Instructor: Kim Eierman, EcoBeneficial

Kim Eierman, EcoBeneficial
 Kim Eierman is an ecological landscape designer and environmental horticulturist specializing in native plants. She is the founder of EcoBeneficial LLC based in Westchester County, NY. Kim teaches at New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Native Plant Center, and Massachusetts Horticultural Society. An active speaker nationwide on many ecological landscape topics, Kim also provides horticultural consulting and landscape design to residential, municipal, and commercial clients. Kim is the author of The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening.

Classes by this instructor


Fundamentals of Native Landscape Design

Native landscape design takes conventional landscape design to another level-providing ecological support and increasing ecosystem health. In this class, you'll learn ecological landscape design principles that incorporate regional native plants, resulting in healthier ecosystems as well as improved benefits for more...
254LAN134O 04/23 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Gardening Strategies for the Climate Crisis

Small steps can have big effects. Learn how the plants you choose and the landscape practices you use can help reduce the impacts of climate change and improve the environment around you.
254GAR379O 06/03 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Gardening Summer Intensive

In just three weeks, complete more than 40% of the coursework required for the Gardening Certificate and gain a solid base in the principles of environmentally sound gardening from expert professionals.
261GAR950 07/07 Mo 9:00am-4:00pm Ruggiero
Cheng
Gabel
Gonzalez
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
Rosiello
NYBG

Gardening with Native Plants

Learn how to use native plants and native gardening practices to enhance garden ecosystems and increase biodiversity. Study native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habitat, and culture. Discover how to promote a healthy environment using native spring ephemerals, herbaceous more...
254GAR315A 06/07 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG
261GAR315 07/22 Tu 9:00am-12:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG
261GAR315B 09/13 Sa 10:00am-2:30pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG

Summer-Blooming Native Plants

Discover plants native to our region that flower in summer, such as Hairy Penstemon, Spotted Beebalm, Shrubby St. John's Wort, and Northern Bush Honeysuckle. Learn how to choose the right plants for your landscape conditions and explore the benefits they more...
261GAR212 07/26 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG