School of Professional Horticulture Open House

Thursday, March 23, 2023

6–7:30 p.m. | Online

Please join us for our virtual Open House and learn more about the School of Professional Horticulture’s accredited program, which is among the few hands-on horticulture training programs in the world. During the Open House, attendees will have the opportunity to speak with select faculty, staff, and distinguished alumni. Following the presentation, attendees can take part in a Q&A segment with the event’s speakers.

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Program of Events

Opening Remarks

Richard Smith, Director, School of Professional Horticulture
Curriculum

Botany – Lydia Paradiso, PhD Candidate – CUNY and NYBG

Communications and Business Management – Amelia Huckel-Bauer, instructor

Horticulture – Todd Forrest, VP for Horticulture & Living Collections

Landscape Design – Marta McDowell SoPH /Adult Education instructor
Specialized Training

Rotations – Richard Smith, Director, School of Prof. Horticulture

Plant Walks & Field Trips – Eric Lieberman (Class of 2012), Manager, SoPH

Student Plots – Brian Sullivan, Vivian & Edward Merrin VP for Glasshouses & Landscape

Internships – Richard Smith, Director, School of Prof. Horticulture

Student Services – Eric Sircy, Director of Operations and Student Success
Alumni

Emmanuel Akintayo, Class of 2017, Garden Supervisor at Rock Cobble Farm

Elena Peabody, Class of 2021, NYBG Glasshouse Gardener

Orrin Sheehan, Class of 2012, Head of Horticulture at Little Island Park
Q & A

Following the presentation, attendees can take part in a Q&A segment with the event’s speakers.