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.
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March
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For
nearly
three
centuries
Elizabeth
Blackwell
(1699-c.
1758)
has
been
recognized
for
etching
the
500
full-page
images
of
medicinal
plants
that
are
found
in
A
Curious
Herbal.
Her
intriguing
story,
joined
to
that
of
her
hapless
husband,
made
her
an
more...
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243BIL802O
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03/20
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We
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5:30pm-6:30pm
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Stiles Tyson
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ONLINE
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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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243BOT308CO
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03/21
|
Th
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5:30pm-7:30pm
|
Holmes
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ONLINE
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April
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Do
you
find
yourself
daydreaming
about
the
plants
around
you—wondering
how
they
grow
and
thrive?
Indulge
your
curiosity
as
we
introduce
you
to
the
fascinating
world
of
plant
science,
and
the
techniques
our
scientists
use
to
study,
collect,
and
conserve
more...
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243PLT110
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04/03
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Naghshineh
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ONLINE-FLEX
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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).
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244BOT316
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04/09
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Tu
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4:00pm-7:00pm
|
Alvarez
|
NYBG
|
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Enter
the
enchanting
world
of
the
Aftel
Archive
of
Curious
Scents—the
first
museum
of
natural
fragrance
in
the
United
States.
Artisan
perfumer,
educator,
author,
and
founder
Mandy
Aftel
will
reveal
her
latest
publication,
The
Museum
of
Scent,
which
is
a
more...
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244BOT823O
|
04/09
|
Tu
|
5:30pm-6:30pm
|
Aftel
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
Build
your
confidence
and
ability
to
discover
the
normally
invisible
(&
fascinating!)
aspects
of
plants,
fungi,
lichens,
slime
molds,
spores,
and
other
plant
specimens
using
microscopes.
In
this
course,
you'll
learn
the
optical
principles
of
microscopy
and
become
comfortable
with
more...
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244BOT398
|
04/12
|
Fr
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Sadowski
|
NYBG
|
|
|
Witness
the
diversity
of
plants
in
the
northeast
as
they
flower
and
set
seed
in
rapid
succession.
Follow
the
bloom
sequence
of
spring
wildflowers,
shrubs
and
trees
during
this
much
anticipated
season
of
rebirth.
Learn
to
identify
native
plants
using
more...
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244BOT333
|
04/13
|
Sa
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Slowik
|
NYBG
|
|
|
NYBG's
annual
Earth
Day
celebration
highlights
the
Garden's
central
work
to
advocate
for
the
plants
of
the
world
and
offers
visitors
a
beautiful
space
to
honor
our
surroundings.
This
year,
join
photographer
and
author
Andrew
Garn
as
he
shares
his
more...
|
244NAT804
|
04/20
|
Sa
|
11:00am-12:00pm
|
Garn
Hagen
|
NYBG
|
|
|
As
the
mushroom
season
awakens,
discover
how
and
where
to
hunt
for
Oysters,
Inky
Caps,
Wine
Caps,
Dryad's
Saddle,
Reishi,
and
the
early
spring
Chicken
Mushroom.
Even
the
elusive
Morels
occur
throughout
the
metropolitan
region,
and
spring
is
the
ideal
more...
|
244BOT330
|
04/25
|
Th
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Sadowski
|
NYBG
|
May
|
|
Do
you
find
yourself
daydreaming
about
the
plants
around
you—wondering
how
they
grow
and
thrive?
Indulge
your
curiosity
as
we
introduce
you
to
the
fascinating
world
of
plant
science,
and
the
techniques
our
scientists
use
to
study,
collect,
and
conserve
more...
|
244PLT110A
|
05/01
|
| |
Day
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
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.
|
244BOT308AO
|
05/04
|
Sa
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Bucuvalas
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
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...
|
244BOT376
|
05/09
|
Th
|
5:00pm-8:00pm
|
Hagen
|
NYBG
|
|
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Explore the myriad structures and diverse life cycles of plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria. Discover how and why scientists have divided and classified these organisms.
|
244BOT317O
|
05/15
|
We
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Kutos
|
ONLINE
|
June
|
|
Do
you
find
yourself
daydreaming
about
the
plants
around
you—wondering
how
they
grow
and
thrive?
Indulge
your
curiosity
as
we
introduce
you
to
the
fascinating
world
of
plant
science,
and
the
techniques
our
scientists
use
to
study,
collect,
and
conserve
more...
|
244PLT110B
|
06/05
|
| |
Alvarez
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
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...
|
244BOT334
|
06/07
|
Fr
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Holmes
|
NYBG
|