August 31, 2010 by Debbie
An APLDCT sponsored event
Tour of the Philip Johnson Glass House & Gardens
Date: Sunday, October 17th
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: New Canaan, CT
Cost: $30
The Philip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan, CT
APLDCT has reserved limited space on a group tour of The Philip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan, CT on Sunday, October 17 at 12 noon. The guided tour of the house and gardens lasts approximately 90 minutes and cost $30 per person. Please contact APLDCT member Jay Petrow (jay.petrow@gmail.com) as soon as possible to reserve your tickets, as space for the tour is limited.
For more information, click here for additional details about this extraordinary property.
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invite you to a private screening of the movie
A Chemical Reaction
followed by a tasting of organic wines
A Chemical Reaction , a documentary movie, tells the story of one of the most powerful and effective community initiatives in North America. If you’ve ever doubted the ‘Power of One’ and the difference a single committed individual can make, you must see A Chemical Reaction.
Narrated by Paul Tukey, the movie features Dr. June Irwin and her struggle to change the pesticide habits in her small town after she becomes convinced there is a connection between her patients’ health conditions and their exposure to chemical pesticides and herbicides used on their lawns. A Chemical Reaction is as much about the political process as it is about lawn care chemicals.
To find out more, click here to watch the movie trailer.
In keeping with the pesticide-free theme of the evening, we will also be offering a tasting of fine wines made from organically grown grapes with no or low sulfites added. These wines are delicious, complex and full of character – all that’s missing is the pesticides and other chemicals!
So treat yourself (feel free to bring along a guest) to a much needed summer break before the fall busy season starts. Catch up with old friends and meet some new ones while you are treated to a private screening of the movie that is creating tons of buzz and excitement wherever it is shown.
A portion of the proceeds of this special event will benefit the National Audubon Society in Greenwich and support environmental education and their conservation efforts to protect birds and the natural places they depend on.
Space is limited and RSVPs are required. To reserve your seat for the private screening of A Chemical Reaction and a special tasting of organic fine wines, simply click on the ‘Pay Now’ button below. It’s simple, safe and secure.
Date: Sunday, August 8th
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Audubon Greenwich at 613 Riversville Road (directions)
Cost: $18 per person. Open to APLD members and non-members alike…everyone is welcome.
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APLD NY
Presents
Lynden Miller
at
The Conservatory Garden, Central Park
Tuesday, June 22nd
2pm – 3:30pm
APLD NY has arranged a very private tour of one of Central Park’s most beautiful spaces by the person responsible for rescuing it from decay and destruction. As Director of The Conservatory Garden, Lynden Miller began raising funds in 1982 for the restoration of the Gardens (originally designed by M. Betty Sprout and Gilmore Clarke in 1937) and still oversees its design today.
An internationally renowned public garden designer, with 27 years’ experience and an artist’s eye, Lynden Miller has changed the face of New York City’s public places by providing a connection with nature for neighborhoods, rich and poor. Her designs can been seen in public spaces all over the country including Bryant Park, The NY Botanical Gardens, Madison Square Park, Wagner Park, Stony Brook University, Columbia University, Princeton University and the US Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
Lynden will be signing her book, Parks, Plants and People – Beautifying the Urban Landscape, winner of the 2010 AHS Book Award, at the end of the tour. As books will not be available on the day of the tour, we encourage you to purchase a copy in advance at Amazon or by clicking on this link http://books.wwnorton.com/books/Parks-Plants-and-People
THE TOUR BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 2PM ON TUESDAY JUNE 22nd
AT THE CONSERVATORY GARDEN
(located at Fifth Avenue and E105th Street)
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TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE, PLEASE EMAIL events@halgoldberg.com
No Charge for APLD NY MEMBERS
$20.00 – APLD MEMBERS FROM OTHER CHAPTERS
$25.00 – NON-MEMBERS
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April 26, 2010 by petrowgardens
Date and Time: Rescheduled for sometime this fall
Place: Gault Stone Showroom, Bethel
1 Paul St
Bethel CT 06801
Tel: 203-790-9023
Directions: http://www.gaultstone.com/locations.html
Please join us at the Gault Stone outdoor showroom in Bethel for a tour of their wall and patio displays along with a live demonstration of building a freestanding stone wall. Key aspects of construction, from footings and drainage to different top finishes will be discussed. Food and beverages, including beer and wine, will be served.
RSVP to Dan or Dave at Gault at 203-790-9023
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APLDNY, in conjunction with NYBG Adult Education, is hosting a free DynaSCAPE workshop on Thursday, May 13th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. All registered attendees will receive a free 30-day trial version of DS|Design Software. Len Horydak will walk attendees through a hands-on, interactive demonstration of DynaSCAPE design and color.
The event is only open to 50 attendee so don’t delay…sign up now. Click here for more info on how to register today.
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February 13, 2010 by Debbie
Designing Between the Raindrops
Practical, Profitable and Aesthetically Pleasing Solutions for Rainwater Management
as well as
Lunch & Legislation
Date: Tuesday, March 2
Time: 11:00 – 2:00
Place: The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Jenkins Conference Room in the Jenkins Building
123 Huntington Street, New Haven
Cost: $10 with pre-registration or $15 at the door (fee covers the cost of lunch)
REGISTER NOW to reserve your spot. APLDCT now offers you the ability to pay for our events via PayPal.
Don’t have a PayPal account? No problem, you can pay with your credit card without setting up an account. Just click the ‘Pay Now’ button below and follow the instructions.
It’s safe, secure and simple…
Lunch & Legislation...APLDCT President’s report on legislative issues potentially facing landscape designers working in Connecticut followed by Q & A.
We will also have presentations by two leading green industry partners on products that can help you increase your profits while managing rain water for your clients more efficiently and aesthetically.
RainXchange: A New Twist on Rainwater Harvesting
Fred Pape of Aquascape Inc. puts a new spin on rainwater harvesting. RainXchange, a modular system that stores captured rainwater, allows for the addition of a decorative water feature (powered by captured rainwater) of your own design. Now rainwater harvesting can be attractive as well as practical!
Permeable Pavers - The latest Trends, Techniques and Buzz
Jonathan Briggs of Belgard Hardscapes will present the latest in Belgard’s lineup of permeable interlocking concrete pavers. He will help us understand the benefits of these pavers in stormwater management, proper installation, maintenance methods and creative design options.
See you there!
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January 31, 2010 by Debbie
The Odd Couple lecture at NVCC was a huge success. A large and diverse group gathered to hear featured speaker Jody Shilan talk about the unique relationship between landscape designers and landscape contractors, the quintessential green industry Odd Couple.
Networking began as soon as people walked in the door
Jody Shilan offered tons of tips and answered audience questions
Dan from Gault Stone, an APLDCT gold sponsor, chats with Brid, APLDCT president
The lecture prompted so much discussion, conversations continued over refreshments
Jody Shilan stayed and answered even more questions
A special thanks to the folks at NVCC for allowing APLDCT to hold our event on their campus.
If you missed the Odd Couple lecture, have no fear. Mark your calendars now for our next event on March 2nd at the New Haven Agricultural Station. Stay tuned for more details.
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January 30, 2010 by Debbie
APLDCT member Emily Kelting, of GreatScapes in New Canaan, CT has written an article about APLD’s 20th anniversary trip to Italy during the summer of 2009. Emily’s very own photos accompany the article.
Emily’s article appeared in the Winter 2009 edition of The Designer. Emily’s article begins on page 16.
Congratulations, Emily!
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January 27, 2010 by Debbie
The Odd Couple lecture at Naugatuck Valley Community College will begin at 1:30 on Friday, January 29th. If you haven’t registered yet, have no fear. You can simply show up on Friday afternoon and pay $15 at the door. We’d love to have you join us.
The lecture will be held in Ekstrom Hall, room 315. If you’re not familiar with NVCC, click here to download a .pdf map of the campus. The directions on the map will instruct you on the appropriate entrance to take for Ekstrom Hall. Once you are in the building, look for the signs directing you to the APLDCT event.
See you on Friday!
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January 26, 2010 by Debbie
This Friday, January 29th, the APLD Connecticut chapter will be hosting a lecture by Jody Shilan entitled The Odd Couple at Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC). Jody’s lecture will focus on the relationship between landscape designers and landscape contractors and how we can best work together.
NVCC is located at 750 Chase Parkway in Waterbury. Click here for directions to the campus. Click here for a map of the campus.
Once we have more information about where on the campus the lecture will be held, we will post it right here.
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