From Symptoms to Solutions: Practical Tree Health Management

    From Symptoms to Solutions: Practical Tree Health Management

    On-DemandDecember 28, 2026
    2.0 Credit Hours

    Credits

    Engineers
    2.0 PDHs

    Architects
    2.0 HSW CE Hours

    AIA - American Institute of Architects
    2.0 LU|HSW

    Landscape Architects
    2.0 HSW CE Hours

    LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
    2.0 HSW PDHs

    Arborists
    2.0 CEUs

    ISA - International Society of Arboriculture
    2.0 CEUs

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

     

    This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 2.0 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 2.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES. 

    The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

    This webinar has been approved by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) for the following CEUs: 2.0 Certified Arborist, Urban Forester and 1.0 Climber Specialist, Utility Specialist, Aerial Lift Specialist, BCMA Management, BCMA Practice.

    HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 2 for Certified Planners. 

    While this course is designed to qualify for credit in most states, licensing boards have final authority with respect to acceptance of credits. We recommend reviewing the rules of your licensing board(s) before undertaking any continuing education activities.

    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 credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format:

    • 2.0 LU|HSW (AIA)
    • 2.0 HSW PDHs (LACES)
    | Logan House

    Speakers

    Logan House, BCMA, TRAQ

    President of the Georgia Arborist Association

    Mr. House is a Board Certified Master Arborist, is Tree Risk Assessment Qualified, and is president of the Georgia Arborist Association. He currently works as an arborist for the City of Decatur, Georgia. After attending the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia, he worked for the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Forestry Commission, and several private tree companies in various roles. In addition to educational programming about trees, Mr. House has conducted many other natural resource education courses, including programs on reptiles and amphibians and on recycling and water conservation. He was awarded the White Oak Award for leadership, commitment, and impact in tree work by the Georgia Arborist Association in 2022. Mr. House is an avid quilter, gardener, and extremely novice cyclist.


    $119.00|
    Rain Garden Design, Construction, and Maintenance

    Rain Garden Design, Construction, and Maintenance

    On-DemandJanuary 4, 2027
    6.0 Credit Hours

    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

    Floodplain Managers
    6.0 ASFPM CECs

    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, 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 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.

    The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.0 CECs for floodplain managers.

    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).

    While this course is designed to qualify for credit in all states, licensing boards have final authority with respect to acceptance of credits. We recommend reviewing the rules of your licensing board(s) before undertaking any continuing education activities.

    On-Demand Credits

    The credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format:

    • 6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
    • 6.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
    | Dr. Jose G. Vasconcelos

    Speakers

    Dr. Jose G. Vasconcelos

    Professor in the Water Resources Group of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University.

    Dr. Vasconcelos obtained his BS degree in Civil Engineering (1995) and his MS degree in Environmental Technology and Water Resources (2000) at the University of Brasilia, Brazil. His PhD degree was obtained in 2005 at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. In the past he held a professor appointment at the University of Brasilia (2006-2009), and prior to this was an employee in the area of water resources at the waterworks authority in Brasilia (CAESB, 1999-2006), and prior to that at Brazil Federal District’s urban infrastructure company (NOVACAP, 1996-1999). His research interests include unsteady/multiphase flows, urban water infrastructure, headwater watersheds, and interactions between surface water and groundwater flows. Applications of his research include understanding operational issues and behavior of hydraulic systems in extreme flow conditions, often caused by extreme rainfall and urbanization. Dr. Vasconcelos’ techniques include laboratory investigations, numerical modeling development and field work research. He serves as an associate editor of the ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, MDPI Water and CHI Journal of Water Management Modeling. Dr. Vasconcelos also serves as chair of the ASCE-EWRI Two-phase Flows in Urban Water Systems committee, and past chair of the Hydraulic Structures Committee. He serves as a reviewer for various journals in the area of hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and water resources. As a consultant, he has contributed toward the design of several hydraulic systems, including the Washington DC Anacostia Tunnel and London’s Thames Tideway Tunnel. Dr. Vasconcelos has published 58 articles in peer-reviewed journals, 16 chapters in peer-reviewed books and monographs, and over 70 papers in international conferences and meetings, among other types of creative production. He has advised five PhD students and 22 MS students, and has served on various graduate student committees. During his career, Dr. Vasconcelos was the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Associate Editor Award from the Environmental and Water Resources Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers; the 2018 Telford Premium from the Institution of Civil Engineers, UK; and the 2014 James M. Robbins National Excellence in Teaching Award from Chi Epsilon, among other distinctions. He serves as one of the advisors for the Auburn University student chapter of Engineers Without Borders, having developed drinking water systems in Rwanda and Guatemala.


    $339.00|
    California's Subdivision Map Act: No Guesswork, Just Answers

    California's Subdivision Map Act: No Guesswork, Just Answers

    On-DemandJanuary 14, 2027
    6.5 Credit Hours

    Credits

    Attorneys
    6.5 CLE Hours

    Engineers
    6.5 Elective PDHs

    Land Surveyors
    6.5 Elective PDHs

    Landscape Architects
    6.5 Elective CE Hours

    LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
    6.5 HSW PDHs

    APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
    Pending (CM | 6.5)*

     

    This webinar is open to the public and provides 6.5 elective PDHs to engineers and land surveyors and 6.5 elective continuing education hours to landscape architects in California. 

    This webinar is designed to qualify for 6.5 CLE hours for California attorneys. HalfMoon Education is an approved Multiple Activity Provider with the State Bar of California (Provider Number 8370). 

    The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 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 will be registered for CM | 6.5 for Certified Planners once 2027 course registration is available. This course listing at halfmoonseminars.org will be updated regarding registration status.  

    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 credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format:

    6.5 HSW PDHs (LA CES) 

    | Douglas E. Wance

    Speakers

    Douglas E. Wance

    Shareholder with Buchalter Law Firm in Irvine, CA

    Mr. Wance is a shareholder and former chair of Buchalter’s Land Use Practice Group. He has built a cross-disciplinary practice involving land use and entitlements, water resources, environmental compliance, natural resources, and public law through the representation of both public agencies and private businesses throughout California. Mr. Wance has handled all aspects of these substantive areas, from advising clients regarding the applicability of the law, to guiding clients through a permitting or entitlement process, or defending clients subject to enforcement actions. He successfully represented businesses and public agencies in sophisticated financial, real estate, water resource, environmental compliance, and land development matters in court and before administrative agencies. Mr. Wance’s land use and entitlement background includes representation of residential developers, public entities, major industrial facilities, and other commercial businesses in all phases of project development before local and state agencies, city councils, and county board of supervisors. He has assisted clients in obtaining development and environmental permits and project approvals for power plants, schools, mixed-use, and industrial development projects.


    $339.00|
    Launching a Drone Program: Equipment, Compliance, Safety, and Operations

    Launching a Drone Program: Equipment, Compliance, Safety, and Operations

    On-DemandJanuary 14, 2027
    2.0 Credit Hours

    Credits

    Engineers
    2.0 PDHs

    Land Surveyors
    2.0 PDHs*

    Architects
    2.0 CE Hours

    AIA - American Institute of Architects
    2.0 Elective (non-HSW) LUs

    Landscape Architects
    2.0 HSW CE Hours

    LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
    2.0 HSW PDHs

    ICC - International Code Council
    0.2 CEUs (Administration)

     

    This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors, 2.0 non-HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 2.0 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, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for land surveyors licensed in Indiana (License No. CE10600325), and Maryland. 

    * This webinar has been registered with the Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers for 2.0 continuing education credits and has been submitted to the Tennessee Department of Commerce for accreditation, which is currently pending. This course does not qualify for credit in Missouri.  
     

    The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 Elective LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

    The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

    The International Code Council has approved this event for .2 CEUs in the specialty area of Administration (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

    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). 

     While this course is designed to qualify for credit in all states, licensing boards have final authority with respect to acceptance of credits. We recommend reviewing the rules of your licensing board(s) before undertaking any continuing education activities.

     

    On-Demand Credits

    The credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format subject to approval:

    • 2.0 Elective LUs (AIA)
    • 2.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
    | Paul Royle-Grimes

    Speakers

    Paul Royle-Grimes

    Elevation Aerial Photography and Drone Services

    Mr. Royle-Grimes has been at the forefront of applying drone technology in industries such as petroleum and power distribution since 2017. He previously developed a youth drone program focused on preparing students and staff for FAA Part 107 certification. Mr. Royle-Grimes also publishes a blog on industrial drone applications, highlighting how drones can save time, reduce costs, and improve safety in engineering and construction environments. Learn more at elevationuas.com.


    $119.00|
    Design Smarter with AI: A Practical Guide for Design Professionals

    Design Smarter with AI: A Practical Guide for Design Professionals

    On-DemandJanuary 20, 2027
    2.0 Credit Hours

    Credits

    Engineers
    2.0 PDHs

    Architects
    2.0 HSW CE Hours

    AIA - American Institute of Architects
    2.0 HSW LUs

    Landscape Architects
    2.0 HSW CE Hours

    LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
    2.0 HSW PDHs

    ICC - International Code Council
    0.2 CEUs (Administration)

    This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES. 

    The International Code Council has approved this event for .2 CEUs in the specialty area of Administration (Preferred Provider No. 1232). 

    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 credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included subject to approval: 

    2.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

    2.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES) 

    | Michael Lynn

    Speakers

    Michael Lynn

    Lead Ecological Designer, United Designers International, Owner Eastern Ecosystems

    Owner, AI & Ecology and Eastern Ecosystems 

    Mr. Lynn comes to AI from a practitioner’s background, not a technical one. For the past 15 years he has worked as an ecological designer and educator in watershed management, green infrastructure, agroforestry, and nature-based solutions, with project experience across multiple countries. He is based in the Chesapeake Bay region of the United States. 

    After using AI tools in his own consulting work, he founded AI & Ecology to help other non-technical professionals do the same. Beyond training programs, he helps organizations figure out where AI fits into their workflow, and partners with developers to build custom AI tools tailored to their work. 


    $119.00|
    A Roadmap to Ethical Issues in Construction: A Guide for Design Professionals

    A Roadmap to Ethical Issues in Construction: A Guide for Design Professionals

    On-DemandJanuary 21, 2027
    1.0 Credit Hours

    Credits

    Engineers
    1.0 PDH

    Architects
    1.0 HSW CE Hour

    AIA - American Institute of Architects
    1.0 HSW LU

    Landscape Architects
    1.0 HSW CE Hour

    LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
    1.0 HSW PDH

    This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 1.0 PDH for professional engineers, 1.0 HSW continuing education hour for licensed architects, and 1.0 HSW continuing education hour 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 1.0 HSW LU (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

    The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 1.0 HSW PDH. 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).

    While this course is designed to qualify for credit in all states, licensing boards have final authority with respect to acceptance of credits. We recommend reviewing the rules of your licensing board(s) before undertaking any continuing education activities.

    On-Demand Credits

    The credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format:

    • 1.0 HSW LU (AIA)
    • 1.0 HSW PDH (LA CES)
    | Wojciech “Voytek” Jackowski

    Speakers

    Wojciech “Voytek” Jackowski

    Principal and Chair of the Commercial Litigation Practice (North) at Offit Kurman, New York, NY

    Wojciech “Voytek” Jackowski is chair of the Commercial Litigation North practice at Offit Kurman. He focuses on commercial and corporate dispute resolution, emphasizing rational and cost-effective business solutions. His diverse practice includes international facets of litigation and dispute resolution, and criminal and civil facets of various international income reporting obligations. He has represented entities and individuals in cases involving trade and contract disputes, property loss claims, bankruptcy proceedings, construction issues, commodities and derivatives matters, white-collar crime, personal injury, and claims raising questions under federal labor law. Before joining Offit Kurman, Mr. Jackowski was a partner in the New York law firm of Menaker & Herrmann LLP. He began his career as a prosecutor and later became a Senior Assistant District Attorney with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, where he was part of the Money Laundering and Revenue Crimes Bureau and the Rackets Division, investigating and prosecuting business and securities fraud, money laundering, and corporate and individual income and sales tax evasion. Mr. Jackowski frequently lectures and publishes articles on construction law and litigation topics. He is active in numerous bar and industry associations, including the Construction Law Committee of the New York Building Congress, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Professional Development Committee, the International Section of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law, the Law Firm Sustainability Network, A/E ProNet, and the European American Bar Association. He is also a member of the Construction Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association.


    $79.00|
    New York Subdivision Law and Platting

    New York Subdivision Law and Platting

    On-DemandJanuary 21, 2027
    6.5 Credit Hours

    Credits

    Engineers
    6.5 PDHs

    Land Surveyors
    6.5 PDHs

    Architects
    6.5 HSW CE Hours

    AIA - American Institute of Architects
    6.5 HSW LUs

    Landscape Architects
    6.5 HSW CE Hours

    LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
    6.5 HSW PDHs

    Attorneys
    6.5 CLE Hours (NY)

    APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
    CM | 6*

    This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in New York. 

    HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, land surveyors, and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). 

    The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 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 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.  

    HalfMoon Education is certified by the New York State CLE Board as an Accredited Provider of CLE programs. This nontraditional course offers 6.5 Areas of Professional Practice CLE hours, which are appropriate for experienced attorneys. HalfMoon Education will provide financial hardship assistance to New York attorneys who wish to attend this event. Contact Layne Chapman at lchapman@halfmoonseminars.org for details and to apply. 

    *HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course will be registered for CM | 6.5 for Certified Planners once registration of 2027 courses is available. 

    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 may not qualify for credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included: 

    6.5 HSW LUs (AIA) 

    6.5 HSW PDHs (LA CES) 

    | Carol A. Sigmond

    Speakers

    Carol A. Sigmond

    Attorney at Nossaman, LLP in New York, NY

    With more than four decades of legal experience, Ms. Sigmond focuses her practice on construction and real estate industry matters, including arbitration, appeals, bid protests, contract preparation, mediation, litigation, receivership and suretyship. She represents clients in construction defect litigation relating to issues that arise when adjacent owners develop their properties, as well as expediting a builder’s construction project by ensuring that the proper contracts are in place.

    As a seasoned practitioner, Ms. Sigmond has a history of litigating construction disputes for public works and buildings in both the public and private sectors. She also has extensive knowledge of preparing contract documents, including design-build, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and fixed-price contracts. Additionally, Ms. Sigmond is an experienced mediator and arbitrator handling construction or real estate cases for the New York County Supreme Court Commercial Division Roster of Volunteer Mediators and the American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Construction Industry Arbitrators.

    For several years, Ms. Sigmond has taken an active role in shaping the construction law community in New York. She is a former Vice President of the New York State Bar Association and a former President of the New York County Lawyers Association. Ms. Sigmond is also a frequent speaker and has authored a number of legal publications relating to construction law and publishes “The Co-Op Condo Help Line” in the monthly Mann Report. Furthermore, she was a member of Law360‘s 2020 Construction Editorial Advisory Board.

    As a recognized leader, Ms. Sigmond was presented with the Boris Kostelanetz President’s Medal in 2024 by the New York County Lawyers Association, named among the Crain’s New York Business “Notable Women in Law” list for 2022, and the New York State Bar Association’s 2020 “Real Estate Section Award for Professionalism.” In addition, she also received the Albert Nelson Marquis “Lifetime Achievement Award” by Marquis Who’s Who in 2019. She is also listed as “Top Rated” by New York Super Lawyers for Construction Litigation.


    $339.00|
    Playground Design and Construction: Creating Safe, Accessible, Durable, and Cost-Effective Play Spaces

    Playground Design and Construction: Creating Safe, Accessible, Durable, and Cost-Effective Play Spaces

    On-DemandJanuary 29, 2027
    2.0 Credit Hours

    Credits

    Engineers
    2.0 PDHs

    Architects
    2.0 HSW CE Hours

    AIA - American Institute of Architects
    2.0 HSW LUs

    Landscape Architects
    2.0 HSW CE Hours

    LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
    2.0 HSW PDHs

    ICC - International Code Council
    0.2 CEUs (Sitework)

    APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
    CM | 2.0

    This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES. 

    The International Code Council has approved this event for .2 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232). 

    *HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course will be registered for CM | 2.0 for Certified Planners once 2027 course registration is available. This course listing at halfmoonseminars.org will be updated regarding registration status. 

    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 credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format: 

    2.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

    2.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES) 

    | Chad Kennedy

    Speakers

    Chad Kennedy

    Director of Landscape Architecture at Westwood Professional Services
    Chad Kennedy is a licensed landscape architect with decades of experience designing outdoor environments for public agencies and private-sector clients. Mr. Kennedy specializes in simplifying the design and construction process, helping clients anticipate challenges, control costs, and develop functional, durable spaces that serve diverse community needs.

    Mr. Kennedy is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), ISA Certified Arborist, LEED® AP BD+C, and ESRI ArcView Certified Professional. His work includes a particular focus on socially inclusive and sensory-integrated recreational environments, informed by extensive involvement with projects designed to accommodate users of varying abilities and needs.

    Throughout his career, Mr. Kennedy has collaborated with public agencies across the country on the planning and preparation of construction documents for federal, state, and local government projects, as well as private developments. His work with municipalities, particularly in California, has contributed to the development of community spaces designed for long-term performance and use.

    Mr. Kennedy also brings expertise in horticulture and arboriculture to his landscape architecture practice. His understanding of plant selection, urban growing conditions, and long-term maintenance allows him to consider both initial design objectives and the practical needs of the professionals responsible for maintaining these environments over time.


    $119.00|
    Stormwater Solutions: Basins and Underground Systems

    Stormwater Solutions: Basins and Underground Systems

    On-DemandJanuary 29, 2027
    6.5 Credit Hours

    Credits

    Engineers
    6.5 PDHs

    Architects
    6.5 HSW CE Hours

    AIA - American Institute of Architects
    6.5 HSW LUs

    Landscape Architects
    6.5 HSW CE Hours

    LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
    6.5 HSW PDHs

    ICC - International Code Council
    0.65 CEUs (Sitework)

    Floodplain Managers
    6.5 ASFPM CECs

     

    This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.5 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 6.5 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 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

    The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232). 

    The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.5 CECs for floodplain managers. 

    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). 

    While this course is designed to qualify for credit in most states, licensing boards have final authority with respect to acceptance of credits. We recommend reviewing the rules of your licensing board(s) before undertaking any continuing education activities.

    On-Demand Credits

    The credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format:

     6.5 HSW LUs (AIA) 
    6.5 HSW PDHs (LA/CES) 

    | Brad Flack

    Speakers

    Brad Flack, CPESC, CESSWI, CESCL, QSM, QCIS, QPSWPPP, QISM, QSP, QSD

    President and CEO at Integrity Stormwater in Spring, TX

    Mr. Flack has earned his designations, among select thousands in the world, as a Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Controls (CPESC) as well as his designation as a Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI), lending his experience and training to his customers to consult them in all their stormwater needs. He has also earned his status as a Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS) and as a Qualified Preparer of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (QPSWPPP.) He also earned the Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL), which is a 17.5-hour certificate program as required by Washington State for all construction stormwater management. He is a subject matter expert and lead instructor for StormwaterONE, which has established itself as the leader in stormwater management training and credentialing, the school’s mission is to provide their students with the most comprehensive and up to date training of individual stormwater permits, online or in-person.

    Brad has been invited to speak in-person on storm water and erosion control issues in many locations, including California, Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Wyoming, Oregon, Colorado, Ohio and New Mexico, as well as internationally in Antigua, Guatemala, and in San Jose, Costa Rica. Furthermore, he has provided virtual online training for a wide variety of  organizations across the country, including the Army Corps of Engineers, Maryland Stadium Authority, and more.

    Additionally, he served as president and administrative vice president for the South-Central Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association. Furthermore, he directed the IECA Region 1 Education Committee: Stormwater Management Track as co-chair, which encompasses North America, South America and Europe. Brad also sat as the Region 6 Chapter President for EnviroCert International (ECI) and was a member of the Policies and Procedures Committee for ECI. He has served as the Region 7 representative for the CPESC, Inc., group as well as the technical vice-chair for the Council. He has been an IECA Mentor and served as a TCEQ EnviroMentor.

    Brad has been involved with Stormwater Quality Management since 2004 where he learned about permitting, turf establishment, erosion control and detention pond maintenance and has continued to be a student of the industry throughout his career. His attention to detail and depth of knowledge about structural control devices, vegetative stabilization and best management practices are a valuable asset to his clients and students.

    His wife is his high school sweetheart, and they have been married for over 20 years and have three sons. Brad has also actively served at his church and has ventured on over a dozen mission trips, from drilling for water in rural villages in Honduras to assisting in hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. Brad was the Director of Hands and Feet Honduras/Puerto Rico, a 501(c)3 organization for over eight years.


    $339.00|
    Principles of Durable Concrete Pavement Design, Materials, and Construction

    Principles of Durable Concrete Pavement Design, Materials, and Construction

    On-DemandFebruary 4, 2027
    6.0 Credit Hours

    Credits

    Engineers
    6.0 PDHs

    Architects
    6.0 HSW CE Hours

    AIA - American Institute of Architects
    Pending (6.0 HSW LUs)

    Landscape Architects
    6.0 HSW CE Hours

    LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
    6.0 HSW PDHs

    ICC - International Code Council
    0.6 CEUs (Sitework)

    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, 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 HalfMoon Education as a sponsor of continuing education (Sponsor No. J885). This course has been submitted for AIA CES approval and is currently pending. Only full participation is reportable to the AIA CES. 

    The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved HalfMoon Education as a provider of continuing education. This course has been submitted for LA CES approval and is currently pending. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES. 

    The International Code Council has approved HalfMoon Education as a Preferred Provider of continuing education (No. 1232). Course approval is pending in the specialty area of Sitework. 

    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 credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format subject to approval: 

    6.0 HSW LUs (AIA) (Pending)

    6.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES) (Pending)

    | Greg Halsted

    Speakers

    Greg Halsted, P.E.

    Senior Director, Local Paving for the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

    Mr. Halsted is responsible for increasing the market share for ready mixed concrete products through education, promotion, design, technical services, and construction activities at the local, regional, and state level. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the use of cement and concrete in the pavements and geotechnical industry. Mr. Halsted has knowledge of planning, design, materials testing, construction, and sustainability; has participated in numerous training and construction workshops involving state and provincial transportation agencies, public works departments, universities, material suppliers, and consulting firms; and has authored several publications related to cement and concrete construction. He currently serves as a voting member of several Transportation Research Board (TRB), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and ASTM International (ASTM) standing technical committees. Mr. Halsted holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University and is a licensed engineer in the state of Georgia. Prior to joining NRMCA, he held civil and geotechnical engineering positions with the Portland Cement Association, the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, and the Georgia Department of Transportation. 


    $339.00|
    Resilient Urban Stormwater Design

    Resilient Urban Stormwater Design

    On-DemandFebruary 5, 2027
    5.95 Credit Hours

    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

    Floodplain Managers
    6.0 ASFPM CECs

    APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
    CM | 6.0*

    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, 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 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. 

    The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.0 CECs for floodplain managers. 

    *HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course will be registered for CM | 6.0 for Certified Planners once 2027 course registration is available. This course listing at halfmoonseminars.org will be updated regarding registration status.

    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 credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format subject to approval: 

    6.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

    6.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES) 

    | Manuel “Manny” Nuño

    Speakers

    Manuel “Manny” Nuño, P.E., CFM, LEED AP, CPESC

    Civil Engineering Director, Raptor Civil Engineering, LLC

    Mr. Nuño is a 2008 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a specialty in structural and environmental engineering, he has established himself as a leader in the field of drainage and erosion and sediment control. In his 18-year career, Mr. Nuño has excelled in the design of land development projects including grading, utility design, stormwater management, and erosion control. Through his experiences as a consulting engineer, he has prepared civil construction plans for such clients as Marriott International, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Lennar Homes, Oakwood Homes, and Kiewit Infrastructure West. In the field, Mr. Nuño has provided stormwater inspection services for SDG&E, Caesars Entertainment Group, and public agencies such as the City of Carlsbad, California, and the Town of Elizabeth, CO. He has managed civil projects in 19 different states and prides himself on working with developers, architects, and contractors to bridge the gap between regulatory compliance and constructability in the field. Mr. Nuño is a registered professional engineer in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and California; a Certified Floodplain Manager; a certified professional in erosion and sediment control, a Colorado LEED accredited professional, and a qualified SWPPP developer/practitioner. He is an active member in the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Urban Land Institute, and the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers. 


    $339.00|
    Deep Dive into Invasive Landscape Plants

    Deep Dive into Invasive Landscape Plants

    On-DemandFebruary 10, 2027
    2.0 Credit Hours

    Credits

    Engineers
    2.0 PDHs

    Architects
    2.0 HSW CE Hours

    AIA - American Institute of Architects
    2.0 HSW LUs

    Landscape Architects
    2.0 HSW CE Hours

    LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
    2.0 HSW PDHs

    ICC - International Code Council
    0.2 CEUs (Sitework)

     

    This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES. 

    The International Code Council has approved this event for .2 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

    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 credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included: 

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

    | Dr. Michael A. Liptak + 1 Other Speaker

    Speakers

    Dr. Michael A. Liptak, PhD

    Senior Ecologist, EnviroScience, Inc.

    Dr. Michael Liptak is a senior ecologist at EnviroScience, Inc, where he specializes in wetland ecology, wetland restoration, and mitigation wetland design. Dr. Liptak earned a B.S. degree in Biology at the University of Toledo and a Ph.D. degree in Environmental Science at Ohio State University under the noted wetland ecologist Dr. William Mitsch. He has over 25 years of experience in wetlands research and consulting and is a Certified Senior Ecologist (Ecological Society of America). His primary responsibilities at EnviroScience Inc. include wetland mitigation planning, wetland assessments and delineations, technical report preparation, and permitting. Dr. Liptak is a member of the Society of Wetlands Scientists and the Ecological Society of America, and regularly gives seminars on wetland issues and regulations.

    Carlyn S. Rocazella

    EnviroScience, Inc., Northeast Headquarters, Stow, Ohio

    Ms. Rocazella previously acted as the crew lead of the vegetation management program at EnviroScience with a focus on the treatment of exotic and nonnative plants. She is now operating as a full-time biologist and a pollinator conservation specialist with a focus on the identification, monitoring, and conservation of Midwestern, native bee communities. Ms. Rocazella earned her Bachelor of Science in Organismal Biology from Kent State University where she developed her passion for pollinator and bee communities. She has lived in Costa Rica for a cumulative 4 months as a research assistant studying the specific relationships of Neotropical bees and the local plant communities within the Palo Verde National Park. After her return to the States, she worked for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for 2 years where she identified and helped curate their collection of North American bees. Following this, she worked with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park as a member of their vegetation management crew and acted as their weekly pollinator survey crew lead. Ms. Rocazella’s main responsibilities at EnviroScience include native habitat restoration, pollinator habitat assessment and installation, and performing population surveys for common and endangered bee populations. She has extensive experience in the research process, including preparing methodologies and executing field work necessary for high-quality data acquisition. Additionally, Ms. Rocazella is skilled in a variety of insect surveying methods with a focus on sweep netting, cup trapping, malaise trapping, as well as other techniques. She has previously held a scientific collection permit with the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources for her consultancy work with the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, and currently holds her Endangered Species Recovery permit with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for regions 3 and 5 to perform similar work on a federal scale. Ms. Rocazella is passionate about giving presentations about the importance of pollinators and works regularly to educate and excite others about these critical species.


    $119.00|
    Community Park Design and Construction

    Community Park Design and Construction

    On-DemandFebruary 16, 2027
    3.0 Credit Hours

    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
    CM | 3.0*

    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. This course will be registered for CM | 3.0 for Certified Planners once 2027 course registration is available. This course listing at halfmoonseminars.org will be updated regarding registration status.  

    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 credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format: 

    3.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

    3.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES) 

    | Shannon Blakeman + 5 Other Speakers

    Speakers

    Shannon Blakeman,  PLA, ASLA

    Partner at CARBO Landscape Architecture

    Mr. Blakeman is a Principal and Managing Partner at CARBO. Before joining the firm, Mr. Blakeman worked in North Carolina, gaining experience in park, commercial, institutional, and municipal projects. Over 25 years, he has developed a broad knowledge base in detail design, large-scale site planning, and master planning. His well-rounded approach to the design process provides thoughtful design solutions. As a Partner, Mr. Blakeman provides team leadership throughout the design process, fosters positive client relationships, develops conceptual themes, and ensures quality implementation. He facilitates efficient and effective communication between workgroups, clients, and multi-disciplinary team members. He is also responsible for business development in the public and private sectors within the region, working to grow the firm’s presence. 

    Mr. Blakeman earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture at Louisiana State University in 1999. He is a Registered Landscape Architect in the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, & Florida, and a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Mr. Blakeman has also been active in the local ASLA chapter, serving on the Executive Committee from 2006 to 2019.

    Ryan Geismar, PLA, ASLA, LEED-AP

    Associate Principal, Visualization Specialist

    Mr. Geismar is a Landscape Architect with cross-discipline education in architecture. This broadened perspective lends itself well to complex urban design and place-making, where multiple cultural, social, natural and historical influences often intersect in the built environment. He regularly collaborates with civic groups, community stakeholders, and multi-disciplinary design and technical teams to develop enduring connections between people and places. As an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP, Mr. Geismar co-founded the Vacant Lots: Occupied (VLO) platform to align private, public, and academic collaborators to support local communities in re-envisioning the best and highest use of under-utilized parcels. The program has received a number of local and state awards for its effective planning and transformation of underutilized parcels for maximum social and environmental impact. Further, Mr. Geismar’s strong visual communication skills help convey complex conceptual and technical ideas to broad and diverse audiences. His compelling visualization has a proven track record of garnering community support and assisting fundraising.

    Keith Maung-Douglass, PLA, ASLA

    Associate at CARBO Landscape Architecture

    Mr. Maung-Douglass joined CARBO in June of 2017 after completing a 2-year research and design fellowship at the LSU Coastal Sustainability Studio.  Mr. Maung-Douglass received a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Temple University in 2013 and Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Roger Williams University in 2005. 

    Before moving to Louisiana, Mr. Maung-Douglass was an intern with Biohabitats, Inc. in Baltimore, MD.  For this internship, Mr. Maung-Douglass was tasked with the design, construction, and operation of a small-scale wetland treatment system that would filter water from Baltimore Harbor.  While there, Mr. Maung-Douglass also worked on various other ecological restoration and landscape design projects. 

    During his time at the Coastal Sustainability Studio, Mr. Maung-Douglass worked on the Changing Course design competition, the design of an interactive coastal Louisiana exhibit for the Center for River Studies, the creation of visualizations for the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and a range of in-house projects related to coastal Louisiana and the August 2016 flood. 

    Mr. Maung-Douglass is a certified Master Naturalist through the Louisiana Master Naturalist Association and is also an active member of the Capital Area Native Plant Society. 

    Amy Norval, PLA, ASLA

    Associate at CARBO Landscape Architecture

    Ms. Norval received her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from Louisiana State University in 2013.  Since graduation, Ms. Norval has gained professional experience on projects across southern Louisiana and has worked closely with various suburban and rural municipalities gaining skills in community engagement.  She approaches each project with an emphasis on designing with the community while fostering environmentally sustainable methods and practices.  Her active projects range from universally inclusive neighborhood playgrounds to large-scale stormwater parks.  Ms. Norval is also an active advocate for her profession and has served on the executive committee of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. 

    Throughout college and internships, she has had the privilege of traveling locally and abroad to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the direct implications of design within a community.  As a southeastern Louisiana native, she has a deep appreciation for the culture that has evolved from our dynamic coastal landscape.  She understands the need for creative design in the face of climate change and has worked extensively on stormwater management projects at varying scales. 

    Ms. Norval also maintains an interest in Louisiana native and naturalized plants and local recycled materials as they are used in stormwater management practices and coastal sustainability. 

    Robert Searns

    Robert Searns and Associates, Inc. in Littleton, CO

    Mr. Searns has a four-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, both national-award-winning projects. He helped plan the Grand Canyon National Park Greenway, played a key role on the Memphis Wolf River Greenway, and authored the Commerce City, CO, Walk, Bike, Fit Plan. He has written for Planning, Landscape Architecture, LA China, and American Trails magazines and has served as editor-in-chief of Trails and Beyond magazine. He chaired American Trails and was a founder of The World Trails Network as well as being a delegate to the America’s Great Outdoors White House conclave. His current book is Beyond Greenways: The Next Step For City Trails and Walking Routes, published in 2023 by Island Press. This book was chosen as one of THE DIRT’s (American Society of Landscape Architects) 10 best books of 2023. He resides, writes, hikes, and bikes near Denver, Colorado.

    David Whittaker, PLA, ASLA, LEED-AP, LFA

    Associate Principal, Design Manager

    Mr. Whittaker has 28 years of experience in landscape architectural design and planning. His professional philosophy and skills include the integration of sustainable design, public process, community building, cultural resources, and art. As a lead project designer, Mr. Whittaker has led many sustainability and regenerative design initiatives both within our firm and in the Greater Cincinnati region. He has worked on several LEED projects and has been a strong regional advocate for the Living Building Challenge. He has participated in site projects from conceptual design through design details and construction drawings, and he has played an instrumental role in creating innovative technical and aesthetically compelling solutions to stormwater management challenges.


    $179.00|
    Stream Restoration 101: Tips and Tricks for Design Professionals

    Stream Restoration 101: Tips and Tricks for Design Professionals

    On-DemandFebruary 24, 2027
    6.5 Credit Hours

    Credits

    Engineers
    6.5 PDHs

    Architects
    6.5 HSW CE Hours

    AIA - American Institute of Architects
    6.5 HSW LUs

    Landscape Architects
    6.5 HSW CE Hours

    LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
    6.5 HSW PDHs

    Floodplain Managers
    6.5 ASFPM CECs

    This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.5 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 HalfMoon Education as a sponsor of continuing education (Sponsor No. J885). This course has been submitted for AIA CES approval and is currently pending. Only full participation is reportable to the AIA CES. 

    The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES. 

    The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.5 CECs for floodplain managers. 

    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 credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format: 

    6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)

    6.5 HSW PDHs (LA CES) 

    | Brian J. Kwiatkowski

    Speakers

    Brian J. Kwiatkowski

    Principal Ecologist with Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG) and a National Expert in River and Stream Restoration, Ohio

    Mr. Kwiatkowski has over 25 years of experience in the field. He’s a certified professional ecologist (CE) and fluvial geomorphologist, who has collected and analyzed data on more than 1,000 miles of river and stream and contributed to stormwater best management practice manuals, addressing the design of ecosystem restoration projects, green infrastructure planning, water quality improvement, and habitat reconstruction. Mr. Kwiatkowski’s assisted numerous clients, including non-profit organizations, municipalities, park districts, and government agencies, with the planning, design, and installation of restoration projects on a variety of scope and scales. His day-to-day professional responsibilities include project management, public outreach, stream assessment, data analysis and calculations, restoration design, and construction oversight.  


    $339.00|
    Putting Green Design and Construction: Site Evaluation, Surface Selection, Drainage, and Long-Term Performance

    Putting Green Design and Construction: Site Evaluation, Surface Selection, Drainage, and Long-Term Performance

    On-DemandFebruary 26, 2027
    3.0 Credit Hours

    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

    ICC - International Code Council
    0.3 CEUs (Sitework)

    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. 

    The International Code Council has approved this event for .3 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232). 

    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 credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format: 

    3.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

    3.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES) 

    | Jeffery Brauer

    Speakers

    Jeffery Brauer

    Director of Outreach at American Society of Golf Course Architects

    Mr. Brauer has designed more than 50 new courses and remodeled more than 80 during his golf course architecture career, starting in his native Chicago before moving to Arlington, Texas. He is also a prolific author, writing a monthly column for Golf Course Industry magazine and serving as lead author on Designs on a Better Golf Course: Practical Answers to Common Questions for Green Committees for the ASGCA Foundation. He has taught golf course design at his alma mater and, now retired from active practice, serves as Director of Outreach for ASGCA, working on behalf of members and the industry at large, including support for Foundation initiatives.


    $179.00|