Certificate Track 3 - Arboriculture

April

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 Halane
ONLINE
264HRT300B 04/27 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Alvarez
ONLINE

May

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...
264HRT304A 05/16 Sa 10:00am-3:30pm Vitagliano
Davila
NYBG

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...
264HRT301A 05/20 We 11:00am-2:00pm Lozefski
NYBG

June

Insect Pests of Landscape Plants

Learn to identify the insects common to the northeastern United States that feed on woody and herbaceous plants and the damage that they cause. Learn to judge the severity of an infestation and to select and implement control measures based more...
264HRT381BL 06/06 Sa 6:00pm-8:00pm Kokinchak
BLENDED

Chainsaws: Use, Safety, and Maintenance

Whether you are a budding arborist or weekend woodcutter, knowing how to use your chainsaw safely and maintain it properly are keys to success. This lecture-demonstration course by an ISA-certified arborist teaches you the basics of chainsaw use and care, more...
264HRT308 06/27 Sa 10:30am-4:30pm Vitagliano
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.
264HRT300F 06/28 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Smith
NYBG

July

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.
271HRT300C 07/12 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Halane
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...
271HRT302 07/29 We 11:00am-2:00pm Lozefski
NYBG

August

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.
271HRT300DO 08/11 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Thomson
ONLINE

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.
271HRT331A 09/17 Th 2:00pm-5:00pm Nolan
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.
271HRT300EO 09/23 We 10:30am-12:30pm Barr
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...
271HRT301B 09/23 We 11:00am-2:00pm Lozefski
NYBG

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.
271HRT422 09/30 We 5:00pm-7:00pm Hall
NYBG