Forest Ecology

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Explore the basic principles that influence the ecological relationships of the urban forest ecosystem, and learn how these principles can be applied to forest stewardship. Using the Garden grounds as a site for observation and field study, you'll learn to understand the forces that shape our natural environment—the Northeast Woodland. Online lectures and on-site instruction provide an experience that expands your skills for the stewardship of plants.

Please note that some blended classes meet on weekday evenings AND weekend mornings. The "times" listed below are for the first class only. Click on "full schedule" below to see the times of each individual meeting before registering.

Required Text:
Kricher, John. 1998. Peterson Guide to Eastern Forests. Houghton Mifflin.

Recommended Text:
Wessels, Tom. 2005. Reading the Forested Landscape
Leopold, Aldo. A Sand County Almanac
Kimmerer, Robin. Braiding Sweetgrass

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Schedule:	ONLINE: 2 Tuesdays, 5/5-5/12, 6-8pm; ONSITE: 2 Saturdays, 5/9-5/16, 9am-1pm
	Only 30 days left to register!
Times:	06:00pm-08:00pm EDT
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Tuesday, May 5, 2026 06:00pm 08:00pm Saturday, May 9, 2026 09:00am 01:00pm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 06:00pm 08:00pm Saturday, May 16, 2026 09:00am 01:00pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Tuesday, May 5, 2026 06:00pm 08:00pm Saturday, May 9, 2026 09:00am 01:00pm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 06:00pm 08:00pm Saturday, May 16, 2026 09:00am 01:00pm
Instructor:	John Zeiger John Zeiger John Zeiger John Zeiger is the manager of the Thain Family Forest at the New York Botanical Garden. He holds a Masters Degree in Conservation Biology from SUNY ESF and a Bachelor's in Natural Resources from Cornell University. Prior to his current position, he managed 1000 acres of forest and other natural areas for the Westchester Land Trust. His previous work also included wildlife monitoring or habitat restoration in Arizona, California, Wisconsin and Jamaica.
Location:	Some sessions meet online & some at NYBG, Watson Room 315 2900 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10458
Session Number:	264BOT326BL
Price:	Price Non-Member : $350.00 Member : $319.00

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