For those who have successfully completed Woody Plant ID, this course will continue to expand your plant ID skills.  We’ll introduce you to a wide variety of woody plants organized in groups that include Conifers, Ornamentals, Native Plants, Vines, Edibles as well as New and Novel.  A selection of the plants will be covered in detail, similar to our approach in Woody Plant ID.  The remaining will be addressed in a broader way, allowing us to cover more plants and build your repertoire to an even greater degree.  Resources will include photos, the Zoo’s plant collection and herbarium samples.  The goal of this course is not only to broaden your knowledge about woody plants relevant to Calgary gardens, but to provide you with the skills you need to continue your independent learning. 

Please note:  A field trip to Bow Point Nursery will be built into the class schedule, on a date that is agreed upon by the class participants.


Prerequisite: Woody Plant ID

The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association has recognized this class as an appropriate course for preparation for becoming Landscape Industry Certified.

For our FAQ sheet on commonly asked questions about this course, please click here 

This course has been pre-approved by the CNLA for 9 CEU's.  

To register for Zoo programs.

Phone (403) 232 – 9300 or visit our Guest Relations Area at the Zoo’s North entrance between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Calgary Zoo. Discovery Passport members receive a discount on select education programs. Program fees do not include GST and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Registrations are accepted in the order in which fees are received. Please note that prices and dates are subject to change.

PLEASE NOTE:  as of January 1, 2011 day-time parking in the North Parking Lot will not be included in your program price. 

**Daily parking may be purchased at a cost of $5 per day OR
**When registering for this course, students may choose to purchase Pre-Paid Program Parking at a discounted price, valid for the duration of your course (9 sessions) at a cost of $40.  This parking option is ONLY available at the time of registration. 

Daytime Parking Instructions
*  Please pull a parking ticket upon entrance to the parking lot.
*  The $5 fee is payable at the Pay-On-Foot stations at the Zoo entrance, the Guest Relations desk,
    the pay station on the main north plaza or at the exit booth (credit card only at exit)
*  There is a 30-minute grace period for drop-offs
*  This parking ticket MUST be used in order for you to exit the parking lot.

Pre-paid Program Parking Instructions
*  Please use your program ticket to enter the parking lot.
*  Keep your ticket with you to gain access to Zoo grounds through the turnstiles.
*  This ticket MUST be used in order for you to exit the parking lot.