Registration Eligibility
None
Start Date
04/23/2021
End Date
04/23/2021
Description
This course explores the science, principles, and processes of restoring yards and acreage into their natural states. It also covers applicable federal, state, and local regulation of water and environment.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Horticulture / Plants
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
6.0
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to discuss the value of informed stewardship of woodland and open space parcels as an important component in the natural health of the ecologic community.
Learners will be able to explain the need for systems thinking when planning for ecological restoration in urban and suburban areas
Learners will be able to identify and describe practices and objectives of transforming residential lawns for wildlife habitat and productive landscapes.
Learners will be able to reference and discuss compliance standards of the Clean Water Act and Maryland Department of the Environment, the Maryland Forest Conservation Act and Resource Restoration, and other federal and Maryland regulations that affect restoration efforts prior to initiating site work.
Learners will be able to explain the concepts and practices of ecologies and ecological engineering.
Instructors
Chris Mourlas, Rachel Toker, Carri Beer, Andrew Der, Peter May, Lori Lilly
Course Codes
042321W0830
Provider
HalfMoon Education Inc.