Photo caption: Sara Tanis, Ph.D., heads Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s new sustainable horticulture program.
Students interested in learning how to manage landscapes and greenhouses in a way that can improve environments and reduce the impacts of climate change will soon have the opportunity thanks to a new sustainable horticulture program being launched at Kalamazoo Valley for the Winter 2023 semester.
Through the new program, students can earn an associate of applied science degree in sustainable horticulture, a certificate in greenhouse management or landscape
management, as well as a certificate of achievement in sustainable horticulture.
“We are launching this program at a time of great change and great opportunity in our world and the green industry,” said Sara Tanis, Ph.D., program director. “Green industry careers are safe, rewarding and critical for human and planetary health. We’re seeing great demand for skilled workers, and there are multiple opportunities for entrepreneurship in greenhouse and landscape management fields. If you love working with your hands and want to learn how to use plants and greenscapes to improve urban and rural environments, the sustainable horticulture
program could be perfect for you.”
The courses will use Kalamazoo Valley’s urban and suburban campuses as lab space, and the program will include industry certification, internship and work opportunities.
Sustainable horticulture is just one of many programs students can choose from when registering for winter semester classes. Registration is open now and classes begin on Jan. 9. See www.kvcc.edu/register for more information about enrolling. For sustainable horticulture classes, see the course catalogue.
ABOUT KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Established in 1966, Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers certificate programs in more than 50 areas of study and associate degrees in 60 others. These include business, healthcare, human and public service, and technical occupations, culinary arts and brewing training. The college has four Kalamazoo, Michigan locations, including the Texas Township Campus, the Groves Campus, the Arcadia Commons Campus and the Bronson Healthy Living Campus. Classes are available during the day, evening, online and weekends.
