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SUMMARY:Legislature Field Day at The Hickories
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URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/legislature-field-day-at-the-hickories/
LOCATION:136 Lounsbury Road\, ridgefield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Land Care
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SUMMARY:Permaculture with Sefra Alexandra
DESCRIPTION:Join Sefra Alexandra\, Seed Huntress\, as she presents her workshop on designing with Native Plants\, utilizing permaculture design principles. \nLearn how to work with the patterns of nature while supporting or ecosystem and pollinators! \nSefra Alexandra runs the native seed initiative “The Ecotype Project” for CT NOFA which makes local seed-grown pollinator plants locally available to rewild our landscapes. She is a trained permaculture designer and enjoys the interplay of ecology and utilizing natures pattern language to restore our ecosystems \n \nTuesday August 30\, Zoom\, 6 – 7:30 PM
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/permaculture-with-sefra-alexandra/
CATEGORIES:online learning
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SUMMARY:Eco-Answers with an ELA Eco-Pro – Tree Health and Longevity
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned about keeping your trees or a client’s trees healthy and happy for the long-term? Are you involved with construction projects and trying to protect existing trees? Trees are an important element in every landscape\, but we aren’t always sure of the best ways to keep them safe and healthy. Join Scott McPhee and Steven Vernon of Harrison McPhee Inc. to ask your questions and get professional advice on tree care for longevity. \nDuring this 45-minute live Zoom Q&A\, Scott and Steve will provide a quick overview of arbor care and then will jump right into your questions for the bulk of the session. \nSome topics that Scott and Steve can address are: \n\nWhat are the top 5 ways to promote tree health and longevity?\nHow can contractors mitigate construction damage to existing trees?\nWhat are the tree protection guidelines everyone should know?\nHow can professionals use compost tea for tree and shrub health?\nWhat are some strategies for educating clients about the importance of long-term tree health?\nAnd more…\n\nIf you don’t submit your questions in advance\, no problem\, we will also be taking questions throughout the event. When you register for Eco-Answers with the ELA Eco-Pros\, you will receive your Zoom Webinar link in a separate email. \nAbout the ELA Eco-Pro\n\n \nScott McPhee is a 35 year veteran of the tree care industry\, getting his start in the UMASS Urban Forestry Program. Scott has spent many years cultivating enthusiasm amongst his clients for their special piece of the urban landscape as co-owner of Harrison McPhee Inc.\, a tree preservation company in Millis\, MA. He is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist as well as a Massachusetts Certified Arborist\, VISTA award winner\, and past president of the Massachusetts Arborist Association. Scott is passionate about all things trees and the integral part they play in our society’s health and well-being. \nStephen Vernon is a 12 year veteran of the tree industry. He is a Massachusetts Certified Arborist (MCA) and International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist and serves on the Mass Arborist Association (MAA) exam committee.  With a passion for tree preservation\, the outdoors\, and human connection\, Stephen has been with Harrison McPhee Inc. for 8 years. In that time he has served in multiple roles including\, as a climbing arborist\, plant health care expert\, and currently as Team Lead of Operations. \n \nWed\, August 3 @ 6:30 pm EDT – 7:30 pm EDT
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/eco-answers-with-an-ela-eco-pro-tree-health-and-longevity/
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T153000
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SUMMARY:Perennial Plant Association National Symposium
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nAugust 1 Lancaster\, PA; 9:30am-3:15pm
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/perennial-plant-association-national-symposium/
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T203000
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SUMMARY:Electric Mowers with Dan Delventhal
DESCRIPTION: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 lawn care\, learning the ‘tricks of the trade’ from the pioneer of quiet lawn care. Dan will also share tips that work with Nature during Spring and Fall clean-ups\, to\n \nThursday July 28\, 7 – 8:30 PM
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/electric-mowers-with-dan-delventhal/
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T153000
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Community Through the Creation of Nourishing Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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 Nourishing Gardens program emphasizes the empowerment and resiliency of our community by teaching people how to grow their own food and increasing access to fresh food grown where people live\, learn\, work\, and play. This presentation will describe the development and implementation of the Nourishing Gardens program including lessons learned\, impacts in the program’s first year\, and goals for the future. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWednesday\, July 27\, 2022\, 2:30 – 3:45 PM \n \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/cultivating-community-through-the-creation-of-nourishing-gardens/
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T120000
DTSTAMP:20220420T195658Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-tour: Native Plant Center
DESCRIPTION:Lady Bird Johnson had a passion to preserve and protect the country’s native plants and natural landscapes. The Native Plant Center was founded more than 20 years ago as the first affiliate of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Texas. Originally a project of the Westchester Community College Foundation\, The Native Plant Center today is a vital program on the campus of Westchester Community College in Valhalla\, New York. Join this professionally guided tour to learn more. \nAdmission is free but registration is required. \nThe Cottage Garden\nThe recently renovated New American Cottage Garden teaches by example\, using native plants in familiar elements of a home garden such as a perennial bed\, shrub border\, and a water feature that can be replicated in one’s own landscape. The central bed showcases natives in a formal display that appeals to gardeners with a more traditional sensibility. Benches are crafted from black locust\, and an arbor features native vines. The lawn was replaced with ferns\, ornamental grasses\, and ground-covers to further illustrate sustainable principles. The garden was designed for The Native Plant Center by landscape architect Ken Uhle. The more than 800 plants representing 60 species and cultivars attract wildlife- and people\, who find peace and a sense of place within the natural-design setting. \nMeadow and LBJ Demonstration Garden\nThe Lady Bird Johnson Demonstration Garden was established in 1998 to honor the First Lady\, whose commitment to the preservation of native plants increased public awareness about their environmental necessity\, economic value\, and natural beauty. We are under way with a multi-year project to renovate and expand the garden to further illustrate how to incorporate native plants using sustainable design elements. The centerpiece of the garden is a native meadow\, which is bordered on one side by a new buffer garden to block out unsightly views of a 300-car parking lot. \n \nTour Guide: Patricia Butter\, Garden Manager/Educator \nPatty Butter has a keen understanding of plant science and an enthusiasm for teaching others about native plants. She holds a certificate in sustainable gardening from The Native Plant Center’s Go Native U program at Westchester Community College and has studied extensively  at The New York Botanical Garden in botany\, horticulture\, and landscape design. Her field work includes identifying and cataloging the flora at a nearby state park\, where she also trains staff and volunteers in herbarium preservation. \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/eco-tour-native-plant-center/
LOCATION:The Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College\, 75 Grasslands Road\, Valhalla\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Land Care,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T113000
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SUMMARY:The Perennial Ground Layer
DESCRIPTION: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. They will provide a behind the scenes\, granular look at how they weave the creative with the practical to create mood-evoking yet viable perennial compositions. \n \n  \n  \n  \nWednesday\, July 27\, 2022\, 9:30 AM – 11:45 AM ET
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/the-perennial-ground-layer/
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T193000
DTSTAMP:20220721T174201Z
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SUMMARY:SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Program by Eco Centro
DESCRIPTION:Interested in saving money? SAWS has amazing conservation programs available to customers! In this workshop we take a deeper dive into all of the WaterSaver Landscape program requirements\, resources\, eligible plants\, what to do if you have irrigation\, and how to plan and install a WaterSaver Landscape from start to finish. Get ready to have a beautiful outdoor space and some extra money in your pocket \n \n\n\n  \n\n\nWed\, July 27\, 2022\, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT \n\n\n\n\n\nCopyright © William R. Sinkin Eco Centro. All rights reserved. No part of this event page or the workshop itself may be shared without written permission from Eco Centro.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/saws-watersaver-landscape-program-by-eco-centro/
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T193000
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SUMMARY:Creating and Maintaining Shade Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFacilitated by Babbie Dunnington and Lillian Reyes\, NYC Parks GreenThumb \nLocation \n\nVirtual/Online Events\, Manhattan\nDirections to this location \n \nTuesday\, July 26\, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. \n \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/creating-and-maintaining-shade-gardens/
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T153000
DTSTAMP:20220721T170125Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Placemaking: Creating Urban Habitats and Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION: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 landscape that is surrounded on all sides by the bustle of New York City. In this presentation Veronica will show how native gardens were planted to enhance biodiversity and create greater access for the highly diverse surrounding community. \nThe act of shaping the built environment has historically been the domain of the few and the privileged. Angela Kyle will show examples from her work in New Orleans\, Louisiana and Pensacola\, Florida\, using play and experiential learning to shape child-friendly environments\, and invite young people and under-represented communities to the table. She will also illustrate how she has used personal history and narrative to engage Black residents in the restoration of cultural landscapes historically significant to the African-American community. \n Thursday\, July 21\, 2022\, 1:30 – 3:45 PM
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/inclusive-placemaking-creating-urban-habitats-and-sanctuary/
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T193000
DTSTAMP:20220502T165528Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Answers: Going Electric in the Landscape – Battery Powered Options
DESCRIPTION:Special ELA Members Only Event\nJoin ELA and Matt Benzie as we take a look at Battery-Powered Landscape Equipment. \nThere 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 Matt Benzie\, President and Owner of Indigenous Ingenuities\, an environmental landscape design\, build and management company located in Doylestown\, PA that exclusively uses battery-powered equipment. During this 45-minute live Zoom Q&A\, Matt will provide a quick overview of why we should avoid GLMEs and his reasons for making the commitment to battery-powered equipment. Then he will jump right into your questions for the bulk of this session. \nSome topics that Matt can address are: \n\nIs it practical to use battery-powered equipment?\nWhat brands are the best for commercial use?\nIs electric equipment more expensive? How do you quantify the value to your customers?\nAnd more…
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/eco-answers-going-electric-in-the-landscape-battery-powered-options/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T160000
DTSTAMP:20220504T115558Z
CREATED:20220504T115558Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Equity and Design for Freedom | Landscapes Forum
DESCRIPTION:Earth Equity and Design for Freedom | Landscapes Forum \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin Grace Farms Foundation\, Edwina von Gal\, an East Hampton-based landscape designer and founder of the Perfect Earth Project\, and the Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for a convening to renew commitments to human rights and sustainable ecosystems in landscape design and land care. \nThis full-day event will feature panels\, tours\, walks\, lunch and breakout discussions with tools for establishing a new paradigm to create biodiversity-positive\, nature-based solutions in our landscapes\, installed with sustainable materials free of forced labor and child labor. \nHighlights include: \n\nJoy Harjo\, 23rd United States Poet Laureate and first Native person to hold that position\, will open the Landscapes Forum at Grace Farms with a recorded poem and reflection.\nEngage in a panel about the ethical role of landscape architecture and landscape design with Jennifer Reut of Landscape Architecture Magazine\, Sierra Bainbridge of MASS Design Group\, 2022 AIA Architecture Firm of the Year\, Tamar Warburg of Sasaki\, Richard Roark of OLIN\, and more.\nJoin guided walking tours with principals of OLIN Studio\, winner of the 2022 AIA Architecture Award\, and landscape architects of Grace Farms.\nHear from Warrie Price\, Founder and President of The Battery Conservancy\, Paul Tukey\, award-winning journalist and Chief Sustainability Officer for Glenstone Museum\, and Rebecca McMackin\, Director of Horticulture for Brooklyn Bridge Park\, and Penn Marchael\, Founder of Pennington Grey\, about the role of public gardens\, managers\, and gardeners.\nLearn about forced labor associated with common material choices in the built environment from Gabe Guilliams\, Principal for BuroHappold\, Luciana Varkulja\, Architect and Urban Designer from São Paulo\, Stony Creek Quarry\, and more.\nHear from speakers including James and Hayes Slade\, of Slade Architecture\, and others.\nClose with a garden tea in the orchard of our SANAA-designed Plaza.\n\nLA CES and APLD credits pending.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/earth-equity-and-design-for-freedom-landscapes-forum/
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Land Care,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T210000
DTSTAMP:20220506T142805Z
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SUMMARY:Microscopy for AOLCPs
DESCRIPTION:Free for AOLCPs: use code AOLCP while registering for free admission
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/microscopy-for-aolcps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T130000
DTSTAMP:20220420T195008Z
CREATED:20220420T195008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T195008Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Soil – It’s What Plants Crave!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt was on a beautiful piece of Illinois farmland that Mark Highlandpushed his first shovel into garden soil. After he “grew up\,” Mark focused his M.S. degree studies in the Longwood Graduate Program on compost and potting soil. After the Longwood Graduate Program\, Mark started The Organic Mechanic Soil Company\, LLC in 2006\, and serves as President of Organic Mechanics. Mark has served as a consultant for the EPA and Institute for Local Self-Reliance. Mark is the author of the recently published Practical Organic Gardening: The No-Nonsense Guide to Growing Naturally.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/webinar-soil-its-what-plants-crave/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T190000
DTSTAMP:20220420T194505Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the “Landscape” Gardening Expert with Trevor Smith (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our LIVE online “Ask the Landscape Gardening Expert” events featuring Trevor Smith along with our Garden Center managers and staff and a host of other horticultural colleagues who love plants as much as you do! This is our weekly series that will answer your questions and chat with you about everything gardening from 6 to 7pm. \nJoin us and get answers to all of your pressing gardening questions! FREE for everyone! Pre-registration is requested! \nRegister using this link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcuqoqjksGNQFetaF4ey3IUB_0ne43yUN \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. See you Thursdays at 6pm EST!
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/ask-the-landscape-gardening-expert-with-trevor-smith-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T131500
DTSTAMP:20220406T144217Z
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SUMMARY:Nix the Knotweed with Suzanne Thompson
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nLunch & Learn: Nix the Knotweed with Suzanne Thompson\n  \nJoin 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 remove or combat them and to reestablish native ecosystems that support our pollinators\, wildlife\, and insects to feed those spring babies! \n\n\n\nLearn how to Nix the Knotweed with natural gardener Suzanne Thompson and find out how you can be part of Citizen Scientist efforts to further test and validate this organic invasive plant control method.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/nix-the-knotweed-with-suzanne-thompson/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T200000
DTSTAMP:20220121T171818Z
CREATED:20220121T171818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T171818Z
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SUMMARY:Online | For us and Them: How Edible Native Plants Can Feed Us and Wildlife Together
DESCRIPTION:Ask ten folks why they grow plants and you’re likely to get a variety of answers. The most common reasons are often aesthetic in nature–we like the look of a garden; it gives us a place to relax or play or drink wine with friends. However\, simple beauty is not always enough\, and in the modern era complicated issues such as sustainability and food stability are becoming more commonplace. Which plants will have the greatest ecological impacts? Which edibles are resistant to diseases and pests? What if you could have it all? A beautiful\, edible landscape that also supports the local ecosystem. \nJoin Dan Jaffe Wilder\, author and photographer of Native Plants for New England Gardens and Ecological Horticulturist at Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, to learn how low-maintenance native plants can feed us and wildlife together. \nCost: $20 \nPlease click here to register for this class \nAbout Dan Jaffe Wilder\, Director of Applied Ecology\, Norcross Wildlife Foundation \nPhotographer and author Dan Jaffe Wilder has over fifteen years’ experience with ecological horticulture. He is a propagator of native species\, the photographer and author of Native Plants for New England Gardens and a lecturer on numerous topics including wildlife habitat\, sustainable landscape practices\, foraging and cultivation of edible species\, low-maintenance horticulture and others. He has developed a native plant horticultural database (https://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/Plant-Search) and has years of nursery management experience. \nDan earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine\, Orono\, and an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from Native Plant Trust (formally New England Wild Flower Society). He is the Director of Applied Ecology for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation and is currently building his own home-scale homestead\, growing and foraging numerous edible species\, preserving and cooking whenever possible\, and raising small animals.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/online-for-us-and-them-how-edible-native-plants-can-feed-us-and-wildlife-together/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T113000
DTSTAMP:20220121T170540Z
CREATED:20220121T170540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T170540Z
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SUMMARY:Online: Going Native with Dan Jaffe Wilder
DESCRIPTION:The past decade has seen massive changes in the landscape industry. The days of landscapes dedicated to beauty alone are passing. Customers are demanding ecologically sensitive landscapes; they want reduced lawn\, reduced maintenance\, and greater wildlife value. In other words\, they want native plants. But not all natives make good landscape choices; some are overly fussy about their habitat needs\, while others will take over small spaces\, and plenty more simply don’t resonate with all clients. Join Dan Jaffe Wilder\, author\, and the Director of Applied Ecology at Norcross Wildlife Foundation for a discussion about how to work native plants into any landscape. From tried-and-true species to solution plants for hard-to-fill spots we will discuss how to landscape with native plants successfully. \nCost: $25 \nClick here to register for this online presentation \nAbout Dan Jaffe Wilder\, Director of Applied Ecology\, Norcross Wildlife Foundation \nPhotographer and author Dan Jaffe Wilder has over fifteen years’ experience with ecological horticulture. He is a propagator of native species\, the photographer and author of Native Plants for New England Gardens and a lecturer on numerous topics including wildlife habitat\, sustainable landscape practices\, foraging and cultivation of edible species\, low-maintenance horticulture and others. He has developed a native plant horticultural database (https://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/Plant-Search) and has years of nursery management experience. \nDan earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine\, Orono\, and an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from Native Plant Trust (formally New England Wild Flower Society). He is the Director of Applied Ecology for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation and is currently building his own home-scale homestead\, growing and foraging numerous edible species\, preserving and cooking whenever possible\, and raising small animals.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/online-going-native-with-dan-jaffe-wilder/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T193000
DTSTAMP:20220121T170053Z
CREATED:20220121T170053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T170053Z
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SUMMARY:Online: Composting 101 with Monique Bosch
DESCRIPTION: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 a healthy soil amendment for your garden. We will demonstrate the many ways to compost\, how to use compost and what to expect along the way. \nCost: $20 \nPlease click here to register for this class \nAbout Monique Bosch \nMonique has built over 40 edible school and community gardens and farms around the Northeast\, including a 2-acre urban farm in Bridgeport CT. These days she works as a Soil Health Lead for CT NOFA. In addition\, she teaches ‘how to grow your own food’ and runs a worm composting business with her son Justin. She studied ‘The Soil Food Web’ under Dr. Elaine Ingham\, and teaches microscopy and soil health to farmers and organizations. Through microscopy and test trials\, Monique explores the relationship between living soil and healthy\, nutritious food.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/online-composting-101-with-monique-bosch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T193000
DTSTAMP:20220121T165725Z
CREATED:20220121T165725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T165725Z
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SUMMARY:Online: How to Make Your Life Easier with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Gardening can be difficult at times\, whether you’re trying to landscape an area under a dense pine canopy or grow the perfect tomato in a dry summer there are endless challenges to overcome. What if it were easier? What if there were plants that thrived under the pine trees\, or on the sandy roadsides or could even take the place of all that wasted space we call lawn? What if you could grow beautiful\, ecologically beneficial plants that evolved to deal with any problems that the New England landscape throws your way? Join Dan Jaffe Wilder to learn How to Make Your Life Easier with Native Plants \nAbout Dan Jaffe Wilder\, Director of Applied Ecology\, Norcross Wildlife Foundation \nPhotographer and author Dan Jaffe Wilder has over fifteen years’ experience with ecological horticulture. He is a propagator of native species\, the photographer and author of Native Plants for New England Gardens and a lecturer on numerous topics including wildlife habitat\, sustainable landscape practices\, foraging and cultivation of edible species\, low-maintenance horticulture and others. He has developed a native plant horticultural database (https://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/Plant-Search) and has years of nursery management experience. \nDan earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine\, Orono\, and an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from Native Plant Trust (formally New England Wild Flower Society). He is the Director of Applied Ecology for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation and is currently building his own home-scale homestead\, growing and foraging numerous edible species\, preserving and cooking whenever possible\, and raising small animals. \nOnline Class: March 3 at 6pm to 7:30pm \nCost: $20 \nPlease click here to register for this class
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/online-how-to-make-your-life-easier-with-native-plants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T100000
DTSTAMP:20220121T165208Z
CREATED:20220121T165208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T165208Z
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SUMMARY:Online: Composting & Compost Tea with Monique Bosch
DESCRIPTION: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 compost will be demonstrated. This workshop should help you get started with your own composting operation or show clients the best ways to compost at home. \nAbout Monique BoschMonique has built over 40 edible school and community gardens and farms around the Northeast\, including a 2-acre urban farm in Bridgeport CT. These days she works as a Soil Health Lead for CT NOFA. In addition\, she teaches ‘how to grow your own food’ and runs a worm composting business with her son Justin. She studied ‘The Soil Food Web’ under Dr. Elaine Ingham\, and teaches microscopy and soil health to farmers and organizations. Through microscopy and test trials\, Monique explores the relationship between living soil and healthy\, nutritious food. \nThis is an Online Class held on March 1 at 8:30am to 10am \nCost: $25 \nRegister for this online class here
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/online-composting-compost-tea-with-monique-bosch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T170000
DTSTAMP:20211223T224506Z
CREATED:20211223T224506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T224506Z
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SUMMARY:NGICP Stormwater Training with Trevor Smith (Feb)
DESCRIPTION:AOLCP and OLC instructor\, Trevor Smith\, is teaching a stormwater class this winter. February 7 – 15\n\n\nThe NGICP certification is a valuable credential for landscapers\, landscape architects\, and stormwater professionals. This course is completely virtual with an in-depth curriculum that will prepare you for work with stormwater management.\n\nThe National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) provides the base-level skill set needed for entry-level workers to properly construct\, inspect and maintain green stormwater infrastructure (GI).  Designed to meet international best practice standards\, NGICP is a tool that can be used to meet a wide range of needs\, including professional development for existing GI professionals and as part of a larger workforce development to provide candidates with the technical skills necessary to enter the green workforce and earn a livable wage. \nBecause the NGICP is designed to meet international best practice standards\, the implementation of the program is done with impartiality and objectivity\, ensuring that all applicants and certified individuals are treated fairly.  The implementation of the NGICP is governed by Bylaws and a Policy and Procedures Manual.  NGICP is a new program that is growing and constantly evolving\, therefore suggestions regarding how program implementation can be improved are always welcome.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/ngicp-stormwater-training-with-trevor-smith-feb/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T114500
DTSTAMP:20211129T202048Z
CREATED:20211129T202048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T202048Z
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SUMMARY:Jumping Worm Conference
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about jumping/snake worms? If you immediately answered yes\, this conference is for you! \nJoin 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 might manage them to be discussed.\n \nThese LIVE virtual presentations will also give you the chance to get your questions answered following each speaker’s presentation. So bring your questions! \n  \n \n\nAGENDA \nDay 1: Wednesday\, January 26\, 2022 \n\nEarthworms in Managed and Urban Landscapes: Impacts and Solutions – Dr. Olga Kostromytska\, UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture\nInvasive Amynthas and Metaphire Earthworms in New England Forests\, Their Damage to Soils and Alteration of Nutrients – Dr. Justin Richardson\, University of Massachusetts\, Amherst\n\nDay 2: Thursday\, January 27\, 2022 \n\nJumping Worms – Why Care & What To Do?  Dr. Josef Görres\, University of Vermont\nUnderstanding and Preventing Jumping Worm Invasion – Dr. Annise Dobson\, Yale School of the Environment\n\nCredits\nPesticide credit (valid for all New England states for applicable categories): 1/2 contact hour PER DAY for categories 29\, 35\, 36\, 37\, and Applicator’s (core) License.\nAssociation credits:  1 MCA\, 1 MCLP\, 1 MCH\, 1 CFE\,  2 ISA\, and 2 SAF (cat 1) credits PER DAY.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/jumping-worm-conference/
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220122
DTSTAMP:20211223T224326Z
CREATED:20211223T224326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T224326Z
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SUMMARY:NGICP Stormwater Training with Trevor Smith (Jan)
DESCRIPTION:AOLCP and OLC instructor\, Trevor Smith\, is teaching a stormwater class this winter. January 17 – 21\n\n\nThe NGICP certification is a valuable credential for landscapers\, landscape architects\, and stormwater professionals. This course is completely virtual with an in-depth curriculum that will prepare you for work with stormwater management.\n\nThe National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) provides the base-level skill set needed for entry-level workers to properly construct\, inspect and maintain green stormwater infrastructure (GI).  Designed to meet international best practice standards\, NGICP is a tool that can be used to meet a wide range of needs\, including professional development for existing GI professionals and as part of a larger workforce development to provide candidates with the technical skills necessary to enter the green workforce and earn a livable wage. \nBecause the NGICP is designed to meet international best practice standards\, the implementation of the program is done with impartiality and objectivity\, ensuring that all applicants and certified individuals are treated fairly.  The implementation of the NGICP is governed by Bylaws and a Policy and Procedures Manual.  NGICP is a new program that is growing and constantly evolving\, therefore suggestions regarding how program implementation can be improved are always welcome.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/ngicp-stormwater-training-with-trevor-smith-jan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T163000
DTSTAMP:20211103T145303Z
CREATED:20211103T145303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T145303Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Regenerative Solutions for Resilient Landscapes – Connections
DESCRIPTION:Online Virtual Conference\n\n\n\n\n \nMargaret Molyson Photo \n\nConnections are vital throughout healthy landscapes and include everything from interaction between pollinator and plant to the underground networking of mycelium. \nThe degree to which a landscape is successfully connected determines soil health\, biodiversity\, local adaptation\, colonization\, and species survival prospects. All connections are further challenged as ecosystems cope with climate change. \nJoin us on Thursday\, November 11th to explore many critical landscape connections and to investigate the roles we can play in ensuring their success. We will consider connections of the landscape with climate\, soil\, pollinators\, plant communities\, and trees. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nBuilding Strong Foundations\nRoy Diblik \nGorgeous perennial gardens packed with color\, texture\, and multi-season interest (think of stunning examples like the Lurie Garden) may be aspirational but are also achievable with some plant community know-how from award-winning plantsman and designer Roy Diblik. \nRoy’s design approach begins by learning a core group of plants\, and all of the characteristics of the plants\, that are reliable performers\, tolerant of varied initial soil conditions. The next steps are combining them with complementary plants that thrive together when grown as a community. Roy also emphasizes a design approach that minimizes garden maintenance. One reliable species is Carex used as a groundcover to reduce reliance on wood mulch\, create a healthier habitat for woody plants\, create interconnected plant communities that benefit the well-being of the whole community\, and promote long-lived communities over time. \n \nLighting Effects on Wildlife \n\nReconnecting with Natural Light Cycles that Support Human and Wildlife Health: Starving for Darkness\nJane Slade \nDarkness is disappearing from the face of the Earth\, blinding wildlife in the light. Since the industrial revolution and the invention of the electric light bulb\, the natural ecosystems of the Earth spend more and more time bathed in artificial light within a 24-hour cycle. How does the artificial light and lack of darkness impact wildlife? How does the obstruction of the night’s sky affect bird migration\, pollination\, and reproduction?\nMuch of the study of light and health has been dedicated to the impact of light upon humans; however\, animals and plants are also intrinsically photosensitive and subject to the unwanted effects of stray light. How can a rethinking of  design\, landscape lighting\, and codes alleviate some of these harmful effects? Ms. Slade will provide encouraging considerations to minimize these negative impacts. \nFinding the Mother Tree\nSuzanne Simard \nTrees are connected\, that’s right\, CONNECTED. Through their research\, Dr. Simard and her team have discovered that trees are connected below-ground via a vast fungal network. The Mother Tree project is investigating forest renewal practices that will protect biodiversity\, carbon storage and forest regeneration as climate changes. This field-based research compares various retention levels of Mother Trees (large\, old trees) and their neighbors\, as well as regenerating seedling mixtures\, in Douglas-fir forests located across nine climatic regions in British Columbia.\nWhat is the mysterious\, powerful force that connects and sustains others? The old\, large trees in forests are responsible for nurturing and connecting forests in the same profound ways that families and human societies nurture and connect their members. Learn about the vital and inseparable bonds that enable survival of all. \n \nHuman-Natural System Connections: Soil\, Water\, and Trees\nYujuan Chen\, PhD \nCurrently more than half of the world population lives in urban areas — human-natural systems. Coupled with a changing climate\, cities and towns are under high pressure to provide residents with sufficient resources\, a livable environment\, and desired quality of life. This presentation will discuss human-natural system connections including soil\, water\, trees\, and their interactions with human decisions and activities. \n \nAt the international level\, how can we comprehensively integrate forests and trees into sustainable urban development with sound policies? At the regional level\, how can we strategically and effectively engage communities in soil management and conservation? At the site level\, how can we help urban tree establishment\, improve tree growth\, and ultimately sustain related long-term ecosystem services (e.g.\, stormwater mitigation) through urban soil best management practices? The findings from a set of studies will be shared to illustrate the connections and potential of green (trees)\, blue (water)\, and brown (soil) infrastructure in the city. \n\nUsing Informed Plant Selection to Restore Pollinators and Songbirds\nDesiree Narango\, PhD \nFunctional food webs are essential for the successful conservation of ecological communities. In terrestrial systems\, food webs are built on a foundation of co-evolved interactions between plants and their consumers. Efforts to restore urban and suburban green space\, provide ecosystem services\, and combat adverse impacts of development have resulted in widespread tree- and garden- planting efforts. Yet\, little attention is given to the importance of plant identity for successfully supporting biodiversity. In this presentation\, Dr. Narango will discuss the ecological and evolutionary relationships between plants\, pollinators\, and songbirds and highlight her recent research demonstrating that particular native plants are crucial for supporting local food webs. She will also share examples where species interaction data can provide quantitative metrics to inform planting guidelines to restore wildlife habitat in shared\, living- and working landscapes.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/2021-regenerative-solutions-for-resilient-landscapes-connections/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T140000
DTSTAMP:20210922T183937Z
CREATED:20210922T183937Z
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SUMMARY:What Do Trends in Plant Breeding Mean for Landscape Architects?
DESCRIPTION:Great plants start with good genetics. Learn how plant breeders are working to improve landscape selections for resilient environments. \nThe Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects invites you to join us for this FREE virtual program.\nAbout the Event\n\n\nJane Beggs-Joles of Proven Winners will be joining us via webinar to explore the ways that our favorite nursery selections emerge from plant breeders and wind up being planted on the job site. Given the ongoing focus and understanding of climate change impacts on our environment\, factors that were less important a decade ago have since become paramount to planting success. \n  \nPresenter \nJane Beggs-Joles has worked in the wholesale plant industry for over twenty years. During this time she has had the pleasure of helping to introduce many exciting new plants to the North American horticulture world. She has a B.S. in horticulture and an M.S. in agricultural economics\, both from Michigan State University. \n  \nObjectives \nAt the end of this program\, participants will be able to describe: \n\nWhat qualities are nurseries and growers breeding for?\nHow do native plant species fit into plant breeding?\nWhat are several genera that are relatively new to ornamental horticulture?\nWhich new plants/genera are good alternatives to common landscape plants that are no longer appropriate choices?\n\n \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/what-do-trends-in-plant-breeding-mean-for-landscape-architects/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T130000
DTSTAMP:20210823T150208Z
CREATED:20210823T150208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T150208Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding Soil Health and Its Principles for Improving Landscape Resilience
DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nWebinar: Understanding Soil Health and Its Principles for Improving Landscape Resilience\n\nWed\, October 13 @ 12:00 pm EDT – 1:00 pm EDT\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS \n\n\n\n\nThis program has been granted Continuing Education Credits by APLD\, ASLA\, MALP and NOFA.  \nUp your understanding of the part soil plays in developing resilient landscapes. Join Dr. Yamily Zavala for this presentation that provides an overview of soil health. Learn the properties of healthy\, resilient soils; find out how we assess soil health; and discover the importance of soil biology in the development of soil resilience. \nDr. Yamily Zavala is a Crop and Soil Nutrient Management Specialist and has managed the Chinook Applied Research Association’s (CARA) crop and soil program for the past seven years. Prior to joining the CARA staff\, she was a crop production consultant based out of Ottawa where project work took her to Central and South America as well as points in the south and west of Africa. Early in her career\, Dr. Zavala was a Soil Scientist for the National Agricultural Research Foundation at the Tachira State Research Center in Venezuela. Her extensive international experience in restoring soil fertility and improving cropping systems is supported by an education focused on agriculture and soils. She obtained an Agricultural Engineering degree at a university located in the Venezuelan Andes Mountains. She earned a master’s degree from Missouri University in Agronomy (with a minor in Soil Science) and earned a PhD in Soil and Plant Nutrition from Cornell University. In addition to applied research projects\, she manages CARA’s Soil Health Lab (CSHL)\, the first lab of its kind in Western Canada. The CSHL focuses on the evaluation of physical and biological soil properties and allows producers the opportunity for hands-on evaluation of their soils.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/webinar-understanding-soil-health-and-its-principles-for-improving-landscape-resilience/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T130000
DTSTAMP:20210823T142250Z
CREATED:20210823T142250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T142250Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Implications of Climate Change for Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:This program has been granted Continuing Education Credits by APLD\, ASLA\, MALP and NOFA. Credits are available for the live webinar presentation only. No CEUs will be available for viewing the webinar recording. \nInvasive species and climate change are two of the most prominent forms of anthropogenic global change identified by the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. Invasive species have pronounced negative impacts on ecosystems and economies\, and these impacts may be exacerbated by climate change. But for most invasive species and invaded ecosystems\, the outcomes of this interaction remain unknown. This presentation will review the current state of knowledge about how climate change influences invasive species as well as describe the work of the Northeast Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change network that is bringing together researchers and practitioners to address this challenge. \n \nCarrie Brown-Lima is a Senior Extension Associate and the Director of the NY Invasive Species Research Institute at Cornell University. In this role\, she works closely with research scientists\, state and federal agencies\, the NY Invasive Species Council and Advisory Committee\, and regional stakeholders to promote innovation and improve the scientific basis of invasive species management. Carrie has over 20 year of experience working with natural resource conservation and management across ecosystems and borders. Prior to her position with the Research Institute\, she spent 11 years promoting conservation strategies and partnerships in Brazil and throughout Latin America on diverse programs such as sustainable fisheries certifications\, agriculture and conservation\, and transboundary protected areas. \n  \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/webinar-implications-of-climate-change-for-invasive-species/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T160000
DTSTAMP:20210904T142144Z
CREATED:20210904T142144Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Designing for Dry Stone Walling in the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:This program has been granted Continuing Education Credits by APLD\, ASLA\, MALP and NOFA. Credits are available for the live webinar presentation only. No CEUs will be available for viewing the webinar recording.\n \nSustainable and regenerative construction approaches within today’s landscape have become more and more imperative\, especially when considering climate and habitat. Traditional dry stone construction methods offer several advantages when used in sustainable landscape construction. Daniel Peterson\, HabAdapt Landscape Design\, will touch on the history as well as some of the methods involved in dry stone construction. He will also discuss basic parameters for determining carbon footprint and other environmental implications when designing for dry stone walls. \nDaniel Peterson is a Minneapolis based landscape designer who focuses on ecologically sound\, full service landscape design and installation. A majority of his projects involve restorative practices incorporating native plant communities\, permaculture practices\, water management\, and dry stone construction. Daniel holds a level III\, Advanced dry stone craftsman certification and dry stone teaching certification with the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain. Hel is also currently serving on the Board of Directors for The Stone Trust advocating for the recognition and advancement of the historic practice of Dry Stone construction. For more information about Daniel and HabAdapt Landscape Design please check his website habadapt.com or Instagram HabAdapt. \n \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/webinar-designing-for-dry-stone-walling-in-the-landscape/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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