Agenda
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
8:30 am – 3:50 pm CDT
Presented by Mary Ann Uhlmann
Understanding the Impact of Plant Physiology and Morphology to Run-off Quality and Quantity
- Expectations of plants and soil hydrologic performance for various green infrastructure (GI) practices
- The implications of plant form, habit, leaf persistence and root structure
- Biological processes and water use
- The root rhizosphere
Engineered Soil Design Strategies
- Components and ratios for pre-treament vs treatment areas in various GI practices
- Understanding the impact of soil moisture rebound
- Design concerns for plant and practice longevity
- Balancing aggregates and organic matter components
Plant Material Selection and Placement Strategies for Best Hydrologic Performance
- Selection criteria for various GI practices
- Assigning selected plant materials to zones
- Strategies for best maintenance outcomes
Installation Pitfalls
- Soil compaction and contamination avoidance methods
- The impact of construction delays and material substitutions
- Pre- and post-construction site conditions
Maintenance Protocols for Continued Code Compliance
- Optimizing plant health for best outcomes
- Understanding and implementing integrated pest management (IPM)
- LOS—issues and compliance
- Maintenance milestones, costs, and planning
Field Evaluations
- Plant health evaluations
- Soil assays
- Corrective actions and repairs
Growing Trends
- Treatment trains
- “Sponge City” designs
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Credits
Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.5 HSW PDHs
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)
6.5 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
Mary Ann Uhlmann
Urban Horticulture Consulting, LLC
Ms. Uhlmann is an environmental horticulturist and a certified trainer for the National Green Infrastructure Professionals Program. She also holds certifications in permaculture design and as a sustainable landscape professional. Over the course of her career, her field experience includes collaborations in the design, installation, and maintenance of over 170 green infrastructure projects located throughout North America. In 2014, Ms. Uhlmann founded her firm, Urban Horticulture Consulting which served to provide maintenance, assessment, and remediation of challenged and low performing green infrastructure projects. Now in retirement from field projects, she continues to be an educator, public speaker, and a passionate supporter of local and global initiatives to utilize plants and soil for storm water management in public and residential settings.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: A Horticultural Guide for Realizing Full Potential of Green Infrastructure Projects
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour course explores horticultural strategies to optimize green infrastructure projects, focusing on plant physiology, soil design, plant selection and placement, and maintenance protocols. The course will explore the impact of plant form and soil composition on runoff management, provide techniques for designing resilient green spaces, and discuss how to maintain and evaluate the effectiveness of green infrastructure installations.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explore the impact of plant physiology and soil composition on runoff quality and quantity and discuss plant biological processes and water use.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to assess engineered soil design strategies and understand the balancing of aggregates and organic matter components to increase efficiency.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify criteria for selecting and placing plants, assign selected plants to specific zones, and discuss strategies for best maintenance outcomes.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to describe how the optimization of plant health can improve outcomes, the implementation of integrated pest management, and various maintenance milestones.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with site design
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 03/20/2027
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.