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Tag: Landscape for Life

  • Wednesdays, January 9 – 30, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm – Landscape for Life

    This New England Wild Flower Society and Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University intensive four-part introductory course will provide the knowledge, skills, and understanding to create a great-looking garden that is healthier for people and for the environment. The course is based on the principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative, the nation’s first rating system for sustainable landscapes. The comprehensive curriculum covers a range of topics, including soils, water, plants, and landscape materials. Classes will take place at the Arnold Arboretum on Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 12 – 3. Fees are $185 for members of  either sponsoring organization, and $218 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/landscape-for-life-1

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  • Wednesdays, January 11 – February 1, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Landscape for Life

    This four session intensive introductory course co-sponsored by the New England Wild Flower Society and the Arnold Arboretum will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to create a great-looking garden that is healthier for you, your family, and the environment. This class, led by Mark Richardson at the Arnold Arboretum on Wednesdays, January 11, 18, 25, and February 1 from 1 – 4, is based on the principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative, the nation’s first rating system for sustainable landscapes. $185 for members of sponsoring organizations, $218 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/landscape-for-life

  • Wednesday, October 1 – Application Deadline for Sustainable Landscape Practices Webinar

    The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, and the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, DC, will coordinate a series of webinars for those interested in teaching others how to create sustainable landscapes.  From October 21 to November 18, the Landscape for Life: Train the Trainers webinars will occur every Tuesday afternoon and will also serve as an open forum for participants.

    Featured topics include healthy soils, effective water management, selection of appropriate plants to create habitat, use of recycled materials, and integrated pest management.  Sustainable practices for a variety of gardens – from large, rural lots to small apartments – will be covered.

    The webinars are part of the Sustainable Sites Initiative, an interdisciplinary program developed as a collaboration between the American Society of Landscape Architects, the US Botanic Garden, and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to establish guidelines and benchmarks for sustainable landscape design.  The application deadline is October 1, and prospective participants must be able to attend, in all, five webinars to register.  For more information visit www.landscapeforlife.org.

  • Tuesday and Wednesday, July 16 & 17, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Landscape for Life

    This two day New England Wildflower Society course on July 16 and 17 provides you with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to work with nature in your garden.  Conventional gardens often work against nature, damaging the environment’s ability to clean air and water, reduce flooding, combat climate change, and provide all the other natural benefits that support life on earth, including us.  The good news is that even one home garden can begin to repair the web of life.  Find out how it is possible to create a great looking garden that is healthier for you, your family, your pets, and the environment, while saving you time and money. Learn techniques for working with soil, water, energy, and native plants to help make your garden more earth-friendly and sustainable.  Bring a bag lunch each day to Garden in the Woods in Framingham, Massachusetts.  Your instructor will be Mark Richardson, Horticulture Director, and staff at New England Wild Flower Society.  $75 for NEWFS members, $90 for non members.  Visit www.newfs.org to register.

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