Native Alternatives to Standard Non-Natives + Invasives

Registration Eligibility

Members must register for the WNLA Conference

Start Date

01/18/2019

End Date

01/18/2019

Description

Veterans from the world of native perennial and woody plant production share tried and true native alternatives to standard non-natives and invasive species.

Location

Kansas City, MO

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

1.) In-depth review of 10 best small native trees and shrubs to plant instead of honeysuckle/Callery pear and how to prepare for their removal; as well as dealing with the site after the removal of these invasives.
2.) Learn successful native alternatives for groundcovers, such as carices and their companion plants, and beautiful perennials.
3.) Discussion around shifting away from the sale and use of invasive species to create an exciting economic opportunity for the horticultural industry to become suppliers and advocates of diverse and versatile native plants.

Instructors

Carol Davit, Missouri Invasive Plant Task Foce; Elliott Duemler, Native Perennial Manager at Taylor Creek Restoration Nursery/Applied Ecological Services; James Faupel, Restoration Ecology Coordinator at Litzsinger Road Ecology Center/Missouri Botanical Ga

Course Codes

WNLA_7

Provider

Prairie Gateway Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

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