8 GROWS 2017 THURSDAY • N OVEMBER 30 (continued) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Ballroom West Urban Ecosystems: The Dynamic Conflict Between Humans & Nature Cities are novel ecosystems whose vegetation reflects an irrevocable past and foretells an unpredictable future. For better or worse, the spontaneous vegetation of our cities is as cosmopolitan as its human population and is often better adapted to urban conditions than the native species that grew there in the historical past. We’ll focus on the plants that grow without maintenance and their ability to flourish in cities despite the stressful conditions. In the era of shrinking municipal budgets, learn to develop strategies for managing spontaneous urban vegetation that recognize its ecological contributions in terms of temperature reduction, storm water management, wildlife habitat, and pollution mitigation, as well as its cultural and educational significance. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Ballroom East Cyclical, Emerging & Disappearing Pests in New England As everyone in today’s green industry is aware, our region has been beset with gypsy moth and winter moth outbreaks. At the same time, black vine weevil has nearly disappeared from agricultural and horticultural settings. Join us as we explore pest population dynamics: starting with initial outbreaks, the reasons for major fluctuations, and why populations may collapse. Brush up on your entomological knowledge and take away the latest strategies for effective pest management. Richard Cowles, Ph.D. Research Entomologist Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station New Haven, CT ✪ C E U LD LA ISA NALP NOFA ✪ C E U NE NJ PA LD ISA NALP NOFA Peter Del Tredici, Ph.D. Research Scientist, Emeritus Arnold Arboretum • Harvard University Cambridge, MA 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Ballroom West What’s Going On in Ornamental Horticulture: One Man’s Thoughts Join Dr. Armitage as he provides a fascinating, enlightening and perhaps controversial perspective on what’s happening in today’s ornamental horticulture industry. He will look at major consumer trends, tackle the “new” in new varieties, explore plant functionality, and share his insights about natives, pollinators, and marketing. And count on him to talk (continued) Allan Armitage, Ph.D. about the best new annuals and perennials he’s seen in the last few years. Emeritus Professor of Horticulture University of Georgia • Athens, GA ✪ C E U LD LA ISA NALP NOFA BSLA GROWS is delighted to partner with our friends at the Boston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA) to bring “Central Park” to GROWS! The pavilion is designed as an abstracted landscape that will provide a unique introduction to the skills of landscape architecture, as well as a comfortable and creative space to meet and hang out at GROWS.
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