The course has given me a larger vision: the ability to stand back and assess those practical aspects of drainage, soil structure, irrigation needs, compaction concerns, site features and utilization, plant health and landscape protection. These practical aspects must continuously be related to the ever-present consideration of nature's need to strive towards a more balanced approach.Working with nature has more meaning for me, and, I hope, for those students with whom I interact.
Laurie Hardy, College Instructor
 

Locations Old

This program is offered in several locations:

 

Burnaby

This course is offered in partnership with Burnaby Continuing Education
Location: Canada Way Education Center, 5310 Woodsworth St., Burnaby, B.C.
Saturday classes will be held offsite - locations to be announced in class
Starting: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 and
               Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Times: View the full schedule

 

Courtenay

This course is offered in partnership with Connie Kuramoto and her company Gardens on the Go
Location: Nature's Way Farm, 4905 Darcy Road, Courtenay
Starting: Friday, March 11, 2011
Times: View the full schedule

 

Maple Ridge

This course is offered in partnership with Gail Szostek and her company Green Space Consulting
Location: CEED Center, 11739 223rd Street, Maple Ridge, B.C.
Starting: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 and
               Wednesday, February 23. 2011
Times: View the full schedule

 

Nanaimo

This course is offered in partnership with Connie Kuramoto and her company Gardens on the Go
Location: TBA
Starting: TBA 2011
Times: View the full schedule

 

Parksville

This course is offered in partnership with Connie Kuramoto and her company Gardens on the Go
Location: Parksville Community Center, 132 E. Jensen Ave., Parksville, B.C.
Saturday classes will be held offsite - locations to be announced in class
Starting: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Times: View the full schedule


Peterborough

This course is offered in partnership with Cathy Hooper and her company Peterborough Edible Landscapes
Location: Sadleir House; 751 George St. N., Peterborough, ON
Saturday classes will be held offsite - locations to be announced in class
Starting: Thursday, September 9, 2010
Times: View the full schedule

Port Alberni

This course is offered in partnership with North Island College
Location: North Island College, Port Alberni Campus, 3699 Roger St., Port Alberni, B.C.
Starting: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Times: View the full schedule

Powell River, B.C.

This course is offered in partnership with the Municipality of Powell River
Location: Dwight Hall, 6274 Walnut Street, Townsite, B.C.
Starting: Monday, August 16, 2010
Times: View the full schedule

 

Salt Spring Island

This course is offered in partnership with Connie Kuramoto and her company Gardens on the Go
Location: TBA
Some classes will be held offsite - locations to be announced in class
Starting: TBA 2011
Times: View the full schedule

 

Shawnigan Lake

This course is offered in partnership with O.U.R. Ecovillage
Location: O.U.R. Ecovillage, 1565 Baldy Mountain Road, Shawnigan Lake, B.C.
Starting: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Times: View the full schedule

 

Stony Plain

This course is offered in partnership with the Stony Plain Heritage Agricultural Society
Location: Stony Plain Multicultural Center and Parkland County Demonstration Farm
Starting: January / February 2010
Times: View the full schedule

 

Surrey

This course is offered in partnership with the City of Surrey, B.C.
Location: Surrey Nature Center,
Weekdays: 14255-96 Ave, Surrey, B.C.
For questions about the location please phone 604-502-6065
Some Saturday classes may be held offsite - locations to be announced in class
Starting: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Times: View the full schedule


Tofino

This course is offered in partnership with Connie Kuramoto and her company Gardens on the Go
Location: Tofino Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, B.C.
Starting: Monday Februry 14, 2011
Times: View the full schedule

 

Tsawwassen

This course is offered in partnership with The Earthwise Society
Location: Boundary Bay Earthwise Garden, 6400 3rd Avenue, Delta, B.C.
Starting: Monday, July 5, 2010
Times: View the full schedule

 

Victoria

This course is offered in partnership with Continuing Studies at Royal Roads University
Location: Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria, B.C.
Saturday classes will be held offsite - locations to be announced in class
Starting: Tuesday September 28, 2010
               Tuesday, January 18, 2011
               Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Times: View the full schedule