Groundcover Restoration Academy – Virginia
Date: June 2, 2026 - June 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Time Zone: America/New_York
Cost: Free – $200.00
Contact: Karen Zilliox Brown
Dates and Times
Tuesday June 2 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday June 3 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
& Thursday June 4 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Groundcover 201 will guide students through the principles and practices of restoring native plant species in longleaf pine systems. Native groundcover provides numerous benefits in longleaf pine systems, from wildlife habitat and food sources, fuel for frequent prescribed fires, host plants for pollinator species, nutrient cycling, and aesthetic benefits. But it can often be degraded, or absent, as a result of prior land use practices.
During the course, students will gain the tools for planning and implementing their own groundcover projects through expert instruction from restoration practitioners, land managers, research scientists and producers. Plus, field tours of local areas demonstrating these techniques.
Topics covered include:
– Determining Restoration Needs
– Seed Source Selection
– Longleaf Pine Communities
– Plants for Longleaf Restoration
– Seed Collection
– Site Preparation
– Planting Methods
– Maintenance and Management
– Regional Conservation Projects
Lodging
Hotel-style rooms are available at the Airfield Conference Center. Rooms are furnished with two (2) double or queen beds. The rooms have a flat panel TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, alarm clock and free Wi-Fi.
Lodging may be added at the time of registration or later as a separate transaction.
SAF Credits pending.
Sponsored by the Longleaf Cooperators of Virginia
Contact Karen Brown for more information at 803-607-5466 or karen@longleafalliance.org
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Interested in Attending?
Sign up here to be notified when registration begins.
**This form does not hold a seat on its own - you will be invited to complete your registration and secure your seat once the course has been opened. **
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Date: June 2, 2026 - June 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Time Zone: America/New_York
Cost: Free – $200.00
Contact: Karen Zilliox Brown
Dates and Times
Tuesday June 2 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday June 3 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
& Thursday June 4 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Groundcover 201 will guide students through the principles and practices of restoring native plant species in longleaf pine systems. Native groundcover provides numerous benefits in longleaf pine systems, from wildlife habitat and food sources, fuel for frequent prescribed fires, host plants for pollinator species, nutrient cycling, and aesthetic benefits. But it can often be degraded, or absent, as a result of prior land use practices.
During the course, students will gain the tools for planning and implementing their own groundcover projects through expert instruction from restoration practitioners, land managers, research scientists and producers. Plus, field tours of local areas demonstrating these techniques.
Topics covered include:
– Determining Restoration Needs
– Seed Source Selection
– Longleaf Pine Communities
– Plants for Longleaf Restoration
– Seed Collection
– Site Preparation
– Planting Methods
– Maintenance and Management
– Regional Conservation Projects
Lodging
Hotel-style rooms are available at the Airfield Conference Center. Rooms are furnished with two (2) double or queen beds. The rooms have a flat panel TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, alarm clock and free Wi-Fi.
Lodging may be added at the time of registration or later as a separate transaction.
SAF Credits pending.
Sponsored by the Longleaf Cooperators of Virginia
Contact Karen Brown for more information at 803-607-5466 or karen@longleafalliance.org
(Or)
Interested in Attending?
Sign up here to be notified when registration begins.
**This form does not hold a seat on its own - you will be invited to complete your registration and secure your seat once the course has been opened. **