[SEMCO] Upcoming Educational Events

Thu Mar 1 17:45:01 EST 2018

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Conference: ELA Conference & Eco-Marketplace 2018<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fdNQo3I6YVBY4FaI8X3q9NDwfOEMiCzzR3ZQwnRAhg2pZfDrfCFqDGLQPQ1lGd-BmZz7krRsI3bwfdGcEyTpn02_c51GOoTereXpbfmZHNmvCH3K2bP2yWsdmzLeOaE_qeMi3RW8P9XQmFzObEaq0yg5WKg73eJx_LXgN2f7FBa1Pu_PNn3tgjZSyYgfFDG9PGXahPBjIetnbm95wmegs26TXLAeDYzjE1ODu98JQND3OakYlRsnCA==&c=mVsW92LLzSDwConm9GWZdTF2ZG5lfBiyE1c2EgOdgCz8mUQWg6A3GQ==&ch=HGtfhnLkdVPUmKaMGqHnBOtisUMeWy1E92jy7ouO8CQLIMGZ2Q-XXw==>
March 7 & 8,  8:00 am - 5:00 pm
UMass Amherst Conference Center
Amherst, MA
Looking for colleagues who see land as a community to be treated with respect?
Join us in March for the 24th Annual ELA Conference & Eco-Marketplace. Immerse yourself in a two-day exploration of ecological concepts and delve into this year's wide-ranging topics to design, build, and restore the living landscape.

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Find the intersection of Soil, Carbon, and Productive Landscapes.  Wednesday Conference Sessions present landscape design strategies that promote beautiful landscapes and maximize carbon storage.
Don't forget your Continuing Education Units! Approved sessions available both Wednesday and Thursday for many certifications.

Don't miss March 7th conference presenter, Adrian Fisher's article: Gardening, Healthy Soil, and Carbon Sequestration<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fdNQo3I6YVBY4FaI8X3q9NDwfOEMiCzzR3ZQwnRAhg2pZfDrfCFqDO488QdOmz7iBHeXQyFGP_oDWlrRc84CkTYLXRSMe7T11kK22gpZ4xtv2Y3kE9GIaTlojQdbdElOyEebMDoPf_qj1vCSzDzuL-sipwwXl8szzYFea7TbcX5Bz4x6X56-bpLOKckVPsmS5bdwzI_-Zjm78YUnD5NPzGbROXOQCHta9_3M3dliK0DUpEDXJFf-qVUS-QJzM9hz2lCVaypOU9AmWuSjB2F_ag==&c=mVsW92LLzSDwConm9GWZdTF2ZG5lfBiyE1c2EgOdgCz8mUQWg6A3GQ==&ch=HGtfhnLkdVPUmKaMGqHnBOtisUMeWy1E92jy7ouO8CQLIMGZ2Q-XXw==>.

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Class: Meadows 1-2-3
March 9,  10:00am - 4:00pm EST
Garden in the Woods
Framingham, MA

No one can grow an instant meadow, but in this one-day seminar you can quickly increase your understanding of what it takes to create one. The topics covered include: what a meadow is; what makes a good meadow site; how you can prepare for planting, select plant species, and find seeds or plugs; how to plant; and what to expect from your meadow in years one, two, and three. Class taught by Kathy Connolly, Landscape Designer at Speaking of Landscapes.  Read more and register.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fdNQo3I6YVBY4FaI8X3q9NDwfOEMiCzzR3ZQwnRAhg2pZfDrfCFqDIt9XPiSsfoKfIdSZLsbHu-kSkBEhk_ZanRl-K05MJu0xcU_5wcw-Ykc6pyNmbtVG5IHJey-VRB1FNZi7yS-1t1eHG_KEJgCQqxBYmqv_ferKCgHNNEnPsD6lI5pVaB2G3plU9ABvJMTv-Pvoz5DzDOCKaZbkkyx8A==&c=mVsW92LLzSDwConm9GWZdTF2ZG5lfBiyE1c2EgOdgCz8mUQWg6A3GQ==&ch=HGtfhnLkdVPUmKaMGqHnBOtisUMeWy1E92jy7ouO8CQLIMGZ2Q-XXw==>

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Class: Native Plants for Landscape Design
March 10,  10:00am - 11:00pm EST
Garden in the Woods
Framingham, MA

Native plants offer as much design value as the traditional exotic plants used in most American landscapes - and they provide considerably more in terms of ecosystem value. This class will identify native plants formerly unused in the designed landscape and discuss the characteristics they offer in specific site conditions.  Read more and register.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fdNQo3I6YVBY4FaI8X3q9NDwfOEMiCzzR3ZQwnRAhg2pZfDrfCFqDFXkZ9WNLHsZBdCYNnBiiAGvUtsGBCoBtoGhW1trtcwkIY1Kqc1Ul-r6tu6Fbpu80oWSR4A6Bdzuj40IzXpVtBQ6bsygVud4aQfbzlNkpQzc7_hhRC2qXG6dIoMYxBaFjQlNQSopgn3yd_qgbjpeCWAZc4BKMQZ89D-MWa8lf9RvMDqZnmPHnTc=&c=mVsW92LLzSDwConm9GWZdTF2ZG5lfBiyE1c2EgOdgCz8mUQWg6A3GQ==&ch=HGtfhnLkdVPUmKaMGqHnBOtisUMeWy1E92jy7ouO8CQLIMGZ2Q-XXw==>

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Webinar: Developing a Comprehensive
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
March 19,  12:30pm - 1:30pm EST

An Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) is a tool for plant professionals to control pests in a timely, safe, and efficient manner and is a vital component in producing and maintaining healthy plants and landscapes. This presentation features natural bio-controls in place of chemicals.  Read more and register.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fdNQo3I6YVBY4FaI8X3q9NDwfOEMiCzzR3ZQwnRAhg2pZfDrfCFqDFXkZ9WNLHsZbsva-J4mOR1Xhizx9z8FBegyXsKyqjgMqd2Vfc6fbT76Z4A2Ao7ZCN7y5TcNk9UkIwMzrAepVKBe-taBc19LfPr1zRdo-pkJbDziSQh_8jxyeaTw6tHnqLTes0N0EJoMd0mObsbU5BycuVekHeJ98SYlKTUz9gb0ff9pBhoGg2ZjLpLxwEiTU1PlMXiFIIGexKobDb40Cj2RxLelQLM4I8BXiFUmwSpp&c=mVsW92LLzSDwConm9GWZdTF2ZG5lfBiyE1c2EgOdgCz8mUQWg6A3GQ==&ch=HGtfhnLkdVPUmKaMGqHnBOtisUMeWy1E92jy7ouO8CQLIMGZ2Q-XXw==>

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Webinar: Invasive Plants:
What Are They? And What Can Be Done?
March 21,  7:00pm - 8:00pm EST  Free Registration

Invasive plant species are a threat to natural areas throughout the country. They displace native plants, eliminate native food and cover for wildlife, and threaten rare plant and animal species.
Bruce Wenning, is an invasive plant specialist who will help to shed light on the invasive plant challenges that face most property owners. If you are a homeowner who wants to understand more about invasives, join Bruce for this webinar to learn what can be done.  Read more and register.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fdNQo3I6YVBY4FaI8X3q9NDwfOEMiCzzR3ZQwnRAhg2pZfDrfCFqDGLQPQ1lGd-B3SGegcVbjIlzWNRfy8FqMx3GrdrwMEIFxx292jxhKfGKqtshzEUjeXQWJP5mXTPDptpjn-NQ68IEgiOJArmZX8NIzw9XS2vIsS8Zey41qyb1WopO21pWY_ukExHqPCP6_p37AIIsoJF7lh19xHVlmPHRSPWCXN1LpzbVW9JPRXk=&c=mVsW92LLzSDwConm9GWZdTF2ZG5lfBiyE1c2EgOdgCz8mUQWg6A3GQ==&ch=HGtfhnLkdVPUmKaMGqHnBOtisUMeWy1E92jy7ouO8CQLIMGZ2Q-XXw==>

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Class: Weeds
March 22,  9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Garden in the Woods
Framingham, MA

What is a weed? Why do weeds appear? How should we remove them? Are some weeds beneficial? The answers to these questions are not always straightforward. For instance, violets are one of the most important plants for fritillary butterflies, and yet they are labelled weeds.  Read more and register.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fdNQo3I6YVBY4FaI8X3q9NDwfOEMiCzzR3ZQwnRAhg2pZfDrfCFqDBEjgTUFUnd8uuOiYu9TWuVIKv7y72Firv4W0MSkKLhZnFMyck7KjjMdOn3Eo2hGse-8Beet6Fl1S5tgcSJM8kRUjQAvcGeHS1XAEvfmQrYKwITR0DVblqoUaNDGYWNYNJnIEo8jyEtwK7QEmln4Im2DbJW0E07OLA==&c=mVsW92LLzSDwConm9GWZdTF2ZG5lfBiyE1c2EgOdgCz8mUQWg6A3GQ==&ch=HGtfhnLkdVPUmKaMGqHnBOtisUMeWy1E92jy7ouO8CQLIMGZ2Q-XXw==>

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Class: Plants for Pollinators
March 27,  1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Garden in the Woods
Framingham, MA

From meadows to mountain tops, our natural areas are often touted as the best places for pollinators and wildlife but what about our gardens? Join Dan Jaffe for a crash course on all things alive in the garden! Ecological gardening techniques, strategies for attracting new pollinators to your landscape.  Read more and register.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fdNQo3I6YVBY4FaI8X3q9NDwfOEMiCzzR3ZQwnRAhg2pZfDrfCFqDBEjgTUFUnd8zmu0eIao7Xc_kSF1WAj672EqRHl3LfJygaV6PC75LhljbtpQiOKpHlRoiy_a64DSD84uqSBebehQgyjIoGbqh8IdVjYrukCY1ktxNju78IpNye3eRoXrb8M1zLWDF0qlrAgzATfbxFh6ZHMPGYe3Wp6c5_O-s3uH&c=mVsW92LLzSDwConm9GWZdTF2ZG5lfBiyE1c2EgOdgCz8mUQWg6A3GQ==&ch=HGtfhnLkdVPUmKaMGqHnBOtisUMeWy1E92jy7ouO8CQLIMGZ2Q-XXw==>

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Class: Sustainable Site Design Basics
April 5,  9:00am  - 4:00pm EST
Garden in the Woods
Framingham, MA
Delve into the fundamentals of sustainable landscape design. This course will provide an overview exploration into the fundamentals of landscape design that integrates buildings sustainably into their landscapes and with a view to reducing maintenance needs. Students investigate sustainable design strategies that address the ecological, water, energy and food systems.
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Whether you are located in the area of our upcoming events or in some distant landscape, you are invited to participate in ELA collaborations and discussions by joining the Ecological Landscape Alliance discussion group on LinkedIn. The ELA discussion group is open to both ELA members and non-members from around the world and participation is growing each week. Through these discussions you can share information, get answers to landscape problems, and learn new perspectives on challenging ecological issues. Joining LinkedIn is free and it is easy to join. Join the ELA LinkedIn Discussion<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fdNQo3I6YVBY4FaI8X3q9NDwfOEMiCzzR3ZQwnRAhg2pZfDrfCFqDITTqHvWOIohk-dVe62zMSTu5vAL2Kphk6m3kJIehRGeYTA60_-LZtOAYvcRqnc2_jHC-Z5lCiB0hVzOimpp-YuzPvue-qhp0IepZG9BjlmosLUByGPHUFrFSF9UzRwsvxwUIGUpkzvGN876qwTfTWYr2fiDBK6-18UVno5846tv&c=mVsW92LLzSDwConm9GWZdTF2ZG5lfBiyE1c2EgOdgCz8mUQWg6A3GQ==&ch=HGtfhnLkdVPUmKaMGqHnBOtisUMeWy1E92jy7ouO8CQLIMGZ2Q-XXw==>. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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