Inside/Out: Meadows

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The BSLA Plant Sourcing Task Force invites you to join this special MEADOWS edition of "Inside/Out" -- landscape architecture site tours across our region. Prioritizing issues of climate and health, equity and resilience, each tour discusses ideas and implementation as we explore these landscapes together.

Our 2025 series continues in Wareham, Massachusetts...

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This plants-focused tour, led by ecological landscape designer Marie Chieppo, will explore two different meadow projects a mile apart – one meadow is 6 months old, and one is 1.5 years old.

The purpose behind both projects was to restore ecological functionality while creating a beautiful aesthetic. Even though the properties are located less than one mile from each other, the conditions varied greatly. One property is on a wetland with sandy soil that has had a tremendous amount of disturbance through the years. The other, is a beachfront property with dry sandy soil and minimal disturbance that has its own set of environmental stressors. Thorough site analyses were conducted to formulate appropriate plant communities.

We planted species indigenous to the area to provide high quality habitat for threatened pollinating insects and birds. Ruderal and long-living plants were used to enhance biodiversity and reduce weed pressure. We intentionally included varied levels of competition and root morphologies to create relative ecological stability. A great deal of attention was given to sourcing eco-typical plant material. We will share our successes and challenges with each.

Addresses of these sites will be provided with registration.

This tour will be led by

Marie Chieppo, Founder/Principal, Eco Plant Plans, and board member, Ecological Landcape Alliance

The BSLA Plant Sourcing Task Force has organized this tour and invites all to join.

Members and non-members, growers + builders, coworkers + friends + families, all are welcome. Tickets are FREE, tour size limited, registration required. Please come dressed for the weather, prepared to walk outside.

We aim to go in most weather. We will email all ticket holders and post any changes here.

We look forward to exploring with you!

PLANT FRIENDS! This tour will serve as the October meeting of the BSLA Plant Sourcing Task Force. Join us in person in Wareham, and/or online in November.

The BSLA Plant Sourcing Task Force is focused on improving the feedback loop between plant growers, procurers, and specifiers for a nursery supply that works for all. We are a mix of landscape architects and professional landscape designers and are talking about topics related to plant sourcing, design, and maintenance. Learn more + welcome!

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Check out the just-released ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action Plan, with ambitious goals for 2040 and 2030 benchmarks.

ABOUT INSIDE/OUT

Organized by the Boston Society of Landscape Architects, "Inside/Out" is an ongoing series of small group, outdoor, on-site walking tours of landscape architecture throughout our region. Prioritizing issues of climate and health, equity and resilience, tour discusses ideas and implementation as we explore these landscapes together.

View a short video of Inside/Out highlights.

Is there a landscape you'd like to visit -- or one you'd like to share? Let us know!

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