Training & Certification for Landscape Professionals
Sustainable landscaping is a growing market. Green Gardening training puts you in the lead. Check this page regularly for upcoming professional trainings, or view Past Workshop Presentations. For training materials in other languages see Translations.
Upcoming training opportunities
City of Seattle 2020/2021 IPM Continuing Education and Recertification Webinar Series: To accommodate the changes brought about this year by COVID-19, the 2020 Seminar is now planned as a series of 4 webinars. To offer participants the same number of credits as our traditional 2-day event, we will offer 2 webinars in Fall 2020 and 2 webinars in Winter 2021. Registration will open in late September.
Part One: October 28, 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Register for Part One
You must register online through this link to attend.
- Pesticides and Pollinators
- Managing Trees in NW Cities
- IPM Strategies using Eco-Turf
Part Two: November 18, 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Register for Part Two
- After RoundUp: alternative weed management products and strategies
- Urban Forest Pest Readiness
- Asian Giant Hornet
Parts Three and Four coming in early 2021.
Cost: Free (pre-registration required)
Credits: 3 WSDA credits per webinar; ISA, Eco-PRO, and CPH credits to be determined.
Seminario gratuito en línea y en español sobre cuidado de árboles y control de malezas el 10 de noviembre de 2020
Seminario gratuito en español
Seminario gratuito en línea y en español sobre cuidado de árboles y control de malezas el 10 de noviembre de 2020
SPU, el Programa de Control de Hierbas Nocivas del Condado de King y el Garden Hotline están ofreciendo un seminario gratuito en línea y en español sobra la poda y el mantenimiento de los árboles y el control de las malas hierbas. También discutiremos brevemente sobre el avispón gigante asiático, su estado actual en Washington, así como la identificación y qué hacer si tiene un avistamiento. Este seminario en línea es perfecto para los profesionales del jardín y el paisaje, y para cualquier persona interesada en el manejo natural del jardín. ¡Nos encantaría verlo allí!
Fecha: 10 de noviembre de 2020
Hora: 6-8 pm
Lugar: en línea en Zoom
Costo: ¡Gratis!
Cómo registrarse: Regístrese en línea o envíe un correo electrónico a molson@kingcounty.gov
2 créditos de recertificación de la licencia de plaguicidas de WSDA están disponibles.
Para más información, póngase en contacto con Kate Kurtz: kate.kurtz@seattle.gov
Free Spanish-language webinar on tree care and weed control, November 10, 2020
Free Spanish-language webinar
Free Spanish-language webinar on tree care and weed control, November 10, 2020
Seattle Public Utilities, in collaboration with the King County Noxious Weed Control Program and the Garden Hotline, is offering a free Spanish-Language webinar on the care and maintenance of trees and controlling weeds. We will also briefly discuss the Asian Giant hornet including its status in WA as well as identification and what to do if you see one. This training is perfect for garden and landscape professionals, along with anyone else interested in natural yard care or weed management. We’d love to see you there!
Date: November 10, 2020
Time: 6-8pm
Location: online on Zoom
Cost: Free!
How to sign up: Register online or email molson@kingcounty.gov
2 WSDA pesticide license recertification credits are available.
For more information, please contact Kate Kurtz: kate.kurtz@seattle.gov
To be placed on the notification list for upcoming workshops, please email kate.kurtz @seattle.gov.
Training and certification resources:
Landscape professionals can learn more and be recognized through:
- ecoPRO WA Sustainable Landscape Professional Certification – offers advanced training and certification for working professionals, including online presentations from previous courses. Also see the Sustainable Landscapes reading & resource list (pdf).
- EnviroStars – certification for many types of businesses in the region, including landscape companies
- Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) – national guidelines and certification for sustainable landscapes, similar to the LEED green building rating system. See webinars at SITES/Education.
- WA Stormwater Center and WA Dept. of Ecology LID Training list upcoming courses for professionals on Low Impact Development practices to manage stormwater. See a webinar from that series Soil Protection and Compost-Amended Soils - Meeting WA Stormwater Requirements (64 min.), for landscape designers and stormwater planners.
- Seattle's RainWise offers rain garden & cistern training for contractors, contact rainwise@seattle.gov
- WSDA Pesticide Certification is required for professionals who apply pesticides
- Garden Hotline professional training links to many programs, including Plant Amnesty Education Events
- WSNLA Event Calendar shows many upcoming trainings at a glance
Community college horticulture, landscape, and urban agriculture professional training:
- South Seattle College
- Seattle Central College
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Edmonds Community College
- UWBG ProHort professional continuing education
Professional organizations offering training:
- Washington Association of Landscape Professionals
- Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association
- Pacific NW Chapter, International Society of Arboriculture
- Washington Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects
- Washington Chapter, Association of Professional Landscape Designers
- Washington Council, American Institute of Architects
- Irrigation Association
- Plant Amnesty Education Events
- WSU Urban IPM and Pesticide Recertification
- King County Noxious Weed Program