In this teeming metropolis we call home, nature is all around us whether we pause to carefully observe it or not. Amaranth springs through the cracks in our sidewalks; migrating warblers rest in our parks; horseshoe crabs scuttle onto our beaches to breed. As a NYBG Urban Naturalist, you will have a unique opportunity to explore these diverse habitats while discovering the keys that unlock their many secrets. Enroll in a course for fun or pursue a Certificate.
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February
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Coyotes,
bears,
and
deer
are
becoming
an
integral
part
of
urban
life
due
to
the
extirpation
of
their
predators
and
conversion
of
natural
habitats.
We
will
look
closely
at
these
species
and
discover
how
they
have
adapted
to
co-exist
with
more...
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233NAT326O
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02/08
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Herrera
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ONLINE
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Among
Earth's
most
amazing
and
oldest
living
organisms,
lichens
grow
on
bark,
rock,
and
barren
soil.
They
thrive
in
rain
forests,
deserts,
the
arctic-even
environments
simulating
Mars!
Lichens
are
sensitive
environmental
indicators,
yet
scientists
are
only
just
beginning
to
understand
more...
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233BOT313B
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02/16
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Lendemer, Ph.D.
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NYBG
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Get
a
solid
grounding
in
the
basic
plant
body-from
the
cell
to
the
roots,
stems,
leaves,
flowers,
and
fruit.
We'll
use
dissecting
and
compound
light
microscopes
to
observe
plant
anatomy,
then
introduce
the
base-level
chemistry
required
to
understand
the
world
more...
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233BOT315CO
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02/21
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Kutos
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ONLINE
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Urbanization
is
changing
biodiversity,
interspecies
relationships,
and
even
animal
behavior,
in
the
tri-state
area
and
beyond.
Liz
Johnson,
former
manager
of
AMNH's
Metropolitan
Biodiversity
Program,
will
introduce
you
to
the
particular
habitats
found
here,
as
well
as
plants
and
animals
more...
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233NAT338BO
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02/23
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Th
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Johnson
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ONLINE
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Discover
the
fascinating
traits
that
most
frogs,
toads,
and
salamanders
share-such
as
having
thin,
smooth
skins
through
which
they
can
breathe-as
well
as
what
makes
them
unique.
You'll
pick
up
tips
to
identify
local
species
by
sight
and/or
sound
and
more...
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233NAT347O
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02/28
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Johnson
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ONLINE
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March
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Discover how trees communicate via chemical signals in the air (to warn of insect attacks) and transfer nutrients to one another through complex underground fungal networks (sometimes to assist sick trees).
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233BOT385DO
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03/02
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Kutos
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ONLINE
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This is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants.
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233BOT308EO
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03/04
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Holmes
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ONLINE
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Discover the many herbs and spices prized for centuries to heal, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat and prevent asthma, insomnia, flu, and more.
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233BOT346BO
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03/04
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Candee
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ONLINE
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Botanical
Latin
is
essential
for
anyone
with
a
serious
interest
in
identifying
plants.
But,
contrary
to
popular
belief,
mastering
Latin
plant
names
need
not
be
intimidating
or
boring.
Review
the
rules
of
taxonomy,
Latin
grammar,
and
pronunciation,
and
learn
the
more...
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233GAR360O
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03/13
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Mo
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bakshi
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ONLINE
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April
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Learn to identify the native and naturalized trees, shrubs, and woody vines of the Northeast by their vegetative characteristics using their scientific and common names. You'll also hone your ability to use taxonomic keys and field guides.
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234BOT375BL
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04/11
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Kaechele
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BLENDED
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