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Where science meets practice
Join Landscape Designer Larry Weaner and native plant expert Ian Caton on a deep dive into the integration of restoration ecology and garden design. From technical instruction to personal anecdotes in this on-demand virtual course, Larry and Ian share over 70 years of combined experience on the fine points of designing, planting, and managing ecology-based landscapes.
Geared toward landscape practitioners including but not limited to landscape designers, landscape architects, restoration professionals, and horticulturists in the Eastern & Midwestern U.S.
What’s included:
1) Access to all seven on-demand recordings from NDAL’s 2025 live Ecology-based Landscape Practice Intensive—including participant questions and real-world discussions
2) Participate in four live Conversation and Q&A sessions with instructors and peers
3) NDAL’s 100+ page Ecology-based Landscape Practice Course Manual (digital) including an ecology-based plant characteristics chart, equipment recommendations, wildlife habitat enhancement strategies, diagrams for planting and maintenance procedures, and more
4) NDAL Ecology-based Landscape Practitioner Certificate (Bundle only, details below)
5) Continuing education credits (CEUs) (details below)
6) Community Forum to communicate with peers
7) Additional course materials including note-taking handouts and recommended resources
This course is accessible for 1 year from your registration date
Included in the Full Bundle:
NEWLY OFFERED! NDAL Ecology-based Landscape Practitioner Certificate
Upon completion of the course (Full Bundle only), you will receive a certificate issued by NDAL that indicates your newly-deepened knowledge in ecological landscape design & practice. Display it on your LinkedIn page, resume, and/or on your company’s website.
