Woody Landscape Plant ID - Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Woody Landscape Plant ID

Woody Landscape Plant ID

Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate

6 weekly sessions beginning Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 5–8 p.m. or Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 5–8 p.m.
Preregistration Required

Woody plants—including shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreen and deciduous shrubs—form the backbone of a well-planned landscape design. This course will help you master the identification and uses of many woody plants found in urban landscapes.

Section C (Tuesdays) meets on Zoom; the other sections meet onsite at the Garden.

Cost

  • $389 ($354 for members)
  • In addition, there is a 4.5% nonrefundable registration fee for all classes.

Sections

Section A

Begins Saturday, May 31

Instructor: Colin Kirk

6 Saturdays: May 31–July 12, 2025 (except July 5) | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

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Section B

Begins Tuesday, July 29

Instructor: Fabrice Rochelemagne

6 Tuesday: July 29–September 2, 2025 | 5–8 p.m.

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Section C (online)

Begins Wednesday, August 6

Instructor: Georgia Silvera Seamans

6 Tuesdays: August 6–September 10, 2025 | 6–8 p.m.

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Name Instructor Start Date Class Dates Register
Section A Colin Kirk Saturday, May 31 6 Saturdays: May 31–July 12, 2025 (except July 5) | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Register
Section B Fabrice Rochelemagne Tuesday, July 29 6 Tuesday: July 29–September 2, 2025 | 5–8 p.m. Register
Section C (online) Georgia Silvera Seamans Wednesday, August 6 6 Tuesdays: August 6–September 10, 2025 | 6–8 p.m. Register