Meet at the Native Plant Center cottage. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide is required. CE-GRDN 2023, 1 Thurs., Oct. 10, 10:00 am–12:00 noon, NPC, $57. J Schuler. #91993 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 Fri., Nov. 8, 1:00-3:00 pm, GTW-135, $57. P Butter. #97997 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. 16 & 23, 10:30 am-2:00 pm (includes a 30-minute break), KNC-4, $133. C Summers. #98000 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. CE-GRDN 2120, 1 Sat., Sept. 28, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-2, $57. S Kornbluth. #98001 The Native Garden in Fall and Winter 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., Oct. 2, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, $82. K Eierman. #98002 Native Plants and People Experience native plants from Indigenous worldview through evolutionary history, ethnobotany, and ecology within Indigenous traditional narrative, TEK (Traditional Ecological Knowledge), TNAM (Traditional Native American Medicine), and how these paths can inform native plant horticulture. Indoor and outdoor learning. Participants encouraged to bring a leaf from their favorite native plant. CE-GRDN 2149, 1 Tues., Oct. 1, 1:00–4:00 pm, KNC-5, $82. N. Cachat-Schilling. #98094 Register Early! Classes are canceled for under-enrollment several days in advance. We recommend that you register no later than ONE week in advance of the course start date. REMOTE NEW! IN-PERSON LIFELONG LEARNING & ENRICHMENT

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