Title: HRT 270 Sustainable Landscape Practices - Spring 2015

HRT 270 Sustainable Landscape Practices - Spring 2015
  HRT 270 Sustainable Landscape Practices - Spring 2015 Introduction
  Student INTAKE Form
  Dropbox
    Dropbox Introduction
  Unit 1
    Unit 1 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      Guidance for Federal Agencies for Sustainable Practices for Designed Landscapes
      Sourcebook on Natural Landscaping for Local Officials
      Sustainable Landscaping, The Hidden Impacts of Gardens
      Understanding Landscape 17: Linking Humans to Land Management.
      What is Sustainable Agriculture?
    Unit 1 Lab Assignment
  Unit 2
    Unit 2 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      EPA Water Efficient Landscaping - Preventing Pollution and Using Resources Wisely
      How To Choose Plants For Xeriscape Garden
      How To Install Lawn Irrigation Systems
      Landscape Water Conservation. Principles of Xeriscape
      Major Watersheds of Illinois
      Make Every Drop Count
      Rain Gardens: A How-to Manual for Homeowners
    Unit 2 Lab Assignment
  Unit 3
    Unit 3 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      A Citizen's Guide to Phytoremediation
      Adding Organic Matter Improves Soil
      Illinois Urban Manual, Section 2: Non-point Source Pollution Control Processes and Planning Principles
      Soil Composition and Water Holding Capacity
      Soil Survey of Cook County, Illinois
      Transforming Leaves from Trash to Treasure
    Unit 3 Lab Assignment
  Unit 4
    Unit 4 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      Building Soil Organic Matter With Organic Amendments
      Mulch - MSU Extension Service
      Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers
      The Art and Science of Composting
      Understanding the Fertilizer Bag
      Using lawn clippings as garden mulch
      Vermicompost a Living Soil Amendment
    Unit 4 Lab Assignment
  Unit 5
    Unit 5 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      20 Native Trees to Plant
      Green Infrastructure
      Native Landscape
      Sourcebook on Natural Landscaping for Local Officials - Chapter 4
      Southeast Michigan Council of Governments - Black River Heritage Trail and Waterfront Redevelopment
      Urban Watershed Forestry Manual: Part 2. Conserving and Planting Trees at Development Sites. Ch.2
    Unit 5 Lab Assignment
  Unit 6
    Unit 6 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      Invasive Plants Field and Reference Guide: An Ecological Perspective of Plant Invaders of Forests and Woodlands
      Making Pruning Cuts
      New Invaders Watch List
      Pruning Landscape Trees
      Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs
      Rid Your Woods of Buckthorn
      Rid Your Woods of Invasive Plants
      Urban Watershed Forestry Manual: Part 3. Urban Tree Planting Guide. Ch. 5 & 6.
    Writing Assignment
    Unit 6 Lab Assignment
  Unit 7
    Unit 7 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      Geneva City Hall Prairie Garden: Geneva, Illinois
      Going Native: A Prairie Restoration Handbook for Minnesota Landowners
      Native Plants and Communities of East Central Illinois
      Prairie Flowers: Hardy for Kansas
      Prairie Plant List
      Prairie Treasure: A Native Prairie Bank Story - part 1
      Restoration with Native Plants
      Sourcebook on Natural Landscaping for Local Officials - Appendices 3 & 4
      Wild Ones Handbook
    Unit 7 Lab Assignment
  Unit 8
    Unit 8 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      A Plan for Sustainable Practices within NYC Parks
      Going Native: A Prairie Restoration Handbook for Minnesota Landowners
      Incorporating Prairies into Multifunctional Landscapes
      Prairie Restoration Site Preparation
      Prescription to Burn - Texas Parks and Wildlife
      The Benefits of Prescribed Burning on Private Land
      Wild Ones Handbook
    Unit 8 Lab Assignment
  Unit 9
    Unit 9 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      Cornell University – Weed Suppressive Groundcovers
      Groundcover Alternatives to Turf Grass
      IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction: Seed Mixes
      Lawn Alternatives
      Losing Lawn
      Low Maintenance Grass Seed
      Low-Maintenance Landscaping
      Turf Alternatives
      Turf Grass Reduction
    Unit 9 Lab Assignment
  Unit 10
    Unit 10 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      Buffalograss Lawns
      Establishment and Care of Buffalograss Lawns
      Habiturf brochure
      How to install Habiturf, A Native Turf Grass Lawn
      Lawns and the Summer 2012 Drought/Heat Crisis: Now What?
      Prescribed Burns
      Time lapse of Savanna Meadow after prescribed burn
    Unit 10 Lab Assignment
  Unit 11
    Unit 11 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      Alternatives in Insect Pest Management: Biological & Biorational Approaches
      Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Basics
      Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Scouting
      Integrated Pest Management in the Home Landscape for trees and shrubs
      IPM: A Common Sense Approach to Managing Landscape Problems
      Landscape and Turf: Insects
      Top 12 Lawn & Garden Pests
    Unit 11 Lab Assignment
  Unit 12
    Unit 12 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      Alternatives in Insect Pest Management: Biological & Biorational Approaches, Chapter 2
      Chemical Accident Prevention: Site Security
      Making Pesticide Applications in School/Community Gardens
      Nonchemical Alternatives for the Home Lawn
      Pesticide Choice: Best Management Practice (BMP) for Protecting Surface Water Quality in Agriculture
      Pesticides Safe and Easy
      Phenology and Climate Change
      What is Phenology?
    Unit 12 Lab Assignment
  Unit 13
    Unit 13 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      A Plea for Bees' Needs
      Attracting Pollinators to your Garden using Native Plants
      NRCS Indiana Bat and Gray Bat Habitat Conservation Guidelines in Illinois
      Operation Pollinator
      Planning Tree and Shrub Plantings for Wildlife
      Pollinator Biology and Habitat
      What's the buzz about pollinators?
    Unit 13 Lab Assignment
  Unit 14
    Unit 14 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      Fond du Lac Street Tree & Canopy Fact Sheets.
      Green Infrastructure
      Green Roof: Elevation 314
      How to select the best tree planting locations to enhance air pollution removal in the MillionTreesNYC initiative
      iTree Guide to Assessing Urban Forests
      PA Green Buildings
      Reducing Urban Heat Islands:Compendium of Strategies.Heat Island Basics
      Stormwater to Street Trees: Engineering Urban Forests for Stormwater Management
      The Green Infrastructure Handbook for Local Governments
    Unit 14 Lab Assignment
  Unit 15
    Unit 15 Introduction
    Reading and Multimedia Assignments
      Alternative Fuel Case Study: Muscogee County, GA
      CCGC Rainwater Harvesting Part 1
      Clean Cities Guide to Alternative Fuel Commercial Lawn Equipment
      Green Home Guides: Landscape Materials
      Rain Barrels - A Homewowners Guide
    Unit 15 Lab Assignment
  Unit 16
    Unit 16 Introduction
    Final Portfolio