Press Release:
South Seattle Community College’s Landscape Horticulture program and Arboretum received Envirostar™ certification on November 3 from the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks Local Hazardous Waste Management Program. The program received the highest rating possible, five out of five stars. This award acknowledges the program’s commitment to environmentally responsible practices.

LHO student Bridget Kelsh worked with instructors Van Bobbitt, Sarah Skamser, arboretum gardeners and Dean Mike Ryan on the application process. The group developed an integrated pest management policy for the horticulture complex. Envirostar™ program coordinator Lisa Neihaus inspected the site and determined it met all criteria for the certification.

This is the second Envirostar™ certification awarded to a South program. Earlier this year, South’s Automotive Collision Repair program earned certification.