Events
Ecology-based Design and Organic Practice
Glenstone Museum 12100 Glen Rd., Potomac, MD, United StatesThe landscape at Glenstone, a newly-constructed, contemporary art museum in Potomac, Maryland, received the ASLA Honor Award in 2019. Our day will combine classroom instruction with a heavy dose of field observation to illustrate how this landscape went from landscape plans to vibrant reality.
In Partnership with the Place: Site-Specific Native Design, New England-Style
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill 11 French Dr., Boylston, MA, United StatesLight breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included in the registration fee. Check-in & breakfast begin at 8:30 AM ET. Course Presentations What’s Hiding in the Landscape? Uncovering a Site’s True…
Indigenous Edible Landscape Design: Lessons from the Past and Present
OnlineHow can we (and why should we) make our household, municipality and community landscapes more edible, moving away from the "ornamental" goals of Euro-centric landscape design?
Seed Mix Formulation for Native Meadows
OnlineWhile seed mix formulation can look simple, long-term meadow success is rooted in a detailed understanding of individual species characteristics, how to quantify those species, how they fit together to form a community, and their roles in the various stages of meadow development.
Utilizing Natural Disturbances in the Establishment and Maintenance of Prairie Vegetation
OnlineThis presentation will explore how natural disturbances, such as grazing and fire, can be valuable tools in the establishment and maintenance of prairie ecosystems. We'll delve into how grazing by herbivores influences plant diversity and structure, while fire serves as a natural disturbance that promotes the dominance of grasses and prevents woody plant encroachment.