LA CES CEU – Rewild in 10 Action Steps, 10.20.2021 Successfully complete the following quiz to qualify for 1 LA CES continuing education credit. A passing grade requires 8 correct answers. CEU LA CES Webinar 10.20.21 Rewild in 10 Action Steps Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)ASLA # CLARB # CSLA # FL# 1. Which one of the following can be considered a keystone plant? a. White turtlehead (Chelone glabra) b. Black cherry (Prunus serotina) c. Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) 2. Rewilding is about restoring the North American landscape to a pre- European colonization state. True False 3. Douglas Tallamy recommends that all lawn in suburban and urban landscapes be replaced with native plantings in order to create habitat for moths, butterflies, birds, and other wildlife. True False 4. Which of these harmful landscape habits prevent many moth and butterfly species from completing their life cycles? a. Leaf removal and/or shredding b. Cutting back standing vegetation c. Applying fertilizers 5. Soil amendments, fertilizers and pesticides are not necessary for healthy, beautiful and robust landscapes. True False 6. We need to embrace messy and more wild-looking landscapes to support more life where we live. True False 7. Many native plant species are easy to grow from seed, and you don’t need to be a horticulturist or propagator to grow them yourself. True False 8. Which of the following is not a good mechanical method for managing invasive plants: a. Persistent mowing b. Planting rugged natives around invasive plants to provide competition c. Digging d. Smothering 9. Canada goldenrod is an invasive species that causes seasonal allergies for many people. True False 10. Which one of these methods for spreading awareness about rewilding and adopting mindful landscaping practices is not productive: a. Tell your neighbors to stop mowing their lawn and spraying fertilizers and pesticides. b. Put up a yard sign that explains why you are leaving your leaves or not mowing a section of your lawn or garden . c. Share about the value of native plants and practical advice for changing certain landscaping habits with local civic associations, at town meetings and with conservation commissions. d. Take photos of your rewilding projects and share with a hashtag on social media. Δ
