Certificate Track 3 - Arboriculture

September

Landscape Plants: Fall Trees and Shrubs

Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
261HRT331A 09/06 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Nolan
NYBG

Soil Science II: Chemistry and Nutrition

Go beyond basic soil chemistry and examine how a soil's pH affects what nutrients are available to plants. Explore the ionic exchange capacities of soil, the complex nitrogen cycle, and the effects of composted soil amendments and fertilizers. Discover how more...
261HRT302BO 09/08 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Bulpitt
ONLINE

Tree Climbing for Arborists

Designed for people interested in arboriculture, this course will help students develop their climbing skills. Learn techniques such as rope setting, knot tying, body thrusting, doublecrotching, foot locking, and limb walking. Taught on Garden grounds, this class offers expert instruction more...
261HRT304B 09/13 Sa 10:00am-3:30pm Vitagliano
Davila
NYBG

Introduction to Plant Science

This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
261HRT300GO 09/17 We 10:00am-12:30pm Kutos
ONLINE

Soil Science I: Physical Properties

Soil is a dynamic, living organism and the very foundation of sustainable horticulture and agriculture.This course focuses on the texture, structure, density, and color of different soils and the dynamic relationship that exists among soil, water, and plants. Through lectures more...
261HRT301C 09/17 We 11:00am-2:00pm Lozefski
NYBG
261HRT301DO 09/17 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Bulpitt
ONLINE

Tree Management

Explore a holistic approach to keeping trees healthy and vigorous. Topics include planting and transplanting, pruning, fertilization, root system management, common problems, tree defenses, and lightning protection. Samples of tree problems, supplies, and tools are exhibited.
261HRT422 09/17 We 4:00pm-6:00pm Hall
NYBG

Introduction to Plant Science

This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
261HRT300HO 09/27 Sa 10:30am-12:45pm Simeone
ONLINE
261HRT300JO 09/29 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Bakis
ONLINE

October

Introduction to Plant Science

This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
262HRT300AO 10/01 We 11:00am-1:00pm O'Brien
ONLINE
262HRT300B 10/05 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Halane
NYBG

Landscape Plants: Fall Trees and Shrubs

Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
262HRT331BBL 10/05 Su 6:00pm-8:00pm McLaughlin
BLENDED
262HRT331C 10/09 Th 10:00am-1:00pm Nolan
NYBG

Disease Identification and Management

Learn common diseases of woody and herbaceous ornamentals and turfgrass, and the cultural, biological, and least-toxic strategies for their control.

Note: This class is a requirement in NYBG's Horiculture Certificate Program, Tracks 1, 2, & 3. It is not the same more...
262HRT481 10/16 Th 10:30am-1:30pm Kokinchak
NYBG

Landscape Plants: Fall Trees and Shrubs

Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
262HRT331D 10/19 Su 1:00pm-4:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG
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