he Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects is excited to present Bees in the Built Environment, a full-day continuing education program on July 23 at Wickham Park for landscape architects and green industry peers that explores best practices for bee-friendly design and the important relationship between plants and pollinators. The day will also include a bus trip, tour, and talk at a local apiary. See our lineup of speakers below, and download the brochure for more information!
Modules include:
PLUS: Optional Garden Tour: History in a Modern Garden Park — Jeff Maron, Director Emeritus, Wickham Park
Succession of Bloom for Pollinators — Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, Founder of Natureworks
Beekeeping and Pollinators — Kent Schwendy, Bee Keeper
Bees and Beyond: Designing to Support Local Food Webs — Kelly Farrell, PLA, Sasaki
Understanding Our Native Bees: Best Gardening Practices for Pollinators — Casey L. Johnson, URI Bee Lab
Panel Discussion & Q&A: Best Practices for Pollinators
| Registration:$125 — Members of ASLA, AIA, CNLA$150 — Non-MembersIncludes continental breakfast and lunch | Limited number of students in a related field of study: Free(must present valid ID) |