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The Home Horticulture Certificate is a comprehensive environmental horticulture education program that takes participants on a 14-week educational journey featuring virtual lectures and Q&As on Zoom taught by Extension faculty and staff experts. Weekly “Try This” assignments and a hands-on, practical course project focused on landscape observation and analysis draw the concepts learned in class together, culminating with a project showcase and discussion session the final week of the course. Course content is applicable to the Northeast region, with particular emphasis on plants suitable to Ecoregions 59, 84 and adjacent environs. New and existing green-related industry professionals, homeowners and land stewards are encouraged to participate. Successful completion of all course requirements yields a Certificate of Completion. For more information on the specific topics covered and the in-person, optional field practicum sessions offered, see the 2026 course schedule.

The Invasive Plant Management Training Program certifies land care professionals to provide sustainable invasive plant management services to clients, and to facilitate rehabilitation of degraded coastal and riparian habitats that are regulated by RI law. Nonprofessionals and those working outside the coastal zone who are interested in broadening their understanding of the impact invasive plants have on the environment are also welcome to attend training. Topics covered include the science of vegetative buffers, common invasive plants in the Northeast, overviews of mechanical, chemical and biological control methods, restorative planting and more. See the webpage for more information about the program, for a list of current Certified Invasive Managers, and to sign up to be notified of future trainings.

Explore sustainable aquaculture techniques and business models - ideal for aspiring fish farmers and coastal entrepreneurs.

Learn the ins and outs of ocean farming in this 12-week aquaculture course. Offered online and in person, it covers shellfish, seaweed, and business skills. Great for beginners and professionals.