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Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 29 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT NATURE & THE ENVIRONMENT GO NATIVE U FALL 2019 CLASSES Classes and Certificate Program in Gardening with Native Plants Go Native U at Westchester Community College 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. Most classes offer LA-CES approved credit hours; some offer ISA-approved credit. To register for these courses, please call 914-606-6830 and press 1 or register online at www.sunywcc.edu/ce All classes are held in the Knollwood Center (KNC) or Classroom Building (CLA). Core: 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 Fri., Nov. 8 & 15, 10:00 am-1:30 pm (30-minute lunch break), CLA-100, $130. C Summers. #87537 Electives: Native Plant Gardening for Migrating & Overwintering Birds Learn how to support migrating birds as they fuel up for their long journey south. Find out what resources to provide for the birds that spend the winter in our landscapes. CE-GRDN 2112 1 Wed., Oct. 2, 10:00 am– 1:00 pm, CLA-100, $80. K Eierman. #87542 NEW! 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 Sat., Oct. 5, 9:30–11:00 am, KNC-4, $40. M Fabel. #87901  Arts & Crafts  Collegium  Culture & Society   Film   Finances & Retirement Planning  Wine Exploration  Health & Wellness  History   Languages   Local Lore & Regional History  Mainstream  Nature & the Environment  Performing Arts  Self-awareness  Special Interest  Sports & Fitness   Taste of Westchester  Visual Arts & Music Appreciation  Writing 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!