CCE - Nassau Garden-Based Learning Short Courses
The Garden-Based Learning Short Course is designed to provide gardeners with the skills and resources to improve their home gardening techniques. Maintaining your own landscape is a cost-effective way to improve your home aesthetic, while enjoying time outdoors and exercising. Residents may also find enjoyment in growing their own fresh produce to supplement their trips to the grocery store or even share with neighbors. The Garden-Based Learning Short Course is an excellent opportunity to explore your interests in a supportive, educational environment.
Program Design:
Each Garden-Based Learning Short Course is four-weeks long and provides in-depth training on specific horticultural topics. Weekly hands-on workshops will be provided by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County staff and trained Master Gardener Volunteers. Weekly workshops will be supplemented with reading assignments and educational videos posted through the Cornell Distance Learning Center platform (Moodle).
Completion of Requirements:
Participants who successfully meet all of the requirements of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County Garden-Based Learning Short Course will receive a Certificate of Completion to add to their personal or professional portfolio. Completion of a Garden-Based Learning Short Course will provide homeowners with the confidence to tackle their own projects and provide them with credibility that can lead to opportunities to provide horticultural guidance throughout the community.
To earn a certificate of completion, participants must complete the entire course and actively participate in workshops. Participants are expected to attend all scheduled workshops to be eligible to receive a certificate of completion.
Spring 2023
Soil Improvement: The condition of your soil affects all aspects of your landscape. All life springs from the soil, so making yours healthier can change everything in your yard for the better. Lush flowers, rich vegetables, green lawns, less watering and reduced runoff are all within reach when soil gets the attention it deserves. Find out practical methods to evaluate and improve your soil in this four-part class.
- Thursday, March 9th 6:30 - 8:00pm
- Thursday, March 16th 6:30 - 8:00pm
- Thursday, March 23rd 6:30 - 8:00pm
- Thursday, March 30th 6:30 - 8:00pm
Program Cost: $150
Recommended Age: Adult
Composting and Sustainability Methods for the Homeowner: Composting is a great practice, but it is only one piece of a larger approach to managing gardens and landscapes. In this four-part class, we will dive deeply into the meaning and detailed practices of “sustainability”, including composting, as applied to your home property.
- Thursday, April 13th 6:30 - 8:00pm
- Thursday, April 20th 6:30 - 8:00pm
- Thursday, April 27th 6:30 - 8:00pm
- Thursday, May 4th 6:30 - 8:00pm
Program Cost: $150
Recommended Age: Adult
Cost: All program fees listed in description cover the entire length of the session. Some programs may require a materials fee, which is included in the listed cost.
In the event of inclement weather, the program will be rescheduled. If the program is cancelled due to insufficient registrations, all fees will be refunded within one-week.
Location: All programs will be at the East Meadow Farm unless otherwise noted.
The East Meadow Farm is located at 832 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554
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