Explore the intricate relationships between species and discover the unique characteristics that define each family through this enlightening course.
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This is a Hybrid Online and In-person class.
Developing the ability to recognize plant families by sight is helpful for learning new plants, whether in the garden or out in nature. This course is designed for students who want to develop basic family recognition and plant identification skills. We will focus on 10 flowering plant families commonly found in cultivation and in the wild. The first two classes (virtual) will cover basic terminology for vegetative (roots, leaves, and stems) and reproductive (flowers and fruits) plant parts. The third and fourth classes will be held in the Arboretum, where we practice using the unique combinations of leaf, flower, and fruit characters to recognize and distinguish among common flowering plant families.
The first two classes are one-hour online lectures in the evening. The next two classes are 2-hour walks in the UW Botanic Gardens collections at the Washington Park Arboretum. For the walks students should bring a 10x hand lens for each session. We will be navigating uneven, sloped, and potentially muddy terrain at the Arboretum. Please bring rain gear if necessary and wear weather-appropriate shoes.
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If a program is canceled by the school for any reason, a full refund will be made to all enrollees. Refunds may take four weeks to process.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
The University of Washington Botanic Gardens, part of the School of Environmental & Forest Sciences, consists of two sites: the Washington Park Arboretum and the Center for Urban Horticulture. With a diverse collection of over 20,000 plants and various amenities, these sites provide opportunities for education, research, and recreational activities.
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