Agenda

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
9:30 am – 1:40 pm CST


Agenda:

Creating Edible Landscapes
Presented by Shannon Sylte, PLA ASLA, Dr. Charlie Brennan, and Bridget O’Brien

  • Foundations of edible landscape design
  • Design philosophies and approaches
  • Case studies & inspiration
  • Integration with professional practice

Using Edible Native Plants in the Managed Landscape
Presented by Kim Eierman

  • Parameters and sources for native plant selection
  • Common edible native plants and their cultural requirements Plant characteristics, food applications and ecosystem support

 

Webinar Instructions 
 
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited. 

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
4.0 PDHs

Architects
4.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
4.0 HSW LUs

Accountants
4.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
4.0 HSW PDHs

APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
4.0 CM

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 4.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 4.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 4.0 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 4.0 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 4.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 4.0 for Certified Planners.

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:

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

Speakers

Dr. Charlie Brennan

Co-founders of Garden Juju Collective, and Directors of Gateway Farm

Dr. Brennan and Ms. O’Brien are ecological designers, permaculture educators, and community facilitators working at the intersection of land regeneration and social healing in Michigan, Australia, UK & Portugal. Learn more at gardenjujucollective.com and gatewayfarmplymouth.com. Explore the Adapt Design Deck at playadapt.com.

Kim Eierman, CH, AOLCP

Founder of EcoBeneficial LLC

Ms. Eierman is an environmental horticulturist and ecological landscape designer specializing in native plants. Based in New York, Ms. Eierman teaches at the New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Native Plant Center, Rutgers Home Gardeners School, and several other institutions. She is an active speaker nationwide on many ecological landscape topics, presenting for industry conferences, “green events,” Master Gardener groups, garden clubs, nature centers, Audubon Society chapters, beekeeping groups, and other organizations interested in environmental improvements. Ms. Eierman also provides horticultural consulting and landscape design to homeowners and commercial clients. In addition to being a certified horticulturist through the American Society for Horticultural Science, she is an Accredited Organic Landcare Professional, a Steering Committee member of The Native Plant Center, and a member of The Ecological Landscape Alliance and Garden Communicators International. Ms. Eierman is the author of the new book, The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening.

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Bridget O’Brien

Co-founders of Garden Juju Collective, and Directors of Gateway Farm

Ms. O’Brien and Dr. Brennan are ecological designers, permaculture educators, and community facilitators working at the intersection of land regeneration and social healing in Michigan, Australia, UK & Portugal. Learn more at gardenjujucollective.com and gatewayfarmplymouth.com. Explore the Adapt Design Deck at playadapt.com.

Shannon Sylte, PLA, ASLA

Founder of Biosis Design

Ms. Sylte is a licensed landscape architect, regenerative agriculture advocate, and founder of Biosis Design, a practice dedicated to ecological design & eco literacy. With over a decade of experience, she has led the design and implementation of community gardens, public parks, wellness retreats, residential landscapes, and large-scale urban agriculture projects, all with the goal of cultivating resilient, productive, regenerative places.

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:  Creating and Using Edible Landscapes

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This four-hour course explores the principles and applications of edible landscape design. The program examines design philosophies, case studies, and strategies for incorporating edible plants into managed landscapes. Discussion also highlights native plant selection, food applications, and the role of edible landscapes in supporting biodiversity and ecological health.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to describe foundational principles and design approaches for creating edible landscapes.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to analyze case studies and identify strategies for integrating edible landscapes into professional projects.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to select appropriate native edible plants based on cultural requirements, ecological benefits, and food applications.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to explain how edible landscapes contribute to biodiversity, sustainability, and long-term landscape management.

LUs: 4.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  09/08/2028

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.