Deep Dive: Ecological Landscape Design to Support Pollinators
Agenda
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
1:00 – 4:30 pm CDT (incl. two 15-min. breaks)
Presented by Kim Eierman
Environmental horticulturist, ecological landscape designer, founder of EcoBeneficial LLC
Agenda:
Exploration of the varied animal pollinators that can be supported in managed landscapes
Deep dive into pollination syndromes, plant preferences and evolutionary
plant-pollinator associations
Ecological design principles that work for pollinators (and humans)
Effective use of pollinator-supportive woody plants and herbaceous perennials
in landscape design
Designing habitats, not just floral buffets
Site selection, planting realties and maintenance considerations
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
3.0 PDHs
Architects:
3.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA: (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
3.0 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects:
3.0 HSW CE Hours
LA CES: (LA CES credits only available for attending live Webinar)
3.0 HSW PDHs
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1.5 BCMA Science, Climber Specialist, Utility Specialist,
Aerial Lift; 1.0 BCMA Practice; 0.5 BCMA Management
Continuing Education Credit Information
Individual courses for engineers and architects are not subject to pre-approval. HalfMoon Education does not apply for landscape courses in FL, NC, and NJ or land surveyor courses in FL, KS, NJ, TN and TX, unless expressly stated.
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American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (No. J885)
International Code Council (No. 1232)
Landscape Architect Continuing Education System
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Boards of Engineering: Florida (No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059),
Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina (No. S-0130),
and North Dakota.
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Association of State Floodplain Managers
International Society of Arboriculture
Society of American Foresters
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Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Kim Eierman
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, School and several other institutions. She is an active speaker nationwide on many ecological landscape topics. Ms. Eierman also provides horticultural consulting and landscape design services to landscape architects and designers, homeowners, municipalities, 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 book, The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening.
AIA Info
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Course Title: Deep Dive: Ecological Landscape Design to Support Pollinators
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course explores the science of pollinators, , ecological design principles that work for pollinators, pollinator-supportive woody plants and herbaceous perennials in landscape design, and site selection, planting strategies, and maintenance considerations.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify the varied animal pollinators that can be supported in managed landscapes.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss pollination syndromes, plant preferences and evolutionary plant-pollinator associations.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to describe ecological design principles that work for pollinators and humans, and they will be able to effectively use pollinator-supportive woody plants and herbaceous perennials in land scape design.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to select appropriate sites for pollinator habitat, apply proving planting techniques, develop plans for maintenance, and avoid just including floral buffets for pollinator habitat.
LUs: 3.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with landscape design and practices and in interest in the importance of pollinators
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 04/07/2024
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@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.