Certificate Track 3 - Arboriculture

February

Winter Tree Identification

Learn basic winter tree identification using dormant-season characteristics of deciduous plants as well as conifers. Dress for the weather.
263HRT440B 02/17 Tu 1:00pm-3:00pm Logan
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.
263HRT300GO 02/18 We 6:00pm-8:00pm O'Brien
ONLINE

Pruning Principles and Practices

Through classwork and hands-on practice, develop pruning tools and techniques to help shrubs, conifers, broadleaves, evergreens, and deciduous plants thrive. Explore how woody plant structure and physiology influence pruning. Learn how to create and maintain hedges and explore authentic pollarding more...
263HRT321E 02/21 Sa 1:00pm-4:00pm Bishop
NYBG

Landscape Plants: Conifers

Learn to identify, classify, and use the best regional native and non-native conifers for naturalistic and formal landscape designs.
263HRT333 02/21 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Simeone
NYBG

Urban Tree Care

Soil compaction, construction damage, and land development practices can lead to tree decline and early tree mortality. Examine the biology of trees, and learn how they respond to changes in the urban environment. Explore techniques for assessing and preserving tree more...
263HRT426 02/28 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Finley
NYBG

March

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.
263HRT300H 03/01 Su 11:00am-1:00pm Halane
NYBG
263HRT300JO 03/16 Mo 10:30am-12:30pm Day
ONLINE

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...
263HRT302 03/25 We 11:00am-2:00pm Lozefski
NYBG

April

Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and Shrubs

Learn the identification, classification, and landscape use of spring-flowering trees and shrubs. Major plant groups include Magnolia, Malus, Prunus, Viburnum,and other genera, which are particularly ornamental in spring. The class goes out on the grounds rain or shine. Prerequisite: Introduction more...
264HRT334A 04/08 We 10:30am-1:30pm Himmelman
NYBG
264HRT334B 04/10 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Nolan
NYBG
264HRT334C 04/11 Sa 9:00am-12:00pm Simeone
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...
264HRT481 04/16 Th 10:30am-1:30pm Kokinchak
NYBG

Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and Shrubs

Learn the identification, classification, and landscape use of spring-flowering trees and shrubs. Major plant groups include Magnolia, Malus, Prunus, Viburnum,and other genera, which are particularly ornamental in spring. The class goes out on the grounds rain or shine. Prerequisite: Introduction more...
264HRT334D 04/21 Tu 5:00pm-8:00pm Gonzalez
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.
264HRT300AO 04/23 Th 10:30am-12:30pm Day
ONLINE
264HRT300B 04/27 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Alvarez
NYBG