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  • Thursday, January 19, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Sustainable Practices for Ecosystem Restoration

    Groundscapes Express has worked on many ecosystem restoration projects throughout the region. Groundscapes’ approach treats the whole site as an ecosystem or a sub-watershed for greatest success. Projects implement best practices for improved water quality, soil compaction, invasive species, and erosion control. At this Roundtable presentation on Thursday, January 19, from 1 – 3:30 pm at the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens’ Visitors Center, 106 Central Street in Wellesley,, John Engwer will describe ecosystem restoration projects at sites including Wellesley College, Kent Hospital, the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Mount Auburn Cemetery, and Fresh Pond Reservation.  Though the sites differ widely, the issues of soil compaction, stormwater management, and invasive species control are common to all.  Registrations are limited – call 617-436-5838, or email ela.info@comcast.net.  $20 ELA or Wellesley Friends of Horticulture member price, $25 for nonmembers.

  • Wednesday, January 12 – Friday, January 14, and Tuesday, January 18 – Wednesday, January 19 – NOFA 2011 Organic Land Care Course

    NOFA will sponsor a five day course January 12 – 14, continuing January 18 – 19, at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport, Massachusetts.  This course covers all aspects of organic landscaping from soil health and amendments to weeds, pest and invasives management.  There will be a Client Relations Panel with NOFA Accredited Professionals practicing in the field and a special “Running a Business” section.  Accreditation exam (optional) is available for all participants.  Registration is $550 (exam is an additional $150).  For more information, contact Kathy Litchfield, Organic Land Care Coordinator at 413-773-3830, or email her at kathy@nofamass.org.  This course is generously sponsored by Groundscapes Express, Inc.  You may register online at www.organiclandcare.net.