Sustainable Urban Horticulture Certificate
The Sustainable Urban Horticulture Certificate will focus on the environmental, social and economic implications of horticulture in our cities. Land management practices and choices that can maintain plants intended in urban landscape designs now and in the future, will be examined. Social sustainability maximizes the personal connection to nature and the enjoyment of gardens and plants. Ecological sustainability and stewardship minimizes the ecological footprint of the garden, and maximizes the relevance of gardens and green spaces for promoting natural biodiversity. Course topics also influence micro-economic sustainability by adding to aesthetic and property values through innovative landscape design.
The Certificate is designed for urban gardeners, landscape designers and builders, naturalists, environmental advocates, municipal planners, public gardens staff, conservationists, nurseries and growers and Business Improvement Area (BIA) members.
Program
This Certificate program consists of 4 core courses and 1 elective course. All courses are delivered in an online format.
Certificate Courses and Offering Schedule
Please click on a course name for more details. Courses can be taken individually or as part of the Certificate program.
Course schedule may change due to circumstances beyond our control.
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate
This Sustainable Urban Agriculture certificate is designed for individuals who are interested in agricultural sustainability in an urban environment, as well as professionals who are currently working in urban agricultural programs. Courses in this certificate are developed to be environmentally sound and to provide positive social impact on individuals and the communities in which they live. Sustainable urban agriculture protects the community’s land and water, and improves quality of life and effective citizenship.
The Certificate is designed for urban residential food growers, community gardeners, co-operative associations, municipal planners, public gardens staff, environmental advocates and those interested in growing food in their community.
Program
Certificate Courses and Offering Schedule
Please click on a course name for more details. Courses can be taken individually or as part of the Certificate program.
Course schedule may change due to circumstances beyond our control.
