2025 NPM Intro to Botany Saturday, March 8 from 8:30am-12:30pm

Join us for this one-day refresher class for students who have never studied Botany or need a reminder after years away from the subject. We’ll dissect at least two types of flowers and use microscopes for a clear view of anatomy. Using a variety of techniques, we’ll discuss and learn frequently used vocabulary, categories of plants and fruits, various structures and means of reproduction, and look at 10 common plant families found in Colorado. If you’re looking for Botany taught with interactive and hands-on components with minimal lecturing, ths is it. This is primarily an indoor class.

This one day course does not count toward the Native Plant Master certification.

TRAINERS:

Beth Hanson is a life-long gardener with a BS in Horticulture from CSU, over 30 years of professional experience in the field and over 25 years as a Master Gardener and Native Plant Master Instructor. Beth is a professional educator/interpreter passionate about including native plants in our everyday lives.

NATIVE PLANT MASTER:

This one-day class does not count towards a Native Plant Master certificate. Please see our other 3-day NPM certification courses if you would like to become a certified Native Plant Master. Learn more about Foothills to Plains Native Plant Master program here.

WHEN/WHERE TO MEET:

Meet at the Carson Nature Center in South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive., just west of the Aspen Grove Mall. Turn left into the 'Reserved' parking lot as you arrive, then walk north to the space between the two log buildings near the public rest rooms. Class will start at 8:30 sharp.

WHAT TO BRING:

Pen or pencil, notepad, and camera to take notes, hand lens, water, snack. The book Flora of Colorado by Jennifer Ackerfield is recommended but not required for this class, so please bring it if you have it.

PLEASE NOTE:

Although many courses fill up quickly, Native Plant Master courses with low enrollment may be cancelled.

Host or Publisher Foothills to Plains Native Plant Master Program