Supporting the Pollinators that Nourish Us

Registration Eligibility

This presentation is part of the ASLA Oregon Chapter's Annual Design Symposium. Registration is limited to Symposium attendees only.

Start Date

09/12/2020

End Date

09/12/2020

Description

Pollinator conservation is a critical global environmental issue affecting food supply and ecosystem health. What role can landscape architects play and does habitat created in urban areas make a difference? The Xerces Society’s Sharon Selvaggio will present the conservation needs of pollinators, the opportunities for and benefits of designing pollinator habitat into urban spaces, planning and design considerations, and examples from across the country.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

1. Learn about conservation issues for pollinators
2. Explore opportunities for and benefits of incorporating pollinator habitat into urban spaces
3. Understand pollinator life history and needs
4. Gain insights to planning and design considerations for pollinators

Instructors

Sharon Selvaggio, Pesticide Program Specialist, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

Course Codes

2020-1b

Provider

ASLA Oregon Chapter

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