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.
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.
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...
Discover how trees communicate via chemical signals in the air (to warn of insect attacks) and transfer nutrients to one another through complex underground fungal networks (sometimes to assist sick trees).
Have
you
ever
wondered
why
a
strawberry
is
not
considered
a
berry,
but
a
tomato
is?
Or
what
part
of
a
plant
is
celery?
Dig
deeper
into
the
histories
of
common
fruits
and
vegetables
and
explore
the
science
behind
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.
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