September 17, 2003
New Landscape Program Offered With Arboretum
EVANSTON, Ill. --- It just got a little easier to be green.
A series of
new Landscape Design and Management certificate programs jointly
offered by The Morton Arboretum and Northwestern University
will help landscape professionals reap profits from the gardens
they sow. The programs begin in October with classes taught at
both Northwestern’s Evanston campus and the Arboretum in
Lisle.
The unique
partnership brings together leading experts in horticulture and
business. “It’s an exciting opportunity for anyone
interested in the art and science of landscaping,” says Jan
Little, the Arboretum’s Manager of Horticulture Education.
Little notes that this is the only program in the Chicago area
specifically for green industry professionals or people looking
to enter the industry as career changers. “Green industry
surveys show that employers want more business training and deeper
expertise in horticulture and design,” Little says. “These
certificate programs fill this need.”
Three certificate programs are available: Residential Landscape
Design, Green Industry Business Essentials, and Horticulture Management.
Within these programs, participants attend a series of classes
ranging from one course to obtain their certificate in Green Industry
Business Essentials to the six-course series in Residential Landscape
Design. Most courses meet one evening per week, for terms ranging
from five to 10 weeks.
“Students can take the classes at their own pace,” says
Jack Clegg, assistant dean at Northwestern University School of
Continuing Studies. “The program is designed for maximum
flexibility, allowing students to focus on the skill sets most
needed for their success in landscape design and management.” Taught
by industry and academic experts, students will gain the practical,
real-world skills that employers seek.
For more information regarding the landscaping programs, visit www.mortonarb.orgor www.scs.northwestern.edu/landscape.
Registration is available online at www.scs.northwestern.edu/landscape,
by fax at (312) 503-4942, or in person at 339 E. Chicago Ave.,
Wieboldt Hall, 6th floor, Chicago. For more information, call (312)
503-3715.
Northwestern
University School of Continuing Studies provides a broad range
of educational programs offered part-time in the
evening. From certificate and bachelor’s degree programs
to master’s degree and professional development programs,
the School of Continuing Studies has a program to match the needs
and interests of adult learners. Locations include 339 E. Chicago
Ave. in Chicago, and 2120 Campus Drive in Evanston. Visit www.scs.northwestern.edu for
program information.
The Morton
Arboretum is a 1,700-acre outdoor museum with collections of
more than 3,400 kinds of trees, shrubs, and other plants displayed
in woodlands, gardens, restored tallgrass prairie, and other natural
areas. Established in 1922 by Joy Morton, founder of the Chicago-based
Morton Salt Company, the Arboretum’s mission is the planting
and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier,
and more beautiful world. The Arboretum offers an extensive array
of year-round family activities and education opportunities for
visitors of all ages. Located at 4100 Illinois Rte. 53 in Lisle,
Ill., the Arboretum is open seven days a week, 365 days a year,
from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (DST) and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST). Admission
is free, with a $7 per-car entry fee for nonmembers. Visit www.mortonarb.org to learn more. |