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Plant Science (New Visions)

Develop your green thumb in this one-of-a-kind learning environment. Make the Erie County Botanical Gardens your classroom, getting hands-on experience with horticultural professionals and gaining knowledge in all aspects of environmental science field.
 

1 Year Program
In Partnership with Botanical Gardens

About the Program

Our Plant Science program is a one-year, senior level program that incorporates contemporary knowledge, skills and practices found in the horticulture, floral and landscaping industries. Students will learn greenhouse management, plant and soil science, and landscape design. Topics of study include: the foundations of horticulture, plant cells and tissues, roots and soils, greenhouse management, watering and hydroponics, and natice and invasive species. Students will engage in propagation techniques, integrated pest management (IPM), plant identification, and complete a variety of seasonal projects while on the grounds of the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.

College Agreements
  • SUNY Cobleskill
Additional Information

High School Credits

  • English 12 (1 Credit)
  • Participation in Government (.5 Credit)
  • Economics (.5 Credit)
  • Internship (1 Credit)
  • Plant Science (1 Credit)

Application Process

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More Information

Kimberly Biniasz, Assistant Principal

E1B Potter Career Center

705 Potters Road

West Seneca, New York 14224

Contact Information

Principal 

Lucas Vogel

Phone: (716) 821-7331

Email LUCAS VOGEL

Assistant Principal 
Kimberly Biniasz

Phone: (716) 821-7259

Kimberly Biniasz

Instructor
Emaleigh Odell

Phone: (716) 821-7331

Email EMALEIGH ODELL

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