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Rillo, Thomas J. – Communicator, 1976
The study of seeds and their dispersal is an excellent way to help students understand basic concepts which will help them in their adult decision-making activities regarding environmental problems. This article discusses the purpose of seeds, aspects of seeds, and collecting seeds. Classroom and outdoor activities with seeds are listed. (NQ)
Descriptors: Botany, Environmental Education, Horticulture, Outdoor Education
Wolkomir, Richard – Smithsonian, 1993
Topiary is the gardener's ancient art form in which plants are trimmed to form living sculptures. Reports the evolution of the art and the source of recent interest in the art form. (MDH)
Descriptors: Art, Gardening, Ornamental Horticulture, Plant Growth

Meyer, Mary Hockenberry – Journal of Extension, 1999
Focus groups arranged by local Native American Master Gardeners on two Minnesota reservations determined community interest in extension-horticulture programs. Topics of interest included food preservation and historical Native-American uses of plants. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, American Indians, Educational Needs, Extension Education
Haines, Sarah; Kilpatrick, Cynthia – Science and Children, 2007
At the start of each school year at Oil City Elementary Magnet School in Oil City, Louisiana, eager students ask, "What's our theme this year?" This curiosity comes from their expectations that they will study a different environmental concept each year. Kindergarten classes learn to "Be a Friend to the Earth," followed by life…
Descriptors: Meteorology, Teaching Methods, Scores, Science Achievement
Byrd, Renee K.; Haque, Mary Taylor; Tai, Lolly; McLellan, Gina K.; Knight, Erin Jordan – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2007
A Clemson University introductory landscape design class collaborated with South Carolina Botanical Gardens (SCBG) staff and coordinators of Sprouting Wings to design an exploratory Children's Garden within the SCBG. Service learning provides students with invaluable real-world experiences solving problems and interacting with clients while…
Descriptors: Water Quality, Environmental Education, College Students, Service Learning
Kermath, Brian – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2007
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to illustrate that campus and urban landscaping has important connections to biodiversity conservation, perceptions of natural heritage, sense-of-place, ecological literacy and the role of campus landscapes in the larger community. It also aims to show how campus landscapes express values and perform as a…
Descriptors: Wastes, Environmental Education, Heritage Education, Biodiversity
Illinois Occupational Skill Standards and Credentialing Council, Carbondale. – 1997
These skill standards, developed through a consortium of educational and industry partners in Illinois, serve as guides to workforce preparation program providers to define content for their programs and to employers to establish the skills and standards necessary for job acquisition and performance. The skill standards include the following…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Competency Based Education
Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation, La Mesa, CA. – 1993
This 60-minute videotape leads teachers and students step by step through the rewarding world of gardening. It presents successful methods for gardening indoors and outdoors, in the ground, in containers, or in raised beds. Simply by following four fun and easy to understand programs, students learn about: (1) getting a garden started; (2)…
Descriptors: Agronomy, Elementary Secondary Education, Gardening, Gardens
Newcomb, L. H.; Heilman, Jim – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1975
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicapped Children

Kaufman, Peter B.; Soni, Sarvjit L. – American Biology Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Acids, Botany, College Science, Horticulture
Bowman, James S.; And Others – 1977
This document provides the information needed to meet the standards for pesticide applicator certification. Section one deals with the identification of pests and the diagnosis of pest damage. Section two provides an introduction to weed characteristics and herbicide usage. The application, formulation, effects and safety of herbicides in general…
Descriptors: Certification, Computation, Entomology, Environment
Spackman, Everett W.; Lawson, Fred A. – 1977
This document discusses identification and control of the pests of trees and shrubs. The insects are grouped according to feeding habits and the type of damage caused to plants. Categories include the sucking insects and mites, leaf eating insects, pests attacking trunks and branches, and gall causing insects. (CS)
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Ecology, Entomology, Environment
Geyer, Klaus J.; Sweat, Don E. – 1979
Based on a survey of 710 randomly selected persons from the Pinellas County (St. Petersburg area), Florida, Cooperative Extension mailing list, 54 of 566 respondents (9.5 percent) were willing to volunteer part of their time to assist the local Extension education program. Most respondents indicated home economics and horticulture as the main…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Extension Education, Home Economics
Gesell, Stanley G. – 1975
This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University introduces the identification and control of common ornamental insect pests. For each of the insects or insect groups (i.e. aphids) identified in this publication, information on host plants, pest description, and damage caused by the pest is given. Also a calendar…
Descriptors: Agricultural Colleges, Entomology, Environmental Education, Extension Education
Murdock, Edward C.; And Others – Journal of Agronomic Education, 1986
Reviews efforts undertaken in weed identification field training sessions for agriprofessionals in South Carolina. Data over a four year period (1980-1983) revealed that participants showed significant improvement in their ability to identify weeds. Reaffirms the value of the field demonstration technique. (ML)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Personnel, Field Instruction, Horticulture