Classes for Fun & Personal Enrichment

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Start Date	Class	Day(s)	Weeks	Fee
10/01/2026	Evironmental Svcs Stanly Cnty	TH F	4	64.00
Section Name: SEF-300157-302 Comments: Course schedule: Thursdays October 1,15,29, and November 12 at the YMCA 6pm-7:30pm; Fridays October 2,16,30, and November 13 at various field sites (listed) 1pm-3pm. Lecture will be Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:30PM at the Stanly County Family YMCA. Practicum will be on Fridays 1:00PM - 3:00PM, with possible time adjustments for some site visits, at the following field locations: Albemarle's/Stanly County's Landfill; Albemarle's Wastewater Treatment Plant & Water Works; Juneberry Ridge &/or other farm; Albemarle Parks and Recreation, the Stanly County Health Department &/or Stanly Soil and Water Conservation District. The order of field labs may change, and lab classes may be replaced with visits to alternate sites. If a student must miss a class or two, that is fine; however, if you know that you will miss three classes, please wait until next year to take the course so others can do so this year. This course teaches an introduction to environmental services provided in Stanly County. We will emphasize the importance of these institutions for individual and community health and appreciation of the people who work in these fields to provide us with such benefits. Lectures will summarize topics related to the field trip location for that week and will highlight constructive strategies for asking questions that help us all gain a better understanding and consideration of related concepts in our daily lives. Ten students are needed for the class to run. Supplies or Other Requirements: Driver's License and/or ability to carpool to field sites. Please contact Bryan Sharp if you have questions: bsharp7334@stanly.edu or at 704-991-0309 Mr. Sharp taught Environmental Biology for several years and has taught various biology-related courses for over twenty years. He believes that understanding our environment and how we affect it is essential to healthy living for all of us. Instructor(s): B. Sharp Location: Other Off Campus Locations

Stanly Community College is excited to provide a rotating selection of affordable, short-term enrichment classes designed for fun and personal growth. Possible topics may include Birds of Stanly County (and Beyond!), Gardening for Beginners, Outdoor Survival Skills, Basic Car Maintenance, Sign Language, PC Maintenance, Cake Decorating, and more.

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