Schools & Education
NGC schools provide members and non-members with a range of educational opportunities on the art and science of the environment, gardening, landscape design and floral design. Schools are sponsored by individual states and follow the curriculum established by NGC.
Central Region members also have the opportunity to join in NGC webinars, workshops, conventions, and more.
Visit the NGC Schools page to register.
Environmental School increases your awareness of the natural world and ways to protect and preserve it. Land and water conservation and air quality are emphasized.
Course 1 - Apr. 4-6, 2025 - MSU Kellogg Biological Station & Conference Center Hickory Corners, MI
Course 2 Mar. 24-27, 2025, St. Louis, MO (Virtual course)
Course 3
Course 4 None scheduled
Flower Show School is a thorough program that prepares you to enter, judge, compete and chair an NGC flower show.
Course 3 Oct. 10-15, 2024, Ann Arbor, MI, in person
Course 4 - Apr. 3-5 -Flower Show School
Zion Lutheran Church, Ann Arbor, MI
Gardening School is for those who are interested in expanding their knowledge of gardening techniques, horticulture, and related subjects.
Course 1 Mar. 28-29, 2025 - Gardening School Course 1 Harbert Community Church, Sawyer, MI
Course 2 Feb. 10-12, 2025, New Smyrna Beach, FL (Virtual course)
Course 3 None scheduled
Course 4 None scheduled
Landscape Design School develops an appreciation of the history of landscape design and provides the skills to plan for and improve your own landscape.
Course 1 In person, out of CR area
Course 2 Oct. 29-31, 2024, Waltham, MA (Virtual course)
Course 3 In person, out of CR area
Course 4 None scheduled
