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SUMMARY:Using Ecotype Plants for Native Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Grab 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 our landscape.  Dina Brewster from CT NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) and Darryl Newman from Newtown’s Planters Choice Nursery will talk about the importance of integrating these plants into our landscape design and how to do it!   \nRemember\, these are the same Ecotype Native’s that Aspetuck has been selling at our Native Plant Sales last year and we will be back with many more species for our 2021 plant sale. Stay tuned.  \nCLICK HERE to learn more\, and to Register
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/using-ecotype-plants-for-native-restoration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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SUMMARY:American Oaks- Diversity\, Ecology\, and Identification
DESCRIPTION:We 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 and butterflies AND are the most important food source for our birds.  Planting an oak is one of the best things we can do in our yard.  \nJoin Tim Boland to understand the great diversity of oaks found throughout North America and locally in New England. Tim will paint a picture of the genus Quercus\, including its fascinating evolutionary history\, and challenges posed by climate change. He will illuminate the deep connection oaks have to humanity across the world\, and explain why they are widely considered to be the ecological glue that holds plant communities together. Familiarity with oaks is vital for anyone looking to garden for biodiversity— Tim will show us how to identify most of the twelve species native to New England\, and offer guidance on species selection\, installation\, and maintenance for establishing oak trees in our managed landscapes.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/american-oaks-diversity-ecology-and-identification/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T180000
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SUMMARY:NOFA Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care
DESCRIPTION:Dates\nThis 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) \nTimes\nAll sessions will take place between 4 pm and 7:30 pm (each session varies).  \nSee below for the course curriculum. Each section is either linked to an introduction video or learning objectives of that topic. \nRegistration\n\nRegistration for this course is $400 per person and comes with the NOFA Accreditation for 2021* \n*pending successful completion of the accreditation exam. \nFor questions about attending the course\, contact the CT NOFA office: 203-408-6819 or email Jeremy Pelletier at jeremy@ctnofa.org \n\n \n\n\n\nCOURSE CURRICULUM:\nSite Analysis\, Design\, and Maintenance (Mike Nadeau) \nSoils (Paul Wagner) \nCompost & Compost Tea (Monique Bosch) \nInvasive Plant Control (Mike Nadeau) \nMulches (Mike Nadeau) \nLawn Alternatives (Mike Nadeau) \nPest Management (Dan Dalton) \nTree Care (Dan Dalton) \nStormwater Management (Trevor Smith) \nOrganic Lawn Care (Tom Barry) \nBusiness and Marketing Organic Services (Frank Crandall) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE COURSE:\n“The Organic Land Care Accreditation Course applies principles of organic agriculture to the landscapes where most of us live our daily lives. The knowledge and perspective gained from this accreditation course allow us to contribute more to the natural world we love\, to enhance the beauty and the resilience of these landscapes.”\n-Dina Brewster \n\nThe NOFA Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care is going ‘virtual’ this year\, offering a full 30 hours of professional instruction\, including one-on-one ‘office hours’ with instructors\, and an online exam\, qualifying you as a NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional (AOLCP). This accreditation is considered the gold standard of organic landscaping credentials by organically–inclined customers and is the only organic landscaping/land care credential based on IFOAM-recognized standards.\n\n\nThe well-rounded curriculum will cover organic land care principles\, practices\, design\, and maintenance. Topics include site analysis\, soil health\, organic amendments\, planting and plant care\, management of turf pests\, stormwater\, the business of organic land care\, and much more.\n\n\nThis is an ideal course for landscapers\, lawn care professionals\, garden caretakers\, park and land trust managers\, landscape architects\, educators\, gardeners\, and anyone interested in learning how to care for properties without synthetic materials.\n\nOnce you have completed this course you will be able to implement organic practices in your work and will open up your business to a fast-growing market of customers and consumers who understand the benefits of an organically managed property.\n\n\nJoin us and earn the trusted credential\, NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional (AOLCP).
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/nofa-accreditation-course-in-organic-land-care/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T170000
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SUMMARY:Grassroots Seed Propagation: Recorded Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Watch This Webinar at your Leisure..   \nGrowing Native Plants from Seed….even in the winter! \nGrowing native plants from seed is a different way to interact with our native flora and an inexpensive way to produce a lot of plants. The seeds of wild plants have a very different set of needs than those of garden and vegetable species. Timing is crucial and fall and winter are ideal times to sow the seeds of many species. \nIn this webinar\, Heather will describe the reproductive life cycle of many different types of native plants and explain how we can change our landscape practices to help support wild plant reproduction and survival. Then she will describe simple outdoor seed sowing methods that anyone can use to grow their own seedlings. Be part of a grassroots movement to sow native seeds and increase the amount of native plants in the landscape with an abundance of genetically diverse seedlings. \nHeather McCargo is the founder and executive director of Wild Seed Project\, a Maine based 501(c)3 nonprofit that works to increase the use of seed grown native plants in all landscape settings. Wild Seed Project publishes an annual magazine Wild Seed\, sells seeds of locally grown wild type native plants\, and educates the public so that a wide range of people can participate in increasing native plant populations. \nClick here to watch the recorded webinar
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/grassroots-seed-propagation-recorded-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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SUMMARY:NGICP National Green Infrastructure Certification Program – February
DESCRIPTION:Mon\, February 1 @ 12:00 pm EST – Mon\, February 22 @ 5:00 pm EST\nOnline Virtual Class/Workshop/Conference\nPURCHASE TICKETS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n35-Hour Class – Offered on 7 Afternoons\n12:00pm-5:00pm EDT\n\nMonday 2/1/21\nWednesday 2/3/21\nMonday 2/8/21\nWednesday 2/10/21\nMonday 2/15/21\nWednesday 2/17/21\nMonday 2/22/21.\n\nLearn Stormwater Solutions\nWhat is NGICP Certification?\nInitiated under the leadership of DC Water and the Water Environment Federation\, the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) sets national certification standards for green infrastructure (GI) construction\, inspection\, and maintenance workers. \nDesigned to meet international best-practice standards\, the certification advances the establishment of sustainable communities by promoting GI as an environmentally and economically beneficial stormwater management option\, supporting the development of proficient green work-forces\, and establishing a career path for skilled GI workers. \nWhy Is NGICP Certification Necessary?\nThe program provides the foundation understanding needed to properly design and oversee construction\, inspection\, and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure.  Designed to meet international best practice standards\, this program provides candidates with the technical skills necessary to incorporate green infrastructure into projects successfully. This 35-hour course is the\nprerequisite for the exam to achieve NGICP certification. The comprehensive program: \n\nExpands your green infrastructure building\, inspection\, and maintenance knowledge\nProvides competitive edge in the green infrastructure arena\nOffers clients a way to identify certified individuals with NGICP Certification Database\nDemonstrates an investment in your professional expertise\nOffers access to more GI project opportunities\nShows your commitment to supporting sustainable performance of GI practices\n\nWhat Skills are Taught in NGICP Certification\nThis course prepares you to demonstrate your competency in these green infrastructure areas: \n\nBioretention (rain gardens\, bioretention cells\, curb extensions/bulb-outs\, bioswales and stormwater planters)\nRainwater harvesting (rain barrels and cisterns)\nPermeable pavements (porous concrete\, pervious asphalt and permeable pavers)\nGreen roofs and blue roofs\nDry wells and stormwater wetlands\nA high school diploma (or equivalent) is required to be eligible for NGICP certification\n\nClass Tuition: $800 \nWould you like to speak to a graduate of the program in order to learn firsthand about the course? Contact ela.info@comcast.net. \nCertification Exam\nThe exam is currently being administered as a computer-based test at PSI Testing Centers. Approved NGICP applicants will receive an email from PSI regarding scheduling the NGICP exam. The NGICP Exam must be scheduled within one year of completion of training. There is an additional $200 fee for the exam. \nContinuing Education Credits\nThis program has been awarded Continuing Education Credits by APLD\, LA CES\, MELNA\, and NOFA. Additional CEUs are being sought. \nAbout the Presenter\nTrevor Smith is a stormwater and regenerative landscape consultant and a landscape designer for A Yard and a Half Landscape Cooperative – an ecological landscape design and install company in the Boston area. For 20 years Trevor has worked to improve our planet and our community through ecological landscape design and education. As past President and current Board member of the Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA)\, Trevor and ELA work to bring vital information\, resources and educational materials to the landscape design community. Trevor has taught many classes on Green Infrastructure; is a regular contributor to landscape publications; and is a frequent lecturer at industry events.\nAs a company\, Land Escapes Design Inc. has led the way in GSI as well as regenerative land care throughout New England. Trevor’s specialties include: Green Infrastructure\, Urban Farming\, Stormwater Management\, Rain Harvesting\, Native Plant Design\, and Soil Reclamation.\nTrevor’s work on Green Infrastructure projects in Boston have earned him two prestigious awards: Greenovate Boston and the EPA Environmental Merit Award. Trevor holds the following certifications: LEED Green Associate\, Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist\, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional\, Certified Rainwater Harvesting Installer\, Certified Green Roof and Wall Installer\, Certified Porous Pave Installer\, Certified Landscape for Life Trainer\, National Green Infrastructure Certified Professional Trainer.\nTrevor is the past President of the Ecological Landscape Alliance\, Sustainability Board Member of the Boston Green Academy\, member of the Northeast Organic Farming Association\, member of the United States Green Business Council\, member of the Bio-nutrient Food Association\, and a member of the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/ngicp-national-green-infrastructure-certification-program-february/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T170000
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SUMMARY:Grow Native! Webinar: Designing with Native Plants with Ronda Burnett
DESCRIPTION:Designing with Native Plants: Tips for Species Selection\, Design Concepts\, and Maintenance Practices\nThis webinar will cover the basics of selecting native plants for your next project. Design themes\, site programming\, and maintenance needs will be considered along with physical site conditions\, plant availability\, and green infrastructure services. An overview of art and design principles will be included to help the audience visualize how native plants can be used to achieve any look in the developed landscape.\nThe webinar\, to be held via Zoom\, will be 45 minutes including a question and answer session. The webinar will be recorded\, and sent to all registrants and posted to our YouTube channel.\nCost: Free\nRonda Burnett has been a Community Conservation Planner with the Missouri Department of Conservation since 2005. She helps communities connect to nature and enjoy the enhanced quality of life made possible by healthy fish\, forest\, and wildlife resources. She currently serves as the Chair of the Grow Native! committee. Ronda holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University and a Master of Urban\, Environmental\, and Land Use Planning from the University of Kansas.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/grow-native-webinar-designing-with-native-plants-with-ronda-burnett/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T163000
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SUMMARY:RESEARCH INTO LANDSCAPE
DESCRIPTION:Ecologists at universities\, professional societies\, and other scientific institutions commonly engage in research to better understand how plants operate in the wild. Unfortunately\, landscape designers rarely access the resulting data or use it to enhance their projects. In this presentation\, ecologist Stephen Handel and landscape designer Larry Weaner will present detailed case studies where research data was directly applied to the planted landscape. Examples will vary in scale from restoration to residential\, and illustrate the concrete benefits that can be derived when designers seek out information from the highly relevant world of ecological restoration.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/research-into-landscape/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210105T163000
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SUMMARY:DISTILLING NATURE’S ESSENCE IN THE GARDEN
DESCRIPTION:Part One | Learning by Seeing – Arthur Joura \nWhat greater purpose does landscaping serve than keeping human beings attached to nature? For designers to achieve such a purpose\, it is most desirable for them to study the natural example\, and contemplate how it affects all of us. This is true whether the designed environment covers acres\nor\, as in the Bonsai tradition\, it can be held in two hands. This program features miniature living landscapes\, some depicting real places and some imaginary\, but all built upon the foundation of seeing the natural example. \nPart Two | Gardens in the Mind’s Eye – Patrick Chassé \nMany artists have explored new ways of looking at the world and expanded on traditional ways of expressing their ideas visually. In this presentation\, master designer Patrick Chassé will explore how landscape practitioners can find and use “parallel” ideas by other creative artists. He will also illustrate how art can help designers express these ideas to clients in ways that garden plans and renderings cannot equal.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/distilling-natures-essence-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210104T163000
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SUMMARY:LANDSCAPE LEARNING THREADS: OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS INTO PRACTICE
DESCRIPTION:Long-term observation of a plant’s behavior in the wild can yield valuable insight into its likely behavior in a garden. If that insight is applied to other similar species\, that value is multiplied. In this presentation Larry and Ian will show how observation and ecologically-informed analysis shaped their understanding of how\, where\, and why wild indigenous species succeed or fail in cultivated settings. Finally\, they will informally discuss some of the pivotal projects\, conversations\, and realizations that transpired during their long-time landscape collaboration. \npresented by:  Ian Caton & Larry Weaner \n\n \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/landscape-learning-threads-observation-and-analysis-into-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210316
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SUMMARY:Ecology-Based Landscapes: A Virtual Education Series
DESCRIPTION:NDAL is offering a series of programming organized in two categories: 1) Professional Practitioners and 2) Home Gardeners & Educators. \nTopics for professionals will range from native design and management\, to roof gardens\, to planning for the recruitment of spontaneous vegetation. \nHome gardeners can explore methods for wildflower meadow creation\, and school administrators & educators can learn about how to incorporate native gardening into their curriculum/campuses. \nJoin the room – virtually – for our Prairie-side Chat series as Larry Weaner interviews and compares notes with iconic practitioners Piet Oudolf\, Gerould Wilhelm\, Charles Birnbaum\, and Darrel Morrison. \nFor more information about all programs CLICK HERE
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/ecology-based-landscapes-a-virtual-education-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T170000
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SUMMARY:NOFA Annual Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Thanks for joining us for the Organic Land Care Annual Gathering.\nTo see the recorded videos from this gathering CLICK HERE\n \n\n\nSchedule\n\n12:00-12:30: “Introduction/Update On The Organic Land Care Program” with Dina Brewster\, Monique Bosch\, and Jeremy Pelletier\n12:30-1:45 National Trends In Organic Landscaping And How COVID-19 Has Changed The Industry” with Chip Osborne\n1:45-2:30: “Municipal Ordinances: What’s Happening And How To Get Started” Ordinances with Troy Moon\n2:30-2:45: Break\n2:45-3:45: “The Ecotype Project: Rewilding The Urban Landscape” with Ed Toth\n3:45-4:00: “Pollinator Pathway Update” with Mary Ellen Lemay\n4:00-5:00: “From Gas to Electric: How to Make it Work?” with Jamie Banks and Dan Mabe\n5:00-5:30: Happy Half Hour and Discussion\n\n\nSpeakers\n  \nChip Osborne\, Osborne Organics \nCharles “Chip” Osborne\, Jr.\, President of Osborne Organics\, LLC\, and Founder of the Organic Landscape Association has over 10 years of experience in creating safe\, sustainable\, and healthy athletic fields and landscapes through natural turf management and 35 years experience as a professional horticulturist. As a wholesale and retail nurseryman\, he has first-hand experience with the pesticides\, herbicides\, and fungicides routinely used in the landscape and horticultural industry. Personal experience led him to believe there must be a safer way to grow plants. His personal investigation\, the study of conventional and organic soil science practices\, and hands-on experimentation led him to become one of the country’s leading experts on growing sustainable\, natural turf. \nAlong the path to greening his own industry practices\, Chip became a regular lecturer for the Northeast Organic Farming Association\, a board member of Beyond Pesticides\, Chairman of the Marblehead\, Massachusetts’ Recreation and Parks Department\, and speaker nationwide on the topic of turf management for athletic fields and landscapes. He speaks to a wide audience of sports field professionals\, state and municipal agencies\, and community groups. In 1998 Chip and Pat Beckett\, co-founded The Living Lawn Project in Marblehead\, MA\, one of the country’s first natural lawn demonstration sites. It is a nationally-recognized\, living example that beautiful\, healthy grass can be grown without the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.  He remains a dedicated environmental activist speaker for communities wanting to learn about why and how to change their town policies. \n  \nTroy Moon\, Sustainability Coordinator of the City of Portland\, Maine \nTroy Moon is the Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Portland. Troy started his career with the City of Portland in January 1997 in the Department of Public Works working on improvements to the solid waste program. One of his first was helping to implement the curbside recycling and “pay as you throw” trash collection programs that began in 1999. During his time in Public Works\, he managed several programs including Solid Waste\, Parks and Open Spaces\, and Island Services but sustainability was always an important aspect of his work. This included promoting waste reduction and recycling\, supporting community gardens\, reducing pesticide use on City property\, and climate action. Troy worked with interns on the City’s first greenhouse gas inventories in 2001 and 2005 and collaborated with a team of City and School staff to draft the Municipal Climate Action Plan in 2008. \nIn 2016\, Troy moved to the Executive Department and took on the role of Sustainability Coordinator. This has allowed him to focus attention on some high-impact projects that advance the sustainability goals established by the City Council — reducing the City’s greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050 and running the City on 100% clean energy by 2040. A few recent projects include overseeing the distribution of recycling carts to residents\, managing construction of the Ocean Avenue Solar Array\, and managing the conversion of the City’s streetlights to LED. Starting in early 2019\, he is excited to be co-leading a climate action planning process with his colleague Julie Rosenbach\, Sustainability Director in South Portland. Their goal will be to develop a strategy to keep our communities vibrant and livable in the face of rising seas and a changing climate. \n  \nEdward Toth\, Director of New York’s Greenbelt Native Plant Center \nEdward Toth has worked for the New York City Department of Parks since 1985. He is the founding director of the Greenbelt Native Plant Center\, a program of the Forestry\, Horticulture\, and Natural Resources Division of NYC Parks. The 13-acre nursery\, greenhouse\, seed increase\, and seed bank facility is the nation’s oldest and largest municipally-owned native plant nursery in the U.S. In 2012 he initiated the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank (MARSB)\, as a regional partner of the national Seeds of Success program. He was a 2018 recipient of the Sloan Public Service Award from the Fund for the City of New York. He is currently a member of the Committee on an Assessment of Native Seed Needs and Capacities of the National Academy of Sciences. \nEdward’s work has been featured in the New York Times  \n  \n  \nDr. Jamie Banks\, Ph.D.\, MS\, Founder and Executive Director of Quiet Communities \n\nJamie is the founder and Executive Director of Quiet Communities\, Inc\, a nonprofit organization devoted to reducing noise\, related pollution\, and their adverse impacts. She has an extensive background in health outcomes and economics\, environmental behavior\, and policy. Prior to Quiet Communities\, she founded Planet Rewards\, a company pioneering online products to promote eco-friendly actions\, and was a senior consultant at leading healthcare consultancies. She is currently chair of the American Public Health Association’s Noise & Health Committee\, is a co-author of NOFA’s organic land care standards\, and serves on the Board of the Juniper Hill School.  She earned her MS degrees from MIT and Dartmouth Medical School and her Ph.D. in social policy and health economics from the University of Kent (UK). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Mabe\, American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA)\n\n\n\nDan Mabe\, Founder of the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA)\, is at the forefront of clean technology equipment for a sustainable grounds maintenance industry. He has extensive experience and understanding of equipment and grounds maintenance operations. Before founding AGZA\, he served as President of The Greenstation\, an advanced electric lawn and garden equipment company. In 2008\, he created the AGZA Green Zone® program to convert properties into low noise\, low impact\, and zero-emission maintenance areas. AGZA is the first certification organization to train and certify professionals in advanced electric technologies and best practices.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/nofa-annual-gathering/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:conferences,Land Care,online learning
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SUMMARY:ELA Ecological Plant Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:On December 4th\, the Ecological Landscape Alliance invites you to spend a day reconnecting with familiar plants\, learning about new plant options\, exploring garden insects\, and reconsidering our relationship to plants. Five experts will invite us to examine different attributes\, uses\, and values of plants and the insects that inhabit our gardens. \nFor more information CLICK HERE!
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/ela-ecological-plant-conference-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T120000
DTSTAMP:20201116T182854Z
CREATED:20201116T182854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T182854Z
UID:5940-1607162400-1607169600@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Advanced Workshop - Microscopy 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we ‘zoom in’ on soil biology \nLearn how to use the microscope to determine soil health\, including: \n\nbacteria/fungi ratios\npredatory microbes\nsoil structure\, and so much more!\n\nA thriving soil biology is key to growing healthy plants. We’ll take a look at how soil management practices affect microbes in the soil\, from disturbance to mulching\, to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. \nMicroscopes can give us a new set of eyes to see what’s going on in our soil\, compost and compost tea. \nNo prior microscopy experience necessary.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/advanced-workshop-microscopy-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T170000
DTSTAMP:20201111T170202Z
CREATED:20201111T170202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T170202Z
UID:5912-1606739400-1606755600@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:NGICP (National Green Infrastructure Certification Program) Class
DESCRIPTION:35-Hour Class – Offered on 7 Afternoons 12:00pm-5:00pm EDT\nMonday 11/30/20\, Tuesday 12/1/20\, Tuesday 12/8/20\, Thursday 12/10/20\, Tuesday 12/15\, Thursday 12/17\, and Tuesday 12/22.\nLearn Stormwater Solutions\nWhat is NGICP Certification?\nInitiated under the leadership of DC Water and the Water Environment Federation\, the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) sets national certification standards for green infrastructure (GI) construction\, inspection\, and maintenance workers. \nDesigned to meet international best-practice standards\, the certification advances the establishment of sustainable communities by promoting GI as an environmentally and economically beneficial stormwater management option\, supporting the development of proficient green work-forces\, and establishing a career path for skilled GI workers. \nWhy Is NGICP Certification Necessary?\nThe program provides the foundation understanding needed to properly design and oversee construction\, inspection\, and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure.  Designed to meet international best practice standards\, this program provides candidates with the technical skills necessary to incorporate green infrastructure into projects successfully. This 35-hour course is the prerequisite for the exam to achieve NGICP certification. The comprehensive program: \n\nExpands your green infrastructure building\, inspection\, and maintenance knowledge\nProvides competitive edge in the green infrastructure arena\nOffers clients a way to identify certified individuals with NGICP Certification Database\nDemonstrates an investment in your professional expertise\nOffers access to more GI project opportunities\nShows your commitment to supporting sustainable performance of GI practices\n\nWhat Skills are Taught in NGICP Certification\nThis course prepares you to demonstrate your competency in these green infrastructure areas: \n\nBioretention (rain gardens\, bioretention cells\, curb extensions/bulb-outs\, bioswales and stormwater planters)\nRainwater harvesting (rain barrels and cisterns)\nPermeable pavements (porous concrete\, pervious asphalt and permeable pavers)\nGreen roofs and blue roofs\nDry wells and stormwater wetlands\nA high school diploma (or equivalent) is required to be eligible for NGICP certification\n\nRegister now to grow your expertise and become a part of the clean water solution. \nWould you like to speak to a graduate of the program in order to learn firsthand about the course? Contact ela.info@comcast.net. \nClass Tuition: $800 \nCertification Exam\nThe in-person exam will be scheduled in January at a location convenient to registrants. At this point\, exam locations will be held in New England\, depending upon the location of registrants. If you are located outside of New England\, arrangements can be made for a testing site near you. Approved NGICP applicants will receive an email from ELA regarding scheduling the NGICP exam. The NGICP Exam must be scheduled within one year of completion of training. There is an additional $200 fee for the exam. \nContinuing Education Credits\nThis program has been granted continuing education credits by NOFA and LA CES. \nThis class is co-sponsored by NOFA OLC. \nAbout the Presenter\nTrevor Smith is a stormwater and regenerative landscape consultant and a landscape designer for A Yard and a Half Landscape Cooperative – an ecological landscape design and install company in the Boston area. For 20 years Trevor has worked to improve our planet and our community through ecological landscape design and education. As past President and current Board member of the Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA)\, Trevor and ELA work to bring vital information\, resources and educational materials to the landscape design community. Trevor has taught many classes on Green Infrastructure; is a regular contributor to landscape publications; and is a frequent lecturer at industry events.\nTrevor’s work has led the way in GSI as well as regenerative land care throughout New England. His specialties include: Green Infrastructure\, Urban Farming\, Stormwater Management\, Rain Harvesting\, Native Plant Design\, and Soil Reclamation.\nTrevor’s work on Green Infrastructure projects in Boston has earned him two prestigious awards: Greenovate Boston and the EPA Environmental Merit Award. Trevor holds the following certifications: LEED Green Associate\, Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist\, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional\, Certified Rainwater Harvesting Installer\, Certified Green Roof and Wall Installer\, Certified Porous Pave Installer\, Certified Landscape for Life Trainer\, National Green Infrastructure Certified Professional Trainer.\nTrevor is the past President of the Ecological Landscape Alliance\, Sustainability Board Member of the Boston Green Academy\, member of the Northeast Organic Farming Association\, member of the United States Green Business Council\, member of the Bio-nutrient Food Association\, and a member of the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/ngicp-national-green-infrastructure-certification-program-class/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T200000
DTSTAMP:20201116T115155Z
CREATED:20201116T115155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T115155Z
UID:5918-1605639600-1605643200@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Intro to Mycoremediation
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS online for the first of two evening events where we will learn from experts about bioremediation and how we are using plants and soil biology to ameliorate contaminated soil. During this live interactive event we will learn from Willie Crosby about how mycoremediation is an important tool for bioremediation of urban soils.\nIf bioremediation using microbiology and plant partners is effective\, such an approach can be beneficial by: \n\nreducing costs by eliminating the need for expensive barriers and truckloads of loam\nprovide a deeper\, more functional soil\nImproving soil in the long run for growing crops\, while breaking down toxic hydrocarbons and removing heavy metals to non-food-producing areas\n\nAgenda:\n7:00pm – Welcome and Introductions\n7:10pm – Mycoremediation presentation from Willie Crosby\n8:00pm – Questions and Discussion\n8:30pm – Wrap Up & Thank You
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/intro-to-mycoremediation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T190000
DTSTAMP:20201116T122338Z
CREATED:20201116T122338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T122338Z
UID:5934-1605547800-1605553200@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:It all starts in the soil. Healthy soils are the foundation of sustainable\, regenerative\, organic farming and gardening. NOFA-NY’s soil health programming provides technical assistance to organic producers\, educates farmers and gardeners on building healthy soils\, and advocates for policies that support land stewardship\, carbon sequestration\, and healthy waterways. \nUpcoming Webinar\nNOFA-NY conducts on-farm carbon soil proxy tests at farms around New York State\, and provides producers with training and materials to continue assessing and building their soils. Learn more about soil carbon proxy tests our upcoming webinar: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll focus on vegetable operations. \nPresenters will include:\n• Paul Loomis\, Growing Family Farms in Spencerport\n• Corinne Hansch & Matthew Leon\, Lovin’ Mama Farm in Amsterdam\n• Richard deGraff\, Grindstone Farm in Pulaski\n• Caro Roszell\, NOFA/Mass Education Director & Soil Carbon Program Coordinator\n• Joseph Amsili\, Cornell University Soil Health Program Coordinator\n• NOFA-NY Education Staff
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/soil-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T140000
DTSTAMP:20201026T211623Z
CREATED:20201026T211623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T211623Z
UID:5901-1605438000-1605448800@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Rooted In Place Online: Annual Ecological Gardening Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in Place Ecological Gardening Symposium Online\nWelcoming Wildlife and Diversity Into Our Landscapes \nOffered online for the first time\, Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 5th annual Rooted in Place Ecological Gardening Symposium invites you to create a new\, environmentally sensitive vision by exploring the connection between the surrounding landscape and your home. \nThe symposium features four informative lectures over the course of two days\, November 15th and November 22nd\, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. with sessions offered live through Zoom followed by question and answer periods. Registration deadline is 9 a.m. on November 15. Recordings of the lectures can be accessed until January 1\, 2021. \nOur expert presenters will examine the intersection of the wild and cultivated landscape while exploring ecosystem services offered by native plantings\, including the role they play in our gardens. \nBecome inspired to plant gardens designed to support diverse and resilient ecological communities in the face of a changing world. \nFor more information CLICK HERE!
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/rooted-in-place-online-annual-ecological-gardening-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T130000
DTSTAMP:20201017T224201Z
CREATED:20201017T224201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T224201Z
UID:5889-1604923200-1604926800@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Webinar: A Stick in the Spokes – Meaningful Interventions in Landscape Systems
DESCRIPTION:Regenerative design depends on a feedback web of many processes for life to renew and restore. On the other hand\, even ecologically-informed maintenance of private property usually involves some intervention to arrest succession\, maintain access\, and preserve other essential functions. How do we embrace principles of regenerative design on private land parcels where functional needs preclude true rewilding? What happens when we invite and then interrupt the feedback loop in some aspects of a place\, but not in others? We’ll review transformations of different sized local properties and explore how we can maximize ecological benefits for our natural and social communities when our loftiest goals may be out of reach. Projects will include a small urban wild near the “Mass Pike\,” a barrier beach restoration where wind dominates\, the partial-rewilding of a suburban McMansion\, a transformed agricultural parcel\, and others.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/webinar-a-stick-in-the-spokes-meaningful-interventions-in-landscape-systems/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T170000
DTSTAMP:20201012T210256Z
CREATED:20201012T210256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T210256Z
UID:5879-1604592000-1604595600@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Planting for Biodiversity: Examples via Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:As development pushes into formerly rural areas\, loss of habitat and its resulting decrease in biodiversity are growing problems in New England. However\, land care professionals and designers can play an important role in countering this problem by planting appropriate native species and plant communities and removing invasive species. Converting formal\, ornamental plantings into more naturalistic ones\, transforming lawns into meadows\, and working to improve or keep intact existing natural areas are other strategies. Of course\, the biggest challenge of all may be in convincing clients to embrace this new direction\, paramount in the effort to preserve our region’s biodiversity.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/planting-for-biodiversity-examples-via-landscapes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201122
DTSTAMP:20201016T201825Z
CREATED:20201016T201825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T201825Z
UID:5884-1603238400-1606003199@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:GO NATIVE U FALL 2020 CLASSES at Westchester Community College
DESCRIPTION:GO NATIVE U FALL 2020 CLASSES\nClasses and Certificate Program in Gardening with Native PlantsGo Native U at Westchester Community College offered in collaboration with The Native Plant Center how to plant and grow a beautiful and beneficial landscape using plants native to the Northeast. \nGardening enthusiasts\, landscape architects\, and designers will learn from experienced instructors about the importance of native plants\, regional ecology\, and the sustainable practices that can be used to enhance home and community environments.Students can enroll in single classes or pursue a certificate in Sustainable Gardening with Native Plants\, which consists of 50 contact hours (18 hours/core courses\, 17 hours/electives\, and 15 hours/community service) plus a final exam. \nMost classes offer LA-CES approved credit hours; some offer ISA-approved credit. \nGo Native U Core Courses\nFor a list of offered courses Click Here
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/go-native-u-fall-2020-classes-at-westchester-community-college/
CATEGORIES:Land Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T113000
DTSTAMP:20201012T201126Z
CREATED:20201012T201126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T201126Z
UID:5869-1602842400-1602847800@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Organic Landscape Management (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Glenstone\, a contemporary art museum in Montgomery County\, Maryland\, manages its nearly 300-acre campus without using synthetic herbicides in order to maintain a healthy environment for its visitors and native wildlife. Matt Partain\, Grounds Superintendent\, presents a behind-the-scenes look at this acclaimed property and discusses what it takes to create and organically manage a large-scale native plant site. \n  \nAbout the Instructor: \nMatt Partain is the Grounds Superintendent at Glenstone\, a contemporary art museum in Potomac\, MD. He has a BS in Landscape Management from the University of Georgia\, previously served as the Grounds Manager at Berea College in Berea\, KY\, and was a Grounds Team Leader at both The Biltmore Company and Walt Disney World.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/organic-landscape-management-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T183000
DTSTAMP:20201012T202642Z
CREATED:20201012T202642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T202642Z
UID:5875-1602694800-1602700200@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Tree Talk: On the Nature\, Culture\, and Politics of Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Urban reforestation is recognized as one of the most effective ways to increase cities’ resiliency to climate change and to provide numerous health and social benefits to residents. But the movement to plant trees systematically and comprehensively in cities was born in the 19th Century both in Europe and in the US. Join University of Pennsylvania professor and Landscape Historian Sonja Duempelmann for a conversation on the origins of urban greening and what we can learn today from more than a century of these efforts.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/tree-talk-on-the-nature-culture-and-politics-of-tree-planting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T151500
DTSTAMP:20200901T222128Z
CREATED:20200901T222128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T222128Z
UID:5797-1602059400-1602083700@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) VIRTUAL Symposium: Realistic Solutions to Managing Invasive Plants
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) 2020 VIRTUAL Invasive Plant Symposium will be held on Wednesday\, October 7\, 2020.  The theme of the symposium is: Realistic Solutions to Managing Invasive Plants. This 10th biennial conference will feature regional and local experts as well as citizen volunteers sharing practical solutions for invasive plant management and actions needed to promote native species and improve wildlife habitat. \nThe Keynote presentation\, CIPWG: Past\, Present\, Future\, will feature Donna Ellis\, Peter Picone\, Charlotte Pyle\, and Todd Mervosh. An Invasive Plant Management Roundtable will focus on successes and issues in invasive plant management from a land trust manager\, a state land manager\, a home owner\, and a professional in the invasive species management field. Concurrent afternoon sessions will encompass Large Scale Invasive Plant Management\, Small Scale Invasive Plant Management\, Tools & Timing of Invasive Plant Management\, Native Alternatives\, Aquatic Invasives\, and Japanese Knotweed Management. A large array of Continuing Education Credits will be available for Connecticut and other States. \nCIPWG’s first virtual symposium will take the form of a webcast with recorded talks and live Q&A. Registrants will be emailed a link to the virtual symposium in advance of the event on October 7th\, and a link to the recording on Friday\, October 9th. \nEarly Registration $50 on or before September 14th\nRegular Registration $65 after September 14th \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/realistic-solutions-to-managing-invasive-plants-tenth-biennial-invasive-plant-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T200000
DTSTAMP:20200929T173357Z
CREATED:20200929T173357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T173357Z
UID:5859-1601924400-1601928000@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:The Secrets of Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Seed huntress and ethnobotanist Sefra Alexandra joins WTF’s own Farmer Ryan Brunelle and milkweed maven Alice Ely\, in this one-of-a-kind seed saving talk\, as part of our continuing Pollinator Pathway Series. Learn about Sefra’s quest\, with CT NOFA’s Ecotype Project\, to find wild native plants and propagate them. \nSee how Farmer Ryan saves seeds from his biggest\, heartiest produce for next year’s crops\, and watch how Alice collects and saves seeds for winter sowing projects. \nAttendees can receive free seed samples after the talk. \nRegister here
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/5859/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T193000
DTSTAMP:20200904T152131Z
CREATED:20200904T152131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T152131Z
UID:5830-1600365600-1600371000@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Site Analysis for Water Management
DESCRIPTION:During this in-depth advanced workshop focused on water management for landscape professionals\, Trevor takes us on-site visits across New England\, solving issues of erosion\, runoff\, and on-site water capture.\n\nTrevor will explain what to look for during a site visit\, including a checklist\, methods of determining water movement over properties\, and red flags to look for. He will take you through his process\, explaining how you can turn those observations not only into successful installations\, but into credibility\, reputation\, and sales.\n\nTrevor Smith has been working as a regenerative landscape designer for the past 20 years with a focus on green infrastructure.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/site-analysis-for-water-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T120000
DTSTAMP:20200807T212709Z
CREATED:20200807T212709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T212709Z
UID:5791-1597744800-1597752000@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:UCONN Turfgrass Field Day
DESCRIPTION:UConn Virtual Turfgrass Field Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 18\, 2020\n10:00 AM-12:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Look at UConn Turfgrass Science Research\n\n\n\nUniversity of Connecticut\n\nStorrs\, CT 06268\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe UConn Turfgrass Science Program invites you to our Virtual Turfgrass Field Day. This new online webcast program will seek to preserve the field day culture by featuring 5 short video recorded field tour presentations of active research in the areas of turfgrass management\, pathology\, and cultivar evaluations. Following each video presentation\, participants will engage in a live online discussion and Q&A with the researcher and event host. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess to Webcast \nRegistrants will receive an email with a personal link to\nlog-in to the virtual field day webcast. \nPesticide Credits \nTwo pesticide credits for PA\, 3A\, and 3B—Private Applicator\, Ornamental & Turf\, and Golf Course Superintendent are available.  Continuing education and re-certification credits will be available for registrants who participate in the entire live webcast only.  Attendance will be tracked.  Any later viewing of on-demand content will not qualify.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/uconn-turfgrass-field-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T113000
DTSTAMP:20200623T135145Z
CREATED:20200623T135145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T135145Z
UID:5730-1597485600-1597491000@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Pesticide-Free Lawns
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nAugust 15\, 2020\n\n\nMeets:\nSa from 10 AM to 11:30 AM\n\n\nLocation:\nOnline\n\n\nInstructor:\nScott Freedman\n\n\nFee:\n$20.00\n\n\n\n\nIs your lawn safe for children\, pets\, and the environment? Scott Freedman\, a NOFA certified organic lawn care technician\, focuses on eco-friendly cultural practices to create attractive lawns that are safe for us to use. Along with proper mowing techniques\, learn how to read a soil test\, select the best grass seed for your site\, manage weeds\, and apply organic fertilizers. Leave with a set of tools to transform your turf into a pesticide-free lawn.This class will be held virtually online via GoToTraining. Please see the PDF attached to your registration confirmation email for important information about access to the class online.The following organizations are offering credits for this class: Master Gardeners\, APLD\, DNLA\, LA CES\, and NOFA \nThere are still openings remaining at this time. \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/pesticide-free-lawns/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning,Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T190000
DTSTAMP:20200612T203415Z
CREATED:20200612T203415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T203415Z
UID:5675-1596556800-1598554800@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care (online)
DESCRIPTION:Dates\nCT NOFA’s 2nd VIRTUAL OLC Accreditation course will take place on Zoom over the course of four weeks\, twice per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) on October 20\, 22\, 27\, 29 and November 5\,10\,12 and 17 \nTimes\nAll sessions will take place between 4 pm and 7:30 pm. Each day will vary slightly. \nClick here for the full schedule \nRegistration\n\nRegistration for this course is $400 per person and comes with the NOFA Accreditation for the rest of 2020 and 2021* \n*pending successful completion of the accreditation exam. \nFor questions about attending the course\, contact the CT NOFA office: 203-408-6819 or email Jeremy Pelletier at jeremy@ctnofa.org \n  \n\nLearn More
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/accreditation-course-in-organic-land-care-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T181500
DTSTAMP:20200723T155034Z
CREATED:20200723T155034Z
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SUMMARY:Compost Tea Advanced Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA presents: Compost Tea – Talk and Tour Join us Thursday\, July 23rd\, 5 – 6:15 pm for a virtual tour into the world of Worm Compost Tea Brewing!\nWe will walk through the steps of setting up your own compost tea operation and examine what makes compost tea so effective in feeding plants\, inoculating soil\, and protecting plants from fungal and other diseases.\nTopics include:\n\nOverview of how compost and compost tea affect soil health\nAmendments and biological inputs that offer various benefits\, depending on the season\, type of plant and location\nMicroscopy\, taking a peek at beneficial microbes in the soil\, compost\, and compost tea\nApplications\, timing\, troubleshooting\, and results\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/5758/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T100000
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UID:5749-1595066400-1595073600@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Pruning Ornamental Shrubs
DESCRIPTION:NOFA Vermont is hosting an online workshop on pruning. Due to current requirements regarding social distancing\, NOFA Vermont will be holding workshops seminars as video conferences. They’ll send an email with instructions ahead of time and will provide you with technical support to make your experience as smooth as possible. The goal is to keep you safe and to support you with all of your gardening needs and knowledge \nIn this seminar\, which is a combination of classroom time and hands on demo in the gardens\, we will focus on pruning ornamental shrubs in the home garden. There are many types of shrubs; some of them require specific times for proper pruning and some of them don’t mind a liberal cutting back any time of year. Chad Donovan\, horticulturist and Red Wagon employee\, will demystify the process of summertime pruning and explain how and when to prune during the rest of the year. Please come with questions\, feel free to bring photos of your shrubs\, and together\, we will make sure you leave feeling confident and full of understandable\, expert advice.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/pruning-ornamental-shrubs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care
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