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Technical Education

Cleveland Botanical Garden course uses a project based, problem based philosophy
(Cleveland Botanical Garden) while providing students with hands on work and
instruction both on the horticulture campus and at off
Cleveland Botanical Garden Program is for students site locations. Students will engage in topics such as
that desire a career in landscape maintenance and landscape equipment operation, landscape design and
public gardening. The garden houses 10 landscaped estimating, plant identification and care, construction
acres of permanent, award-winning displays and with stone, wood and precast pavers, and general
themed gardens which the students use for maintenance of the landscape. Career opportunities
their classroom. The students are engaged by hands- include: landscape designer/architect, crew leader –
on horticultural experiences as they work alongside landscape maintenance, park system work,
their teachers and the knowledgeable CBG staff landscape/hardscape construction, and gardener.
members in areas
of interest. This program is designed for those students
who wish to develop their
landscaping skills, work habits, and knowledge to
ultimately become successful workers in the
horticulture industry and
productive members of society. Entry employment
opportunities are available and continuation of higher
education is encouraged after completion of the
program.

Floriculture and Gardening Operations
(Gates Mills Environmental Education Center)

The Floriculture and Gardening Operations program is
for students who wish to explore several areas in the
green industry before entering post-secondary training
or the work force. The program offers the basics in
landscape and golf course maintenance, gardening,
greenhouse, floral, garden center and nursery
operations. The program includes hands-on training by
growing, maintaining, selling and designing with
trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables,
houseplants and cut flowers. Students are encouraged
to participate in a paid internship program to enhance
the learning experience in specialized areas of
Horticulture. Opportunities are available for students
to participate in community events, field trips,
volunteer experiences, National Technical Honor
Society, industry certifications, local and state
competitions and FFA. Students will also have the
opportunity to make connection with industry
professionals.

Landscape and Turf Operations
(Gates Mills Environmental Education Center)

The Landscape Construction and Design program is an
intensive Tech Prep program designed for students
who are serious about employment in the landscape
industry and/or to prepare themselves for further
education in a college, university or trade school. The

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