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.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
April
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This
class
will
take
place
online.
Registered
students
will
receive
login
instructions.
From
towering
tulip
trees
to
creeping
partridge
berries,
woody
plants
make
up
the
forests
of
the
Northeast.
Learn
to
identify
trees,
shrubs,
and
woody
vines
by
more...
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204BOT375O
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04/18
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Sa
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Kaechele
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ONLINE
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PLEASE
NOTE:
This
class
will
begin
online,
though
it
may
end
onsite
depending
on
how
the
current
situation
unfolds.
Registered
students
will
receive
login
instructions.
Explore
the
myriad
structures
and
life
cycles
of
the
vast
diversity
of
more...
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204BOT317SO
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04/27
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Mo
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Boyer, Ph.D.
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ONLINE
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May
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Herbaceous
plants
occupy
prairies,
wetlands,
forest
understories,
and
many
other
habitats.
The
identifying
characteristics
of
this
diverse
group
of
plants
are
often
quite
different
from
those
of
woody
plants.
You'll
learn
the
fundamental
herbaceous
plant
identification
characteristics,
as
well
as
more...
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204BOT376
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05/05
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Tu
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Hagen
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NYBG
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With
its
variety
of
habitats
and
position
on
the
Atlantic
Flyway,
NYC
is
a
bird-lover's
paradise!
Over
300
distinct
resident
or
migratory
species
live
or
pass
through
here
each
year,
including
many
nesting
species
such
as
Peregrine
Falcons,
Red-tailed
Hawks,
more...
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204NAT317B
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05/05
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Chaya
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NYBG
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Trees
may
appear
to
be
strong
and
silent,
but
they
can
"talk"—to
one
another,
to
other
plants,
and
to
animals
and
insects.
Discover
how
trees
communicate
via
chemical
signals
in
the
air
(to
warn
each
other
of
insect
attacks),
as
more...
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204BOT385B
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05/06
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Barnes
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MDTN
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Did
you
know
that
Blue
Jays
can
mimic
the
cry
of
a
Red-tailed
Hawk?
Train
your
ear
to
find
them
as
well
as
other
talented
mimics,
comical
improvisers,
brilliant
songsters,
and
heart-throb
spring
soloists.
The
vocalizations
of
our
native
birds
more...
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204NAT341B
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05/06
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We
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Chaya
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NYBG
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Delve
into
the
fascinating
world
of
the
creatures
that
make
up
84%
of
the
Animal
Kingdom—what
renowned
biologist
E.O.
Wilson
once
called
"the
little
things
that
run
the
world."
We'll
discuss
the
roles
that
insects
play—both
in
maintaining
healthy
ecosystems
more...
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204NAT322
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05/07
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Chaya
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NYBG
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Take
your
naturalist
game
to
the
next
level
by
learning
how
to
sketch.
Drawing
asks
you
to
slow
down
and
closely
observe
what
you
see,
which
will
help
you
identify
unfamiliar
species
and
investigate
ecological
connections.
Botanical
artist
and
avid
more...
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204NAT400
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05/17
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Su
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Guida
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NYBG
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Urban
flora
can
be
found
growing
in
unlikely
places,
from
city
sidewalks
and
highway
medians
to
lawns,
and
other
man-made
structures.
Most
of
these
plants
are
introduced
and
many
are
considered
weeds.
We
will
hear
more
about
their
origins,
life
more...
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204NAT332
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05/20
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We
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Slowik
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NYBG
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June
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Learn
to
measure
and
monitor
the
ecological
diversity
observed
and
celebrated
in
and
around
New
York
City
environs.
Practice
using
field
techniques
for
recording
observations
in
nature
while
walking
along
trails
in
the
Garden.
Explore
the
biodiversity
within
your
chosen
more...
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204NAT323
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06/03
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We
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Slowik
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NYBG
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Are
you
a
plant-lover
eager
to
up
your
game
and
start
distinguishing
one
species
from
another?
Then
this
is
the
class
for
you!
Using
commonly
known
plants,
you'll
learn
the
terminology
used
to
describe
their
growing
habits
and
structures.
This
more...
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204BOT308A
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06/16
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Tu
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Bronson
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NYBG
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Learn
to
identify
native
and
introduced
herbs,
ferns,
shrubs,
and
trees
as
they
appear
in
summer,
and
get
to
know
plants
that
may
be
found
in
fields,
on
roadsides,
and
in
woodlands
and
wetlands.
Learn
about
basic
plant
structure
and
more...
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204BOT334
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06/19
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Slowik
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NYBG
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July
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Are
you
a
plant-lover
eager
to
up
your
game
and
start
distinguishing
one
species
from
another?
Then
this
is
the
class
for
you!
Using
commonly
known
plants,
you'll
learn
the
terminology
used
to
describe
their
growing
habits
and
structures.
This
more...
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211BOT308B
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07/11
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Holmes
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MDTN
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The
fascinating
lives
of
bats
are
revealed
courtesy
of
J.
Alan
Clark,
Ph.D.,
co-author
of
Bats
in
the
Bronx,
a
recent
study
of
five
local
bat
species.
After
brief
lecture,
we
will
venture
onto
NYBG's
grounds
using
handheld
equipment
to
more...
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211NAT329A
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07/15
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We
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Clark, Ph. D.
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NYBG
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It
takes
some
finesse,
but
we
can
help
you
build
your
confidence
and
ability
with
microscopes
to
view
a
variety
of
fungi
and
plant
material.
We'll
show
you
how
to
adjust
and
calibrate
the
eyepiece,
focus
on
both
thick
and
more...
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211BOT398
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07/23
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Sadowski
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MDTN
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August
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Study
the
crucial
role
birds,
insects,
and
bats
play
in
local
ecosystems.
Expert
naturalist
Alan
Wells
discusses
the
many
different
types
of
pollination,
as
well
as
how
the
roles
played
by
a
plant's
flower
structure,
nectar
production,
and
fragrance.
We
more...
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211NAT325
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08/06
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Wells
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NYBG
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The
fascinating
lives
of
bats
are
revealed
courtesy
of
J.
Alan
Clark,
Ph.D.,
co-author
of
Bats
in
the
Bronx,
a
recent
study
of
five
local
bat
species.
After
brief
lecture,
we
will
venture
onto
NYBG's
grounds
using
handheld
equipment
to
more...
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211NAT329B
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08/18
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Tu
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Clark, Ph. D.
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NYBG
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Explore
the
basic
principles
that
influence
the
ecological
relationships
of
the
forest
ecosystem.
Using
the
Garden
grounds
as
a
site
for
observation
and
field
study,
learn
to
understand
the
forces
that
shape
our
natural
environment—the
Northeast
Woodland.
Labs
and
lectures
more...
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211BOT326
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08/26
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We
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Schmiege
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NYBG
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September
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Survey
the
major
families
of
the
angiosperms
(flowering
plants)
and
learn
the
characters
and
principles
used
to
classify
them.
This
course
covers
newly
recognized
higher
order
groupings
of
species,
evolutionary
trends
in
reproductive
and
vegetative
structures,
and
recently
reconstructed
evolutionary
more...
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211BOT432S
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09/08
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Tu
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12:30pm-3:30pm
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Paradiso
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NYBG
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For
centuries
herbs
and
spices
have
been
prized
not
just
for
their
flavors,
but
as
state-of-the-art
medicine.
Learn
about
a
variety
of
plants
historically
used
for
first
aid,
to
revitalize
the
immune
system,
and
to
treat
and
prevent
asthma,
insomnia,
more...
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211BOT346A
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09/12
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Sa
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11:00am-3:30pm
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Anthony
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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
fruits.
After
an
overview
of
microscope
use
and
fundamental
science
in
the
first
session,
you'll
use
both
dissecting
and
compound
light
more...
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211BOT315P
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09/17
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Kutos
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NYBG
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Autumn
is
one
of
the
most
spectacular
times
to
learn
more
about
the
native
flora
of
the
Northeast.
Goldenrods
and
asters
take
center
stage
at
this
time
of
year,
but
can
be
difficult
to
identify.
Equipped
with
a
10X
power
more...
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211BOT331A
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09/17
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Slowik
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NYBG
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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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211GAR360A
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09/25
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Fr
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bakshi
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NYBG
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Autumn
is
one
of
the
most
spectacular
times
to
learn
more
about
the
native
flora
of
the
Northeast.
Goldenrods
and
asters
take
center
stage
at
this
time
of
year,
but
can
be
difficult
to
identify.
Equipped
with
a
10X
power
more...
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211BOT331B
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09/26
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Holmes
|
MDTN
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October
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The
tri-state
area
contains
many
distinct
ecosystems,
including
woodlands,
salt
marshes,
meadows,
and
fresh
water
wetlands.
Study
the
unique
characteristics
of
local
habitats
and
the
species
they
support,
paying
close
attention
to
interspecies
relationships.
We'll
spend
time
on
Garden
grounds
more...
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212NAT337
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10/03
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Risdon-Nugent
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NYBG
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