Reef-Friendly Landscaping Certification Course
In this course, industry experts will teach you how to adopt reef-friendly landscaping practices for thriving plants and lawns, lowered maintenance care, and increased cost savings over time.
Welcome to the Reef Friendly Landscaping (RFL) Certification Course, hosted by Maui Nui Marine Resource Council (MNMRC). Throughout this 5-day, 10-subject course, you will be guided through a variety of land care topics from Maui- and Hawaiʻi-based professionals. Each topic will be uploaded as we host the lessons online and in-person; this platform will be your go-to site for course resources, discussions, quizzes, and information.
May 22nd and 23rd: Online via Zoom 9am-11am, covering 4 topics.
May 24th: In-person workday at Waiohuli Kai 9am-11am, covering 2 topics.
May 30th: Online via Zoom 9am to 11am, covering 2 topics.
May 31st: In-person workday at Kipuka Olowalu 8am to 11am, covering 2 topics.
E komo mai!
Course Introduction Video
NOFA Standard for Organic Landcare
Topic 1: Site Analysis, Design, and Management
1. Site Analysis - Recording
Topic 1: Slides
Quiz 1: Site Analysis, Design, and Management
Topic 2: Native, Exotic, and Invasive Plants
2. Native, Exotic, Invasives - Recording
Topic 2: Slides
Quiz 2: Native, Exotic, and Invasive Plants
Topic 3: Lawns and Lawn Alternatives
3. Lawns and Lawn Alternatives - Recording
3. Lawns and Lawn Alternatives - Slides
Quiz 3: Lawns and Lawn Alternatives
Topic 4: Laws for Pesticide Use, Common Practices and Alternatives, Case Studies
4. Pesticide Laws, Case Studies, and Alternatives - Recording
4. Laws and Common Use Pesticides, Case Studies - Slides
Quiz 4: Laws for Pesticide Use, Common Practices and Alternatives, Case Studies
Learn how to improve lawn and plant health while decreasing costs in just 5 days.