REFERENCE is an annual symposium for landscape architects, designers, gardeners and trades. Learn to use ecosystem references in cities bearing the brunt of climate change. This one day session is a practical approach to develop, implement and maintain robust planting designs at all scales. Our task is a multigenerational project to build functional habitats in urban environments. 

Session 1: Guest Speakers
Opening remarks: Lorraine Johnson, Writer and Public Speaker

Post Glacial Succession: Sarah Finkelstein University of Toronto
Manitoulin Alvar: Kaitlin Richardson, Conservation Biologist, Nature Conservancy of Canada
Quarries: Ken Ursic, Ecologist – Beacon Environmental
Cliffs: Paul J. Richardson – University of Waterloo
Ravines: Stephen Smith, Arborist – Urban Forest Associates Inc.
Ecological Land Classification: Karen May, MLA, Plant Architect

Session 2: Workshop
Working groups will gain practical experience in using ecological references as a tool to produce plant species lists for a range of urban site conditions unique to Toronto while collaborating in an interdisciplinary setting. 

A post-event social will offer time to share event feedback, discussion and networking.

When

Friday February 21
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided

Where
Ryerson University, George Vari Engineering and Computing Building (245 Church St)

Online registration is now open.
Please direct any questions to Myscha Stafford at myscha@landscapeontario.com 
by February 15.


Thank you to our event partners

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