Agenda

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Monday, March 9, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT


Agenda:

Uncommon Recreational Plays in Parks
Presented by Lanmuzhi Yang and Ponnapa Prakkamakul

  • Redefining recreational play
  • Social, educational, health and well-being impacts
  • Implementations
  • Case studies

Garden Design for Urban Communities
Presented by Brett Weidl

  • Neighborhood garden renovations
  • Garden plot design, planning and construction
  • Case Study: Winthrop Family Historical Garden

Trails and Paths
Presented by Robert Searns

  • Within-park paths and trails
  • Connective local and regional trails
  • Creating an outstanding trail experience

 

Webinar Instructions 
 
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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher. 

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Credits

Engineers
3.0 PDHs

Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
3.0 HSW LUs

Landscape Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
3.0 HSW PDHs

APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
Pending

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 3.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 3.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 3.0 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, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 3.0 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 3.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. Courses cannot be registered with the APA at the time of writing, pending completion of a system upgrade. This course will be registered upon completion of the website upgrade. Visit this course listing at halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits.

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:

3.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
3.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)

Speakers

Ponnapa Prakkamakul, ASLA, PLA, LEED AP ND, SITES AP

Senior Associate Landscape Architect with Sasaki Associates, Inc. in Boston, MA

Ms. Prakkamakul is a Senior Associate Landscape Architect with Sasaki Associates, Inc. She is a landscape architect with public art and design experience focusing on civic and urban space design. With her expertise in community engagement, creative placekeeping, and participatory design, Ms.Prakkamakul explores the role of landscape architect through the eyes of an artist and social activist. She believes a well-designed landscape is not only functional but also socially engaging in a meaningful way and fosters a sense of belonging. Ms. Prakkamakul holds a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture with honors from the Rhode Island School of Design where she received the Lowthorpe Fellowship Award upon graduation. She has been a guest lecturer on public art and creative play at Massachusetts College of Arts and Design, Montclair State University, University of New Mexico, Louisiana State University, University of Oregon, and Boston Architectural College. Currently, Ms. Prakkamakul is a senior landscape architect at Sasaki. Prior to joining Sasaki, she was a landscape designer at AECOM in Hong Kong, where she worked on various types of landscape urban design projects in Asia.

Robert Searns

Robert Searns and Associates, Inc. in Littleton, CO

Mr. Searns has a five-decade history of visualizing, planning, and getting trails and greenway projects built. He was project director of Denver’s Platte River and Mary Carter Greenways, which were both national-award-winning projects. He helped plan the Grand Canyon NP Greenway and played a key role in planning the Memphis Wolf River Greenway. He served as national chair of American Trails, was a founding member of the Board of The World Trails Network and was a delegate to the White House Great America Outdoors Conference. He authored Beyond Greenways: The Next Step for City Trails and Walking Routes (One of 10 “Best Books of 2023” from the American Society of Landscape Architects/ The Dirt) and co-authored Greenways: A Guide to Planning Design and Development, both published by Island Press. He currently writes for the Island Press Short Form Project. He has written for Public Square, Landscape Architecture, American Trails, LA China and Planning magazines and the Island Press Urban Resilience Project. He has hosted numerous Webinars, interviewed on multiple podcasts, and has been a keynote speaker as well as a trainer for the U.S. National Park Service, American Planning Association and the Urban Land Institute. He chaired American Trails and was a founder of The World Trails Network. He was also a delegate to the America’s Great Outdoors White House conclave (President Obama). He resides, writes, hikes and bikes near Denver, Colorado.

Brett Weidl, ASLA, PLA, LEED AP

Principal, Landscape Architect with MKSK in Chicago, IL

Ms. Weidl has nearly two decades of experience shaping urban spaces and strengthening communities towards increased equity, accessibility, and beauty. She continuously seeks opportunities to strengthen communities by focusing on the people who reside there and the spaces they inhabit. Ms. Weidl leads teams with enthusiasm and devotes herself to clear communication throughout the process, working in tandem with her clients’ needs and focusing on delivering assignments with the highest level of excellence. Her passion lies in creating inclusive landscapes in the urban public realm; enabling equitable access and strengthened connectivity between people and vibrant public spaces; transforming lives and fostering communities through opportunities for shared collective community experiences.

Lanmuzhi Yang, ASLA, PLA

Senior Associate Landscape Architect with Sasaki Associates, Inc. in Boston, MA

Ms. Yang is a Senior Associate Landscape Architect with Sasaki Associates, Inc. She is a landscape architect, practicing both domestically and internationally, who offers creative insights into park and urban space design across multiple scales. Ms. Yang brings expertise integrating equity and sustainability into public space, transforming the master plan vision to built space, and advocating long term socio-ecological opportunities. With a cross-disciplinary background in architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture, she brings a wide lens to landscape solutions, tackling the complexity of urban projects grounded in each unique social and natural context. Passionate about climate resilience and community engagement, Ms. Yang believes that design is a powerful tool for enhancing the success of a city and people’s everyday lives. She has managed a number of award winning projects and co-led the Sasaki research project Climate.Park.Change. Ms. Yang also speaks frequently at conferences and universities across the world.

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:  Community Park Design and Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This three-hour course explores the design and construction of community parks and focuses on specific infrastructure and landscape features, including playgrounds, greenspaces, recreational facilities, water features, gardens, trails and paths.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to define the characteristics and benefits of community parks and recreational public spaces.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to incorporate recreational amenities into park design, including playgrounds, green spaces, and sport courts.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to discuss the design and construction of landscape features such as gardens, water features and community gatherings spaces.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to analyze trail design and for within-park paths, as well as for connective and regional trails.

LUs: 3.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  09/13/2027

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.