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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. |
Classes by this instructor
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Arid Adaptations: Cacti and SucculentsExplore 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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| 264BOT366O | 05/04 | Mo | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
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Color Chemistry of PlantsHave 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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| 264BOT374O | 06/24 | We | 10:00am-12:30pm | 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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Epiphytes and Aerial Roots: Life Without SoilHow do plants thrive without touching the ground? This course explores the remarkable world of epiphytes—plants that live perched on others yet remain self-sufficient. Focusing on orchids, bromeliads, and other canopy specialists, we'll examine their anatomy, water relations, and ecological more... |
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| 271BOT336O | 07/09 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
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Floral Architecture for PollinatorsAs nature's masterpieces of design, flowers are where beauty meets strategy. Explore the diversity of floral forms through the lens of evolution and pollination, revealing how petal symmetry, organ fusion, color, and scent shape beneficial partnerships with pollinators. |
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| 271BOT393O | 08/04 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
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Nature's PharmacyDiscover 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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| 264BOT346AO | 05/12 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | 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 plant families. more... |
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| 263BIL300BO | 03/04 | We | 10:00am-12:30pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
| 271BIL300BO | 07/12 | Su | 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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Plant StructureGet a solid grounding in the basic plant body-from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit. We'll use dissecting and compound light microscopes to observe plant anatomy, then introduce the base-level chemistry required to understand the world more... |
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| 263BOT315DO | 03/01 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE |
