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OHBA Design Day: Reimagining our Cities

May 9 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

$75 member/$90 nonmember
Join the Organic Horticulture Benefits Alliance (OHBA)  for an inspiring event featuring three sustainability experts who will share their knowledge on creating a greener, healthier, and more vibrant city! From homes and public parks to water detention, commercial spaces, and beyond, discover how we can transform our urban environment into a more livable, joyful, and sustainable place for all.

What You’ll Learn

  • Effective watershed design

  • Working with + understanding the ever-changing nature cycle

  • Regenerative solutions in urban design and sustainability

  • Supporting biodiversity

Speakers

TED MAAS
Owner of Maas Verde Landscape Restoration. Ted educates + applies ecological principles to design, build, and function in urban landscapes.
TOPIC: Landscaping in a Changing Climate: Developing Water Wise, Functional, and Aesthetically Pleasing Landscapes

ANDREW MILLISON
Globally Renowned Permaculture teacher and practitioner, media maker, and gardener. Founder of Oregon State University’s Permaculture Design program.
TOPIC: How Watershed Design is the Answer to Flooding, Drought, and Extreme Heat

MARY KEILERS
Innovation & Research Principal at Clark Condon, with extensive experience managing complex projects across various urban and green environments.
TOPIC: Design Considerations for Resiliency, Stewardship, and Innovation: A Landscape Architect’s Perspective on the Urban Landscape

Linkhttps://www.ohbaonline.org/register

Details

Date:
May 9
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

United Way of Greater Houston 50 Waugh Dr
Houston, TX United States