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California Natives

BIOLGY X 499.22

California native landscapes are adapted to our climate, and provide habitat to many California native bees, birds, and mammals. Using native plants in a landscape can make a garden more resilient and drought tolerant.

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What you can learn.

Learn the elements of a successful native landscape
Discover methods of rainwater capture
Understand the establishment and watering needs of native plants

About this course:

A course on incorporating California native plants into your landscape design, this series of classes combines classroom presentation with field trips to explore the range of possibilities for creating successful and resilient California native landscapes. Participants study the elements of a successful native landscape including native plant communities; healthy soil, use and/or non-use of supplemental irrigation; maintenance requirements; plant sourcing; installation; and use of rainwater. The course will enable students to develop California native plant palettes for common urban micro-climates. Students take self-guided weekend field trips (itineraries discussed at the first class) to urban landscapes, campuses, gardens, arboreta and nurseries.

Spring 2025 Schedule

March 31 - May 12

Monday 6:30PM - 9:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Orchid Black

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Fee:

$499.00

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Location: Remote Classroom

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Notes

Optional in-person field trip on Sunday, April 27.
Elective course in the Horticulture certificate and Landscape Architecture certificate.
Visitors not permitted. Internet Access Required. Materials Required.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 13, 2025

Course Requirements

Book: California Native Plants for the Garden

ISBN 0962850586

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Lecture

Mon Mar 31, 2025