Learn about Careers in Environmental Horticulture

Including Landscape Design and Contracting

Staff from Montgomery College will discuss the courses of study for Associate Degree and Certificate programs in Environmental Horticulture and Sustainable Agribusiness.

Montgomery College offers courses of study in various environmental fields, including a Degree and Certificate in Environmental Horticulture and Sustainable Agribusiness. Details: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/programs/environmental-horticulture-sustainable-agribusiness/environmental-horticulture-sustainable-agribusiness-aas-degree.html

This program provides a comprehensive mixture of academic and practical training in the field of ornamental horticulture. The flexible curriculum can accommodate career interests in either landscape contracting or design. Students will learn to design and draft landscape plans; install, construct, and maintain landscapes; and identify, select, and plant woody and herbaceous plants. Environmental Horticulture

as defined by U.S. Dept of Agriculture, in this document:https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/definition_of_specialty_crops.pdf

This program will be held in the Multi-Purpose Rm, #132. Questions? Contact the Library at 240-777-0678.

Looking for more information about Environmental Horticulture and related subjects? Check out our wide array of electronic magazine and periodical literature under 'E-Magazines' 

here: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/collection/downloads-and-streaming.html

You will need a current MCPL card to access these resources. Don't have a card right now?  No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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