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Botany: Intro Classes & Workshops
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Herbaceous Plant IdentificationHerbaceous 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... | |||||
| 264BOT376 | 05/04 | Mo | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Holmes | NYBG | |
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Forest EcologyExplore the basic principles that influence the ecological relationships of the urban forest ecosystem, and learn how these principles can be applied to forest stewardship. Using the Garden grounds as a site for observation and field study, learn to understand more... | |||||
| 264BOT326BL | 05/05 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Zeiger | BLENDED | |
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Paleobotany: The Origin of PlantsPaleobotany, 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... | |||||
| 264BOT434O | 05/05 | Tu | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Boyer | ONLINE | |
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Plant StructureGet 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... | |||||
| 264BOT315AO | 05/06 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Kutos | ONLINE | |
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Nature's PharmacyDiscover 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. | |||||
| 264BOT346AO | 05/12 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE | |
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Terroir: The Ecology of WineWine carries the flavor of the land where its grapes are grown—something the French call terroir. But why does a Chardonnay from Burgundy taste so different from one made in California, even though it's the exact same grape variety? The more... | |||||
| 264CKG202 | 05/17 | Su | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Arbor | NYBG | |
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Basic Plant IDThis 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. | |||||
| 264BOT308BO | 05/27 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bucuvalas | ONLINE | |
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Native Flora in SummerLearn 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... | |||||
| 264BOT334BL | 06/02 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Holmes | BLENDED | |
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Understanding Mushroom ToxinsNo 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... | |||||
| 264BOT159O | 06/17 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Michelotti | ONLINE | |
