Ecosystem Modeling: Using Natural Plant Communities as Models for Landscape Design

This class covers site assessments, research, and the creation of species lists and installation plans for native assemblages of plants. Understand how design choices can support greater habitat value for wildlife and biodiversity through the use of appropriately selected native plants. Workshop includes on-site walk to visit natural reference habitats and native plant installations. Participants will also work in small groups on conceptual practices.

LOCATION: Quarry Gardens in Schuyler, VA (Nelson County).

INSTRUCTORS: Devin Floyd, Center for Urban Habitats, David Hirschman of Hirschman Water and Environment LLC.

This workshop is sponsored by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) Habitat Partners© Program. DGIF is an organizational member of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC) and a Consortium Partner of CBLP.

Early registration- $85 by June 25. Regular registration- $100.

There is an additional discount if you attend this workshop, plus the DGIF-sponsored workshop in Charlottesville on September 12, “Stormwater Landscapes: Using Native Plant Communities for Design”

Each workshop normally $85 early/$100 regular

Both workshops $155 early/$180 regular

Registration on the CBLP website.

6 CBLP CEUS will be available.