Do you have a desire to be closer to nature? Take a botany class and gain a deeper understanding of how plants connect us to the natural world. Botanical studies explore all aspects of plant growth and development, plant communities, and the role of plants in ecosystems. At the everyday level, botany can be your gateway to herbal healing, foraging for wild edibles, cross-cultural understanding, or just a deeper appreciation of nature’s seasonal beauty.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
Explore
the
basic
principles
that
influence
the
ecological
relationships
of
the
forest
ecosystem.
Using
the
Garden
grounds
as
a
site
for
observation
and
field
study,
learn
to
understand
the
forces
that
shape
our
natural
environment—the
Northeast
Woodland.
Labs
and
lectures
more...
Survey
the
major
families
of
the
angiosperms
(flowering
plants)
and
learn
the
characters
and
principles
used
to
classify
them.
This
course
covers
newly
recognized
higher
order
groupings
of
species,
evolutionary
trends
in
reproductive
and
vegetative
structures,
and
recently
reconstructed
evolutionary
more...
Are
you
a
plant-lover
eager
to
up
your
game
and
start
distinguishing
one
species
from
another?
Then
this
is
the
class
for
you!
Using
commonly
known
plants,
you'll
learn
the
terminology
used
to
describe
their
growing
habits
and
structures.
This
more...
Get
a
solid
grounding
in
the
basic
plant
body,
from
the
cell
to
the
roots,
stems,
leaves,
flowers,
and
fruits.
After
an
overview
of
microscope
use
and
fundamental
science
in
the
first
session,
you'll
use
both
dissecting
and
compound
light
more...
In
habitats
from
the
tropics
to
the
poles,
the
world's
14,000
ferns,
horsetails,
quillworts,
and
clubmosses
are
dynamic,
and
remarkable.
Robbin
Moran,
NYBG
Mary
Flagler
Cary
Curator
of
Botany
and
President
of
the
New
York
Chapter
Fern
Society,
is
your
more...
For
centuries
herbs
and
spices
have
been
prized
not
just
for
their
flavors,
but
as
state-of-the-art
medicine.
Learn
about
a
variety
of
plants
historically
used
for
first
aid,
to
revitalize
the
immune
system,
and
to
treat
and
prevent
asthma,
insomnia,
more...
This
group
of
plants
challenges
even
trained
botanists,
but
with
expert
guidance,
you
can
learn
how
to
identify
wild
native
grasses
and
some
of
the
more
popular
landscaping
ones.
Sedges
(Cyperaceae)
and
rushes
(Juncaceae),
often
confused
with
grasses
(Poaceae),
are
more...
The
role
of
plant
hormones
in
growth
and
development
is
discussed
as
well
as
plant
movement,
water
transport
through
the
plant
body,
and
plant
metabolism,
including
photosynthesis
and
respiration
(anaerobic
and
aerobic).
All
the
basic
chemistry
needed
to
understand
plant
more...
Botanical
Latin
is
essential
for
anyone
with
a
serious
interest
in
identifying
plants.
But,
contrary
to
popular
belief,
mastering
Latin
plant
names
need
not
be
intimidating
or
boring.
Review
the
rules
of
taxonomy,
Latin
grammar,
and
pronunciation,
and
learn
the
more...
Bill
McKibben's
groundbreaking
1989
classic,
The
End
of
Nature,
first
brought
the
idea
of
global
warming
to
public
consciousness.
But
now
the
stakes
are
even
higher-as
climate
change
shrinks
the
spaces
where
civilization
can
exist,
and
technologies
such
as
artificial
more...
Autumn
is
one
of
the
most
spectacular
times
to
learn
more
about
the
native
flora
of
the
Northeast.
Goldenrods
and
asters
take
center
stage
at
this
time
of
year,
but
can
be
difficult
to
identify.
Equipped
with
a
10X
power
more...
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