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September 2019
Workshop: Reconnecting with Trees – A Path to Improved Health and Well Being
Join ELA, in collaboration with the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, for this workshop that highlights the ecological benefits of trees and the holistic benefits for human well-being. Presentations, discussion, and a field study tour will evaluate the selection of particular tree species that serve various valuable components to new landscape designs and as an inventory assessment in an established landscape. Finally, a walk led by a certified Forest Bathing Guide will round out the day.
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Class: Native Plants for Professionals
Join Dan Jaffe for this two-session class (September 23 and September 30 10:00am – 3:00pm) to learn about the best native plant materials available today for use in the design and landscape trades.
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Eco-tour: Effective Invasive Plant Management: Chemical-Free & So Darn Cute
To manage meadows and control invasive plant species, Habitat has incorporated a small herd of resident Nigerian Dwarf goats. The goats happily graze on invasive plants such as bittersweet, buckthorn, and multiflora rose, as well as successional saplings.
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Eco-Tour: Asters and Goldenrods Start to Finish
Asters and Goldenrods Start to Finish will focus on different species with a focus on their use in the garden and will include discussion of species selection for different sites. Additionally, this tour will address the propagation of various species, including how to collect and sow seed.
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Webinar: The Art of Integrating Rainwater
Thoughtful design considerations enhance the efficacy as well as the community enjoyment of landscapes designed to manage rainwater. Rain-harvesting landscapes focus on plant diversity, pollinators, habitat, texture, contextual themes, and seasonal interest.
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Eco-tour: Brooklyn Bridge Park – Urban Oasis for Visitors in an Ecological Package
The park introduces a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial plant communities and habitats to the formerly desolate site and incorporates stormwater management techniques that capture runoff for irrigation. Ongoing park maintenance and upkeep is self-financed and funded through revenue generated from vendors, donations, and development parcels located within the park.
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Class: Residential Landscape Design
This five-session course tackles the different aspects of the landscape design process.
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Webinar: Regional Effort on Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management
This talk will explore the idea of supporting assisted migration through our landscaping and gardening. We will look at risk through the lens of invasion ecology to see what that field can tell us about species that pose a higher risk or ecosystems that might be particularly vulnerable.
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Webinar: Creating Beautiful Gardens While Rewilding the Landscape
Designed space can bring us a dynamic life experience when we have an understanding of specific plants and their adaptive strategies.
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Webinar: Plants with True Grit
In this class, we’ll talk about some of the plants that have shown themselves to be especially tough in a variety of conditions.
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Webinar: Climate Change and Its Effects on Trees and Their Relationship to Insects
Dr. Herms will examine the evidence for anthropogenic climate change, including changes in patterns of precipitation; consider current and future impacts; and look at the implications for trees in urban and natural forests, especially their interactions with insects.
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Class: Navigating Public Design
In this half-day workshop, learn a process to bring stakeholders together to collaborate in creating outdoor spaces of meaning and beauty.
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