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.
March
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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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263BOT316
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03/17
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Tu
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4:00pm-7:00pm
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Alvarez
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NYBG
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Why
do
some
species
have
smooth
bark,
while
on
others
it
is
thick
and
broken?
Why
does
bark
peel?
The
traits
typically
used
to
describe
trees—leaves,
twigs,
and
buds—are
often
hard
to
see
or
seasonally
absent.
Bark,
on
the
other
more...
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263BOT426
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03/21
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Sa
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10:30am-3:30pm
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Wojtech
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NYBG
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Discover
how
fungi
are
being
used
to
degrade
pollutants
and
clean
up
the
environment
by
filtering
water,
removing
heavy
metals
from
soil,
remediating
microbes,
and
breaking
down
plastics.
Mycologist
John
Michelotti
will
discuss
current
mycoremediation
efforts
around
the
world—including
his
more...
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263BOT298O
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03/24
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Tu
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Michelotti
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ONLINE
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April
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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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264BOT398
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04/10
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Fr
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Sadowski
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NYBG
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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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264BOT333
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04/11
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Slowik
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NYBG
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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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264BOT308AO
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04/12
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Su
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Sparreo
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ONLINE
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Have
you
heard?
Botanizing
is
the
new
birding!
Join
Let's
Botanize®
co-founders,
Ben
Goulet-Scott,
Ph.D.,
and
Jacob
S.
Suissa,
Ph.D.
for
a
botanizing
walk
through
NYBG.
Through
their
non-profit
work
and
new
book,
Let's
Botanize:
101
Ways
to
Connect
with
more...
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264BOT282
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04/14
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Tu
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1:30pm-3:30pm
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Botanize
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NYBG
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A
care
for
plants
is
a
care
for
the
planet,
say
Ben
Goulet-Scott,
Ph.D.,
and
Jacob
S.
Suissa,
Ph.D.,
who
are
co-founders
of
Let's
Botanize®—an
educational
non-profit
promoting
the
hobby
of
botanizing
by
spreading
curiosity,
knowledge,
and
appreciation
of
plants
more...
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264LEC206
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04/14
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Tu
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11:00am-12:00pm
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Botanize
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MERTZLIBRARY
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How
do
plants
grow
and
develop?
In
this
class,
you'll
study
the
cellular
and
molecular
aspects
that
drive
the
development
of
land
plants.
Explore
major
evolutionary
innovations
as
you
analyze
the
diversity
of
structures
throughout
each
developmental
phase
and
the
more...
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264BOT380
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04/15
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Pierdona
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NYBG
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Explore
the
basics
of
ethnobotany,
supplemented
by
stories
and
data
gleaned
from
his
own
fieldwork.
Discover
how
selected
plant
resources
are
used
by
traditional
and
postindustrial
cultures
today,
as
well
as
how
plants
have
been
used
historically
for
healing
and
more...
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264BOT344O
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04/19
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Su
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Halane
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ONLINE
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Learn to identify the native and naturalized trees, shrubs, and woody vines of the Northeast by their vegetative characteristics using their scientific and common names. You'll also hone your ability to use taxonomic keys and field guides.
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264BOT375BL
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04/21
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Grumm
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BLENDED
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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...
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264BOT330
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04/22
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We
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Sadowski
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NYBG
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Japanese
knotweed
is
one
of
the
most
versatile
ingredients
in
the
forager's
spring
pantry
and
one
of
the
most
invasive
plants
in
the
U.S.
today.
In
this
walk-and-talk,
we'll
discuss
the
best
time
and
way
to
harvest
it,
its
use
more...
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264CKG220
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04/23
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Th
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Bimwala
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NYBG
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Join
herbalist
and
foraging
expert
Journei
Bimwala
for
an
immersive
walk
through
spring's
edible
landscape.
Using
sight,
touch,
smell,
and
taste,
you'll
learn
to
identify,
harvest,
and
understand
the
deeper
meaning
of
wild
plants-their
cultural
significance,
medicinal
power,
and
culinary
more...
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264CKG245
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04/30
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Th
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Bimwala
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NYBG
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May
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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...
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264BOT366O
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05/04
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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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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264BOT376
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05/04
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Mo
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Holmes
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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.
Online
lectures
and
more...
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264BOT326BL
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05/05
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Zeiger
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BLENDED
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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...
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264BOT434O
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05/05
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Tu
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5:30pm-7:30pm
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Boyer
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ONLINE
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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...
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264BOT315AO
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05/06
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Kutos
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ONLINE
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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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264BOT316
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05/07
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Th
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4:00pm-7:00pm
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Alvarez
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NYBG
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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.
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264BOT346AO
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05/12
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Tu
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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Wine
carries
the
flavor
of
the
land
where
its
grapes
are
grown—something
the
French
call
terroir.
Regions
where
the
same
grape
varieties
grow
differ
in
terms
of
climate
and
soil
composition.
This
is
partly
why
Chardonnay
wines
made
in
California
more...
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264CKG202
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05/17
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Su
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2:00pm-4:00pm
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Arbor
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NYBG
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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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264BOT308BO
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05/27
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We
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Bucuvalas
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ONLINE
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June
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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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264BOT334BL
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06/02
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Holmes
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BLENDED
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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...
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264BOT412
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06/02
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Tu
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5:00pm-7:00pm
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Finley
|
NYBG
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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...
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264BOT159O
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06/17
|
We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Michelotti
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ONLINE
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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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264BOT374O
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06/24
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We
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10:00am-12:30pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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July
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How
do
plants
thrive
without
touching
the
ground?
This
course
explores
the
remarkable
world
of
epiphytes—plants
that
live
perched
on
others
yet
remain
self-sufficient.
Focusing
on
orchids,
bromeliads,
and
other
canopy
specialists,
we'll
examine
their
anatomy,
water
relations,
and
ecological
more...
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271BOT336O
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07/09
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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On
any
walk
through
a
woodland
area,
you've
likely
seen
bracket
fungi
without
even
knowing
it.
These
woody,
often
large,
shelved
bodies
grow
on
tree
trunks
and
due
to
their
hard
and
durable
stature,
go
largely
ignored
but
hold
many
more...
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271BOT364
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07/14
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Tu
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Sadowski
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NYBG
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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).
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271BOT385O
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07/15
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Kutos
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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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271BOT308CO
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07/27
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Holmes
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ONLINE
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August
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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.
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271BOT346BO
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08/02
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Su
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Candee
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ONLINE
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As nature's masterpieces of design, flowers are where beauty meets strategy. Explore the diversity of floral forms through the lens of evolution and pollination, revealing how petal symmetry, organ fusion, color, and scent shape beneficial partnerships with pollinators.
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271BOT393O
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08/04
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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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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271CKG203
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08/09
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Su
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2:00pm-4:00pm
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Arbor
|
NYBG
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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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271BOT308DO
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08/14
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Fr
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Bucuvalas
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ONLINE
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Explore
these
two
beautiful
and
intriguing
groups
of
herbaceous
plants.
NYBG's
Director
of
the
William
and
Lynda
Steere
Herbarium
Dr.
Emily
Sessa
will
take
you
through
the
basic
aspects
of
ferns
and
lycophytes.
Gain
an
understanding
of
their
form
and
more...
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271BOT360
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08/14
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Sessa
|
NYBG
|
September
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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...
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271BOT315BO
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09/03
|
Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Schondorf-Seghrouchni
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ONLINE
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Learn how to analyze the diversity of fruits and seeds, along with their dispersal mechanisms. By doing so, you'll reveal a fascinating aspect of plant biology and better understand the critical role that plants play in their ecosystems.
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271BOT342O
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09/08
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Tu
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10:00am-12:30pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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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.
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271BOT317O
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09/17
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Alvarez
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ONLINE
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In autumn our native Northeast flora can be spectacular, but difficult to identify. With a 10X power hand lens and a plant key, you'll learn to identify these wildflowers, shrubs, and trees on the Garden grounds.
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271BOT331
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09/17
|
Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Slowik
|
NYBG
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In
NYC,
fall
is
the
best
time
to
hunt
for
edible
fungi.
Paul
Sadowski,
25-year
veteran
of
the
NY
Mycological
Society,
will
lead
a
mushroom
hunt,
and
show
you
how
to
identify
many
species
and
their
look-alikes,
where
to
find
more...
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271BOT368
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09/18
|
Fr
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Sadowski
|
NYBG
|
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Examine
the
political
ecology
of
trees;
their
use
and
abuse
in
history,
and
how
these
woody
plants
have
shaped
our
world.
In
this
historical
survey,
you'll
gain
a
renewed
perspective
of
the
role
that
trees
play
in
your
everyday
life
more...
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271BOT352O
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09/30
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Thomson
|
ONLINE
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