Title: Webinar: Landscaping for Resilience
AT-VMS: AT: Native Plant Society of Texas (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Name of NPSOT Chapter, and Presenter)
Comments: AT24-425 Webinar: Landscaping for Resilience, Presenter:
Christy Ten Eyck(AT=1h)
Event Date: 11/21/2024
Event Time: 6:00p-7:00p
Event Summary:
Christy Ten Eyck with Ten Eyck Landscape Architects will present a Webinar on Landscaping for Resilience with Native Plants.
Event Description:
Join Wild Ones and the Native Plant Society of Texas for a webinar with Christy Ten Eyck, celebrated landscape architect, on November 21 at 6:00 PM CT!
Discover expert tips on drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly landscapes that support biodiversity and adapt to any climate.
Texas has always experienced challenging weather fluctuations – winter ice storms, long periods of drought followed by flooding, and the ever-present summer heat. These weather patterns have intensified over the last few years. Join Wild Ones and the Native Plant Society of Texas for a look at sustainable landscapes that highlight the remarkable resilience of native plants. Christy Ten Eyck, founder of Ten Eyck Landscape Architects, will showcase her approach to creating adaptable landscapes, drawing on her latest native garden design for the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Learn valuable strategies for choosing resilient plants and supporting local ecosystems—design insights that apply across regions, using Texas as a powerful example of adaptation.
This webinar will highlight:
The role of native plant communities in supporting local ecosystems and reducing maintenance needs.
Design strategies that work for urban environments nationwide, from sustainable materials to site planning for resilience.
Case Study: A look at the new native garden design for Dallas-Fort Worth.
Christy and her team have been at the forefront of transforming urban spaces into vibrant, sustainable landscapes that not only beautify but also restore the environment and unify communities. Whether you are a home gardener, landscape architect, or environmental advocate, this webinar will offer valuable insights into creating water-efficient, sustainable landscapes that benefit people and the planet.
Presenter:
Christy Ten Eyck
Cost: Free, but Donations requested at registration
Contact Information:
Paula Stone gilbriar@me.com (210) 393-7351
Organization Website:
https://npsot.org/chapters/fredericksburg/
Sponsoring Organization:
NPSOT- Fredericksburg and The Wild Ones