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Botany: Intro Classes & Workshops
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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... | |||||
| 263BOT315DO | 03/01 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE | |
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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). | |||||
| 263BOT385BO | 03/05 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Herrera | 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. | |||||
| 263BOT346BO | 03/07 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Candee | 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. | |||||
| 263BOT308EO | 03/13 | Fr | 11:00am-1:00pm | Bucuvalas | ONLINE | |
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Mycoremediation: Can Fungi Help Heal the Planet?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... | |||||
| 263BOT298O | 03/24 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | Michelotti | ONLINE | |
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Microscopy for the NaturalistBuild 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... | |||||
| 264BOT398 | 04/10 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Sadowski | NYBG | |
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Native Flora in SpringWitness 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... | |||||
| 264BOT333 | 04/11 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Slowik | 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. | |||||
| 264BOT308AO | 04/12 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Sparreo | ONLINE | |
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Botanizing at NYBGHave you heard? Botanizing is the new birding! Join Let's BotanizeŽ 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... | |||||
| 264BOT282 | 04/14 | Tu | 1:30pm-3:30pm | Botanize | NYBG | |
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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. | |||||
| 264BOT375BL | 04/21 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Grumm | BLENDED | |
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Spring MushroomsAs 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... | |||||
| 264BOT330 | 04/22 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Sadowski | NYBG | |
