Learn to create experiences that utilize plants, gardening, and nature to empower individuals and groups whose lives have been affected by illnesses, injuries, disabilities, and life circumstances in order to achieve improvements in their cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Enroll in a single course or pursue a Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
February
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Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
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263GAR301D
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02/22
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Su
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2:00pm-4:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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Learn principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering.
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263HRT411B
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02/23
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Mo
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Weinstein
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NYBG
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The
prevalence
of
trauma
in
the
general
population
suggests
that
many
of
our
clients
would
benefit
from
approaches
to
therapeutic
horticulture
that
are
trauma-sensitive.
Learn
to
identify
types
of
trauma
and
explore
evidence-based
trauma-informed
principles
and
strategies
to
enhance
positive
more...
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263THP318BL
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02/24
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Basile, Ph.D.
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BLENDED
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March
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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.
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263HRT300H
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03/01
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Su
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Halane
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NYBG
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Learn
to
conduct
needs
assessments,
develop
activity
plans,
and
write
specific
goals
with
measurable
objectives
that
address
individual
and
group
needs.
Explore
the
dynamics
of
group
work
and
the
leadership
techniques
necessary
for
successful
group
facilitation.
You'll
put
theory
into
more...
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263THP407BL
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03/07
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Sa
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Jaroslow
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BLENDED
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Learn principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering.
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263HRT411C
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03/10
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Tu
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Ivanoski
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NYBG
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Explore
the
theoretical
foundations
and
evidence-based
research
that
supports
using
the
people-plant
relationship
as
a
therapeutic
tool
to
improve
health
and
well-being.
Engage
in
hands-on
activities
to
discover
the
beneficial
cognitive,
physical,
psychological,
and
social-emotional
impacts
associated
with
working
with
more...
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263THP301BBL
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03/11
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We
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4:00pm-6:30pm
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Meore
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BLENDED
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Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
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263GAR301EO
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03/13
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Fr
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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ONLINE
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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.
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263HRT300JO
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03/16
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Mo
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Day
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ONLINE
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The
notion
of
"seasons"
is
rooted
in
human
experience
and
particularly
relevant
in
the
practice
of
therapeutic
horticulture.
Through
hands-on
techniques,
you'll
discover
how
a
particular
plant
can
yield
a
multitude
of
activities
for
creative
therapeutic
intervention
throughout
the
calendar
more...
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263THP324
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03/28
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Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Joly
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NYBG
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April
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Evaluate
tools,
equipment,
structures,
spaces,
and
techniques
used
by
participants
in
therapeutic
horticulture
activities.
Explore
universal
design
principles
and
how
to
incorporate
them
into
programming,
activities,
garden
design,
and
tools
to
meet
the
widest
range
of
people's
needs.
Design
and
more...
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264THP406BL
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04/08
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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D'Auria
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BLENDED
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Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
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264GAR301DO
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04/15
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bakis
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ONLINE
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Chronic
conditions
that
require
ongoing
medical
attention,
such
as
cardiovascular
disease,
respiratory
conditions,
diabetes,
cancer,
and
bone
and
joint
diseases,
can
interfere
with
activities
of
daily
living.
Create
goal-directed
therapeutic
horticulture
activities
that
can
be
used
to
improve
the
quality
more...
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264THP405BL
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04/22
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We
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6:00pm-8:20pm
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Sherman
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BLENDED
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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.
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264HRT300AO
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04/23
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Th
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Day
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ONLINE
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Located
at
the
Denny
Farrell
Riverbank
State
Park
in
Harlem,
The
Hort's
Greenhouse
and
Education
Center
features
a
state-of-the-art
greenhouse,
classroom
with
cooking
facilities,
hands-on
learning
garden,
and
native
plant
garden.
Here,
the
Hort
creates
accessible
opportunities
to
initiate
and
more...
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264THP516
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04/25
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Sa
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9:00am-2:00pm
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Krus, HTR
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OFS
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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.
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264HRT300B
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04/27
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Alvarez
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NYBG
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