Events
NOFA Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care
OnlineDates This new format will take place on Zoom over the course of four weeks, twice per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) on During the month of February (full schedule coming soon)…
American Oaks- Diversity, Ecology, and Identification
OnlineWe have learned from Doug Tallamy that our oak trees are the most important native powerhouse tree for feeding over 500 species of caterpillars that turn into our pollinator moths…
Using Ecotype Plants for Native Restoration
OnlineGrab some lunch and listen to this FREE webinar from the CT Association of Landscape Architect on the exciting Ecotype Project and integrating these wild seed propagated native plants into…
Regenerative Design: Living in Agreement with Nature
OnlineRegenerative Design – How Living in Agreement with Nature Helps Organizations Thrive Human impact on planet earth is at least three million years deep but it wasn’t until the advent…
NURSERY TO DESIGN: PLANT PURCHASING AND SITE LAYOUT FOR NATIVE LANDSCAPE PROJECTS
OnlineThe ecology-based landscape movement is slowly changing the way plants are being grown, procured and planted. This includes alterations in species, propagation technique, size, packaging, site layout, and the expanded…
Designing an Abundant Garden
OnlineEveryone can garden; if you have a window sill you can start tomorrow. NOFA MASS is hosting several excellent gardeners for a panel discussion and conversation about designing gardens and where to start. Allison…
Class: Expanding Your Business with Green Infrastructure: Five Tools to Incorporate this Season
OnlineWater simultaneously manages to be the stuff of mystery and our daily routine. We use it to cook with, wash our dishes, and brush our teeth but very few can stand…
Perennial Gardens and Edible Hedges
OnlineDo you want to be surrounded by a landscape that provides wildlife habitat, fosters healthy soils and provides a variety of edible fruit? Join NOFA MASS for another event from their Resilient Garden Series. Bringing perennial plants into the garden can…
Webinar: Foliage & Focal Points: Ideas for Budgets and Gardens of All Sizes
Online« All Events Webinar: Foliage & Focal Points: Ideas for Budgets and Gardens of All Sizes We all have sections of our garden that we are less than satisfied with,…
Webinar: Proper Planting Practices: Are We Landscaping in a Deficit Model?
OnlineIn the Nursery and Landscape Industry, there is an overabundance of clouded misinformation that is passed down to the general public on how to design and maintain their landscape. From…
Webinar: Beauty and Biodiversity at Cornell’s Mundy Wildflower Garden
Please join Krissy Boys for a comprehensive virtual field trip of four discreet sustainable landscapes within the Mundy Wildflower Garden at the Cornell Botanic Gardens. This virtual field trip includes:…
Season Prep: Stormwater Management
Season Preparation: Stormwater Management Open Forum with Trevor Smith. As plans and projects roll in - join us to ask your questions and talk through your upcoming stormwater projects before…
The Otherworldly Magic of Tree Communication
OnlineTuesday will be lovely weather! Grab your sandwich, bring your laptop outside and join us on this fascinating lecture about how trees actually chat with each other and the world…
Webinar: Maximizing Space in the Garden: Creating More of a Good Thing
No matter if you’re gardening in a close-knit neighborhood or a sprawling estate, you want to garden efficiently, prolifically, sustainably, and beautifully. You need to garden smartly and you’ve got…
Webinar: Beauty and Biodiversity at Cornell’s Mundy Wildflower Garden
OnlinePlease join Krissy Boys for a comprehensive virtual field trip of four discreet sustainable landscapes within the Mundy Wildflower Garden at the Cornell Botanic Gardens. This virtual field trip includes:…
Webinar: The Journey of Edible Landscapes
OnlineEdible landscaping is the use of food-producing plants in the residential landscape. It can combine fruit and nut trees, berrying shrubs, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, along with ornamental plants into…
Webinar: Rain Garden Primer – A Good Option for Your Landscape?
OnlineA Wednesday 'Virtual' Walk in the Garden Are you wondering what a rain garden is and whether a rain garden can help your landscape? Join us for a primer on…
Digging Deeper: Change and Continuity—The Evolution of a Garden
Prospect Gardens, Westport CTA Garden Conservancy Open Day’s Tour. Over more than 20 years, as this property has grown from one acre to eight, the owners have worked with landscape designer Cindy Shumate to infuse…
Webinar: Native Plants for Bird Friendly Communities
OnlineAs we think ahead to spring and summer gardens, we anticipate the sights, scents, and sounds. One way to enhance the garden experience is to invite fascinating wildlife to live…
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…
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…