Adult Education - New York Botanical Garden

Questions?
For course guidance or any
questions, contact the Program
Coordinator.
charles Yurgalevitch
ph.d.
718.817.8594
HRTCoordinator@nybg.org
“I took a class called
Introduction to Plant Science
this past spring. Since then I
have never looked at plants
in the same way. I’ve changed
the way I prune, water, and
tend to them in my small
backyard in Harlem.”
—Carolina Griggs,
Horticulture student
To register or for more information, call 800.322.NYBG (6924) • nybg.org/AdultEd
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Horticulture
Develop the 21st-century skills needed to manage landscapes, maintain healthy trees,
design attractive gardens, and produce ornamental plants. Many horticulture students
start their own businesses or pursue careers in a variety of areas, including landscaping
companies, nurseries and garden centers, public parks, and botanical gardens. Enroll in a
single class or pursue a Horticulture Certificate.
The Program Coordinator, charles Yurgalevitch, ph.d., is the Director of the Garden’s
School of Professional Horticulture. He earned his BS in plant science from the University of Rhode
Island and his Ph.D. in horticulture from Rutgers University. Previously he was with the University of
Florida’s Extension Service, where he developed programs for arborists, landscape architects, and the
commercial landscape industry in Southeast Florida. In addition, he serves as Secretary on the Board
of Directors of the Metro Hort Group (metrohort.org).
Certificate Classes
introduction to plant science
ALL TRACKS
This course is also required for the Horticultural
Therapy Certificate.
7 Tuesdays, Sept. 18–Nov. 6 (no class Sept. 25),
Exam Nov. 13, 2:30–4:50 p.m.
131HRT300 Section E, NYBG, Gary Lincoff
7 Tuesdays, Sept. 18–Nov. 6 (no class Sept. 25),
Exam Nov. 13, 6:15–8:35 p.m.
131HRT300 Section F, NYBG, Gary Lincoff
5 Saturdays, Sept. 22–Oct. 27 (no class Oct. 6),
Exam Nov. 3, 10 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
131HRT300 Section G, NYBG, Maggie Saska
6 Mondays, Sept. 24–Nov. 5 (no class Oct. 8),
10 a.m.–12:40 p.m.
131HRT300 Section H, Manhattan, Gary Lincoff
3 Mondays & 3 Thursdays, Jan. 7–28 (no class
Jan. 21), Exam feb. 4, 6:15–8:55 p.m.
133HRT300 Section A, Manhattan, Gary Lincoff
7 Thursdays, Jan. 10–feb. 21, Exam feb. 28,
10 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
133HRT300 Section B, NYBG, Gary Lincoff
5 Saturdays, Jan. 12–feb. 23 (no class Jan. 19
& feb. 16), Exam March 2, 10 a.m.–1:10 p.m.
133HRT300 Section C, NYBG, Maggie Saska
Designed for students who want a user-friendly
introduction to plant science, this course surveys
the major groups of plants—flowering plants,
conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing
on plant form and structure. Learn about
the relationships between form and function,
ecology, systematics, and evolution, and become
botanically literate. Gain practical experience in
dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
$380/$350 (Includes a $10 Materials Fee)
SOiL SCiENCE i: PHYSiCAL PROPERTiES
ALL TRACKS
6 Mondays, Oct. 1–Nov. 12 (no class Oct. 8),
Exam Nov. 19, 2–5 p.m.
132HRT301 Section A, NYBG, David Bulpitt
6 Thursdays, Jan. 10–feb. 14, Exam feb. 21,
6:15–9:15 p.m.
133HRT301 Section B, NYBG, David Bulpitt
6 Saturdays, Jan. 12–March 2 (no class Jan. 19
& feb. 16), Exam March 9, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
133HRT301 Section C, NYBG, David Bulpitt
7 Tuesdays, Jan. 29–March 12, Exam March 19,
2–4:35 p.m.
133HRT301 Section S, NYBG, David Bulpitt
Soil is the very foundation of sustainable
horticulture and agriculture. This course focuses
on the texture, structure, density, and color of
different soils and the dynamic relationship that
exists among soil, water, and plants. Learn
irrigation and drainage techniques and explore
the importance of soil organic matter and
microbiology in relationship to plant health and
soil conservation. This course has been approved
for ISA CEUs.
$437/$407 (Includes a $22 Materials Fee)