Co-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
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
Registrations are limited – Use This Link to Register Online Now.
For more information: ela.info@comcast.net
CEUs are being sought for this program.
