Water and the Landscape: Ecological Design Approaches and Innovative Solutions for Management of Stormwater Runoff

Penny Livingston–Stark

Monday, 27 Nov 2006 at 6:00 pm – Kocimski Auditorium, College of Design

Penny Livingston-Stark is internationally recognized as a prominent permaculture teacher, designer, and speaker. She has been working professionally in the land management and development field for twenty-five years and has extensive experience in all phases of ecologically sound landscape design and construction as well as the use of natural non-toxic building materials. She specializes in site planning & design of resource-rich landscapes, integrating rainwater collection, edible landscaping, pond and water systems, habitat development and watershed restoration for homes, co-housing communities, businesses and diverse-yield perennial farms. A presentation of student awards and scholarships will begin at 6:00 pm, with the lecture commencing at 6:30 pm, and a reception following in the Design Building atrium. The Department of Landscape Architecture Annual P. H. Elwood Lecture

Cosponsored By:
  • Department of Landscape Architecture
  • P. H. Elwood Endowment
  • Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

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