Plants 101
Course Description: this introductory course explores the basics of plants: what they are, why they are green, what major groups of plants found on earth are, how humans involve plants in many aspects of life (agriculture, medicine, art, etc.), basic plants anatomy and structure, plants' roles in ecosystems, invasive plants, the fundamentals of identifying plant species, career paths involving plants, laws & regulations pertaining to plants, and more.
Target audience: folks with beginner-level plant knowledge seeking to broaden their horizons, such as gardeners, environmental stewardship groups, students, academics, early-career consultants, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Duration: can be arranged as 3-4 hour session for a morning or afternoon, as a full day (6-7 hour) session, or as an ~11 hour course across three half days.
Next session:
Monday November 30, 2026, 1-4:30PM
Wednesday December 2, 2026, 1-4:30PM
Friday December 4, 2026, 1-4:30PM
Important Notes about Course Delivery
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The default delivery of courses is via Zoom. In-person delivery and field exercises can be arranged.
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Registration is $75 + GST per person, per course, unless otherwise specified. Payment may be made by etransfer to kallummcdonald@gmail.com or by mail (cheque or money order) payable to Kallum McDonald.
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Fewer than 5 registrants may result in cancellation or rescheduling of courses; unexpected circumstances may require cancellation or rescheduling of courses. Should a course be cancelled after the first session, refunds will be issued as quickly as possible for the proportion of the course that was cancelled.