Training Dates: September 12, 19, 26, 2024 REGISTER HERE
Location: Live ZOOM meeting 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuition:
$695 Early Bird until July 12th
$745 starting July 13th
$695 Group Rate (please email info@rescapeca.org)
ReScape’s new training, the Heat Qualification Training (HQT) provides landscape professionals with the background, technical training and tools to address and mitigate the expected and ongoing increases in local and regional temperatures. Rooted in each of ReScape’s 8 Principles, you will learn about regenerative landscape practices and policies to tackle the challenges posed by our changing climate and safeguard local watersheds, conserve precious resources, and foster the growth of native habitats. The training includes methodologies in urban and community forestry, regenerative planting strategies and tree care protocols.
Benefits of Heat Qualification Training
The HQT provides professionals with:
An understanding of the causes, implications and possible mitigation measures we can employ in our cities from expected steady increased temperatures
Technical information regarding local and state ordinances and policies that address climate change and hotter temperatures
A holistic approach following ReScape’s regenerative, whole systems framework to the design and construction of public and private landscapes, specifically to address increased heat effects in our cities and landscapes
A deeper understanding of plant and tree physiology and ability of specific plants to survive and adapt to hotter and drier environments
Hands-on participation in a community-based urban forestry event
Tools and resources for choosing materials and technologies that sequester carbon more quickly, and decrease GHG emissions
Tools and techniques for establishing design and maintenance guides
Competitive advantage as a ReScape Heat Qualified Professional and leader in the landscape design and maintenance marketplace, including assisting public agencies in implementing their Climate Action and Community Resilience Plans.
Continuing Education Units for external certifications and qualifications from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD), International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) and more. CEUs pending approval.
Attendees from all areas of California are welcome.
Who Should Attend:
Landscape architects, designers
City planners, designers
City, public agency, municipality policy advocates
Anyone responsible for programs, policies and procedures, compliance
Maintenance Teams
Urban Forestry Departments
Arborists, Tree Care Businesses
Asset, finance, and property managers, insurance agents
Commercial/institutional property and land managers
Affordable Housing Landscape Managers
CII Landscaping Managers who design and/or maintain multi-family homes, hospitals, school properties, and other large buildings, properties and/or their landscapes
Anyone responsible for programs, policies and procedures, compliance of above
Qualified Professionals – don’t forget to use your Membership Discount Code to register with a discount. Info@rescapeca.org if you have questions.
ReScape Regenerative Education Fund: Scholarships available for anyone
StopWaste Scholarship: For employees of Alameda County and employees of cities within Alameda County