
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
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Richard Smith, Director, School of Professional Horticulture
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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
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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
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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
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Following the presentation, attendees can take part in a Q&A segment with the event’s speakers.