Pollination Ecology and Principles of Pollinator Landscape Design
Agenda
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
1:00 – 4:20 pm CDT
Presented by: Kim Eierman
Agenda
- Plant reproduction and the different types of pollination strategies
- Key animal pollinators that can be supported in managed landscapes, and their requirements
- Pollination syndromes, plant preferences and evolutionary plant-pollinator associations
- Ecological design principles that maximize pollinator support
- Considerations when selecting pollinator-supportive plants
- Designing habitats, not just floral buffets
- Site selection, planting realties, and maintenance considerations
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Credits
Engineers
3.0 PDHs
Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
3.0 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
3.0 HSW PDHs
Continuing Education Credit 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 most 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 and 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.
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
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3.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
3.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
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, 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
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: Pollination Ecology and Principles of Pollinator Landscape Design
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This three-hour course provides a foundational understanding of effective pollinator landscape design that is based on pollination ecology and the specific requirements and considerations of the key plants and pollinators.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss pollination syndromes, plant preferences and the evolutionary plant-pollinator associations.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to analyze ecological design principles that maximize pollinator support and review considerations when selecting plants.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to design habitats and not just floral buffets through an understanding of the key animal pollinators and their requirements.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss the site selection, planting realities and maintenance considerations when planning a pollinator landscape.
LUs: 3.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with landscape design
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 08/08/2027
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.
