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

Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate

6 weekly sessions beginning Wednesday, September 2 or Saturday, September 19, 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. Lectures and hands-on labs are augmented by sessions on BBG grounds.

Cost

  • $407 ($371 for members)

Sections

Section A

Begins Wednesday, September 2

Instructor: Jesse Brody

6 Wednesdays: September 2–October 7, 2026 | 5–8 p.m.

Waitlist

Section B

Begins Saturday, September 19

Instructor: Colin Kirk

6 Saturdays: September 19–October 24, 2026 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Waitlist
Name Instructor Start Date Class Dates Register
Section A Jesse Brody Wednesday, September 2 6 Wednesdays: September 2–October 7, 2026 | 5–8 p.m. Waitlist
Section B Colin Kirk Saturday, September 19 6 Saturdays: September 19–October 24, 2026 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Waitlist
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