Events
Online Class: Deer-Tolerant Landscapes
OnlineSharing landscapes with deer can result in costly damage to plantings. Join us to learn about deer behavior and natural preventative measures to safeguard your garden. We will also review a selection of “deer tolerant” plants and point out those considered “deer candy.” Tickets: $30 Members – $36 Non-Members Please register through Native Plant Trust.…
Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care
UPCOMING VIRTUAL NOFA ACCREDITATION COURSES: The next Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care will be available online again this August 2021 Dates This new format is self-paced and can be completed on your own schedule at any time during the month of August. In addition to the self-paced, recorded sessions, there will be live Q&As and instructor lectures…
Webinar: Designing for Dry Stone Walling in the Landscape
OnlineThis 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. Sustainable and regenerative construction approaches within today’s landscape have become more and more imperative, especially when considering climate and habitat. Traditional dry…
Webinar: Implications of Climate Change for Invasive Species
OnlineThis 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. Invasive species and climate change are two of the most prominent forms of anthropogenic global change identified by the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.…
Webinar: Understanding Soil Health and Its Principles for Improving Landscape Resilience
Online« All Events Webinar: Understanding Soil Health and Its Principles for Improving Landscape Resilience Wed, October 13 @ 12:00 pm EDT - 1:00 pm EDT PURCHASE TICKETS This program has been granted Continuing Education Credits by APLD, ASLA, MALP and NOFA. Up your understanding of the part soil plays in developing resilient landscapes. Join Dr.…
What Do Trends in Plant Breeding Mean for Landscape Architects?
OnlineGreat plants start with good genetics. Learn how plant breeders are working to improve landscape selections for resilient environments. The Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects invites you to join us for this FREE virtual program. About the Event Jane Beggs-Joles of Proven Winners will be joining us via webinar to explore…
2021 Regenerative Solutions for Resilient Landscapes – Connections
OnlineOnline Virtual Conference Margaret Molyson Photo Connections are vital throughout healthy landscapes and include everything from interaction between pollinator and plant to the underground networking of mycelium. The 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…
NGICP Stormwater Training with Trevor Smith (Jan)
OnlineAOLCP and OLC instructor, Trevor Smith, is teaching a stormwater class this winter. January 17 - 21 The 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. The National Green Infrastructure Certification Program…
Jumping Worm Conference
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…
NGICP Stormwater Training with Trevor Smith (Feb)
OnlineAOLCP and OLC instructor, Trevor Smith, is teaching a stormwater class this winter. February 7 - 15 The 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. The National Green Infrastructure Certification Program…
Online: Composting & Compost Tea with Monique Bosch
OnlineMonique 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…
Online: How to Make Your Life Easier with Native Plants
OnlineGardening 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…
Online: Composting 101 with Monique Bosch
OnlineHave 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…
Online: Going Native with Dan Jaffe Wilder
OnlineThe 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…
Online | For us and Them: How Edible Native Plants Can Feed Us and Wildlife Together
OnlineAsk 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…
Nix the Knotweed with Suzanne Thompson
OnlineLunch & 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…
Ask the “Landscape” Gardening Expert with Trevor Smith (Online)
OnlinePlease 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…
Webinar: Soil – It’s What Plants Crave!
OnlineCome 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…
Microscopy for AOLCPs
OnlineFree for AOLCPs: use code AOLCP while registering for free admission
Earth Equity and Design for Freedom | Landscapes Forum
Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United StatesEarth Equity and Design for Freedom | Landscapes Forum Join 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. This…
Eco-Answers: Going Electric in the Landscape – Battery Powered Options
OnlineSpecial 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…