The John and Doris Andrews Horticulture Certificate Program

The Andrews Horticulture Program gives you, the home gardener, the knowledge and skill to select plants and to successfully cultivate your home landscape. The curriculum assists you in developing the gardening techniques best suited for Ohio gardens. Learn through lectures, engaging labs outside at Fellows Riverside Gardens, and hands-on volunteer work. Enjoy learning from local and regional experts and sharing your experiences with other gardeners.

Each course is concentrated within four sessions to be accessible to a broader audience and fit into busy lives. Participants also have the option to receive a certificate of completion for each course. In order to qualify for the certificate, each session must be attended, along with eight hours of garden-related volunteer work at Fellows Riverside Gardens. The volunteer aspect allows one to develop more hands-on knowledge and skills, as well as providing community support to one of the Mahoning Valley’s gems.

For more information or to register, call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116.

Upcoming Courses

2021

The Fascinating World of Tropical Succulents

Fellows Riverside Gardens: Rossi Auditorium

6/16 | 5 – 7 pm
Join Carol Knock & Dennis James for an informative free lecture on tropical succulents. Sponsored by Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens with support from the John S. & Doris M. Andrews Memorial Summer Lecture. Reservation requested but not required. Register online at https://reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org/programs/ or call 330.740.7116. Free

Fall lecture details coming soon!

Registration Policy

Registrations for courses are processed on a first come/first serve basis in the order that payment is received. Payment is due upon registration. Registration is required two weeks prior to the beginning of the course. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and checks are accepted. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register or for more information at 330-740-7116.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations less than two weeks prior to a course are non-refundable. Cancellations less than four weeks, but before the two week deadline will have a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations made four weeks prior will receive a full refund. Courses are held rain, snow, or shine. A full refund will be issued if the course is cancelled by Mill Creek MetroParks.

Volunteer Option

If you would like to qualify for the certificate of completion for your registered course, follow these steps:

After registration, complete Mill Creek MetroParks Volunteer Application and background check
Garden-related, horticulture-focused volunteer activities count toward the eight hours

Session Coupon

Each course offers four sessions of valuable horticulture knowledge, however it is understandable that participants may not be able to attend all of the sessions. If something arises that prevents you from attending all four sessions, you may request a session coupon for the one you missed. The next time that the course is offered, call Fellows Riverside Gardens to reserve your seat in that session and present your coupon. Courses are typically offered every other year.

Facility Information

Courses meet at the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center (Fellows Riverside Gardens), Kidston Classroom.

More about Fellows Riverside Gardens

Scholarships will be available through the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens, information available at www.friendsoffellows.org or 330.740.7116 x 213. The Andrews Horticulture Program is graciously sponsored by the John S. and Doris M. Andrews Education Endowment through the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Scholarship Application