Paleobotany,
the
study
of
plant
evolution
through
fossil
evidence,
gives
us
insights
into
Earth's
flora,
past
and
present.
In
this
class,
you'll
learn
about
the
evolution
of
plants—from
when
life
first
emerged
from
the
ocean
to
modern
day
trees
and
more...
Examine
the
political
ecology
of
trees;
their
use
and
abuse
in
history,
and
how
these
woody
plants
have
shaped
our
world.
In
this
historical
survey,
you'll
gain
a
renewed
perspective
of
the
role
that
trees
play
in
your
everyday
life
more...
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...
In
NYC,
fall
is
the
best
time
to
hunt
for
edible
fungi.
Paul
Sadowski,
25-year
veteran
of
the
NY
Mycological
Society,
will
lead
a
mushroom
hunt,
and
show
you
how
to
identify
many
species
and
their
look-alikes,
where
to
find
more...
Join
Neil
Pederson,
Ph.D.,
professor
and
senior
ecologist
at
the
Harvard
Forest,
for
this
interactive
workshop
on
what
tree
rings
can
teach
us
about
the
ways
ecosystems
respond
to
climate
change.
Old
trees
hold
precious
information
about
climate,
precipitation
levels,
more...
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