Start Date
03/23/2023
End Date
03/23/2023
Description
Part 1: Case Study Presentation
This case study describes the conception, planning, design, procurement, installation and management of a native plant landscape and sculpture park through the eyes of the founders. A whirlwind three years began the transformation of the 36-acre residential property with large native plant gardens, an enhanced natural meadow and savanna matrix, a series of six small constructed wetland pools, and forest habitat all organically maintained with limited staff. The Bower opened in 2021 and continues to grow, evolve, and demonstrate the rewards of combining ecology and art.
Part 2: Panel
Landscape designer Ethan Dropkin will join the Allis’s in an informal discussion on the processes, challenges, and results of their collaboration at The Bower. Attendee participation and questions will be encouraged.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Horticulture / Plants
Sustainable Development & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.50
Learning Outcomes
Learn a process approach for landscape restoration and enhancement focused on the creation and management of a public/private space.
Learn an organic approach for landscape restoration management and its appropriateness for particular project scale.
Learn to manage a landscape over time with creativity, intent and persistence while adjusting, adapting, and expanding the landscape offerings.
Instructors
Bill Allis, Jane Allis, & Ethan Dropkin
Course Codes
Provider
New Directions in the American Landscape