Green Spotlight Series: Rebuilding Abundance

There is a pressing need for more inspiring and ecologically rich planting in our urban and rural landscapes. Constraints such as tight budgets, environmental extremes, and limited familiarity with diverse planting systems among clients and crews present significant challenges. Representing Phyto Studio, Claudia will delve into the scientific models and techniques to surmount these obstacles. Join us as she shares insights on enriching even the most challenging spaces with evocative planting, offering ecologically rich, appealing, resilient, and maintainable solutions.

This is a Green Spotlight Series presentation in partnership with the Maine Landscape And Nursery Association. Live attendance counts toward one recertification credit. Contact us for network association approval.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

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Instructor Bio:

Claudia West is a leading voice in the emerging field of ecological planting design. Known for her passionate advocacy of plant-driven design, Claudia is a widely sought-after speaker and consultant who applies the technologies of plant systems to bring essential natural functions back into our cities and towns. She has worked on all sides of the green industry—as a designer, grower, installer, and land manager—grounding her innovative work in pragmatic solutions that address the realities of our urbanizing world. She is the co-author of the critically acclaimed book Planting in a Post-Wild World.