Our proximity to the Long Island Sound presents LI gardeners with an opportunity to make wise choices about how we garden, enrich soil and maintain fresh and saltwater quality.
The 5 plus week course includes, in-person sessions, field trips and online learning. Speakers represent local, regional and federal organizations. The online sessions, consisting of recorded lectures and videos, are explored on your own schedule. This is noted as "week" below in the course outline. Participants will have an opportunity to share what they’ve learned via community conversations, social or conventional media with 10 hours of community service.
Registration for COASTAL GARDENING closes when 25 participants register for the course..
Course outline
Saturday, Feb 1 Course
Introduction IN PERSON Riverhead
Week of Feb. 3 Living by
the Sea
Week of Feb. 10 Water Wise
Week of Feb. 17 Right Plant, Right Place
Week of Feb. 24 Soil Solutions
Saturday, Mar 3 Community
Stewardship IN PERSON Riverhead
TBD in late spring FIELD TRIPS: Northport, Kings Park
Fee: $100. Register below. (Fee waived for those demonstrating need.)
Send inquiries to
Roxanne Zimmer
rz378@cornell.edu
100.00
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/gardeningforlife
Roxanne Zimmer
Community Horticulture Specialist
rz378@cornell.edu
631-727-7850 x 215
This event is online
Extension Education Center
423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100
Riverhead, New York 11901-3071
Last updated November 27, 2024