Below is a listing of classes in the 2012 Certificate Program in Native Plants and Ecological Horticulture. You do not have to be reigstered in the Certificate Program to take these classes; however, pre-registration is required. For an overview of the complete program, detailed descriptions of the individual classes, and intructor bios, click here. Click on the “Purchase Tickets” button below to sign up for any of these classes.

SUGGESTED FIRST-YEAR CLASSES

Tuesday-Thursday, June 5, 6, 7
The Life of a Plant: An Introduction to Botany with Lauren Stockwell
When:    9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where:   Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens P
rice:     $120 members, $150 non-members (pre-registration required)

The following class is suggested for both Year-One and Year -Two students.
Wednesday & Thursday, June 20 & 21
Gardening for Wildlife: Ecosystem Gardening with Carole Sevilla Browne
When:        9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:      Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Price:         $120 members, $150 non-members (pre-registration required)

Tuesday-Thursday, August 14, 15, 16
A Plant’s Family Tree: Relationships within the Plant Kingdom with Melissa Cullina
When:    9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where:   Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Price:     $120 members, $150 non-members (pre-registration required)

Thursday & Friday, September 27 & 28
Horticultural Ecology: Biological Interactions of Gardens Plants and Environment with Bill Cullina
When:    9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:   Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Price:     $120 members, $150 non-members (pre-registration required)

Friday & Saturday, October 12 & 13
“Invasive Plants: Issues, Identification, and Ecology” with Ted Elliman
When:    10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:   Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and local field destinations P
rice:     $100 members, $120 non-members (pre-registration required)
Co-sponsored with the New England Wild Flower Society

SUGGESTED SECOND-YEAR CLASSES

Friday & Saturday, April 6 & 7
Shaping a Natural Site into a Landscaped Space with Irene Brady Barber
When:     9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:    Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Price:      $120 members, $150 non-members (pre-registration required)

Friday, May 18 AND Tuesday, July 17
Selecting Native Plants for the Maine Garden: Herbaceous Plants with Bill Cullina
When:    9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:   Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Price:     $120 members, $150 non-members (pre-registration required)

The following class is suggested for both Year-One and Year-Two students.
Wednesday & Thursday, June 20 & 21
Gardening for Wildlife: Ecosystem Gardening with Carole Sevilla Browne
When:        9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:      Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Price:         $120 members, $150 non-members (pre-registration required)

SOLD OUT: Friday & Saturday, July 27 & 28
Natural Communities of Maine with Ted Elliman
When:    10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:   Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and local field destinations
Price:     $100 members, $120 non-members (pre-registration required)
Co-sponsored with the New England Wild Flower Society

Friday & Saturday, September 21 & 22
Sustainable Horticultural Practices with Irene Brady Barber
When:    9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:   Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Price:     $120 members, $150 non-members (preregistration required)

Thursday-Saturday, October 18, 19, 20
Selecting Native Plants for the Maine Garden: Woody Plants with Justin Nichols
When:    9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where:   Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and local field sites
Price:     $120 members, $150 non-members (pre-registration required)