February 25 & 26, 2015
MassMutual Center
1277 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
As we observe increasing pressures and changes in the landscape, it is ever more critical for us to preserve and protect our resources and help sustain local ecosystems. This 2015 conference program offers many well-known speakers who are experts in their fields. Topics include: plant response to climate and land use changes, designing with rating systems (SITES, LEED, and Living Building Challenge), exploring new fertilizer regulations, innovative stormwater management, and more.
Intensive Workshops:
• From Seed to Success: Creating and Sustaining Dynamic Landscapes
Join in for an in–depth look at plants, including selection, management, diagnosing and addressing problems, and how plants function once in the landscape. From stablishing plugs to the dynamics of plant communities, our speakers and panelists will share their vast experience and diverse knowledge to take us beyond the basics and enable us to make better choices in our stewardship of the land.
• New Strategies for Water Conservation and Protection
Faced with increasing instances of drought and flooding and their detrimental effects on water quality, property and crop production, and native habitat, it is critical that we modify our landscape practices so that we stop contributing to the cause of these problems and become part of the solution. Join us to learn the latest on the construction and performance of re–use and waste water systems, green infrastructure, and new regulations for fertilizers as our experts share their experiences with implementing new practices and design strategies to address the challenges of a changing and unpredictable climate.
Continuing Education Credits Pesticide credits have been requested from the six New England states, NY and PA. CEU credits have been requested from APLD, ASLA, ISA, LA CES, MAA, MLP, MNLA , NOFA OLCP, and others.
Learn more and register here.