Botany Classes

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.


November

Plants do not grow in isolation—they exist within a rich and dynamic ecosystem teeming with microorganisms. Explore the fascinating and essential relationships between plants and the microbial world that surrounds them. From symbiotic fungi that extend the reach of plant more...
272BOT341 11/14 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Zumajo
Nigris
NYBG

Become a detective of the natural world as you gain a solid understanding of how to read a forest scene. Discover how historic events have affected the forest landscape, shaping its current appearance and function. Through presentation, discussion, and walks more...
272BOT395BL 11/16 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Turner
BLENDED

December

Discover the power, the allure, and the science of psychedelic mushrooms. This lecture focuses on the mycology of psychedelic mushrooms, focusing on Psilocybe species, Amanita muscaria, and Claviceps purpurea (from which LSD is synthesized), and how they are used in more...
272BOT302O 12/02 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Bone
ONLINE

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.
272BOT308BO 12/02 We 5:30pm-7:30pm Bucuvalas
ONLINE
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