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April 16 Dinner Meeting & Beacon Award 4:00 – 6:30 p . m . German Club • Walpole , MA

Permaculture Practices in the Landscape

Permaculture is an expansive topic . It ’ s a design process , it ’ s a philosophy , it ’ s a global movement and so much more . Through the lens of permaculture , we can approach our relationship with the land in a more connected and holistic way . Join us as we review permaculture practices and techniques , and understand how we can heal degraded land , restore ecosystems , and leave a positive footprint on our planet . Learn how to apply a “ permaculture approach ” create more healthy , abundant , and naturally beautiful landscapes .

2024 Beacon Award Winner

The Beacon award is the most important honor the association can bestow upon one of its members . It was conceived to recognize truly outstanding landscape professionals whose acts and deeds serve as a guide and challenge for all members of the industry .

This year ’ s Beacon Award will go to Tim Dolan , MCLP , Director of Horticulture at Chestnut Hill Realty in Chestnut Hill , MA .

We hope you can join us in celebrating Tim and his many achievements , as well as the valuable contributions he has made to our industry , at the MALP Dinner Meeting on Tuesday , April 16 , 2024 at the German Club in Walpole , MA .

Beacon Award Recipients

Dave Scandurra Owner / Founder Edible Landscapes of Cape Cod West Barnstable , MA

About our speaker : Dave Scandurra started Edible Landscapes of Cape Cod in 2012 with the simple mission of helping people grow organic food in their yards . Edible Landscapes specializes in native plantings , raised beds , veggies and herbs , garden fencing , fruit and nut tree planting , and holistic landscape maintenance . He is an edible plant enthusiast with a particular interest in lesserknown native edible plants .

2 MCLP Education Credits

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