Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs

Landscape Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.0 HSW PDHs

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.0 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, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130). 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 6.0 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 6.0 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 available.

Speakers

Evelyn M. Beaury, Ph.D.

Assistant Curator, New York Botanical Garden

Ms. Beaury is an assistant curator in the Center for Conservation and Restoration Ecology at the New York Botanical Garden. Her research uses spatial models and large datasets to map global change drivers and impacts, including invasive species, climate change, and land-use change. Ms. Beaury is particularly interested in using tools from biogeography to inform strategic management of conservation issues, such as the introduction of invasive species through horticultural trade and strategically implementing nature-based solutions.

Brian Colleran

Founder and Principal with Ecological Land Management, LLC in Newbury, MA

Mr. Colleran is a professional wetland scientist (PWS) and certified ecological restoration practitioner (CERP), who possesses both the basic and advanced field botany certificates awarded by the Native Plant Trust for whom he now serves as an educator. He has a commercial pesticide license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Category 40 (Rights-of-Way), has been involved with four Conservation Commissions in Massachusetts including as an agent and a chair, and currently serves on the leadership team of the Northeast’s Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network. He has a long history in fluvial, riparian, and wetland projects; invasive species control work, and the regulation and management of natural areas, as well as authoring several peer reviewed papers. At Ecological Land Management he continues to investigate the scope and scale of the impact to transportation and riparian systems inflicted by the swarm of invasive knotweed species and sub-species.

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.

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:  Northeast Native Plant Workshop: Native Plants in the Managed Landscape

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This 6-hour course for design professionals focuses on the science, benefits and applications of native plants, as well as on the identification, problems and removal of invasive plants. The primary goal of this course is to be able to create a robust landscape with native plants that also supports pollinators. The course also discusses the effects of climate change on native and invasive plants, deer-resistant design strategies, invasive plant management, and native alternatives to invasives and commonly used ornamentals.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain plant life cycles, growth habits, and the pros and cons of native species versus native cultivars, as well as adopt best practices for native plant selection.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to utilize native trees, shrubs, vines and perennials to support pollinators and understand the principles of ecological landscape design for pollinators.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to understand the impacts of climate change on native plant species, identify changes in phenology and impacts to wildlife, and discuss the response of invasive plants to climate change.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to identify common invasive species, explore strategies to manage and control them, and engage in restorative planting.

LUs: 6.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: Familiarity with landscaping fundamentals

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  12/08/2025

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.