Deepen your understanding of native plants in the Northeast with this engaging and comprehensive course series, taught by environmental horticulturist and ecological landscape designer, Kim Eierman. This program is designed for individuals who have a foundational knowledge of native plants and are looking to enhance their skills in creating ecologically beneficial landscapes.
Principles of Native Gardening
Schedule: Mondays, October 6, 13, 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (6 hours total)
Learn the foundational principles of designing and maintaining native gardens that support biodiversity, improve ecosystem health, and create landscapes.
Native Herbaceous Plants for the Northeast
Schedule: Monday, November 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (2 hours)
Explore herbaceous plants native to the Northeast, their ecological benefits, and how to incorporate them effectively into your garden.
Native Woody Plants for the Northeast
Schedule: Tuesday, November 10, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (2 hours)
Dive into the world of native trees and shrubs, learning their vital roles in supporting local wildlife and enhancing landscape diversity.
Important Information
Certification Requirements: Those in pursuit of a certificate must complete 12 total course hours. Attendance is mandatory, and homework assignments must be completed to earn certification.
Class size: This course holds 10 students to leave time for peer reviews & discussion.
Recording Policy: Classes will not be recorded per the instructor's request.
Instructor:
Kim Eierman is the Founder of EcoBeneficial LLC. She is an environmental horticulturist and ecological landscape designer specializing in native plants. Based in New York, Kim teaches at the New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Native Plant Center, Rutgers Home Gardeners School and several other institutions.
Kim is an active speaker nationwide on many ecological landscape topics, presenting for industry conferences, sustainability events, corporate events, environmental organizations, and other groups interested in environmental improvements. Kim also provides horticultural consulting and native landscape design to homeowners and commercial clients, including landscape architects and engineers.
In addition to being a Certified Horticulturist through the American Society for Horticultural Science, Kim is an Accredited Organic Landcare Professional, a Steering Committee member of The Native Plant Center, and a member of The Ecological Landscape Alliance and Garden Communicators International.
Kim is the author of the book, The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening.
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Class/Program/Workshop: 251006 Ecological Horticulture Certificate, Level I - Foundations
Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 & 10 2025
Time Frame: 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: Virtually, Zoom Platform
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