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Ecological Landscape Design: Working with Nature to Transform Your Yard

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Mae Christenson

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What You Will Learn

Learn why plant choice and planting strategy are equally important for ecological success. Explore how the right combinations of species can create resilient, low-maintenance plant communities that support pollinators, improve soil health, and reduce inputs. This class provides a foundation for understanding ecosystems, planting layers, and the transition from traditional landscaping to a nature-forward approach.

Focus: Foundation of ecological landscaping
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Ecological Landscape Design: Working with Nature to Transform Your Yard
Course Dates

In Person help Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC

$39.00

Ecological Landscape Design: Working with Nature to Transform Your Yard

2/5/2026 Th 5:30PM-7:30PM
20 Seats Open
5/13/2026 W 5:30PM-7:30PM
20 Seats Open

Selected Course

Dates: 2/5/2026 Th

Course type: Garden

Times: 5:30PM-7:30PM

Location: RC, Regnier Center, 183 Campus Map

Contact Hours: 2.0

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Other Details

Course Code: GRDN-012-1

Category: Garden

Contact Hours: 2.0

Format: Classroom

Schedule Details:

After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.

Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.

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• Understanding how conventional landscapes impact soil, water, and wildlife
• The role of native plants and biodiversity
• How to “see” your yard as an ecosystem
• Simple first steps for transitioning away from the lawn
• Local examples of ecological landscapes
Hands-on: Site assessment and small-group discussion of students’ own spaces
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In Person help Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC

Ecological Landscape Design: Working with Nature to Transform Your Yard

DATE TIME DAY PRICE AVAILABILITY LOCATION  
2/5/2026 5:30PM-7:30PM Th $39.00 20 Seats Open RC, Regnier Center, 183 Campus Map Register
5/13/2026 5:30PM-7:30PM W $39.00 20 Seats Open RC, Regnier Center, 183 Campus Map Register
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In Person help Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC

$39.00

Ecological Landscape Design: Working with Nature to Transform Your Yard

2/5/2026 Th 5:30PM-7:30PM
20 Seats Open
5/13/2026 W 5:30PM-7:30PM
20 Seats Open

Selected Course

Dates: 2/5/2026 Th

Course type: Garden

Times: 5:30PM-7:30PM

Location: RC, Regnier Center, 183 Campus Map

Contact Hours: 2.0

register / login
Other Details

Course Code: GRDN-012-1

Category: Garden

Contact Hours: 2.0

Format: Classroom

Schedule Details:

After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.

Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.

Need help registering? Please contact us at ceregistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.

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