Urban Naturalist Certificate Electives
Elective course offerings vary with every catalog season. Browse this page to discover what's currently scheduled. Students in pursuit of a Certificate must complete at least 30 elective course hours.
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Field SketchingTake your naturalist game to the next level by learning how to sketch. Drawing asks that you slow down and closely observe what you see, allowing you to identify unfamiliar species and investigate ecological connections. Focusing on trees, you'll learn more... | |||||
254NAT400A | 05/01 | Th | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Leighton | NYBG |
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Botanical Latin IITake your knowledge of botanical nomenclature to the next level. In this course, you'll look closely at plants to better understand and identify their diversity and similarities. Examining plant structures can seem tricky, as some resemble each other but belong more... | |||||
254GAR366O | 05/06 | Tu | 10:30am-12:30pm | Bakshi | ONLINE |
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Ancient and Venerable TreesJoin ecologist Michael Gaige as he demonstrates how to identify old and ancient trees, both in Eastern woodlands and across the globe. He will discuss the factors that allow them to grow for centuries and illustrate how the advanced age, more... | |||||
254NAT353O | 05/22 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Gaige | ONLINE |