Creating Community and Health Through Gardens

Summer 2012 quarter

Faculty

Marja Eloheimo ethnobotany, environmental and cultural anthropology, plant studies

Fields of Study

botany, community studies, health and sustainability studies

Preparatory for studies or careers in

community herbalism, community development, environmental education, sustainability, horticulture, plant studies.

Description

In this 8-credit summer program, we will explore ways in which various types of gardens can contribute to community and health. Each week, as we visit a medicinal, edible, community, or ethnobotanical garden or urban farm, we will interview gardeners, consider themes related to sustainability, identify plants, learn herbal and horticultural techniques, and develop nature drawing and journaling skills. We will have the opportunity to expand upon these topics through reading, lecture/discussions, and workshops as well as through independent community, garden, and herbal projects and research. This program is suitable for students interested in environmental education, community development, health studies, plant studies, sustainability, ethnobotany, and horticulture.

Advertised Schedule

11a - 4p Mon/Thu (Jun. 25 - Jul. 26) plus six hours per week of online work in lieu of class

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Hybrid Online Learning 25 - 49% Delivered Online

Books

Greener Store

Required Fees

$45 fee for garden visits/tours, tools, and supplies

Offered During

Day