For students who enjoy being outdoors and are looking for ways to combine creativity with an appreciation for environmental protection/improvement, LCTI’s Landscape Construction/Environmental Design satisfies those requirements.
From planning to planting, students are exposed to hands-on opportunities right on the grounds of Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. They learn the most up-to-date features in landscape technology, arbor culture, turf management and grounds maintenance. In addition, students are taught safe operation of tractors, front-end loaders, soil augers and tree digging equipment.
The program is divided into seven subject areas allowing students to experience a broad and in-depth view of the “green industry”, with plant identification, equipment operation, nursery production, and pest management being the most in-depth subject areas.
Students in this program also participate in LCTI’s student-built house project and many other community service projects, allowing them to showcase their skills.