New York Botanical Garden
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New York Botanical Garden

New York Botanical Garden

Cultivating a Sustainable and Flourishing Future.

2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458, USA

About New York Botanical Garden

Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays. The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) was founded in 1891 and is a National Historic Landmark. It serves as an urban oasis, showcasing the beauty and importance of plants through diverse gardens and collections. NYBG is dedicated to plant research and conservation, striving to understand and protect the world’s biodiversity. Its mission extends to educating the public about the vital role of plants in supporting life and ecosystems. The garden fosters environmental stewardship and inspires visitors to appreciate the natural world and become advocates for its preservation through scientific research and educational programs.
Program NameDetails
Landscape Design Certificate Program
Certificate

The Landscape Design Certificate Program at NYBG prepares students for creative careers as landscape designers, providing a plant-focused foundation and the skills to start their own business. Outstanding instructors cover every step of the design process, from landscape history to site analysis and design development.

Varies based on course selection
English
Tuition varies per course. For example, the Landscape Design Summer Intensive costs $3,141 (Member) / $3,490 (Non-Member)
Deadline: Summer 2026 dates will be announced in March 2026
Botanical Art & Illustration Certificate
Certificate

The Botanical Art & Illustration requirements provide a solid foundation in scientifically accurate drawing based on observation and fine art techniques.

Varies based on course selection
English
Varies per course.
Deadline: Not specified.
Botany Certificate
Certificate

During the NYBG Botany Certificate Program, students will come to know plants: how they function, grow, develop, and reproduce; and learn to identify a wide array of plants by stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits.

Varies based on course selection
English
Varies per course.
Deadline: Not specified.
Floral Design Certificate
Certificate

The NYBG Floral Design Certificate Program helps you develop your own aesthetic and master the mechanics for everything from simple bouquets to grand-scale arrangements, while giving you a practical, real-world, business foundation.

142 total course hours (116 required + 26 elective), plus an 80-hour internship
English
Varies per course.
Deadline: Not specified.
Gardening Certificate
Certificate

The NYBG Gardening Certificate Program covers sustainable gardening techniques, soil science, plant propagation, and garden care and design.

Varies based on course selection
English
Varies per course.
Deadline: Not specified.
Horticulture Certificate
Certificate

The NYBG Horticulture Program blends classroom theory with field studies in the Garden's historic landscape, teaching students how to form and care for healthy, sustainable landscapes.

Varies based on course selection
English
Varies per course.
Deadline: Not specified.
Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate
Certificate

Details not available.

Varies based on course selection
English
Varies per course.
Deadline: Not specified.
Urban Naturalist Certificate
Certificate

Details not available.

Varies based on course selection
English
Varies per course.
Deadline: Not specified.

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Accreditations & Affiliations
The School of Horticulture and Landscape Design, which includes the Horticulture and Landscape Design certificate programs, is licensed by the New York State Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS), a division of the New York State Department of Education. This licensure recognizes the certificate programs as high quality and career-oriented.
Admissions
Deadlines
Classes are offered year-round; specific course registration deadlines vary.
Requirements
Students pursuing a Certificate in Landscape Design for professional reasons are required to formally enroll in the program. For satisfactory academic progress, students must maintain a cumulative weighted average of 70% (on a 100% scale), pass all courses with a minimum grade of 60%, and complete a minimum of 90% of their cumulative registered clock hours. Students not meeting the 90% completion percentage will be placed on probation. All coursework must be completed on time unless additional time is granted for extenuating circumstances.

New York Botanical Garden Academic FAQ

New York Botanical Garden is Cultivating a Sustainable and Flourishing Future.

Applicants are typically required to submit: Students pursuing a Certificate in Landscape Design for professional reasons are required to formally enroll in the program. For satisfactory academic progress, students must maintain a cumulative wei....

New York Botanical Garden provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Landscape Design Certificate Program, Botanical Art & Illustration Certificate, Botany Certificate, Floral Design Certificate, Gardening Certificate.

New York Botanical Garden is situated in The Bronx, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, New York Botanical Garden holds accreditations from: The School of Horticulture and Landscape Design, which includes the Horticulture and Landscape Design certificate programs, is licensed by the New York State Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS), a division of the New York State Department of Education. This licensure recognizes the certificate programs as high quality and career-oriented..