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Large-Scale Landscapes Symposium

Large-Scale-Landscapes-GreenwayCo-sponsored by ELA and Wellesley College

Managing Large-Scale Landscapes Sustainably

Thursday, January 16, 2014 8:30 – 4:30 (Snow Date 17th)
Wellesley College Science Center, Wellesley, MA

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Join ELA and Wellesley College for a symposium on the development and maintenance of large-scale landscapes that utilize fewer inputs, are designed and maintained with the environment in mind, and become more sustainable over time. Experts who work daily in successful, sustainable large-scale landscapes will lead four panel discussions.

  • Maintaining Large-Scale Landscapes

Topics: Landscapes Over Time, Soil Compaction, Invasive Plants, Recycling Organic Matter, and Sourcing Quality Compost
Panelists:
Dennis Collins and Paul Kwiatkowski from Mount Auburn Cemetery
John Forti, Strawbery Banke Museum
Stuart Shillaber, Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy

  • Large Lawns: Ecological Approaches

Topics: Mowing Frequency, Inputs, Pests, Disease, and Alternative Energy Mowers
Panelists: Richard Luff, Sagamore Golf
Fred Newcombe,
PJC Ecological
Anthony Ruggiero, Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
Carl Salsedo, University of Connecticut

  • Runoff as Resource: Large Scale Stormwater Solutions

Topics: Erosion to Irrigation, Collection Options, Dealing with Large Rain Events, Water Quality, Minimizing Demands of Potable Water
Panelists:
Tom Benjamin, LA/Sustainable Designer
Brad Buscher, Groundwork Lawrence
Eden Dutcher, GroundView
Kate Venturini, University of Rhode Island

  • Managing Semi-Wild Landscapes

Topics: “Semi-Wild” Designation, Mapping Invasive Species, Setting Plant Management Priorities, Replanting after Invasive Removal, Tackling What is Feasible (and Leaving the Rest)
Panelists
: Tobias Wolf, Wolf/Lighthall
Heidi Kost-Gross, G/S Associates
Sandy Vorce, Mass Audubon

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For more information: ela.info@comcast.net

CEUs are being sought for this program.