Events

Do you have questions about jumping/snake worms? If you immediately answered yes, this conference is for you! Join UMass Extension as we welcome scientists who specialize in jumping/snake worm research to discuss the latest understanding of these earthworms. How to identify these worms, what their potential impacts are, and the latest research into how we…

Monique Bosch will bring her composting lecture, given to Organic Land Care Professionals to Weston Nurseries. Various types of composting will be highlighted, including thermophilic, static aerated piles, high-fungal methods and worm composting. Learn about the many ways to compost effectively, using various inputs and different scales of operation. In addition, making extracts and teas from the finished…

Have you always wanted to compost but didn’t know how to start? Have you felt frustrated throwing out food scraps, knowing there are better ways to deal with food waste? If so, this workshop is for you. Learn the many ways you can take food scraps out of the waste stream and turn them into…

  Lunch & Learn: Nix the Knotweed with Suzanne Thompson   Join Suzanne Thompson, organizer of Nix the Knotweed and co-leader of Pollinate Old Lyme for an overview of ALL of the worst invasive plants in southeastern Connecticut, (think Mugwort, Garlic Mustard, Multiflora Rose, Japanese Barberry, and of course Knotweed) and tips on how to…

Come get your soils questions answered by The Organic Mechanic! Soils are the foundation of any garden. Managing soils organically improves soil structure, soil microbiology, and increases ecosystem health. This conversation about organic soils, fertilizers, and soil amendments will outline basic soil science and focus on how to maximize soil productivity with organic methods. It…

Special ELA Members Only Event Join ELA and Matt Benzie as we take a look at Battery-Powered Landscape Equipment. There are now practical alternatives on the market to gas-powered landscape maintenance equipment (GLMEs). Let’s talk about why they are worth a try and how to choose your best option. Join us as we talk with…

Randall’s Island, located next to Manhattan, is well known as a home for numerous public institutions, and as a destination for sports and outdoor music events. That said, most New Yorkers are unaware that it is also home to many acres of wetlands, woodlands, meadows, and ornamental gardens that create beauty and sanctuary on a…

Design the shaded areas of your garden with beautiful plants. In this virtual workshop, we'll share our favorites for the trickier places that don't get full sun, such as heuchera, ferns, and lobelia. Facilitated by Babbie Dunnington and Lillian Reyes, NYC Parks GreenThumb Location Virtual/Online Events, Manhattan Directions to this location Tuesday, July 26, 6:00…

Herbaceous perennials can do much more than simply add color. Thoughtfully orchestrated herbaceous compositions can define the experiential character of an entire landscape. In this session Larry and Piet will compare and contrast their respective approaches to site analysis, plant selection and arrangement, and management considerations through a commingled series of presentations and informal conversations.…

The mission of the Community Ecology Institute is to cultivate communities where people and nature thrive together. Based on a six and a half-acre urban farm in Maryland, the organization’s newest program is called Nourishing Gardens, which transforms lawns into ecologically beneficial food growing gardens that support the multi-faceted health of our community members. The…

Join Dan Delventhal, owner of Mow Green, as he talks about the many advantages of switching to all electric mowers and blowers for your clients’ lawns. Dan will talk about the trend for towns to declare ‘anti-leaf blower ordinances’, and what that could mean for your business. Step ahead of the movement towards quiet, clean…