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.
April
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Explore
the
remarkable
diversity
of
cacti
and
succulents
by
examining
the
morphological
and
anatomical
characteristics
of
these
major
plant
families.
You'll
gain
an
understanding
of
plant
adaptations
in
semi-arid
biomes
which
will
help
determine
which
plants
are
suitable
for
a
more...
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254BOT366O
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04/01
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Bijkerk
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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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254BOT346O
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04/05
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Sa
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Candee
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ONLINE
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Leading
a
nature
walk
entails
much
more
than
a
leisurely
walk
in
the
woods.
Learn
trailside
tips
and
group
etiquette
to
enhance
your
outdoor
teaching
skills
as
you
step
outside
of
the
classroom
and
onto
the
diverse
trails
at
NYBG.
more...
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254NAT366
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04/05
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Slowik
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NYBG
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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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254NAT326O
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04/07
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Herrera
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ONLINE
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For
as
long
as
people
have
been
writing,
nature
has
been
a
major
preoccupation
of
writers
of
all
kinds.
Explore
the
history
and
craft
of
nature
writing
as
you
review
works
ranging
from
the
ancient
Epic
of
Gilgamesh
to
modern
more...
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254NAT351
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04/16
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We
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5:30pm-7:30pm
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Jacobs
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NYBG
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As
the
mushroom
season
awakens,
discover
how
and
where
to
hunt
for
Oysters,
Inky
Caps,
Wine
Caps,
Dryad's
Saddle,
Reishi,
and
the
early
spring
Chicken
Mushroom.
Even
the
elusive
Morels
occur
throughout
the
metropolitan
region,
and
spring
is
the
ideal
more...
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254BOT330
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04/24
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Sadowski
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NYBG
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Build
your
confidence
and
ability
to
discover
the
normally
invisible
(&
fascinating!)
aspects
of
plants,
fungi,
lichens,
slime
molds,
spores,
and
other
plant
specimens
using
microscopes.
In
this
course,
you'll
learn
the
optical
principles
of
microscopy
and
become
comfortable
with
more...
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254BOT398
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04/25
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Fr
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Sadowski
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NYBG
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Take
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...
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254GAR366O
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04/28
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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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May
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Take
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...
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254NAT400A
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05/01
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Th
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2:00pm-4:00pm
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Leighton
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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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254GAR360O
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05/06
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Tu
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bakshi
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ONLINE
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Join
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...
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254NAT353O
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05/22
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Gaige
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ONLINE
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July
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Have
you
wondered
why
plants
are
green?
What
makes
a
tomato
red?
Or
why
exactly
do
leaves
turn
red
or
brown
in
the
fall?
This
class
will
explore
the
diversity
of
colors
in
plants.
You'll
gain
insight
into
the
chemistry
more...
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261BOT374O
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07/01
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Tu
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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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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261BOT385O
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07/16
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Kutos
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ONLINE
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August
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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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261BOT346O
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08/04
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Mo
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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Enhance
your
environmental
stewardship
skills
by
learning
the
methods
of
conducting
a
botanical
survey.
In
this
class,
you'll
examine
how
botanists
are
contributing
to
conservation
efforts
by
documenting
the
flora
of
the
Rockefeller
State
Park
Preserve
in
Westchester
County.
You'll
more...
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261NAT340BL
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08/05
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Butter
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OFS-BL
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Take
a
fascinating
look
at
the
unseen
forces
that
shape
our
green
world.
Using
NYBG
collections
as
a
living
lab,
you'll
discover
the
remarkable
ways
plants
interact
with
their
environment-from
keeping
cool
in
the
desert
to
staying
dry
in
the
more...
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261BOT355
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08/07
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Th
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Borsuk
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NYBG
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Explore
these
two
beautiful
and
intriguing
groups
of
herbaceous
plants.
NYBG's
Director
of
the
William
and
Lynda
Steere
Herbarium
Dr.
Emily
Sessa
will
take
you
through
the
basic
aspects
of
ferns
and
lycophytes.
Gain
an
understanding
of
their
form
and
more...
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261BOT360
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08/08
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Sessa
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NYBG
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Chanterelles, Milk Caps, Black Trumpets, Boletes of all kinds, and many other choice edibles make their appearance in the steamy summer months. Learn how to sort through this abundance with hands-on techniques and observations.
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261BOT356
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08/14
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Sadowski
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NYBG
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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.
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261NAT325O
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08/14
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Wells
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ONLINE
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September
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Learn how to analyze the diversity of fruits and seeds, along with their dispersal mechanisms. By doing so, you'll reveal a fascinating aspect of plant biology and better understand the critical role that plants play in their ecosystems.
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261BOT342O
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09/02
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Tu
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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Take
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...
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261NAT400B
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09/28
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Su
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Leighton
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NYBG
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