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Instructor: Niek Bijkerk
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Niek Bijkerk, MSC, is a dedicated educator with over 10 years of experience as a high school chemistry teacher in the Netherlands. Relocating to New York City allowed him to pursue his passion for botany. During his four years at the New York Botanical Garden, he served as both School Program Educator and School Program Coordinator while earning a Botany Certificate. Niek currently resides in Bratislava, Slovakia, where he continues to explore his love for plants and education. |
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Drawing Alpine Plants in Graphite, Pen and Ink, and WatercolorCapture the resilience and beauty of alpine plants through the precision of graphite, the boldness of pen and ink, and the subtlety of watercolor washes. In this class, you'll explore the unique forms, textures, and adaptations of high-altitude flora—from cushion more... |
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| 272BIL316O | 11/04 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
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Drawing CactiIn this in-depth study of cacti, explore how to artistically capture the strength and resilience of this intriguing succulent. With over 1750 species, cacti have adapted throughout time and conditions by developing thick herbaceous or woody chlorophyll-containing stems used to more... |
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| 271BIL315O | 08/05 | We | 10:00am-12:30pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
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Plant Adaptations Across Global BiomesExplore the remarkable diversity of Earth's biomes—from tropical rainforests and arid deserts to temperate grasslands and alpine tundras—and discover how plants have evolved unique adaptations to thrive in each environment. In this class, you'll investigate the defining characteristics of major more... |
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| 272BOT387O | 10/01 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
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Plant Morphology for Botanical ArtistsExamine the enormous variety of forms and structural adaptations of flowering plants -- the world's dominant plant group. Through lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory studies, learn to recognize and draw the many plant parts and growth stages of the most common more... |
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| 271BIL300BO | 07/12 | Su | 10:30am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
| 273BIL300AO | 01/08 | Fr | 10:30am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
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Plant Morphology: Fruit and Seed DispersalLearn 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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| 271BOT342O | 09/08 | Tu | 10:00am-12:30pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
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The Secret Lives of GeophytesDiscover the fascinating world beneath the soil by exploring the botanical intricacies of geophytes -- commonly known as "earth plants". From the layered architecture of bulbs and tubers (such as tulips and potatoes) to the stealthy spread of rhizomes (think more... |
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| 273BOT370O | 02/17 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
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The Study of Alpine PlantsAlpine plants are masters of survival, thriving in some of the most extreme environments on Earth—high altitudes with thin air, freezing temperatures, intense UV radiation, and short growing seasons. In this class, you'll explore the remarkable adaptations of alpine flora more... |
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| 273BOT328O | 03/16 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
