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
remarkable
diversity
of
cacti
and
succulents
by
examining
the
morphological
and
anatomical
characteristics
of
these
major
plant
families.
You'll
gain
an
understanding
of
plant
adaptations
in
semi-arid
biomes
which
will
help
determine
which
plants
are
suitable
for
a
more...
Herbaceous
plants
occupy
prairies,
wetlands,
forest
understories,
and
many
other
habitats.
The
identifying
characteristics
of
this
diverse
group
of
plants
are
often
quite
different
from
those
of
woody
plants.
You'll
learn
the
fundamental
herbaceous
plant
identification
characteristics,
as
well
as
more...
Explore
the
basic
principles
that
influence
the
ecological
relationships
of
the
urban
forest
ecosystem,
and
learn
how
these
principles
can
be
applied
to
forest
stewardship.
Using
the
Garden
grounds
as
a
site
for
observation
and
field
study,
learn
to
understand
more...
Paleobotany,
the
study
of
plant
evolution
through
fossil
evidence,
gives
us
insights
into
Earth's
flora,
past
and
present.
In
this
class,
you'll
learn
about
the
evolution
of
plants—from
when
life
first
emerged
from
the
ocean
to
modern
day
trees
and
more...
Get
a
solid
grounding
in
the
basic
plant
body-from
the
cell
to
the
roots,
stems,
leaves,
flowers,
and
fruit.
We'll
use
dissecting
and
compound
light
microscopes
to
observe
plant
anatomy,
then
introduce
the
base-level
chemistry
required
to
understand
the
world
more...
Discover the many herbs and spices prized for centuries to heal, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat and prevent asthma, insomnia, flu, and more.
We will cover the role of plant hormones in growth and development, as well as plant movement, water transport through the plant body, and plant metabolism, including photosynthesis and respiration (anaerobic and aerobic).
Wine
carries
the
flavor
of
the
land
where
its
grapes
are
grown—something
the
French
call
terroir.
But
why
does
a
Chardonnay
from
Burgundy
taste
so
different
from
one
made
in
California,
even
though
it's
the
exact
same
grape
variety?
The
more...
This is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants.
Learn
to
identify
native
and
introduced
herbs,
ferns,
shrubs,
and
trees
as
they
appear
in
summer,
and
get
to
know
plants
that
may
be
found
in
fields,
on
roadsides,
and
in
woodlands
and
wetlands.
Learn
about
basic
plant
structure
and
more...
Explore
how
trees
function,
grow,
and
interact
with
their
environment.
In
this
class,
you'll
review
essential
processes
such
as
photosynthesis,
water
transport,
nutrient
uptake,
and
respiration,
and
how
these
processes
occur
in
trees
as
compared
to
other
plants.
Topics
also
more...
No
mushroom
is
poisonous
to
the
touch—some
emit
fumes
when
cooked;
others
are
edible
as
long
as
they
are
not
consumed
with
alcohol.
Knowing
toxic
look-a-likes
helps
you
feel
confident
when
attempting
to
identify
edible
mushrooms
in
the
wild.
In
more...
Have
you
wondered
why
plants
are
green?
What
makes
a
tomato
red?
Or
why
exactly
do
leaves
turn
red
or
brown
in
the
fall?
This
class
will
explore
the
diversity
of
colors
in
plants.
You'll
gain
insight
into
the
chemistry
more...
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