Botany: Intro Classes & Workshops
February
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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. | |||||
233BOT308DO | 02/04 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Holmes | ONLINE |
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The Hidden World of LichensAmong Earth's most amazing and oldest living organisms, lichens grow on bark, rock, and barren soil. They thrive in rain forests, deserts, the arctic-even environments simulating Mars! Lichens are sensitive environmental indicators, yet scientists are only just beginning to understand more... | |||||
233BOT313B | 02/16 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Lendemer, Ph.D. | NYBG |
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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... | |||||
233BOT315CO | 02/21 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Kutos | ONLINE |
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What's This Tree on My Block?Learn to distinguish Manhattan's five most common genera and pinpoint particular species in this fun intro to tree identification. | |||||
233BOT223BO | 02/25 | Sa | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Kaechele | ONLINE |
March
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The Science of Tree CommunicationDiscover 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). | |||||
233BOT385DO | 03/02 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Kutos | ONLINE |
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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. | |||||
233BOT308EO | 03/04 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Holmes | 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. | |||||
233BOT346BO | 03/04 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Candee | ONLINE |
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Botanical Latin - ONLINEBotanical 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... | |||||
233GAR360O | 03/13 | Mo | 10:30am-12:30pm | Bakshi | ONLINE |
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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. Gain a historical perspective on global diversity and climate change, and the origin and development of present-day trees and flowering plants. | |||||
233BOT434BO | 03/23 | Th | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Boyer | ONLINE |
April
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Dendrology: Woody Plant IdentificationLearn 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. | |||||
234BOT375BL | 04/11 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Kaechele | BLENDED |