Woody Landscape Plant ID - Brooklyn Botanic Garden

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Woody Landscape Plant ID
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Woody Landscape Plant ID

Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate

6 weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, May 5; Thursday, May 7; or Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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.

Cost

  • $407 ($371 for members)

Sections

Section A (blended)

Begins Tuesday, May 5

Instructor: Georgia Silvera Seamans

At BBG: Tuesday, May 5 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. Zoom: 6 Tuesdays: May 12–June 9, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Register

Section B

Begins Thursday, May 7

Instructor: Kevin Pace

6 Thursdays: May 7–June 11, 2026 | 5–8 p.m.

Register

Section C

Begins Wednesday, July 15

Instructor: Kevin Pace

6 Wednesdays: July 15–August 19, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Register
Name Instructor Start Date Class Dates Register
Section A (blended) Georgia Silvera Seamans Tuesday, May 5 At BBG: Tuesday, May 5 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. Zoom: 6 Tuesdays: May 12–June 9, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. Register
Section B Kevin Pace Thursday, May 7 6 Thursdays: May 7–June 11, 2026 | 5–8 p.m. Register
Section C Kevin Pace Wednesday, July 15 6 Wednesdays: July 15–August 19, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. Register
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