With hundreds of thousands of square feet developed in Washington, DC alone, green roofs are emerging as a new form of wildlife habitat in cities. From planted sedum and wildflowers, to volunteer seedlings and pollinators—and even families of ducks, a variety of species are making green roofs their home. For people too, green roofs offer …

HOMETOWN HABITAT: STORIES OF BRINGING NATURE HOME is an environmental film by Catherine Zimmerman, an award-winning director of photography and independent documentary filmmaker (https://themeadowproject.com).  The movie features community habitat landscaping projects that use NATIVE PLANTS to support the survival and vitality of local ecosystems. PROGRAM INCLUDES: * In-Person Introduction by Catherine Zimmerman, Producer * Screening …

From site assessment and design renderings to green infrastructure components and appropriate plant palettes, we all strive to create high performing landscapes that give back in ecological services and can be responsibly maintained.  On Wednesday and Thursday of this annual symposium, explore with green industry colleagues ideas about how we bring people and plants together …

Brooklyn Bridge Park, an 85 acre, man-made landscape constructed on abandoned piers in the New York harbor, was created with ecology in mind. The park’s award-winning piers support top-notch recreation, from opera to outdoor films, all of it beautifully designed. But the piers also contain native woodlands, freshwater wetlands, salt marshes, and numerous meadows. These …

Rodney Eason, CEO of the Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve, will be presenting the keynote, explaining the rich history of the Preserve and it’s plans moving forward as well as an industry break out session, “Plant and Design the Garden That You Have Always Wanted to Visit.” Rodney, a native of North Carolina is …

How can we design our landscapes in ways that prevent harm to existing ecosystems AND regenerate the environment? We live in an age when the most effective progress on protecting the environment will likely occur at the local level. Join a broad spectrum of actors from home gardeners to professionals in the horticulture and landscape …

Whether you are a seasoned Steward, a stormwater professional or just getting started in the wide world of watershed restoration, this year’s conference has something for everyone. New this year …

Are you a conservation professional or decision-maker that works with landowners to promote, install, and manage riparian buffers? Consider attending the Riparian Forest Buffer Summit! The Riparian Forest Buffer Summit will provide attendees with information and skills -- from creating planting plans to working with contractors -- that can be used in day-to-day work. The …

The Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) is an urban cost-share program that provides financial/technical assistance to property owners installing eligible Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Learn about how to apply, do's and don'ts of a VCAP project, and what's required in applications by Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District. This …

More projects are being specified with environmentally friendly pavements.  This one-day classroom based course trains experienced contractors about the differences of installing PICP vs. regular interlocking concrete pavement systems.  The course is aimed at contractors who are presently doing residential and/or commercial concrete pavement installations and wish to move into the permeable pavement market. It …