This two day, in-person, workshop will guide participants through the classification, benefits, design, and maintenance of meadows. We will be joined by expert speakers including:
Teddi Stark and Kelsey Mummert, PA DCNR
Justin Ulanoski, Native Creations Landscape Services
Kelly Gill, Xerces Society
Mark Fiely, Ernst Seeds
Mark Brownlee, Archwild
Nick Myers and Kelly Gutshall, LandStudies
Keith Williams, Lancaster Conservancy
From this course participants will:
Learn about meadow types and what to expect over the lifecycle of a meadow
Become familiar with the benefits of a meadow
Learn about how ecology can inform meadow site selection and site assessment
Develop skills and knowledge to successfully design, implement, and manage native meadows
Explore different types of plant material, plant selection, and planting techniques to optimize meadow success
Understand routine meadow maintenance requirements and common management challenges
Learn participatively from a collaborative charrette experience how to plan and design a meadow and how to develop a maintenance plan
Tour several existing meadows with experts
Gain familiarity with PA DCNR funding opportunities for meadow projects
11.5 CBLP CEUs
(pending: LA CES, APLD)
