Plant Communities & Plants of New England

Start Date

12/11/2020

End Date

12/11/2020

Description

In this presentation native plant expert Ethan Dropkin will describe the location and salient characteristics of the eco-regions found in the mid-Atlantic states. He will also discuss the keystone species of each, including descriptions of their physical characteristics, proliferation strategies, habitat requirements, and role in the process of ecological succession - crucial information rarely found in horticulture literature. Ian will conclude by describing a group of generalist species that can thrive reliably across eco-regions and habitat types, providing designers with some reliable “meat and potatoes” plant choices.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

2.0

Learning Outcomes

--Learn about useful criteria for the selection and combination of meadow, shrubland, & woodland species using a ‘plant community’ approach.
--Examine individual meadow, shrubland, & woodland species, looking at their relevant ecological characteristics as well as their practical and aesthetic attributes.
--Explore new ways to incorporate specific species & plant communities into one's own practice or project(s).

Instructors

Ethan Dropkin

Course Codes

Provider

New Directions in the American Landscape

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