Worforce Development & Community Education - Spring 2020

32 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required Westchester Community College and Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center CERTIFICATION IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE For people interested in organic food and sustainability, Hilltop Hanover Farm’s non-credit Sustainable Agriculture certification program is designed for, but not limited to, the aspiring farmer, community gardener, homesteader, backyard gardener, and educator. The program covers topics ranging from soil health and organic growing methods, to small-scale livestock and garden planning. Core Course Soil Health This course covers the importance of soil health in sustainable agriculture as well as practices to ensure soil health in gardening. Topics include basic soil science, tilling vs. no till, composting systems, soil testing, crop rotation, and soil amendments. Upon completion of the course, students will have a basic understanding of soil science and be able to complete and analyze a soil test. CE-GRDN 2094, 4 Sat., Feb. 22-Mar. 14, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, Barn F, $300. #15637 Elective Course Greenhouse Growing This course covers various greenhouse structures and how to operate a greenhouse. Topics include types of greenhouses, design and construction, plant propagation, winter planting, and season extension. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to plan their own greenhouse operation and have an in-depth knowledge of plant propagation. CE-GRDN 2095, 3 Sat., Apr. 4-18, 9:00 am- 12:00 noon, Barn F, $225. #15638 The 2 courses above are held at Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, located at 1271 Hanover Street in Yorktown Heights; www.hilltophanoverfarm.org THE WRITING CENTER NEW! Introduction to Memoir Memoir is a life examined. Learn how to mine your memory and tell your story using the tools of prose, including theme, description, and dialogue. CE-WRITG 2112, 4 Wed., Jan. 29-Feb. 19, 1:00- 3:30 pm, KNC-3, $125. M Matlick. #15343 NEW! The World of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells One was French and the other was English, but both writers are recognized as the “Fathers of Science Fiction”. Learn the colorful story of how these two writers developed a form of writing that not only predicted future events, but also created works used today as the basis of movies and television programs. We will discuss little known facts about the early years and backgrounds of each of these authors. CE-LIT 2035, 1 Sat., Apr. 4, 12:30-2:30 pm, KNC-2, $25. L DiMartino. #15348 Writing as a Way of Healing Have you ever wondered why putting words to our experiences can be so cathartic and enriching? Creative writing plays a role in promoting human resilience, assisting us in processing adverse events and reframing our pasts in a productive and protective way. Come create poetry, non-fiction and fiction. Experience the healing power of writing, in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. Share the healing power of words and gain insights into the psycholinguistic underpinnings of the process. CE-WRITG 2111, 6 Wed., Jan. 22-Feb. 26, 6:00- 7:30 pm, Room TBD, $110. J Smith. #15131 Writing from the Soul Writing is an art form about self-expression. Whether you prefer fiction or nonfiction, journal writing or story writing, this course will help unleash your creativity as a writer with a focus on writing descriptive narratives. Using your five senses, learn to create an emotion and a picture in the reader’s mind. Develop a scene in your story or recall a memory you have entered in your journals. Students will share their work with the class. Please bring spiral notebooks or journals, and pens. CE-WRITG 2106VA, 3 Tues., Mar. 17-31, 6:30- 8:30 pm, Room TBD, $65. L Lush. #15163 A Writer’s Workshop This 3-part workshop offers writing prompts, exercises, and strategies to spark and inspire creativity in whatever genre you prefer. Gentle feedback is available from class and instructor to start and stay with your writing project. CE-WRITG 2099, 3 Thurs., Mar. 26-Apr. 9, 1:30- 3:30 pm, KNC-5, $75. K Rippstein. #15112 Writing Bootcamp Start fast! Keep it humming. End with authority. Polish, correct, and tighten the prose. Learn how to write your story, whether fiction or nonfiction, so it entices, captivates, and delights readers. CE-WRITG 2047, 3 Wed., Apr. 22-May 6, 6:00- 8:00 pm, KNC-5, $60. P Andrews. #15170