Explore the mysteries of the universe, from our solar system to distant galaxies, and discover the wonders of the night sky.
Understand the basics of astronomy, including the history of the field, key concepts, and the tools astronomers use to study the universe. Dive into the fascinating details of our solar system, learning about the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that orbit our sun. Get practical tips on how to observe the night sky with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope and earn about the best times and places for stargazing.
Presented in partnership with the Yukon Agriculture Branch.
Master Gardener is a standardized training program delivered throughout North America focusing on building gardening expertise. The Yukon Master Gardener provides northern examples with a focus on gardening in cold climates.
Our group of experienced gardening instructors bring a wealth of northern gardening expertise, providing a broad background in plant botany, permaculture, physiology, taxonomy, soils, compost, outdoor gardening, greenhouse management, lawn care, houseplants, pests and pest control, medicinal plants, woody perennials and ornamental horticulture.
It's time to grow.
Embark on your journey to a thriving northern garden. With expert guidance and practical tips, you’ll learn to cultivate a garden that thrives despite the challenges of a cooler climate. Designed specifically for gardeners facing the challenges of cooler temperatures and shorter growing seasons, this series provides the knowledge and techniques you need to create a thriving and beautiful garden.
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, our expert-led courses will equip you with the skills to turn your northern garden into a vibrant oasis.
SEEDS! Get Started.
Learn about seeds, seed selectiion and classification, invasive species and seed terminology with a focus on varieties that thrive in our northern climate.
Gardening for Beginners
Learn the basics of gardening to get you growing your own food this summer. Tips and strategies for improving vegetable and flower growth performance in the context of our Yukon climate and conditions will be emphasized.
Growing Longer - Season Extension for Northern Gardens
Designed to help gardeners of all levels grow longer, more productive seasons despite short growing windows. This course provides the skills and strategies you need to plant earlier in the spring and extend your harvest later into the fall.
Design Your Outdoor Oasis
Learn to use your land's natural shape and slope, sunlight direction, natural drainage, and materials for different designs from fun/play areas, to dining and entertaining patios.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and complexity of nature through courses that deepen your understanding of ecosystems, wildlife, conservation, and sustainable practices. Engage with expert instructors and hands-on learning to foster a deeper connection to the natural world.
Yukon Wildlife Sounds: An Introduction to Bioacoustics
Did you know that some animals use sound to communicate in ways humans cannot naturally hear? Have you ever wondered what the call of a moose, the grunt of a bear, the howl of a wolf, all sound like?
This is an introduction to the nature of sound with particular attention on animal sound data collection and analysis. The knowledge and skills that this course will introduce will appeal to nature enthusiasts, in broadening your interaction and connection with the natural world around you, or as nature-based professionals, in providing additional options for environmental monitoring.
Explore new cultures and build meaningful connections through practical, non-credit language training courses. Whether for travel, work, or personal enrichment, these courses focus on real-world communication and help you gain confidence in a new language.
Conversational Spanish 1
Curious about speaking Spanish in everyday situations? Want to build vocabulary and confidence to navigate travel, work, or casual conversations? This beginner-friendly course introduces practical Spanish with a focus on speaking and listening skills.