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.
February
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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...
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203BOT315S
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02/03
|
Mo
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Boyer, Ph.D.
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NYBG
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Hydroponics
is
a
different
way
to
think
about
and
cultivate
plants,
and
it
is
known
for
beautiful
and
fast
growth.
This
course
covers
hydroponic
basics,
including
system
types,
soilless
nutrition,
and
crop
selection.
Focus
will
be
on
home-scale
systems,
though
more...
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203HRT141
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02/04
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Tu
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6:15pm-8:15pm
|
Kutz
Lodvikov
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MDTN
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Taste
and
enjoy
wine
in
a
relaxed
garden
environment.
After
sampling
and
discussing
an
assortment
of
white
and
red
wines,
you'll
have
a
better
grasp
of
what
it
means
for
a
wine
to
be
called
dry,
tannic,
fruit
forward,
or
more...
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203CKG235B
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02/09
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Su
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2:00pm-4:00pm
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Brinkman
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NYBG
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Even
after
many
plants
have
begun
their
long
winter's
sleep,
fungi
are
still
very
active.
For
some
species
like
Velvet
Foot
and
Turkey
Tail,
winter
is
high
time!
Enoki
and
Oyster
Mushrooms
can
be
found
in
our
forests
and
parks.
more...
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203BOT394B
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02/11
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Sadowski
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NYBG
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The
centuries-old
botanical
history
of
aperitifs
and
digestifs,
from
Chartreuse
to
Fernet
Branca,
stems
in
part
from
a
monastic
quest
to
divine
an
"elixir
of
longlife."
Many
cultures
still
commonly
consume
these
herbal
drinks,
made
of
complex
mixtures
of
plant
more...
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203CKG203C
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02/12
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We
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Hockaday
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MDTN
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Rock
pimples,
fog
fingers,
old
man's
beard—
their
common
names
are
amusing,
but
lichens
are
among
Earth's
most
amazing
and
oldest
living
things,
and
display
incredibly
beautiful
colors
and
shapes.
They
grow
on
bark,
rock,
and
barren
soil,
and
thrive
more...
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203BOT313B
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02/20
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Lendemer, Ph.D.
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MDTN
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Join
Neil
Pederson,
Ph.D.,
professor
and
senior
ecologist
at
the
Harvard
Forest,
for
this
interactive
workshop
on
what
tree
rings
can
teach
us
about
the
ways
ecosystems
respond
to
climate
change.
Old
trees
hold
precious
information
about
climate,
precipitation
levels,
more...
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203BOT397
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02/21
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Fr
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Pederson
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NYBG
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Did
you
know
there
are
over
200
tree
species
growing
on
the
streets
of
Manhattan?
Learn
to
distinguish
among
the
five
most
common
genera
and
pinpoint
particular
species
in
this
quick
intro
to
tree
identification.
If
you
have
mystery
trees
more...
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203BOT223B
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02/22
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Sa
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2:00pm-4:00pm
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Kaechele
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MDTN
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Discover
the
power,
the
allure,
and
the
science
of
psychedelic
mushrooms.
Food
journalist
and
former
president
of
the
New
York
Mycological
Society,
Eugenia
Bone,
author
of
Mycophilia,
will
discuss
the
biology
of
these
potent
fungi,
their
cultural
history,
and
contemporary
more...
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203BOT302B
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02/24
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Mo
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6:30pm-8:00pm
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Bone
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MDTN
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Yams,
pteridophytic
ferns,
cinchona
trees,
potatoes,
and
the
American
Southern
Live
Oak
have
each
played
a
pivotal
role
in
human
history,
helping
to
save
the
world
from
dire
illness
and
send
humans
to
the
moon.
Embark
on
a
historical
odyssey
more...
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203BOT207
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02/26
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We
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Saidoff
|
NYBG
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March
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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...
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203BOT346C
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03/01
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Su
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Candee
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NYBG
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Angiosperms
(flowering
plants)
are
the
dominant
plants
in
most
of
the
world's
habitats
today.
Through
laboratory
demonstrations
and
dissections,
examine
the
morphology
of
flowers,
fruits,
and
vegetative
plant
parts.
You'll
also
learn
about
the
development
of
these
structures.
Prerequisite:
Plant
more...
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203BOT431S
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03/09
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Mo
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12:00pm-3:10pm
|
Alvarez
|
NYBG
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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...
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203GAR360C
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03/09
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Mo
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6:15pm-8:15pm
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Bakshi
|
MDTN
|
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Agave
have
been
harvested
from
the
arid
"desert
forests"
of
Mexico
for
over
9,000
years.
Today,
the
genus
is
best
known
for
the
production
of
mezcal,
which
can
be
made
from
dozens
of
species,
many
still
wild
harvested
today.
Join
more...
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203CKG210
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03/10
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Hockaday
|
MDTN
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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...
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203BOT308B
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03/11
|
We
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5:00pm-8:00pm
|
Barnes
|
MDTN
|
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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...
|
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203BOT315B
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03/19
|
Th
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5:00pm-8:00pm
|
Fusco
|
NYBG
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April
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Trees
may
appear
to
be
strong
and
silent,
but
they
can
"talk"—to
one
another,
to
other
plants,
and
to
animals
and
insects.
Discover
how
trees
communicate
via
chemical
signals
in
the
air
(to
warn
each
other
of
insect
attacks),
as
more...
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204BOT385A
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04/07
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Kutos
|
NYBG
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Our
native
wildflowers,
trees,
and
shrubs
signal
rebirth
in
spring.
Learn
to
identify
them
and
become
familiar
with
their
structure
and
taxonomy.
Take
part
in
field
walks
and
classroom
sessions,
and
practice
using
taxonomic
keys.
Students
are
required
to
make
more...
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204BOT333A
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04/17
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Slowik
|
NYBG
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From
towering
tulip
trees
to
creeping
partridge
berries,
woody
plants
make
up
the
forests
of
the
Northeast.
Learn
to
identify
trees,
shrubs,
and
woody
vines
by
their
vegetative
characteristics,
using
their
scientific
and
common
names.
The
focus
is
on
both
more...
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204BOT375
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04/18
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Sa
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10:30am-1:30pm
|
Kaechele
|
NYBG
|
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Our
native
wildflowers,
trees,
and
shrubs
signal
rebirth
in
spring.
Learn
to
identify
them
and
become
familiar
with
their
structure
and
taxonomy.
Take
part
in
field
walks
and
classroom
sessions,
and
practice
using
taxonomic
keys.
Students
are
required
to
make
more...
|
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204BOT333B
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04/25
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Holmes
|
MDTN
|
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Explore
the
myriad
structures
and
life
cycles
of
the
vast
diversity
of
plants,
algae,
fungi,
and
bacteria.
Delve
into
the
evolutionary
reasons
behind
how
and
why
scientists
have
divided
and
classified
these
organisms.
We
will
also
discuss
biomes
and
ecological
more...
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204BOT317S
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04/27
|
Mo
|
5:00pm-8:00pm
|
Boyer, Ph.D.
|
NYBG
|
May
|
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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...
|
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204BOT376
|
05/05
|
Tu
|
5:00pm-8:00pm
|
Hagen
|
NYBG
|
|
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Trees
may
appear
to
be
strong
and
silent,
but
they
can
"talk"—to
one
another,
to
other
plants,
and
to
animals
and
insects.
Discover
how
trees
communicate
via
chemical
signals
in
the
air
(to
warn
each
other
of
insect
attacks),
as
more...
|
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204BOT385B
|
05/06
|
We
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Kutos
|
MDTN
|
|
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Study
the
carbon
cycle
to
understand
how
and
why
large
natural
ecosystems
such
as
forests
and
oceans
help
mitigate
the
effect
of
climate
change.
We'll
discuss
the
ways
in
which
natural
climate
solutions
such
as
planting
forests
and
enriching
the
more...
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204BOT389
|
05/15
|
Fr
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Kane
|
NYBG
|
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Taste
and
enjoy
wine
in
a
relaxed
garden
environment.
After
sampling
and
discussing
an
assortment
of
white
and
red
wines,
you'll
have
a
better
grasp
of
what
it
means
for
a
wine
to
be
called
dry,
tannic,
fruit
forward,
or
more...
|
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204CKG235A
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05/31
|
Su
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2:00pm-4:00pm
|
Brinkman
|
NYBG
|
June
|
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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...
|
|
204BOT308A
|
06/16
|
Tu
|
5:00pm-8:00pm
|
Bronson
|
NYBG
|
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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...
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204BOT334
|
06/19
|
Fr
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Slowik
|
NYBG
|
July
|
|
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Historical
bartenders
and
modern
mixologists
have
long
used
a
great
variety
of
herbal
and
botanical
ingredients
to
add
flavor,
body,
and
visual
flair
to
drinks.
Go
beyond
the
garnish
to
explore
the
world
of
oleo-saccharums,
infusions,
simple
syrups,
and
tinctures
more...
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211CKG240B
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07/09
|
Th
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Freeman
|
MDTN
|
|
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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...
|
|
211BOT308B
|
07/11
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Holmes
|
MDTN
|
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A
world
without
trees
is
hard
to
envision,
but
a
reality
eons
ago.
What
did
Earth's
first
trees
look
like,
and
how
have
trees
changed
overtime?
This
course
examines
the
evolution
of
arborescence,
from
the
first
fossil
trees
in
the
more...
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211BOT311
|
07/11
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Boyer, Ph.D.
|
NYBG
|
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It
takes
some
finesse,
but
we
can
help
you
build
your
confidence
and
ability
with
microscopes
to
view
a
variety
of
fungi
and
plant
material.
We'll
show
you
how
to
adjust
and
calibrate
the
eyepiece,
focus
on
both
thick
and
more...
|
|
211BOT398
|
07/23
|
Th
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Sadowski
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
Hydroponics
is
a
different
way
to
think
about
and
cultivate
plants,
and
it
is
known
for
beautiful
and
fast
growth.
This
course
covers
hydroponic
basics,
including
system
types,
soilless
nutrition,
and
crop
selection.
Focus
will
be
on
home-scale
systems,
though
more...
|
|
211HRT141
|
07/30
|
Th
|
6:15pm-8:15pm
|
Kutz
Lodvikov
|
NYBG
|
August
|
|
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The
summer
months
bring
forth
a
great
diversity
of
mushrooms
in
our
region.
Chanterelles,
Milk
Caps,
Black
Trumpets,
Boletes
of
all
kinds,
and
many
other
choice
edibles
make
an
appearance.
But
many
mushrooms
also
fruit
that
can
cause
problems
for
more...
|
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211BOT304
|
08/05
|
We
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Sadowski
|
NYBG
|
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Modern
technology
has
vastly
expanded
our
understanding
of
plant
DNA-how
it
is
structured,
how
it
functions,
and
how
it
evolved.
In
this
hands-on
workshop,
you'll
perform
basic
DNA
extraction
under
the
guidance
of
Dr.
Damon
Little,
NYBG's
Associate
Curator
of
more...
|
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211BOT320
|
08/14
|
Fr
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Little
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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|
Taste
and
enjoy
wine
in
a
relaxed
garden
environment.
After
sampling
and
discussing
an
assortment
of
white
and
red
wines,
you'll
have
a
better
grasp
of
what
it
means
for
a
wine
to
be
called
dry,
tannic,
fruit
forward,
or
more...
|
|
211CKG235B
|
08/16
|
Su
|
2:00pm-4:00pm
|
Brinkman
|
NYBG
|
|
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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...
|
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211BOT326
|
08/26
|
We
|
5:30pm-8:30pm
|
Schmiege
|
NYBG
|
September
|
|
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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...
|
|
211BOT432S
|
09/08
|
Tu
|
12:30pm-3:30pm
|
Paradiso
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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|
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...
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211BOT346A
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09/12
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Sa
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11:00am-3:30pm
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Anthony
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NYBG
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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...
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211BOT315P
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09/17
|
Th
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Kutos
|
NYBG
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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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211BOT331A
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09/17
|
Th
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Slowik
|
NYBG
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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...
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211GAR360A
|
09/25
|
Fr
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Bakshi
|
NYBG
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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...
|
|
211BOT331B
|
09/26
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Holmes
|
MDTN
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