Daily Archives: July 25, 2020

Mondays August 3 – September 21 (Labor Day class to be held Tuesday, September 8), 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Plant Structure Online

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Get a solid grounding in the basic plant body, from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. We will discuss the base-level chemistry required for understanding the world of plants. Labs will be modified for at-home completion. The New York Botanical Garden online series taught by Jamie Boyer, Ph.D. will take place on 7 Mondays, 8/3-9/21 (no class 9/7), & 1 Tuesday, 9/8. $559 for NYBG members, $615 for nonmembers. Register at www.nybg.org.

Required Text:
Raven PH, Evert RF, & Eichhorn SE. Biology of Plants, 8th edition. W.H. Freeman, 2013.

Arnold Arboretum Expeditions App Now Available

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Discover a whole new way to interact with the Arnold Arboretum! Expeditions is a mobile app, created to help visitors get better acquainted with the Arboretum’s 281-acre landscape and some of the most spectacular collections. Expeditions shares stories about plants, conservation, and exploration history through a variety of media including photos and audio clips. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from staff illuminating how plants are collected, cared for, and shared with the world. Download Expeditions  free of cost from the Apple and Google Play stores, or view it on an internet browser at home.  The complete description may be found in the Harvard Gazette article by clicking HERE.