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Therapeutic Horticulture: Focus on SpiritualityNature has spiritual benefits that are often overlooked in therapeutic horticulture programming. In this course, you'll examine how the historical, cultural, and metaphorical significance of plants can inspire deep and meaningful connections for participants in all types of life circumstances. more... | |||||
| 254THP331BL | 05/07 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Wilson | BLENDED | |
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Managing WaterTo cope with heavier rains and more powerful storm surges, it is critical for horticulturists and landscape designers to understand the natural water cycle. Sarah Bray, Landscape Architect for NYS's Department of Environmental Protection, covers the basics of the hydrologic more... | |||||
| 254LAN290BL | 05/14 | We | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Bray | BLENDED | |
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Therapeutic Horticulture Activity PlanningLearn to conduct needs assessments, develop activity plans, and write specific goals with measurable objectives that address individual and group needs. Explore the dynamics of group work and the leadership techniques necessary for successful group facilitation. You'll put theory into more... | |||||
| 254THP407BL | 05/20 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:20pm | Jaroslow | BLENDED | |
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Plant CommunitiesFundamentally change the way you view natural landscapes by learning about the complex factors that inform which plants grow in what combinations. Understanding how and why these plant communities form will help you design beautiful landscapes that are more resilient, more... | |||||
| 254HRT353BL | 05/28 | We | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Schuler | BLENDED | |
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Designing with ShrubsWoody plants are the foundation of every garden plan. Learn how to use evergreens such as Rhododendron and Holly, and deciduous stalwarts such as Hydrangea, Lilac, and Viburnum, in formal or naturalistic schemes, to create year-round beauty and interest in more... | |||||
| 254GAR359BL | 05/31 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | BLENDED | |
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Accessibility Considerations for Therapeutic Horticulture ProgrammingEvaluate tools, equipment, structures, spaces, and techniques used by participants in therapeutic horticulture activities. Explore universal design principles and how to incorporate them into programming, activities, garden design, and tools to meet the widest range of people's needs. Design and more... | |||||
| 254THP406BL | 06/02 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | D'Auria | BLENDED | |
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Native Flora in SummerLearn to identify native and introduced herbs, ferns, shrubs, and trees as they appear in summer, and get to know plants that may be found in fields, on roadsides, and in woodlands and wetlands. Learn about basic plant structure and more... | |||||
| 254BOT334BL | 06/04 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Holmes | BLENDED | |
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Therapeutic Horticulture for Older AdultsExplore how therapeutic horticulture can improve the health, function, and quality of life for older adults in various settings, from independent to assisted living, day programs, skilled nursing, and memory care facilities. You willalso gain an understanding of the physical, more... | |||||
| 254THP401BL | 06/18 | We | 6:00pm-8:15pm | Lawless | BLENDED | |
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Natural History of InsectsDelve into the fascinating world of the creatures that make up 84% of the Animal Kingdom—what renowned biologist E.O. Wilson once called "the little things that run the world." We'll discuss the roles that insects play—both in maintaining healthy ecosystems more... | |||||
| 254NAT322ABL | 06/25 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Chaya | BLENDED | |
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Insect Pests of Landscape PlantsLearn to identify the insects common to the northeastern United States that feed on woody and herbaceous plants and the damage that they cause. Learn to judge the severity of an infestation and to select and implement control measures based more... | |||||
| 261HRT381BL | 06/28 | Sa | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Lundstrom | BLENDED | |
