Horticulture: Intro Classes & Workshops

April

Principles of Pollinator Landscape Design

Gain an understanding of the principles of pollination and learn how to create landscapes that attract a diversity of pollinators. In this class, you'll review pollinator ecology and the varied types of pollinators in the northeast region; explore native plant more...
254HRT125O 04/10 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

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.
254HRT300AO 04/15 Tu 10:30am-12:30pm Barr
ONLINE

Plants for Landscaping

Choose the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable for this region.
254HRT358A 04/16 We 11:00am-1:40pm Ruggiero
NYBG
254HRT358B 04/19 Sa 10:00am-12:40pm D'Antonio
NYBG

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...
254HRT304A 04/26 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.
254HRT300BO 04/28 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Bakis
ONLINE
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