Plant Identification Certificate

PLANT IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

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Plant Identification Certificate 1

We will explore the diversity and variety of west coast plants-from trees to perennials. Learn how landscape plants grow and where; look at their usability and their requirements for health and vigour; discuss and study plant characteristics (hardiness, form, size, structure, textures, colours and fragrance); discuss and categorize what the plants are, how they grow and how we can use them; discuss and interpret plant morphology as it applies to plant identification; and discuss the importance of ‘right plant right place’. This course is suitable for plant enthusiasts and home gardeners who want to spend their plant dollars wisely as well as landscapers and horticulturists who want their customer’s gardens to thrive.

Plant Identification Certificate 2

In this follow-up certificate course we explore the categories and groups of plants available and utilized in the Lower Mainland – from conifers to broadleaf evergreens – we will have a look at the diversity and variety around us. Topics include studying plant characteristics and morphological details (form, shape, structure, flower, fruit and foliage); examining the differences, the individual uniqueness and the character of plants; analyzing a variety of plants and how they grow, where they grow and how can we use them; discussing hardiness and overall long-term maintenance; and discussing how important ‘right plant for the right place’ is to make plants happy and healthy. This course is suitable for anyone with a passion for plants – from enthusiasts to professionals!

Related Course – Gardening with Native Plants

This 2-day workshop is for new or experienced gardeners, landscape professionals and designers looking for a practical way to add native plants to their gardens. Understand the relationships between native plants and wildlife, and which native plants attract pollinators, songbirds, and hummingbirds. Learn 25 of the most useful native plants that are well suited for the urban environment, as well as others that can tolerate different site conditions in the landscape. For course dates, scroll up and click the GREEN button.

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Registration by phone or in person

All office locations are closed on statutory holidays. Burnaby South Secondary & is also closed during Spring break, July, August and during the holiday break in December.

Register by phone
604-296-6901

Regular office hours:
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Burnaby CCE Office
751 Hammarskjold Drive
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Regular office hours:
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Burnaby South Secondary
5455 Rumble Street
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Regular office hours:
Tue   | Wed | Thu
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Refund policy

Fee payments originally made by credit card are credited back to the same card; for expired or invalid credit cards, refunds are made by cheque. Fee payments originally made by cash or cheque are made by cheque. Please allow 3 weeks for processing.

Cancelled classes
When a class is cancelled by Burnaby CCE, a full refund will be issued.

Full time certificate / diploma programs
Requests for refunds received in writing (email) at least 1 week prior to classes starting will have $100 deducted from the course fee. Requests received less than a week prior to classes starting will have $200 deducted from the course fee. There will be no refunds once classes begin.

Part time certificate / diploma programs
Requests for refunds received in writing (email) at least 1 week prior to classes starting will have $25 deducted from the course fee. Refunds received less than a week prior to classes starring will have $50 deducted from the course fee. There will be no refunds once classes begin.

Career & Business Training/General Interest Courses
Requests for refunds received in writing (email) at least 2 days prior to the course starting will be refunded the course fee minus $20. Requests for refunds received less than 2 days prior to the course starting will be refunded the course fee minus $30. There will be no refunds once a course starts.