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Botany: Intro Classes & Workshops
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Nature's PharmacyFor centuries herbs and spices have been prized not just for their flavors, but as state-of-the-art medicine. Learn about a variety of plants historically used for first aid, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat and prevent asthma, insomnia, more... | |||||
| 203BOT346B | 01/25 | Sa | 10:00am-2:30pm | Anthony | MDTN | |
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Plant StructureGet a solid grounding in the basic plant body, from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. After an overview of microscope use and fundamental science in the first session, you'll use both dissecting and compound light more... | |||||
| 203BOT315S | 02/03 | Mo | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Boyer, Ph.D. | NYBG | |
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Introduction to Wine TastingTaste and enjoy wine in a relaxed garden environment. After sampling and discussing an assortment of white and red wines, you'll have a better grasp of what it means for a wine to be called dry, tannic, fruit forward, or more... | |||||
| 203CKG235B | 02/09 | Su | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Brinkman | NYBG | |
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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... | |||||
| 203CKG203C | 02/12 | We | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Hockaday | MDTN | |
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The Hidden World of LichensRock pimples, fog fingers, old man's beard— their common names are amusing, but lichens are among Earth's most amazing and oldest living things, and display incredibly beautiful colors and shapes. They grow on bark, rock, and barren soil, and thrive more... | |||||
| 203BOT313B | 02/20 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Lendemer, Ph.D. | MDTN | |
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Nature's Recording Device: What Tree Rings Reveal About Climate ChangeJoin Neil Pederson, Ph.D., professor and senior ecologist at the Harvard Forest, for this interactive workshop on what tree rings can teach us about the ways ecosystems respond to climate change. Old trees hold precious information about climate, precipitation levels, more... | |||||
| 203BOT397 | 02/21 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Pederson | NYBG | |
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What's This Tree on My Block?Did you know there are over 200 tree species growing on the streets of Manhattan? Learn to distinguish among the five most common genera and pinpoint particular species in this quick intro to tree identification. If you have mystery trees more... | |||||
| 203BOT223B | 02/22 | Sa | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Kaechele | MDTN | |
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Five Plants that Changed the WorldYams, pteridophytic ferns, cinchona trees, potatoes, and the American Southern Live Oak have each played a pivotal role in human history, helping to save the world from dire illness and send humans to the moon. Embark on a historical odyssey more... | |||||
| 203BOT207 | 02/26 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Saidoff | NYBG | |
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Nature's PharmacyFor centuries herbs and spices have been prized not just for their flavors, but as state-of-the-art medicine. Learn about a variety of plants historically used for first aid, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat and prevent asthma, insomnia, more... | |||||
| 203BOT346C | 03/01 | Su | 10:00am-2:30pm | Candee | NYBG | |
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Botanical LatinBotanical 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... | |||||
| 203GAR360C | 03/09 | Mo | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Bakshi | MDTN | |
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The Wonders of Agave: Tequilas, Raicilla, Mezcals, and SotolsAgave have been harvested from the arid "desert forests" of Mexico for over 9,000 years. Today, the genus is best known for the production of mezcal, which can be made from dozens of species, many still wild harvested today. Join more... | |||||
| 203CKG210 | 03/10 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Hockaday | MDTN | |
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Basic Plant IDAre you a plant-lover eager to up your game and start distinguishing one species from another? Then this is the class for you! Using commonly known plants, you'll learn the terminology used to describe their growing habits and structures. This more... | |||||
| 203BOT308B | 03/11 | We | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Barnes | MDTN | |
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Plant StructureGet a solid grounding in the basic plant body, from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. After an overview of microscope use and fundamental science in the first session, you'll use both dissecting and compound light more... | |||||
| 203BOT315B | 03/19 | Th | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Fusco | NYBG | |
