Bringing our Properties to Life with Lawn Reduction and Native Plants
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Join ecological landscape designer and noted speaker Marie Chieppo to explore how to create a beautiful and ecologically healthy yard that both we and nature will love. Marie shares how we can decrease maintenance efforts on our properties by reducing or replacing a turf lawn, discussing organic-based turf removal options that do not negatively impact the micro-organisms in the soil or create compaction. She will also introduce multiple options for native plants that enrich a four season palette with a variety of colors, sizes, textures, and bloom times to create an oasis for wildlife that we can enjoy for years to come. Along the way, we will draw inspiration from case studies that showcase different plant palettes and planting styles.
Program fees fund Heritage’s mission to inspire people of all ages to explore, discover, and learn together. Thank you for your support. Program Registration Fee: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members
Location: Check in at the J.K. Lilly III Automobile Gallery
- MEMBER: $25
- NON-MEMBER: $30
- EMAIL: programming@heritagemuseums.org
Speaker
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Marie ChieppoMarie Chieppo has been practicing ecological landscape design for 28 years in the metro-Boston area and more recently on Cape Cod. Many of her projects range from large ecological restoration efforts to enhancing wildlife on small properties. In 2023, she co-wrote the Association to Preserve Cape Cod’s “Guidelines to Cape-friendly Landscapes for Clean Water, Healthy Yards, and Our Local Ecology.” She is a certified Landscape Designer who holds an advanced certificate in native plant design and horticulture from the Native Plant Trust and is accredited as an Organic Landcare Professional through the Northeast Organic Farmer’s Association. She has been a featured speaker for many organizations, including the American Horticultural Society, the Native Plant Trust, Grow Native Massachusetts, and the Master Gardeners Association. Marie shares the message that we can all contribute to a healthy environment by working with nature in our gardens.
