Bloom & Grow: Hands-On Horticulture and Landscape Design Experience is an informative and interactive event tailored for students in the graduating class of 2024. This event aims to introduce participants to the exciting career opportunities within the horticulture and landscape design trades. Through hands-on workshops and informative sessions, participants will gain valuable insights and foundational skills in this field.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM - Arrival and Registration
Participants register, network, and settle in.
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM - Welcome and Introduction
Opening remarks and an overview of the day's activities and objectives.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Hands-On Workshop: Small-Scale Landscape Design with Silk Flowers
Participants will learn the basics of landscape design using silk flowers. This session covers plant selection, color coordination, and spatial arrangement. Students will engage in creating small-scale designs, mimicking real-life landscaping scenarios. This hands-on activity helps foster creativity and provides practical experience in applying design principles.
This event will provide participants with hands-on experiences, insightful discussions, and networking opportunities, all aimed at exploring the fundamentals and career paths in this dynamic and growing field. Students will learn the basics of landscape design on a small scale using silk plants and flowers to create corsages and boutonnieres for their upcoming celebrations.
Skilled Trades to Explore:
Participants will be engaged in both theory and hands on experiences designed to provide an interactive day of fun!