Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System Opportunities

NOTE: These opportunities are open only to landscape architects  that participate in LACES.

If you would like to view upcoming webinars, master classes, and events open to all, please see here.

Distance Education

Classes listed in this section consist of a pre-recorded webinar accompanied by a proof of competency that must be successfully completed with a passing score of 75% to earn PDH. The webinar will be delivered via YouTube and the quiz will be delivered via Google Forms. The following has been approved for PDH for landscape architects by LACES:

Native Grasses and Sedges:
Smart Choices for Native Landscape Design

(Registration available September 15-December 31, 2023)

Register Here from Sept. 15-Dec. 31

Presented by Shannon Currey, Education & Outreach, Izel Native Plants

Description:
Native grasses and sedges offer a host of ecosystem benefits and smart solutions to common landscape challenges. Rather than oceans of mulch and vast expanses of turf grass, learn how to use native grasses and sedges. These extraordinary plants help treat and manage stormwater, preserve and build the soil, outcompete weeds, and boost biodiversity. Join this session for a look at these extraordinary plants and discover how greener grasses help build better landscapes and communities. This is a webinar that was recorded live on August 2, 2023.

Learning Objectives:
Have a basic sense of what defines a grass and a sedge.
Be able to discuss the attributes of grasses and sedges that lead to lower resource use and increased ecological function on sites.
Be familiar with at least three grasses or sedges that would perform well as ground cover/matrix plantings in your region.
Be familiar with at least three grasses or sedges that would perform well in difficult soils or urban sites.

Health, Safety and Welfare?
Yes

PDH
1.0

Fee
$15 (free for members of Missouri Prairie Foundation or professional members of Grow Native!).

Registration

From September 15-December 31, register at the link above, just under the course title.  Your course materials (recording link, quiz link, and supplemental materials if applicable) will be delivered to you via email within 3 business days of submitting registration. You can complete the course anytime through January 7, 2024. You will receive a certificate of completion, delivered via email, upon successful completion of the course.

Soft Landings:
Providing Year-Round Sanctuary for Pollinators

(Registration available October 1-December 31, 2023)

Register Here from October 1-Dec. 31

Presented by Paula Diaz, GardeNerd Consultations

Description:

Landscaping with keystone native tree species that host many insects as larvae is critically important to their survival, however, moths, butterflies, and other insects also need shelter throughout the year, including fallen leaves and natives planted under trees.

In this webinar presented by veteran native landscaper Paula Diaz, learn how you can make your native garden a year-round haven for all life stages of insects. This is a webinar that was recorded live on August 30, 2023.

Learning Objectives:
Identify the need for Soft Landings.
Learn to choose the appropriate components of Soft Landings.
Understand the management requirements of Soft Landing spaces.

Health, Safety and Welfare?
Yes

PDH
1.0

Fee
$15 (free for members of Missouri Prairie Foundation or professional members of Grow Native!).

Registration

From October 1-December 31, register at the link above, just under the course title.  Your course materials (recording link, quiz link, and supplemental materials if applicable) will be delivered to you via email within 3 business days of submitting registration. You can complete the course anytime through January 7, 2024. You will receive a certificate of completion, delivered via email, upon successful completion of the course.

Other opportunities

• TBD

MPF/GN! membership

Please see MPF’s membership page to become a member of MPF, or see GN!’s membership page to learn about becoming a professional member of GN!

Questions about MPF/GN! LACES offerings?

Contact Erika Van Vranken at erika@moprairie.org or (573) 567-0259.