Presenters: David Falk, Ulrich Lorimer, Larry Weaner, & Jordan Wiseman

Long before pollinators, rain gardens, and sustainability were part of the landscape vernacular, Garden in the Woods featured native plants and advocated for their conservation. Today, Native Plant Trust expands on that important work by experimenting with, observing, and analyzing the underlying factors that affect the composition and trajectories of woodland vegetation. 

Species adaptability, specialist habitats, soil biota, succession, light distribution, light manipulation, and the often-overlooked effects of historic human disturbance all have outsized effects. We will explore these factors in environments ranging from the “gardenesque” plantings of W. Gary Smith in the Curtis Woodland Garden, to the “wild” landscapes off the main trail,  where the results of various management regimes can be compared. 

Date & Time: Friday, July 22nd, 2022, 9 AM - 4:30 PM ET* 

Location: 180 Hemenway Rd, Framingham, MA 01701

Fee: $235

Event Category: Professional

CEUs: APLD (3), ASLA/LACES (6), ISA (BCMA Science: 4; Certified Arborist: 6; Practice: 2; Utility Specialist: 4; Municipal Specialist: 6; Climber Specialist: 4; Aerial Lift Specialist: 4), NOFA (4) 
See here for CEU instructions.

Register by: Friday, July 15th, 2022, 9 AM ET (1 week prior)