The Secret Garden – An Invasive Legacy

Start Date

09/11/2025

End Date

09/11/2025

Description

Gardens are a gateway for many people; a storybook portal between our indoor lives and the magnificence of the outdoors. However, these special spaces can be a cause of strife beyond the misery of weeding – many invasive plants have a horticultural origin. This session opens with learning about some of these plants and their impacts on the natural world, but dives deeper – including sharing tools and actions with which landscape architects can play an active part in invasive species management, plus a peek into the wild world of plant regulation.

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Development Trends
Horticulture / Plants
Site Planning
Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

• Improve understanding of invasive species and their connections to our gardens
• Identify common invasive garden plants, including mitigation and response options
• Gain knowledge about the Michigan Invasive Species Program, including regulation
• Connect with local invasive species efforts, including non-regulatory programs

Instructors

Katie Grzesiak, Susie Lott

Course Codes

Provider

Michigan Chapter-American Society of Landscape Architects

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