Many institutions put off decisions around sustainability because it can seem complex and – to be frank – not as pressing as focusing on their core business or mission. An article in the Journal of Sustainability Education by Stephen Mulkey, former President of Unity College… [Read More]
Trends in Sustainable Landscapes: A New England Conference Perspective
Lisa Cowan, Studioverde Principal, and Irene Brady Barber of Greenscapes, a Studioverde collaborator, partnered on a talk to kickoff the 2016 University of Connecticut’s Sustainable Landscapes Conference in Storrs, CT. The talk, titled “Ecological Design Approaches for Tough Urban Spaces” featured a case study of… [Read More]
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Ecological Restoration Class
On October 23, 2015, Lisa Cowan, PLA will be leading a one day workshop at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Titled “Introduction to Ecological Restoration Techniques and Methods”. Ecological restoration is the practice of renewing and restoring degraded, damaged, or destroyed ecosystems and habitats in… [Read More]