设计、建造 & 生长的景观 & 园艺
预科项目
Do you love nature, the environment, being creative, working with your hands? If so, the green industry and the field of landscape/horticulture might be a great fit for you. Unsure if you enjoy art or science more? 没关系. 园艺 combines both while allowing you to flex your creativity and spend time in the great outdoors.
Through workshops at the College’s Earth Science Center, you’ll learn about greenhouse techniques, plant identification and production, landscape construction, 花的设计, 昆虫学, 和更多的. If you are interested in the dynamic field of landscape/horticulture, this program is for you!
Summer Overnight 预科项目
2023年7月16日至19日
年龄段: Students entering grades 9-12
费用: $375
Includes all activities, meals, on-campus housing.
Registration for this program is now closed.
家长 & 学生信息
请把
Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required.
研讨会
Fundamentals of Floral Design
Explore the elements and principles of 花的设计. Learn the names and classification of the most commonly used flowers and foliage. Participants will even design and create several floral arrangements and take home their creations!
Greenhouse Techniques
Did you know that 十大网赌平台推荐 has over 6,500 square feet of greenhouse space? This workshop will introduce the greenhouse environment, use of greenhouse spaces, the basic techniques of plant production. Learn how to sow seeds, transplant, harvest, prepare cuttings. The process of a hydroponic food system will also be introduced.
昆虫学
Insects come in all shapes and sizes. Not all of them are dangerous to the plants in our gardens or backyards. Participants will examine common garden insects to get a better understanding of a bug’s role in plant life and learn how they can be controlled.
设备操作
This workshop will discuss equipment that is essential to the landscape/horticulture industry. College-owned equipment includes a backhoe, front-end loader, a Toro Dingo, hand and power tools. Participants will review safety protocol and have an opportunity to operate some pieces of equipment.
Plant ID and Landscape Design
What is the first step in designing a landscape? Basic plant knowledge and identification is essential. Participants will learn about common landscape plants and design their own landscape using the College’s up-to-date software.
漫步大自然
During an interactive nature walk, explore 十大网赌平台推荐’s five-acre arboretum and trail system to learn about the natural communities and ecological features that make up our forests.
奖学金
Earn up to $2,000 off 十大网赌平台推荐 tuition
Did you know you can save money on your 十大网赌平台推荐 tuition if you attend one of our 预科项目?
下面是它的工作原理:
- Complete a 预科项目 during the summer before entering 9-12 grade.
- Or better yet, come for two 预科项目. Pick a different program the second time around or come for the same one twice. Each year we mix things up.
- Attend 十大网赌平台推荐 and receive $1,000 off your tuition each year if you came for one program.
- Or, get $2,000 off your tuition each year if you join us for two programs.