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Tag: Marie Chieppo

  • Thursday, July 10, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern – Maintenance and Management in Natural Landscapes, Online

    Most tasks associated with land care maintenance are mowing, pruning, and weeding. Landscapes that encourage natural systems such as the growth of a plant community, are more complex and require management that understands ecological principles and natural processes. For example, the use of low growing native plants is terrific for reducing areas of lawn. To allow them to establish, raising the level of the mower blade still cuts the grass and leaves the plants to proliferate. Marie Chieppo will discuss case studies that provide a new meaning to the role of maintenance and how together with management we can steer our properties into a more naturally-based trajectory of growth. This Ecological Landscape Alliance Webinar will take place July 10 at 6 pm Eastern. You may register at https://www.ecolandscaping.org/new-events-calendar/.

    Marie Chieppo is a passionate advocate for the environment. Now in her 28th year of practice as an organic gardener and ecological landscape designer, her passion is working with clients and the public to discover the value of partnering with nature. She encourages sustainability in every aspect of her work, including the use of alternative materials to plastic containers. Marie is a member of ELA’s Education Committee and an avid instructor for many organizations.

    FREE for ELA members
    $10 for non-members

  • Friday, February 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Embracing Eco-Friendly Landcare Practices on Cape Cod

    Join a lively discussion with an introduction by Marie Chieppo, along with a post-conference event hosted by the Ecological Landscape Alliance, Kristin Adres, and Julie Esteves. The February 23rd event takes place at 10 am at the Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, 345 Bone Hill Road in Barnstable. Coffee and breakfast snacks are included – please bring your own cups. Register at http://tinyurl.com/ycp2e75y

  • Saturday, February 17, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – The Supply and Demand of Straight Native Species

    Instructors Marie Chieppo and Jasmine Callahan will discuss the recent surge in demand for straight native species by homeowners and others who are invested in the campaign to attract birds and insects that depend on straight species for food and habitat on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. Why does this void exist and what can we expect down the road? The class includes a presentation and interview, with discussion and Q&A to follow.

    Marie Chieppo has written articles for the Ecological Landscape Alliance and the Association of Professional Landscape Designers on the topic. An experienced ecological landscape designer, Marie also works in the retail sector at Hyannis Country Garden on Cape Cod. Jasmine Callahan is a former owner of Blue Stem Nursery and now the owner and propagator of Dragonfly Natives.

    The class takes place at Berkshire Botanical Gardens in West Stockbridge, and is $40 for BBG members, $60 for nonmembers. Register at www.berkshirebotanical.org

  • Wednesday, November 15, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern – Closing the Loop in Landscapes: Enhanced Sustainability with Roots, Wildlife, and Healthy Soil, Online

    Traditionally, many resources are used to keep landscapes looking lush and healthy. Tremendous amounts of water are used to irrigate lawns and garden beds. Every year we cover our landscapes with yards of mulch to keep weeds at bay and retain soil moisture. However, we can lower our water bills, stop the annual mulch delivery, and have gorgeous healthy gardens by creating an ecosystem that ultimately cares for itself. The incorporation of native plants attracts wildlife and feeds the soil, the foundation of healthy plants. In this session, you will learn how to identify plants to enhance sustainability; how to naturally enhance soil health; and how to design with techniques that encourage wildlife and minimize water use. This American Horticultural Society online lecture takes place Wednesday, November 15, at 7 pm Eastern. $10 AHS members, $15 nonmembers. Register at www.ahsgardening.org

    Marie Chieppo is a landscape designer who works with nature and interconnecting systems to enhance biodiversity and the overall health of the environment. With an initial background in public health policy and research, she has designed beautiful resilient landscapes for over twenty years through her business, EcoPlantPlans. Her most recent work focuses on sustainable solutions for plastic plant containers. Chieppo is an Ecological Landscape Designer and Accredited Organic Land Care Professional.

  • Wednesday, October 18, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern – Designing with Nature, Online

    Landscape design inspiration begins with observation of diverse natural settings, systems, and functions. We can learn from landscapes such as layered woodlands, succession meadows, and oceanside areas to address a spectrum of gardening conditions. Together we will learn how to partner with natural systems for healthy, beautiful landscapes; mimic nature’s processes in our own gardens; and make ecologically sound plant choices that will attract pollinators throughout the seasons. Join the American Horticultural Association’s Lifelong Learning program on Wednesday, October 18 at 7 pm Eastern online to hear Marie Chieppo speak of these issues. $10 AHS members, $15 nonmembers. Register at www.ahsgardening.org

    Marie Chieppo is a landscape designer who works with nature and interconnecting systems to enhance biodiversity and the overall health of the environment. With an initial background in public health policy and research, she has designed beautiful resilient landscapes for over twenty years through her business, EcoPlantPlans. Her most recent work focuses on sustainable solutions for plastic plant containers. Chieppo is an Ecological Landscape Designer and Accredited Organic Land Care Professional.

  • Thursday, August 24, 8:15 am – 3:30 pm – Northeast Regional Perennial Plant Symposium

    The Northeast Regional Perennial Plant Symposium will take place at The Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley, on August 24. The Symposium is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and the Perennial Plant Association. An all-star cast of speakers will be featured. Andrew Brand will talk about Spectacular Native Plants: Beauty and Biodiversity of the Northeast. Marie Chieppo’s topic is Let Your Landscape Work for You: Designing for Resilience and Sustainability. Uli Lorimer takes on Spoiled for Choice: Becoming an Informed Consumer of Native Plants. John Magee’s talk is, appropriately, Let’s Talk About This. Complete biographies of all speakers and registration information may be found at www.masshort.org.