Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center
91 Depot Road
Greenland, NH 03840-2151
United States
In this interactive 2-day professional workshop, participants will learn about and practice designing landscapes that are attractive, ecologically functional, and healthy for local lakes, rivers, streams, and bays.
This year’s session is held at the Great Bay National Estuarian Research Reserve in Greenland, NH. Participants will apply what they learn in the workshop sessions as we explore this real-world site and design a landscape that incorporates strategies for enhancing ecological functions, reducing runoff, and protecting water quality in Great Bay. The strategies and concepts learned in this workshop will be applicable to the design and maintenance of landscapes that impact waters both on the coast and inland.
Who should attend:
This workshop is designed for professional landscapers and others who develop, maintain, preserve, or advocate for green spaces.
• Landscape designers, contractors, and maintenance professionals
• Conservation and watershed organization members
• Municipal and state agency staff members and contractors
• Students in environmental or landscaping programs
Registration:
$100 per person, early bird registration through March 1, 2026
$125 per person, after March 1, 2026
Morning refreshments and lunches are included in the registration. Registration closes at midnight March 17. Capacity is limited. Register early! A limited number of scholarships are available to students and individuals unable to pay.
For assistance with registration, contact Jacob Winn | 603-862-6700
What past participants have said about this program:
“One of the best workshops that I’ve attended; clear presentations with a good hands-on project to reinforce the concepts presented. Well done!”
“The two days were an excellent use of my time… not only to add to my knowledge but to speak with other landscape professionals and hear their experiences on the topic.”
“The site analysis and group design opportunity at the end was terrific! Thank you for making it a two-day exercise. This allowed for overnight ideas to emerge.”
Credits:
Pesticide and New Hampshire Certified Landscape Professional (NHCLP) credits will be available. Certificates of attendance will be provided for submission to organizations, such as GSLA, MCLP, and NOFA.
Directory listing:
Upon completion of this 2-day course, participants may choose to be included in the NH Directory of Landscape Professionals Trained in Ecological Landscaping for Water Quality Protection.
Program Partners:
This workshop is brought to you by the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, New Hampshire Sea Grant, and NH LAKES, in partnership with the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, The Great Bay Stewards, and SOAK Up the Rain NH, with support from local municipalities, private industry, and universities within the region.
For and questions or for persons needing accommodations to participate in our programming, please contact Amy Papineau at UNH Extension, 603-560-6576, prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.
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