NYBG FALL 2020–WINTER 2021 | VOLUME 7
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN Contents
3 | Calendar
4 | The Board of The New York Botanical Garden
5 | School Staff
8 | HORTICULTURE
12 | HORTICULTURAL THERAPY
14 | LANDSCAPE DESIGN
17 | Academic Policies & Procedures
19 | Professional Societies, and Academic Programs
20 | Tuition and Fees, Refunds and Withdrawals
21–26 | Student Liability Charts
27 | Registration and General Information
ABOUT THE COVER: Shishigatani kabocha, Akiko Enokido Official Entry The Fourth NYBG Triennial Abundant Future: Cultivating Diversity in Garden, Farm, and Field This rare and historic heirloom Japanese pumpkin dates from the Edo period, and is highly valued in Kyoto cuisine. The image—along with other artwork seen throughout the catalog—is featured in this year’s virtual botanical art exhibition, which showcases heirloom plants and their wild relatives, and highlights their critical role in increasing and preserving genetic diversity.
n On the cover: Kabocha Pumpkin, Shishigatani kabocha, Watercolor on paper, ©Akiko Enokido CALENDAR | 3
Calendar
HOLIDAYS SCHOOL SCHEDULE
New Year’s Day ----- JANUARY Winter term begins Martin Luther King Day weekend
Lincoln’s Birthday FEBRUARY Presidents’ Day weekend
MARCH Passover ~~~ APRIL Easter Sunday Spring---+--+------+- term begins
MAY Memorial Day
Graduation---+--+-- for those who have completed ~~ JUNE Juneteenth their Certificates _L JULY Independence Day Summer+ term begins
AUGUST
Labor Day weekend SEPTEMBER Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur
OCTOBER Federal Holiday Fall---+--+------+- term begins ~~~
Election Day NOVEMBER Thanksgiving and the following Friday
DECEMBER Christmas week f-----+--t--- ~~~
n Heirloom Blueberry Branch #1, Vaccinium corymbosum: Stanley (detail), Watercolor on vellum, ©Connie Scanlon NYBG BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 4 NYBG Board of Trustees
Chairman Trustees Distinguished Counsellors to the Board J. Barclay Collins II Leonard Abess Gloria M. Coruzzi, Ph.D. Robert A. Bartlett, Jr. Sir Peter R. Crane, FRS Interim President & CEO Gary A. Beller Helen Dillon J.V. Cossaboom Mrs. Jeremy H. Biggs Rafaela Campostrini Forzza, Ph.D. Senior Vice Chairmen Mrs. Harry Burn III Vartan Gregorian, Ph.D. Larry E. Condon Mrs. Jonathan C. Clay Penelope Hobhouse, Hon.D.Litt. VMH Lionel Goldfrank III Naeem Crawford-Muhammad Joseph M. McShane, S.J. Jacqueline H. Dryfoos Laurie D. Olin, FASLA Treasurer Mrs. Edith B. Everett Professor Sir Ghillean Prance, FRS, VMH Diane Katzin Henry P. Johnson Quentin D. Wheeler, Ph.D. Secretary Jill Joyce Edward O. Wilson, Ph.D. Dianne T. Renwick Karen Katen Ex Officio Thomas E. Lovejoy, Ph.D. Vice Chairmen Hon. Richard A. Carranza Holly Lowen Edward P. Bass Hon. Gonzalo Casals Susan E. Lynch Marjorie G. Rosen Hon. Bill de Blasio Susan E. Kay Matelich Mrs. Nicholas J. Sakellariadis Hon. Ruben Diaz Jr. Gilbert C. Maurer William C. Steere, Jr. Hon. Corey Johnson Lynden B. Miller Shelby White Hon. Mitchell Silver George M. Milne, Jr., Ph.D. Hon. Scott M. Stringer Chairmen Emeriti Susan R. Palm Maureen K. Chilton Marc B. Porter Board of Advisors Wilson Nolen Mrs. John R. Robinson R. Ellen Avellino Mrs. Arthur Ross Cynthia D. Brodsky Executive Committee Kate Solomon Susan Cohen J. Barclay Collins II Gillian Steel Elizabeth B. Dater Chairman Michael H. Steinhardt Patricia Fast Edward P. Bass Hidenori Takaoka Aramina Vega Ferrer, Ph.D. John W. Bernstein Douglas Dockery Thomas Mrs. Robert C. Graham, Jr. Mrs. Coleman P. Burke Joseph A. Thompson Carla Hall Maureen K. Chilton, Ex Officio Mish Tworkowski Mai Hallingby Harrison Larry E. Condon Gordon A. Uehling III Mrs. Charles B. Johnson Florence A. Davis Karen Washington Alexandra Lebenthal Lionel Goldfrank III Sigourney Weaver Lawrence Lederman Diane Katzin, Ex Officio Michael A. Zarcone Peter R. McQuillan Malcolm C. Nolen Gillian Miniter Life Trustees Wilson Nolen, Ex Officio Nicholas J. Sakellariadis Mrs. Thomas J. Hubbard Dianne T. Renwick, Ex Officio Mrs. B. Robert Williamson, Jr. Kenneth Roman Marjorie G. Rosen Deborah Goodrich Royce President Emeritus Mrs. Nicholas J. Sakellariadis Gregory Long William C. Steere, Jr. Caroline A. Wamsler, Ph.D. Shelby White SCHOOL STAFF | 5
School Staff
DIRECTOR
The School’s operations are managed by Lisa Whitmer, the Director of the School of Horticulture & Landscape Design. Lisa brings a wealth of expertise to The New York Botanical Garden, as she has worked as a teacher and an educational program director for 20 years, fostering students’ curiosity and critical thinking in content areas as diverse as video production, history, and robotics for organizations including BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn, Tribeca Teaches, Adobe Youth Voices, RoboFun, and Aragon High School.
INSTRUCTORS Leslie Day William Harris Einhorn Leslie Day has been a science educator William (Bill) Harris Einhorn, RLA, is a Daryl Beyers for 20 years with a doctorate in science licensed landscape architect in New York, Daryl Beyers, brings over 20 years’ education from Columbia University. Day Connecticut, and New Jersey. He is the experience designing residential gardens is also a New York City naturalist and owner of LDAW Landscape Architecture, and private estates to NYBG. Beyers author of Field Guide to the Natural World PC, specializing in residential design has gone from the self-described “the of New York City, Field Guide to the Street and installation with a focus on pool guy pushing the wheelbarrow” to the Trees of New York City, Field Guide to the environments. Prior to establishing LDAW, owner of his own design business and an Neighborhood Birds of New York City, Mr. Einhorn was the landscape architect at accomplished garden writer. He’s a former and her latest book Honeybee Hotel: the the New York Botanical Garden. editor at Fine Gardening, and his articles Waldorf Astoria’s Roof Garden and the have been featured in HGTV Magazine and Stacie Ellickson Heart of New York City. in Martha Stewart Living, where he also Stacie Ellickson, LLA, is a Senior served as Contributing Editor. Phyllis D’Amico Landscape Architect and certified arborist Phyllis D’Amico, HTM, is a registered at MNLA. A native of Iowa, she received her Mark Bunnell horticultural therapist with the American Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Mark Bunnell, RLA, is a partner in the Horticultural Therapy Association and has Iowa State University and practiced in Des landscape architecture firm Quennell worked in the field for over 25 years with Moines prior to moving to New York City Rothschild & Partners. He has more than children and adults of all ages and abilities. in 2015. With over 10 years of experience, 32 years of experience designing and D’Amico has created an award-winning Ellickson has managed a variety of project restoring public and private landscapes horticultural therapy program for special types at different scales and has a passion in New York City and beyond, including needs students at the New Jersey Regional for finding solutions and details that make current projects for Pershing Square in Day School in Newark, where she is the each project unique. Manhattan and Fowler Square in Brooklyn. Lead Science Teacher and Horticultural Many of his projects have involved Therapist. D’Amico earned a Certificate in Nick Gershberg collaboration with artists, including Maya Horticultural Therapy from the New York Nick Gershberg is the Manager of the Lin, Alison Saar, and Xu Bing. His work also Botanical Garden, where she has been an Arthur Ross Greenhouse at Barnard includes campus design projects for Sarah instructor for 30 years. College. A former intern at the Brooklyn Lawrence College, Trinity College, and Botanic Garden, he is trained in plant Colgate, Duke, and Brown Universities. Erica DeLuca propagation and bonsai technique and Erica DeLuca is the gardener in the forest specializes in container horticulture. Wayne Cahilly at the New York Botanical Garden where Wayne Cahilly is a graduate of the School Manny Grossman she has worked since 2012. She has a of Professional Horticulture at the New Manny Grossman is the owner of Rogers B.S. in environmental biology and zoology York Botanical Garden, where he was Gardening Service, a garden restoration, from Michigan State University and a M.S. the manager of the Lionel Goldfrank III maintenance, design, and installation firm in Geographic Information Science from Institutional Mapping Department for over in Westchester County. He is certified Lehman College. She previously worked 35 years. He is a member of the American by NYBG in ornamental garden design with the New York Restoration Project. Society of Consulting Arborists, a Certified and is a certified Permaculture designer Arborist, and a Certified Tree Risk Assessor. Alice Eckerson and instructor. He is also an organic Wayne’s talent for photography is often called Alice Eckerson, RLA, ASLA, is owner of tropical fruit farmer with nine acres under upon to photograph landscapes and tree the landscape architecture firm Eckerson cultivation in Puerto Rico. parts in the context of forensic investigations. Design Associates in Fairfield, Conn., His photographs are frequently exhibited which specializes in residential site as evidence in court proceedings, and his planning and design. garden and flower photographs have been used in several publications. SCHOOL STAFF | 6
Michael Hagen Steve Kutos Anne Meore Michael Hagen is the NYBG Curator of the Steve Kutos is a Ph.D. student in Biological Anne Meore, LMSW, HTR, is a licensed Native Plant Garden and the Rock Garden. Sciences—Ecology at Fordham University Master Social Worker and a registered He previously served as Staff Horticulturist in the Dr. J.D. Lewis lab. His research horticultural therapist. She earned a for Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring, NY focuses on how disturbance and the future Certificate in Horticultural Therapy from and Garden Manager at Rocky Hills, in Mt. effects of climate change might tree-soil the New York Botanical Garden in 2007; Kisco, a preservation project of the Garden microbial communities. a Certificate in Permaculture Design Conservancy. from Oregon State University; a BA in George Lozefski Psychology & Elementary Education David Holzman George Lozefski is the Laboratory from Bethany College; an MA in School David Holzman received a Master of Manager and Field & Education/Outreach Guidance Counseling from New York Landscape Architecture from the University Coordinator at the NYC Urban Soils University; and an MSW from Fordham of Virginia, and a B.A. in Gender Studies Institute. As a dedicated and passionate University. Currently, Meore is the from the University of Chicago. He teaches scientist and educator, Lozefski has Coordinator of the Garden Ministry at various courses for New York University’s conducted environmental research at Bon Secours Charity Health System and Sustainable Urban Environments program Columbia University’s Lamont Doherty an instructor at The Edible Academy at on topics ranging from green roofs to urban Earth Observatory and has been teaching NYBG; owns Planthropy, LLC; serves on water. Holzman worked for a variety of Geoscience courses at Brooklyn College the Board of Directors of the Mid-Atlantic design-build and architecture firms before for over 10 years. He conducts soil science Horticultural Therapy Association, Inc.; launching his own independent design and soil testing workshops and provides and works in the Horticultural Therapy practice, Peduncle (Pedunclestudio.com). training in soil quality test evaluations for Greenhouse Program at Bergen Regional His research and work focuses on urban academic and community settings. He Medical Center. ecology, low-impact design, and challenging received his B.S. Geology from Queens conventional uses and beauty standards for College, CUNY and a M.A. Environmental Nancy Minich the built environment. Science at Brooklyn College, CUNY. Nancy A. Minich, HTR, RLA, ASLA, MLA, is a registered horticultural therapist Abby Jaroslow Dave McConnell and landscape architect, with a Masters Abby Jaroslow, HTR, CH manages the Dave McConnell, BLA, approaches in Landscape Architecture. She is the Sachs Conservatory at MossRehab. She landscape architecture from a fine arts principal of NAM Planning & Design, LLC, designed the gardens and developed an and traditional architecture background. a consulting landscape architecture and extensive and integrated HT program. He has been involved with the design horticultural therapy firm focusing on She collaborates with the treatment and construction of scores of projects regenerative landscapes and therapeutic teams, serving individuals recovering from throughout the city, including Concrete program design. Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries, Stroke, Plant Park, portions of the Bronx River Amputation and Complex Neurological Greenway and Hudson River Park Timothy Nolan Conditions. Greenway, Yankee Stadium, Washington Tim Nolan runs Gardens By Design, a Square Park, Pelham Parkway Malls, and landscape and garden design firm, and Mark Kokinchak numerous smaller parks and playgrounds. works as a horticultural consultant for Mark Kokinchak has a degree in designers, primarily in New York City and Environmental Horticulture from UCONN Adam Molinski the Hudson Valley. He holds a Horticulture and has earned a state issued Custom Adam Molinski, PLA, ASLA is a licensed Certificate in Sustainable Garden Design Grounds 3A and Arborist 3D licensing. landscape architect and ISA certified from the New York Botanical Garden. He has over 35 years of experience in arborist. He is a senior designer at landscaping, tree and shrub maintenance, as Hargreaves Associates and holds a Julian Picciano well as turf management. His emphasis has Master of Landscape Architecture from Julian Picciano graduated from Purdue been on fertility, cultural practices, and the UC Berkeley and a B.S. in Film from University in 2010 with a degree in control of insects and diseases. Boston University. He has over 6 years of Forestry. He spent four years as a climber professional experience spanning across and plant healthcare technician before the disciplines of landscape architecture, becoming a climber/pruner and then a architecture and urban design. He is forester with the NYC Parks Department. currently working on the 5.6 Acre $20 million Carpenter Park in downtown Dallas, Texas. SCHOOL STAFF | 7
Michael Ruggiero Nicholas Storrs Matthew Wichrowski Michael Ruggiero is the horticulturist at Nick Storrs, Urban Farm Manager at the Matthew Wichrowski, MSW, HTR, has been Matterhorn Nursery in Spring Valley, N.Y. Randall’s Island Urban Farm, grew up on a practicing horticultural therapy at NYU- Former Senior Curator of Horticulture and small subsistence farm in New Hampshire. Langone Medical Center for 20 years, a long-time instructor at the New York After receiving a B.A. from McGill where he is Senior Horticultural Therapist, Botanical Garden, he lectures and writes University he worked in Brazil and Bolivia and a clinical assistant professor of on gardening topics and has authored growing vegetables and coffee, and later rehabilitation medicine at the NYU School several books. apprenticed at the Last Resort Farm in of Medicine. He lectures nationally and northern Vermont, producing vegetables internationally and publishes regularly in a Marie Salembier for local markets and grocery stores. He variety of media on the effects of nature Marie Salembier is a landscape, planting is a contributor to the Five Borough Farm on human health and well-being, the focus and ecosystem designer who thrives in Project, an initiative of the Design Trust of his research interests. He also co- creating relationships between living and for Public Space, as well as to research authored the book, The Glass Garden: non-living urban components. Salembier conducted by the Northeast Rice A Therapeutic Oasis in New York City, which has worked and collaborated on a range of Association in conjunction with Cornell won the 2015 AHTA Publication Award. public, commercial and residential projects University. situated in various climatic regions and Jessica Zavaglia utilizing plants from the Northeast, Midwest Sean Tarantino Jessica Zavaglia began her career as a and Western states of North America as Sean Tarantino has worked at the New media buyer in the marketing field. After well as Europe, the Mediterranean regions York Botanical Garden in the Horticulture- taking time off to raise a family, she decided and various zones of Asia. Arboretum and Grounds department for 3+ to pursue a career in landscape design. years. Prior to this, he worked in agricultural Now, with a Certificate in Landscape Vincent Simeone education and early childhood education. Design from NYBG, Jessica is co-owner Vincent Simeone has worked for many and principal of Zavaglia Associates, a years in public horticulture and is currently Mobee Weinstein landscape design & development firm the Director at Planting Fields Arboretum Mobee Weinstein is Foreman of Gardeners serving Westchester County, NYC, and State Historic Park. He also leads garden at the New York Botanical Garden, holds lower Fairfield County, CT. tours all over the world with Allan Armitage. a BS in Plant Studies from Lehman Vincent serves on several committees College, and is a graduate of the School of including the Gold Medal Plant Award Professional Horticulture. She is a NOFA- Committee and the LINLA Landscape accredited Organic LandCare Professional Awards Committee. He has just finished his and has more than 30 years of experience. fifth book on garden sustainability, Grow More with Less. HORTICULTURE | 8 Horticulture
Develop the vital skills needed to protect and manage THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM sustainable landscapes, maintain healthy trees, design Increasing concerns for environmental quality, conservation, and attractive gardens, and produce landscape plants. Enroll restoration are driving jobs nationwide at landscaping companies, in a single class or pursue a Horticulture Certificate. nurseries and garden centers, public parks, botanical gardens, and private estates. The NYBG Horticulture Certificate is a NY State licensed credential that helps professionals enhance their profiles, and individuals pursue new green careers. Taught by landscape and horticulture experts, the unique program blends classroom theory with field studies in the Garden’s historic landscape, offering a high standard of training in four areas of concentration: Plant Production, Sustainable Landscape Management, Arboriculture, and Sustainable Garden Design.
n Seedheads of Raphia taedigera (detail), Watercolor on paper, ©Barbara Oozeerally SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN HORTICULTURE | 9
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Course Code Hours Page Course Code Hours Page
Plant Production TRACK 1 Arboriculture TRACK 3 Introduction to Plant Science HRT 300 16 23 Introduction to Plant Science HRT 300 16 23 Soil Science I: Physical Properties HRT 301 18 23 Soil Science I: Physical Properties HRT 301 18 23 Soil Science II: Chemistry and Nutrition HRT 302 18 23 Soil Science II: Chemistry and Nutrition HRT 302 ■P 18 23 Horticultural Techniques: Greenhouse Practices HRT 312 ■P 15 24 Tree Climbing for Arborists** HRT 304 15 — Insect Pests of Landscape Plants** HRT 381 ■P 18 — Chainsaws: Use, Safety, and Maintenance HRT 308 6 25 Plant Propagation I: Basic Principles HRT 411 ■P 18 24 Pruning Principles and Practices HRT 321 ■P 15 25 Plant Propagation II: Applications HRT 412 ■P 13 25 Landscape Plants: Fall Trees and Shrubs HRT 331 ■P 12 24 Disease Identification & Management HRT 481 ■P 18 24 Landscape Plants: Conifers HRT 333 ■P 12 25 Nursery and Greenhouse Management** HRT 491 ■P 24 — Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and Shrubs** HRT 334 ■P 12 — TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 158 Insect Pests of Landscape Plants** HRT 381 ■P 18 — Tree Management HRT 422 P 14 25 Sustainable Landscape Management TRACK 2 ■ Urban Tree Care** HRT 426 ■P 12 — Introduction to Plant Science HRT 300 16 23 Winter Tree Identification HRT 440 ■P 8 25 Soil Science I: Physical Properties HRT 301 18 23 Disease Identification & Management HRT 481 ■P 18 24 Soil Science II: Chemistry and Nutrition HRT 302 ■P 18 23 TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 194 Horticultural Techniques: Landscape Gardening HRT 311 ■P 18 24 Pruning Principles and Practices HRT 321 ■P 15 25 Sustainable Garden Design TRACK 4 Basic Design and Installation of Irrigation Introduction to Plant Science HRT 300 16 23 Systems** HRT 323 12 — Soil Science I: Physical Properties HRT 301 18 23 Business Practices for the Landscape Landscape Plants: Broadleaved Evergreens HRT 332 ■P 9 25 Professional LAN 457 12 25 Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and Shrubs** HRT 334 ■P 12 — Insect Pests of Landscape Plants** HRT 381 ■P 18 — Landscape Plants: Spring Perennials** HRT 336 ■P 9 — Tree Management HRT 422 ■P 14 25 Landscape Plants: Late Season Perennials Landscape Management HRT 443 ■P 24 25 & Grasses HRT 338 ■P 12 24 Disease Identification & Management HRT 481 ■P 18 24 Landscape Plants: Annuals** HRT 341 ■P 8 — Weed Identification & Management** HRT 482 ■P 12 24 Landscape Plants: Bulbs** HRT 342 ■P 12 — Mathematics for Horticulturists** HRT 356 6 — Annual and Perennial Garden Maintenance HRT 344 ■P 8 25 TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 201 Plants for Landscaping HRT 358 16 24 Plant Communities HRT 140 6 23 Sustainable Garden Care** HRT 395 8 — Sustainable Garden Design HRT 551 ■P 20 25 Landscape Design History LAN 301 24 30 Graphics I LAN 311 24 30 TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 202 *Course hours do not include exam hours **Courses offered in the Spring–Summer Catalog ■P Courses with a prerequisite before you can register For professional organizations, see p. 19.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT PROGRAM COORDINATOR CHARLES YURGALEVITCH, PH.D., AT [email protected] HORTICULTURE | 10
CERTIFICATE CLASSES Open to Non-Certificate students
INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE ALL LATE SEASON PERENNIALS & GRASSES PLANT PROPAGATION I TRACK 1 TRACKS TRACK 4 Learn principles and techniques of plant This user-friendly intro course surveys the major This course is designed for horticulturists and propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic plant groups—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, gardeners who are familiar with the basic culture sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on and bryophytes—focusing on their form and of perennials. Learn the identifying characteristics, fruit development, seedling production, root structure. Become botanically literate and gain classification, scientific and common names, and initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering. practical experience in dissecting and analyzing landscape uses of approximately 60 summer- and ■P Prerequisite: Intro to Plant Science plant structures. | $395/$435 fall-blooming native and non-native perennials and (or Program Coordinator approval) | $479/$525 grasses. Please dress appropriately for outdoors. 4 Mondays & 4 Wednesdays, 1/11–2/8 (no class 6 Sundays, 10/4–11/15 (no class 10/11), Blended class: online and on-site. P Prerequisite: 1/18), 10:30 am–12:30 pm ■ 10 am–1 pm | $295/$325 Steve Kutos | Online | 213HRT300DO Intro to Plant Science Nick Storrs | Online | 211HRT411PO 3 Wednesdays, 9/23–10/14, 5:30–7:30 pm 8 Saturdays, 1/23–3/20✐ (no class 2/13), 10:30 6 Saturdays, 1/23–3/6 (no class 2/13), & 3 Saturdays 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10am–12 pm am–12:30 pm 10:30 am–1:30 pm (no class 10/7 or 10/10) Manny Grossman | Online | 212HRT300EO Nick Storrs | Online | 213HRT411AO Michael Hagen | NYBG & Online | 211HRT338ABL 8 Fridays, 2/5–3/26✐, 10 am–12 pm 6 Thursdays, 1/28–3/4, 10 am–1 pm 4 Tuesdays, 9/29–10/20, 10 am † Leslie Day | Online | 213HRT300GO Michael Ruggiero | Online | 213HRT411BO Michael Ruggiero | NYBG & Online | 213HRT338BBL SOIL SCIENCE I ALL TRACKS LANDSCAPE GARDENING TRACK 2 Soil is a dynamic, living organism and the very DISEASE IDENTIFICATION & MANAGEMENT TRACKS 1, 2, & 3 Learn the basics of ecologically-appropriate foundation of sustainable horticulture and landscape gardening. Topics include soil Learn common diseases of woody and agriculture. This course focuses on the texture, preparation, efficient watering and fertilization, herbaceous ornamentals and turfgrass, and the structure, density, and color of different soils and the planting and transplanting, cultivation, and plant dynamic relationship that exists among soil, water, cultural, biological, and least-toxic strategies maintenance. P Prerequisites: Intro to Plant for their control. Blended: online and on-site. P ■ and plants. Through lectures and at-home labs, ■ Science and Soil Science I | $455/$495 learn irrigation and drainage techniques and explore Prerequisite: Intro to Plant Science | $475/$495 9 Thursdays, 9/24–11/19, 4:30 pm † how soil, organic matter, and microbiology relate to 3 Sundays, 10/4–10/25, 10 am–1 pm Mobee Weinstein | NYBG & Online | 211HRT311BL plant health and soil conservation. | $455/$495 & 4 Thursdays, 10/8–10/29, 6:15–8:30 pm ✐ Mark Kokinchak | NYBG & Online | 212HRT481ABL 7 Mondays, 10/5–11/23 (no class 10/12), WEED ID & MANAGEMENT TRACK 2 10:30 am–1:30 pm Examine a variety of methods, including herbicide Manny Grossman | Online | 212HRT301AO FALL TREES AND SHRUBS TRACK 3 and non-chemical, for controlling turf and landscape Explore how to identify and use shade trees and 6 Saturdays, 1/23–3/6 (no class 2/13), weeds found in residential and commercial sites. shrubs that are native to and thrive in our region, 10:30 am–1:30 pm Study weed biology, biochemical pathways, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are George Lozefski | Online | 213HRT301CO equipment calibration and care, as well as seasonal particularly ornamental in fall. Blended class: online weed control programs. P Prerequisite: Intro to 10 Mondays, 2/22–4/26✐, 6–8 pm and on-site P Prerequisite: Intro to Plant Science ■ ■ | $355/$395 Manny Grossman | Online | 213HRT301DO $295/$325 Plant Science 5 Mondays, 10/5–11/16✐, 4:30–7:30 pm 5 Wednesdays, 10/14–11/4, 10 am † SOIL SCIENCE II: CHEMISTRY AND Erica DeLuca | NYBG & Online | 212HRT482BLS Michael Ruggiero | NYBG & Online | 212HRT331BBL NUTRITION TRACKS 1, 2, & 3 GREENHOUSE PRACTICES TRACK 1 This course is for horticulturists and gardeners PLANTS FOR LANDSCAPING TRACK 4 familiar with the basic culture of perennials. Learn This intro course covers practical greenhouse Choose the right plant for the right place, based the identifying characteristics, classification, skills and integrated management techniques. on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. scientific and common names, and landscape uses Topics include structures and equipment, soils and Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, of 60 summer- and fall-blooming native and non- other growing media, irrigation and fertilization, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, native perennials and grasses. P Prerequisite: potting and repotting, and cultural practices. ■ shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials Intro to Plant Science | $395/$445 P Prerequisites: and suitable for this region. Blended class: online and ■ Intro to Plant Science Soil | $359/$395 6 Tuesdays, 1/12–2/16, 10 am–1 pm on-site | $395/$435 Science I George Lozefski | Online | 213HRT302O 8 Thursdays, 10/15–12/10 (no class 11/26), 6 Wednesdays, 10/14–12/2 (no class 11/11 or 5–7:15 pm 11/25), 10 am † Nick Gershberg | Online | 212HRT312PO Timothy Nolan | NYBG & Online | 212HRT358CBL
† The start time for all sections is as listed; end times vary. See website for the full schedule. ✐ Exam on last class date. HORTICULTURE | 11
PRUNING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR THE CONIFERS TRACK 3 TRACKS 2 & 3 LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL TRACK 2 Learn to identify, classify, and use the best regional Through classwork and hands-on practice, develop Explore how to effectively organize and operate a native and non-native conifers for naturalistic and pruning tools and techniques to help shrubs, small landscape business that will sustain itself formal landscape designs. ■P Prerequisite: Intro to conifers, broadleaves, evergreens, and deciduous and earn a profit. We will discuss how to attract Plant Science | $295/$325 plants thrive. Explore how woody plant structure new clients, position oneself in a crowded market 5 Wednesdays, 2/3–3/3, 2 pm † and physiology influence pruning. Learn how to and choose the right type of business model. Gain Michael Ruggiero | NYBG & Online | 213HRT333BL create and maintain hedges and explore authentic experience in preparing proposals and contracts, pollarding techniques. Come dressed for fieldwork, pricing services and materials, and creating SUSTAINABLE GARDEN DESIGN TRACK 4 and bring bypass pruners if you have them. Fall budgets. You will walk away from this class with This studio-oriented course covers basic site classes to be blended: online and on-site. a basic plan to guide you in creating a successful analysis, planting plans, and color schemes P Prerequisite: Intro to Plant Science | $385/$425 business. | $295/$305 (analogous or sequential, complementary, and 6 Thursdays, 10/29–12/10 (no class 11/26), 2 pm † 6 Wednesdays, 10/7–11/18 (no class 11/11), monochrome). Presentations, discussions, and -~------Bill Logan | NYBG & Online | 212HRT321ABL 10:15 am–12:15 pm design projects combine practical information Jessica Zavaglia Online 212LAN457A 6 Tuesdays, 11/3–12/15 (no class 11/24) 10 am † | | O with theoretical garden design. ■P Prerequisites: Bill Logan | NYBG & Online | 212HRT321BBL 6 Thursdays, 2/25–4/1, 10:15 am–12:15 pm Graphics I, Annuals, Spring Perennials, and Late Season Perennials & Grasses | $485/$535 6 Fridays, 1/22–2/26, 10 am † Jessica Zavaglia | Online | 213LAN457BO Bill Logan | NYBG & Online | 213HRT321PBL 7 Mondays, 2/22–4/5, 6–8:50 pm WINTER TREE IDENTIFICATION TRACK 3 Marie Salembier | Online | 213HRT551O 6 Thursdays, 2/11–3/18, 10 am † Learn basic winter tree identification using Bill Logan | NYBG & Online | 213HRT321DBL dormant-season characteristics of deciduous plants LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT TRACK 2 as well as conifers. Dress for the weather. Blended BROADLEAVED EVERGREENS TRACK 4 Examine sustainable techniques for managing and class: online and on-site. P Prerequisite: Intro to maintaining commercial and residential landscapes. Become familiar with the cultural requirements, ■ Plant Science | $295/$325 Develop programs that reduce adverse effects on identifying features, and uses of native and non- the environment, including alternative approaches native broadleaved evergreens, and incorporate 4 Thursdays, 1/14–2/4✐, 1 pm † to conventional lawn management. P Prerequisites: them into both naturalistic and formal landscape Bill Logan | NYBG & Online | 213HRT440BL ■ Intro to Plant Science and Soil Science II | $579/$635 settings. Major plant groups studied include Ilex, Rhododendron, Buxus, and evergreen groundcovers. CHAINSAWS: USE, SAFETY, AND 8 Thursdays, 2/25–4/15, 4:30–7:10 pm Blended class: online and on-site. ■P Prerequisite: MAINTENANCE TRACK 3 David Laswell | NYBG & Online | 213HRT443BL Intro to Plant Science | $219/$239 Whether you are a budding arborist or weekend 4 Sundays, 11/1–11/22, 10:30 am † woodcutter, knowing how to use your chainsaw Vincent Simeone | NYBG & Online | 212HRT332BL safely and maintain it properly are critical skills. An ISA-certified arborist teaches you the basics TREE MANAGEMENT TRACKS 2 & 3 of chainsaw use and care, sharpening, and bar tensioning. No chainsaw will be handled in class. CERTIFICATION EXAM Develop a holistic approach to keep trees healthy and $145/$159 30-HOUR PREPARATION vigorous. Topics include planting and transplanting, FOR PESTICIDE APPLICATOR pruning, fertilization, root system management, 3 Sundays, 1/31–2/21, (no class 2/14), CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION common problems, tree defenses, and lightning 10 am–12:10 pm Prepare for the Core (Basic) and Category 3 protection. P Prerequisites: Pruning Principles and Julian Picciano | Online | 213HRT308O ■ (Ornamentals and Turf) exams New York State Practices and Soil Science II | $335/$369 ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL GARDEN Department of Environmental Conservation 7 Wednesdays, 1/6–2/17✐, & Monday, 1/11, 1–3 pm requires of all pesticide applicators. We’ll MAINTENANCE TRACK 4 Wayne Cahilly | NYBG & Online | 213HRT422S cover handling, use, storage, and application Manage annual and perennial gardens with a of pesticides; safety and environmental variety of practices: soil and weed management, PLANT PROPAGATION II TRACK 1 considerations; and insects and diseases. You watering, pest identification and control, and Learn to work with plants that are difficult to must purchase several manuals, and must seasonal clean-up. Develop a management plan propagate by seed or cuttings. Subjects include have either three years of work experience for a small perennial garden. P Prerequisites: advanced seed propagation and techniques of ■ or at least 30 hours of class instruction to Soil Science I and Plants for Landscaping or grafting, budding, and micro-propagation. Learn be eligible to take these exams. DEC CEUs Late Season Perennials & Grasses | $195/$215 tissue culture at NYBG’s Pfizer Laboratory, and tour available. | $715/$785 a retail nursery for a hands-on grafting project. 4 Sundays, 1/24–2/21 (no class 2/14), 7 Tuesdays & 6 Thursdays, 1/5–2/16 P Prerequisite: Plant Propagation I | $425/$469 10 am–12 pm (no class 1/26), 4:15–6:45 pm Sean Tarantino | NYBG & Online | 213HRT344BL 4 Wednesdays, 1/27–2/17, 5:30–7:30 pm & Shawn Spencer | NYBG & Online -~------Sunday, 2/28, 10:30 am–2:30 pm 213HRT357BLS Mobee Weinstein | NYBG & Online | 213HRT412BL HORTICULTURAL THERAPY | 12 Horticultural Therapy
If you have a passion for plants and helping people, THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM then pursue horticultural therapy and learn how to Respected nationwide, the NYBG Horticultural Therapy Certificate bring people and the natural environment together Program helps students begin or complement their careers through for healing purposes. Acquire the therapeutic skills an in-depth exploration of skills and innovative methods that use plants and the growing environment to heal and rehabilitate and horticultural techniques needed to serve a people. Practicing horticultural therapists train students to design, broad population of people in need. Enroll in a single implement, and operate programs for individuals and groups across class or pursue a Horticultural Therapy Certificate. a variety of health care settings and human services programs. Upon completion of the program, students will: • Understand the characteristics and etiologies of the various populations served by horticultural therapy. • Demonstrate skills in goal setting, activity planning, risk management, evaluation methods, plant selection, and accessible design. • Prepare proposals to deliver horticultural therapy programs in various venues, including public settings, not-for-profit organizations, private companies, and independent contracting services.
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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURAL THERAPY Explore the plant-people relationships and scientific research that are the Certificate students must complete 189 course hours, 8 site visit foundations of horticultural therapy. Review current hort therapy programs, hours, and a 100-hour internship. After completing a minimum of six and the cognitive, physical, psychological, and social benefits of plants and Horticultural Therapy courses, students should contact the Program plant-related activities for various populations. Build disability awareness and Coordinator to arrange their internship. therapeutic skills. | $375/$415 Course Code Hours Page 3 Wednesdays and 3 Fridays, 10/7–10/23, 9–11:30 am Introduction to Horticultural Therapy THR 301 15 27 Anne Meore, HTR | Online | 212THR301AO Horticultural Therapy for Exceptional Youth THR 402 ■P 15 27 3 Saturdays, 1/9–1/30 (no class 1/16), 9–11:30 am & Horticultural Therapy for Physical Rehabilitation THR 403 ■P 15 27 3 Tuesdays, 1/12–1/26, 5–7:30 pm Horticultural Therapy for Older Adults THR 401 ■P 15 27 Anne Meore, HTR | Online | 213THR301BO Fundamentals of Gardening GAR 301 12 19 HORTICULTURAL THERAPY FOR OLDER ADULTS Horticultural Therapy in Behavioral Health Older adults present an increasing need for therapeutic services. Learn the Settings** THR 404 P 15 — ■ physical, sensory, cognitive, psychological, and social aspects of aging, and Horticultural Therapy Methods and Materials** THR 406 ■P 15 — how horticulture can be an important component of geriatric care. Activities Analysis for Horticultural Therapy THR 407 P 15 27 ■ ■P Prerequisite: Introduction to Horticultural Therapy | $419/$459 Introduction to Plant Science HRT 300 16 23 4 Wednesdays & 2 Mondays, 9/16–10/7 (no class 9/28), 6:30–9 pm Plant Propagation I: Basic Principles HRT 411 P 18 24 ■ Abby Jaroslow, HTR | Online | 211THR401O Garden Design for Special Populations THR 408 ■P 15 27 Horticultural Therapy Program Management** THR 409 ■P 15 — HORTICULTURAL THERAPY FOR EXCEPTIONAL YOUTH Horticultural Therapy Site Visits (see note below) 8 — Gain insights into the causes and characteristics of developmental, sensory, TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 189 physical, behavioral, and learning disabilities in children and adolescents with special needs. Learn to implement horticultural therapies that meet a range Site Visits—During the pandemic, we have suspended trips to observe of goals in programs for preschool through high school. Explore brain-based working programs at hospitals and other institutions. Site visits remain a research, and activities that can improve perceptual development and the learning Certificate requirement, and we plan to resume scheduling them as soon process. ■P Prerequisite: Introduction to Horticultural Therapy | $419/$459 as it is safe to do so. 3 Tuesdays & 3 Thursdays, 10/13–10/29, 6–8:30 pm **Courses offered in the Spring–Summer Catalog Phyllis D’Amico, HTM | Online | 212THR402O P Courses with a prerequisite before you can register ■ HORTICULTURAL THERAPY FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION Sharpen your clinical skills while learning how horticultural therapy can enhance Phyllis D’Amico, HTM, Program Coordinator physical rehabilitation. Explore the team treatment process and the various Anne Meore, HTR, Program Advisor conditions treated in this setting. Learn about etiology, diagnosis, and psychosocial effects, and the horticultural therapist’s role in assessing, documenting, and developing treatment goals and objectives. Review case studies and develop QUESTIONS? CONTACT PROGRAM COORDINATOR treatment plans. P Prerequisite: Introduction to Horticultural Therapy | $419/$459 PHYLLIS D’AMICO, HTM, AT [email protected] ■ 6 Saturdays, 11/7–12/19 (no class 11/28), 10 am–12:30 pm Matthew Wichrowski, HTR | Online | 212THR403O
GARDEN DESIGN FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS Learn the latest research in therapeutic garden design, common design principles, and the issues and accommodations needed to create, renovate, and evaluate effective gardens for groups with special needs. ■P Horticultural Therapy for Physical Rehabilitation. | $419/$459 3 Mondays & 3 Wednesdays, 1/11–2/1 (no class 1/18), 5:30–8 pm Nancy Minich, HTR, RLA | Online | 213THR408O
ACTIVITIES ANALYSIS FOR HORTICULTURAL THERAPY Learn how to structure horticultural therapy activities so a client’s progress can be clearly measured and assessed. You will develop a needs assessment and activity plan, write specific goals with measurable objectives, and practice leadership skills needed to work with groups and individuals. ■P Prerequisite: Horticultural Therapy for Physical Rehabilitation | $419/$459 3 Wednesdays, 2/17–3/3, 6:30–9 pm & 3 Saturdays, 2/20–3/6, 10 am–12:30 pm Abby Jaroslow, HTR | Online | 213THR407O LANDSCAPE DESIGN | 14 Landscape Design
The need to develop, preserve, and protect our open THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM spaces and environmental and cultural resources has Whether you’re changing careers or taking yours to the next never been greater. NYBG’s engaging, career-oriented level, the NYBG Landscape Design Certificate distinguishes program gives you a solid, plant-focused foundation. your portfolio and showcases your development as a creative professional. And that puts you ahead—with colleagues, Take a single class for pleasure or pursue a professional employers, and clients. Outstanding instructors who are working Certificate in Landscape Design. professionals guide you through a comprehensive program, where you will:
• Analyze existing landscapes, identify site-specific problems, and develop design solutions. • Prepare planting plans that are practical, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing for a variety of projects. • Demonstrate skills associated with site engineering practices, principles, and techniques. • Develop strategies for professional success using business skills in preparing proposals, pricing, purchasing, and more.
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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS Course Code Hours Page TIER 1– Introductory Classes Landscape Design History LAN 301 24 30 Graphics I LAN 311 24 30 Landscape Measurement** LAN 340 ■P 12 — Landscape Plants: Fall Trees and Shrubs HRT 331 ■P 12 24 Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and Shrubs** HRT 334 ■P 12 — Plants for Landscaping HRT 358 16 24
TIER 2 Landscape Design I: Site Analysis and Schematic Design LAN 401 ■P 24 30 Landscape Design II: Design Development LAN 402 ■P 24 30 Estimating LAN 380 ■P 9 30 Graphics II** LAN 411 ■P 24 — Site Materials and Details LAN 422 ■P 24 30 TIER 3 Grading & Drainage LAN 421 ■P 24 30 LANDSCAPE DESIGN HISTORY Graphics III LAN 417 P 24 30 ■ This course is also required for the Horticulture Certificate TRACK 4. Landscape Design III: Planting Design LAN 403 ■P 24 30 Business Practices for Landscape Professional LAN 457 12 30 Explore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped of landscape design from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned Landscape Design IV: Design and Construction** LAN 520 P 33 — ■ readings, projects, and classroom discussion. | $595/$655 Portfolio and Presentation Skills LAN 555 P 15 30 ■ Certificate Requirement TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 337 9 Thursdays, 2/4–4/1, 6:15–9:15 pm *Course hours do not include exam hours Mark Bunnell, RLA | Online | 213LAN301DO **Courses offered in the Spring–Summer Catalog ■P Courses with a prerequisite before you can register LANDSCAPE DESIGN I: SITE ANALYSIS AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN Turning a vision into a plan is the designer’s first challenge. Analyze For professional organizations, see p. 19. landscapes, formulate the requirements of a design project and then translate them into schematic design solutions. Take part in class discussions and critiques, and present projects. Extensive out-of-class design homework QUESTIONS? CONTACT PROGRAM COORDINATOR required. ■P Prerequisite: Landscape Design History and Graphics I SUSAN COHEN AT [email protected] $575/$635 Certificate Requirement 8 Mondays, 2/1–3/29 (no class 2/15), 6:15–9:15 pm David Holzman | Online | 213LAN401O
LANDSCAPE DESIGN II: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Apply basic design to site-specific problems, focusing on the process of design development. Start with a concept, then progress through the schematic phase to a preliminary design solution. Examine the relationships of landscape elements and materials to the design process. ■P Prerequisite: Landscape Design I and Graphics II | $575/$635 Certificate Requirement 8 Wednesdays, 3/17–5/5, 6:15–9:15 pm David McConnell | Online | 213LAN402AO
STUDENT INFORMATION GRAPHICS III In addition to the course fees listed, students should anticipate Build and expand your graphic presentation skills to create professional spending approximately $700 on class materials while presentations for clients with Trimble SketchUp, a 3D sketching software completing their Certificate. Students should expect that program. Laptop computers (PC or Mac) with SketchUp are required. P Prerequisite: Graphics__ II | $595/$655 Certificate Requirement_ homework will be assigned in most courses. ..___ 8 Thursdays, 10/1–11/19, 10 am–1 pm William Harris Einhorn, RLA | Online | 212LAN417O LANDSCAPE DESIGN | 16
LANDSCAPE DESIGN III: PLANTING DESIGN GRADING & DRAINAGE Through a series of design assignments, prepare a variety of planting Through discussion, fieldwork and homework, students will identify landforms plans that are practical, appropriate, and aesthetically satisfying. Explore and watersheds, calculate slopes, and manipulate contours to create garden the significance of site conditions as well as plant form, texture, color, and rooms and control water flow. Learn how to communicate design ideas to ecological associations. ■P Prerequisite: Landscape Design II, Graphics III, contractors and evaluate the opportunities and constraints of a project site. and Plants for Landscaping. Recommended: Landscape Plants: Fall Trees ■P Prerequisite: Landscape Measurement, Landscape Design I, and Graphics II and Shrubs and Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and Shrubs | $575/$635 $575/$635 Certificate Requirement Certificate Requirement 5 Wednesdays, 10/14–11/11, 5:30–7:30 pm & 8 Wednesdays, 1/13–3/3, 2–5 pm 5 Fridays, 10/16–11/13 (Rain date 11/20), 10 am–1 pm Stacie Ellickson | Online | 213LAN403O Alice Eckerson | NYBG & Online | 212LAN428ABL
NEW! BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR THE LANDSCAPE ESTIMATING PROFESSIONAL Learn how accurately estimating landscape materials, labor, overhead, and Explore how to effectively organize and operate a small landscape business contingencies can help you stay profitable and compete successfully in that will sustain itself and earn a profit. We will discuss how to attract new today’s business climate. ■P Prerequisite: Landscape Design II | $219/$239 clients, position oneself in a crowded market and choose the right type of Certificate Requirement business model. Gain experience in preparing proposals and contracts, 4 Fridays, 1/15–2/5, 10 am–12:15 pm pricing services and materials, and creating budgets. You will walk away from Alice Eckerson | Online | 213LAN380O this class with a basic plan to guide you in creating a successful business. $295/$305 PORTFOLIO AND PRESENTATION SKILLS 6 Wednesdays, 10/7–11/18 (no class 11/11), 10:15 am–12:15 pm Create visually compelling print and digital portfolios to present to potential Jessica Zavaglia | Online | 212LAN457AO clients. Learn how to develop professional documentation for a variety of audiences through in-class design charrettes and individualized projects. 6 Thursdays, 2/25–4/1, 10:15 am–12:15 pm ■P Prerequisite: Landscape Design III | $379/$415 Certificate Requirement Jessica Zavaglia | Online | 213LAN457BO 7 Tuesdays, 3/9–4/20, 6:30–8:40 pm Adam Molinski | Online | 213LAN555O ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES | 17
Academic Policies & Procedures
COURSES WITH PREREQUISITES Previous Education Credit In order to register for courses with prerequisites, students must A student may qualify for course exemption by completing college have received a passing grade in the prerequisite course(s) courses taken for degree credit from an accredited college or university, evaluated non-collegiate sponsored instruction, or SCHOOL POLICIES FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS proficiency exams. The Director and Program Coordinators formulate policy Students who wish to be granted exemption from a required regarding standards of student performance, including awarding course must: Certificates, rules of conduct, and student appeals. Please contact Director with any questions or concerns at 718.817.8595. 1) Complete the Course Exemption Request Form 2) Present transcripts showing an earned grade of C or higher Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy: 3) Present the course outline, syllabus, and/or relevant Student progress is measured by grades. supporting documentation. The School will then evaluate these submissions and make a Grade GPA Percentile decision on course exemption. If a student is exempted from the A 4.0 94–100 course, s/he is required to take an equal number of hours of an A- 3.7 90–93 approved elective course to complete the Certificate. B+ 3.3 87–89 B 3.0 83–86 Attendance B- 2.7 80–82 On-time attendance is required at all classes. Unexcused C+ 2.3 77–79 tardiness and absences are not accepted and will be evaluated C 2.0 73–76 on a case-by-case basis. C- 1.7 70–72 A student who is absent from a class without adequate reason D+ 1.3 67–69 may be assigned a failing grade. Absences due to serious illness D 1.0 60–66 or death within a student’s family are recognized as excused F 0 0–59 absences. To validate such absences, the student should NC 0 NO CREDIT present evidence to the Director, who will then provide a letter of verification to all of the student’s instructors for the term. Students must maintain a cumulative weighted average of 70% on a 100% scale, and must pass all courses with a minimum Makeup quizzes and exams must be requested by the student and grade of 60%. All students are required to complete a minimum will be scheduled at the instructor’s discretion. Deficiency in any of 90% of their cumulative registered clock hours. Students who required work resulting from absence from class must be made do not meet the 90% cumulative completion percentage will be up at the student’s own expense to satisfy the instructor. placed on probation. Courses for which a student receives a letter grade of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, and P (passing) are Tardiness Policy included in the calculation of cumulative clock hour completion Students are expected to be in class on time. Any student who is percentage as courses successfully completed. tardy more than three times shall be required to speak with the Director. Courses for which a student receives a letter grade of INC and F will be treated as courses attempted, but not successfully Leave of Absence Policy completed. Students are required to meet these minimum In the case of a prolonged illness or accident, death in the family, standards at each point of their program evaluation. A student or other special circumstances that make attendance impossible must repeat a course and earn a passing grade in order to fulfill or impractical, a leave of absence may be granted to the student the Certificate requirements; additional course materials will be if requested in writing by the student with the specific reason for charged at cost. the leave request. It should include the approximate length of the All coursework (final exams, papers, projects) must be completed requested leave. The approval of such leaves of absence shall be on time unless the instructor grants additional time for in writing by the School Director. extenuating circumstances. When a student returns from an approved leave of absence, s/he will be placed in the instructional program at the point Entrance Requirements commensurate with the skill level retained by the student at the To be admitted to the Program, students must be 18 years of age time of his/her return. The School will assess this skill level in a at the time of entrance, and must possess at least a high school counseling session with the student, or by employing a written or or a New York State equivalency diploma. oral evaluation. ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES | 18
Student Withdrawal Policy WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STATE LICENSED Students who wish to withdraw should meet with the School PRIVATE SCHOOLS Director to review their progress and options for completing their The School of Horticulture and Landscape Design—which education at the School at a later date. Approval for return to the includes three programs: Horticulture, Horticultural Therapy, program will be determined based on course schedule and other and Landscape Design—is licensed by the New York State factors at the discretion of the School. Department of Education. Licensure under the state recognizes Student Conduct the Certificate Programs in Horticulture, Horticultural Therapy, Students are expected to establish good working relationships and Landscape Design as high quality and career oriented. with their instructors, fellow students, and all other members Licensed private career schools offer curricula measured in clock of the Garden’s staff. It is the policy of the School to treat all hours, not credit hours. Certificates of completion are issued to students equitably and to administer all policies, procedures, and students who meet clock hour requirements. The granting of any rules and regulations consistently. When a student’s performance college credit to students who participate in and/or complete is unsatisfactory or when students violate the policies and a program at a licensed private career school is solely at the procedures of the School, the type of discipline selected will discretion of the institution of higher education that the student depend on the severity of the offense. Where warranted, the may opt to subsequently attend. Director may elect to impose a suspension or termination whether or not there has been prior disciplinary action. Students of Licensed Private Schools in the State of New York have the right to file a complaint with the New York State A student who wishes to appeal may present his/her case to Education Department if they believe that the School or anyone the Director. representing the School has acted unlawfully. Students may make Certifcate Requirements complaints about the conduct of the school, advertising, standards • Certificate requirements are those stated in the catalog from and methods of instruction, equipment, facilities, qualifications which the student first registered for a Certificate course. of teaching and management personnel, enrollment agreement, • To qualify for a Certificate, students must receive passing methods of collecting tuition, School license or registration, School grades in all required courses. and student records, private School agents, and other charges. • A student has six (6) years from the start of their first required To file a complaint, students should submit a letter in writing to course, to complete a Certificate. the Director of Adult Education at [email protected] Certifcate Graduation Ceremony If that proves unsatisfactory, they may write to the New York The 2021 ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 6. If you expect State Education Department’s Bureau of Proprietary School to complete your Certificate requirements or enroll in all remaining Supervision at 116 West 32nd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY classes by June this year, you must inform the Manager of Student 10001, or call the Department at 212.643.4760, requesting an Services in writing at [email protected] by March 27. interview for the purpose of filing a written complaint. All relevant You will be informed if you are eligible for a Certificate by April 19. documents must be brought to the interview. If you cannot Call the Registration Office at 718.817.8720 with any questions. attend an interview, send a letter or call the Bureau to request a complaint form. You must complete and sign the form and mail Transcripts it to the Bureau, including copies of all relevant documents. The Official ($4 each) and Unofficial transcripts (free) are available Bureau cannot investigate any complaint made more than two from the Registration Office year-round. Official transcripts must years after the date of alleged occurrence. be requested in writing, including the name and address of the institution to which the transcript is being mailed. Transcripts are mailed within two (2) weeks and a copy is sent to the student.
Privacy The School of Horticulture and Landscape Design complies with the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The following categories of information concerning individual students and former students may be made available to the general public: name, attendance dates, telephone listing, date and place of birth, field of study, and previous education institutions attended by the student. Students may request that any of the above information not be released without his/her prior consent. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES, AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS | 19
Professional Societies, and Academic Programs
Landscape Design Students and Alumni Association (LDSA) Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) LDSA encourages a dynamic exchange of information among The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation students, faculty, and alumni. It provides networking opportunities (DEC) requires commercial pesticide applicators to take a as well as an indispensable Q&A service via a Yahoo Group 30-hour course such as Preparation for Pesticide Applicator available to all members. Monthly meetings feature guest Certification Examination (HRT 357) offered at the Garden, and speakers and informal design critiques, and are focused on topics pass a State-administered exam. Applicators must periodically that extend beyond the classroom into the professional arena. All apply for recertification and complete a number of courses that students and alumni in Landscape Design and Horticulture are the DEC and the New Jersey State Department of Environmental invited to attend. Call Elaine Yellen at 914.723.4090 for details or Protection (DEP) have approved for recertification credits. drop by one of scheduled our meetings. Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) NOFA offers CEUs to Accredited Organic Land Care The AHTA promotes the development of horticultural therapy Professionals (AOLCPs) who have made a commitment to programming throughout the United States. Their mission is to practice in accordance with NOFA Organic Land Care Standards, help the profession gain visibility. The AHTA also administers a to pursue ongoing education in methodology, and to create voluntary professional registration program that lists accredited ecologically sound landscapes and living environments for their horticultural therapists. For more info, visit ahta.org clients. For more information, visit nofa.org Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) The New York Botanical Garden & Bronx Community The APLD advances landscape design as a career and promotes College Associate Degree Program the recognition of landscape designers as qualified professionals. NYBG and Bronx Community College offer an Associate It has established a set of rigorous standards that must be met to Degree program. The first year of the program is offered at become certified. Student memberships are available for those BCC where students take academic courses. The second year actively enrolled in a landscape design or horticulture program. is spent at NYBG, where students take academic courses and For more information visit apld.org work in horticulture. For more information, contact NYBG at 718.817.8720 or Adijat Adebola at [email protected] or 718.289.5538. TUITION AND FEES, REFUNDS AND WITHDRAWALS | 20
Tuition and Fees
Non-Refundable Program Tuition Total Registration Fee Horticulture: Plant Production: Track 1 $4,343 $100 $4,443 Horticulture: Sustainable Landscape Management: Track 2 $5,467 $100 $5,567 Horticulture: Arboriculture: Track 3 $5,362 $100 $5,462 Horticulture: Sustainable Garden Design: Track 4 $5,323 $100 $5,423 Horticultural Therapy $5,662 $100 $5,762 Landscape Design $9,077 $100 $9,177
Refunds and Withdrawals No discounts will be granted for missed classes. A 100% refund will be issued if your class is cancelled due to low enrollment. A student who cancels within 7 days of signing the enrollment agreement receives all monies returned with the exception of the non-refundable registration fee. Thereafter, a student will be liable for all of the following: 1. the non-refundable registration fee 2. the cost of any textbook or supplies accepted 3. tuition liability as of the student’s last date of physical attendance Because students pay tuition on a class-by-class basis, tuition liability is based on the cost of each individual class. Total tuition liability is limited to the quarter during which the student withdrew or was terminated and any previous quarters completed. The charts below indicates what % of the student’s tuition the school may keep, based on when the student withdraws or is terminated.
FOR COURSES LONGER THAN 6 WEEKS First Quarter % of tuition the school may keep % of tuition the student is due Prior to or during the first week 0% 100% During the second week 25% 75% During the third week 50% 50% During the fourth week 75% 25% After the fourth week 100% 0% Subsequent Quarters During the first week 25% 75% During the second week 50% 50% During the third week 75% 25% After the third week 100% 0%
FOR COURSES 6 WEEKS OR LESS % of tuition the school may keep % of tuition the student is due 0–15% of the program complete 0% 100% 16–30% of the program complete 25% 75% 31–45% of the program complete 50% 50% 46–60% of the program complete 75% 25% More than 60% of the program complete 100% 0%
To withdraw from a class and request a refund, please contact the Director at [email protected] or 718.817.8595. The failure of a student to immediately notify the Director in writing of the student’s intent to withdraw may delay a refund of tuition to the student pursuant to Section 5002(3) of the Education Law. STUDENT LIABILITY CHARTS HORTICULTURE | 21
Weekly Student Liability Chart Horticulture Track 1 – Plant Production
The charts below indicate how much a refund would be in the event that a student had to withdraw or cancel their enrollment of particular courses during the program.
FIRST QUARTER Prior to or during During the During the During the After the the first week second week third week fourth week fourth week
Intro to Plant Science $435 $326.25 $217.50 $108.75 $0 I
SUBSEQUENT During the first During the second During the third After the third QUARTERS week week week week
Soil Science I $371.25 $247.50 $123.75 $0
Disease Identification $371.25 $247.50 $123.75 $0 and Management Plant Propagation I: $393.75 $262.50 $131.25 $0 Basic Principles Nursery and Greenhouse $453.75 $302.50 $151.25 $0 Measurement Horticultural Techniques: $296.25 $197.50 $98.75 $0 Greenhouse Practices
Soil Science II $333.75 $222.50 $111. 25 $0
Plant Propagation II: $ 351.75 $234.50 $117. 25 $0 Applications - - -f- - Insect Pests of $359.25 $239.50 $119 .75 $0 Landscape Plants STUDENT LIABILITY CHARTS HORTICULTURE | 22
Weekly Student Liability Chart Horticulture Track 2 – Sustainable Landscape Management
The charts below indicate how much a refund would be in the event that a student had to withdraw or cancel their enrollment of particular courses during the program.
FIRST QUARTER Prior to or during During the During the During the After the the first week second week third week fourth week fourth week Intro to Plant $435 $326.25 $217.50 $108.75 $0 I Science
SUBSEQUENT During the second During the first week During the third week After the third week QUARTERS week
Soil Science I $371.25 $247.50 $123.75 $0
Mathematics for $123.75 $82.50 $41.25 $0 Horticulturalists Horticultural Techniques: $371.25 $247.50 $123.75 $0 Landscape Gardening Weed Identification $296.25 $197.50 $98.75 $0 and Management Insect Pests of $371.25 $247.50 $123.75 $0 Landscape Plants
Soil Science II $333.75 $222.50 $111. 25 $0
Disease Identification $371.25 $247.50 $123.75 $0 and Management
Landscape Management $476.25 $317.50 $158.75 $0
Pruning Principles and $318.75 $212.50 $106.25 $0 Practices Basic Design and $246.75 $164.50 $82.25 $0 Irrigation Systems Starting a Small $228.75 $152.50 $76.25 $0 Landscaping Business
Tree Management $276.75 $184.50 $92.25 $0 STUDENT LIABILITY CHARTS HORTICULTURE | 23
Weekly Student Liability Chart Horticulture Track 3 – Arboriculture
The charts below indicate how much a refund would be in the event that a student had to withdraw or cancel their enrollment of particular courses during the program.
FIRST QUARTER Prior to or during During the second During the third During the fourth After the fourth the first week week week week week Intro to Plant $435 $326.25 $217.50 $108.75 $0 I Science I I I I I I
SUBSEQUENT During the first During the second During the third After the third QUARTERS week week week week
Soil Science I $371.25 $247.50 $123.75 $0
Disease ID $371.25 $247.50 $123.75 $0
Landscape Plants: Fall $371.25 $247.50 $123.75 $0 Trees and Shrubs Pruning Principles and $243.75 $162.50 $81.25 $0 Practices
Soil Science II $333.75 $222.50 $111. 25 $0
Winter Tree Identification $333.75 $222.50 $111. 25 $0
Landscape Plants: $243.75 $162.50 $81.25 $0 Conifers Chainsaws: Use, Safety, $243.75 $162.50 $81.25 $0 and Maintenance Landscape Plants: $119 . 25 $79.50 $39.75 $0 Spring Trees and Shrubs Insect Pests of $359.25 $239.50 $119 .75 $0 Landscape Plants
Urban Tree Care $359.25 $239.50 $119 .75 $0
Tree Climbing for $243.75 $162.50 $81.25 $0 Arborists
Tree Management $326.25 $217.50 $108.75 $0 STUDENT LIABILITY CHARTS HORTICULTURE | 24
Weekly Student Liability Chart Horticulture Track 4 – Sustainable Garden Design
The charts below indicate how much a refund would be in the event that a student had to withdraw or cancel their enrollment of particular courses during the program.
FIRST QUARTER Prior to or during During the second During the third During the fourth After the fourth the first week week week week week Intro to Plant $435 $326.25 $217.50 $108.75 $0 I Science I I I I I I
SUBSEQUENT During the first During the second During the third After the third QUARTERS week week week week
Soil Science I $371.25 $247.50 $123.75 $0
Late Season Perennials $243.75 $162.50 $81.25 $0 & Grasses Landscape Design $491.25 $327.50 $163.75 $0 History
Plants for Landscaping $326.25 $217.50 $108.75 $0
Broadleaved Evergreens $179.25 $119.50 $59.75 $0
Graphics 1 $491.25 $327.50 $163.75 $0
Plant Communities $138.75 $92.50 $46.25 $0
Annual and Perennial $161.25 $107.50 $53.75 $0 Garden Maintenance
Bulbs $221.25 $147.50 $73.75 $0
Spring Trees and Shrubs $221.25 $147.50 $73.75 $0
Spring Perennials $164.25 $109.50 $54.75 $0
Annuals $146.25 $97.50 $48.75 $0
Sustainable Garden Care $146.25 $97.50 $48.75 $0
Sustainable Garden $363.75 $242.50 $121.25 $0 Design STUDENT LIABILITY CHARTS HORTICULTURAL THERAPY | 25
Weekly Student Liability Chart Horticultural Therapy
The charts below indicate how much a refund would be in the event that a student had to withdraw or cancel their enrollment of particular courses during the program.
COURSES SIX (6) 1–15% 16–30% 31–45% 46–60% more than 60% WEEKS OR LESS complete complete complete complete complete Introduction to $415 $ 311. 25 $207.50 $103.75 $0 Horticultural Therapy Horticultural Therapy $459 $344.25 $229.50 $114 .75 $0 for Exceptional Youth Horticultural Therapy for $459 $344.25 $229.50 $114 .75 $0 Physical Rehabilitation Horticultural Therapy $459 $344.25 $229.50 $114 .75 $0 for Older Adults Horticultural Therapy in Behavioral Health $459 $344.25 $229.50 $114 .75 $0 Settings Activities Analysis for $459 $344.25 $229.50 $114 .75 $0 Horticultural Therapy Garden Design for $459 $344.25 $229.50 $114 .75 $0 Special Populations Horticultural Therapy $459 $344.25 $229.50 $114 .75 $0 Methods and Materials Horticultural Therapy $459 $344.25 $229.50 $114 .75 $0 Program Management
COURSES LONGER During the first During the second During the third After the third THAN SIX (6) WEEKS week week week week Fundamentals of $243.75 $162.50 $81.25 $0 Gardening Introduction to Plant $326.25 $217.50 $108.75 $0 Science Plant Propagation I: $359.25 $239.50 $119 .75 $0 Basic Principles STUDENT LIABILITY CHARTS LANDSCAPE DESIGN | 26
Weekly Student Liability Chart Landscape Design
The charts below indicate how much a refund would be in the event that a student had to withdraw or cancel their enrollment of particular courses during the program.
FIRST QUARTER Prior to or during During the During the third During the fourth After the fourth the first week second week week week week
Landscape Design History $655 $491.25 $327.50 $163.75 $0 I
SUBSEQUENT During the first During the second During the third After the third QUARTERS week week week week
Graphics 1 $491.25 $327.50 $163.75 $0
Fall Trees and Shrubs $243.75 $162.50 $81.25 $0
Plants for Landscaping $326.25 $217.50 $108.75 $0
Landscape Design 1 $476.25 $317.50 $158.75 $0
Graphics 2 $491.25 $327.50 $163.75 $0
Site Materials and Details $476.25 $317.50 $158.75 $0
Landscape Design 2 $476.25 $317.50 $158.75 $0
Grading & Drainage $476.25 $317.50 $158.75 $0
Graphics 3 $491.25 $327.50 $163.75 $0
Estimating $179.25 $119.50 $59.75 $0
Spring Trees and Shrubs $243.75 $162.50 $81.25 $0
Landscape Measurement $246.75 $164.50 $82.25 $0
Landscape Design 3 $476.25 $317.50 $158.75 $0
Business Practices for the $228.75 $152.50 $76.25 $0 Landscape Professional
Landscape Design 4 $681.75 $454.50 $227.25 $0
Portfolio and Presentation $ 311. 25 $207.50 $103.75 $0 Skills REGISTRATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION | 27
Registration & General Information
Registration Accessibility The New York Botanical Garden is accessible and Web accommodating to persons with disabilities. Please ask about The quickest way to register for a class is to visit nybg.org/adulted accommodations when you register. For general information Phone about accessibility at the Garden, visit nybg.org. 718.817.8720 Registration Offce, M–F 9 am–5 pm School Facilities Confrmations Due to the current COVID-19 safety guidelines, classes are now Registration confrmations will be sent same day via email. held online via Zoom and/or on-site, entirely outside on NYBG grounds, rain or shine. General Information Non-Discrimination Policy Entrance to the Garden on Class Days NYBG’s School of Horticulture and Landscape Design has a You must bring your printed confirmation letter for admission to policy of non-discrimination. It prohibits discriminatory actions the Garden, and present it at the Mosholu Entrance to gain against and treatment of applicants for admissions based on admittance and free parking. actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender, disability, age (18 and The Garden over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital Quick and easy to reach Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, e Metro North Railroad to Botanical Garden Station or status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking. The New York Botanical Garden is an affirmative action, eeoe equal opportunity employer. Storm Closings Disclosure Statement Class cancellations due to inclement weather will be rescheduled. The student should be aware that some information in the catalog For closings due to weather, check our website, or call may change. It is recommended that students considering 718.817.8747 for a recorded message. Please call at the times enrollment check with the school director to determine if there noted below for a recorded message on the status of your class: is any change from the information provided in the catalog. 7:30 am for classes beginning at 9–11:45 am In addition, a catalog will contain information on the school’s 10:30 am for classes beginning at 12–3 pm teaching personnel and courses/curricula offered. Please 1 pm for classes beginning at 3:15–8 pm be advised that the State Education Department separately licenses all teaching personnel and independently approves all Financial Assistance courses and curricula offered. It is again recommended that the Financial assistance is available through Adult Career and student check with the school director to determine if there are Continuing Education Services—Vocational Rehabilitation any changes in the courses/curricula offered or the teaching (ACCES-VR) and the Veterans Administration Educational personnel listed in the catalog. Benefits. ACCES-VR services are for individuals with disabilities that interfere with getting or keeping a job or who have difficulty advancing at their job. For more information, refer to: http:// www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/apply-vocational-rehabilitation-services Additionally, VAEB provides benefits to eligible veterans of the United States armed forces. An educational allowance may also be available to spouses and children of veterans, under Title 38, Chapter 35. Contact the School’s Director for further information. New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Blvd Bronx, New York 10458-5126 Address Service Requested
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