Botany: Intro Classes & Workshops
June
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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... | |||||
254BOT334BL | 06/04 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Holmes | BLENDED |
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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. | |||||
254BOT308DO | 06/17 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bucuvalas | ONLINE |
July
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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). | |||||
261BOT385O | 07/16 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Kutos | ONLINE |
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Grocery Store BotanyHave you ever wondered why a strawberry is not considered a berry, but a tomato is? Or what part of a plant is celery? Dig deeper into the histories of common fruits and vegetables and explore the science behind the more... | |||||
261BOT293 | 07/24 | Th | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Lorenzetti | 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. | |||||
261BOT308AO | 07/28 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Holmes | ONLINE |
August
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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. | |||||
261BOT346O | 08/04 | Mo | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bijkerk | 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. | |||||
261BOT308BO | 08/10 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bucuvalas | ONLINE |
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Healing Spirits: The Botany of Aperitifs and DigestifsThe 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... | |||||
261CKG203 | 08/10 | Su | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Arbor | NYBG |
September
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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... | |||||
261BOT315BO | 09/07 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | 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. | |||||
261BOT308CO | 09/11 | Th | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Holmes | ONLINE |
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Native Flora in AutumnIn 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. | |||||
261BOT331 | 09/18 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Slowik | NYBG |
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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... | |||||
261BOT434O | 09/20 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Paradiso | ONLINE |