Practicing New Naturalism: Site-Specific Plantings and Wild Gardening in Public and Private Places

Start Date

11/08/2023

End Date

02/07/2024

Description

Given the dramatic shift towards ecologically-driven landscapes, how do we shift the narrative of landscape design from construction and maintenance to cultivation and stewardship? How do we make space for habitat in landscapes close to home? How do we cultivate new practices and knowledge that can transform the meaning of a garden? Join planting designer, artist, and thought leader Kelly Norris for this vibrant exploration of his recent and future work at the intersections of horticulture and ecology. His presentation will explore various projects, their narratives, plant palettes, and the relative success or progress of each project to date with a preview of new developments in the seasons ahead.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.25

Learning Outcomes

1. Gain insights into the evolution and development of contemporary horticultural-ecological planting design and management practices.
2. Learn creative plant-centric design strategies for enhancing ecological diversity.
3. Understand management challenges and stewardship opportunities associated with ecological plantings in public and private spaces.

Instructors

Kelly Norris

Course Codes

Provider

New Directions in the American Landscape

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