Native Plants

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Program Information

  • Location: Mequon Campus
  • Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
  • Program Code: 05-001-3
  • Offering: In-Person
  • Degree Type: Badge
  • Start Dates: Based on individual program

About the Badge

This badge will equip the learner with knowledge of Wisconsin's native plant communities as well as propagation and conservation of native plants.


HOW TO earn a Badge

MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.  

All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.

 

Earning Criteria

Course Course Name Credits
HORT-163 Fall Field Study of Native Plants 3-credit college-level course
HORT-193 Spring Field Study of Native Plants 3-credit college-level course
TOTAL CREDITS 6

The cost of earning a digital badge is paid through tuition. If you are applying for the badge only, options include paying in full, a payment plan, or third-party sponsorship, however you will not be eligible for Financial Aid. If you earn the badge as part of a larger technical diploma or associate degree program, tuition also may be covered through Financial Aid.

 

Related Programs

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Landscape Horticulture

For opportunities that require outdoor work, creativity and plant knowledge, check out horticulture/landscape careers. This program includes coursework in landscape maintenance and arboriculture, and emphasizes hands-on learning.

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Last updated: 05/23/2025