Episode 5 - In The Weeds With Ed Snodgrass
This episode, Sustainable Futures is joined by green roof luminary Ed Snodgrass to discuss his pioneering work in sustainable farming practices, his leadership in the green roof industry, and his contributions to our understanding of native planting practices. Over his years of work in farming, green roof plants, and sustainable development he has educated, led, and committed himself to learning about how to help improve the planet through plants and living systems.
Guest
Ed Snodgrass
Emory Knoll Farms / Green Roof Plants
Edmund C. Snodgrass, a fifth-generation farmer, and nurseryman is owner and president of Emory Knoll Farms, Inc. and Green Roof Plants. As a green roof and horticulture specialist, Ed has consulted on projects across the world. Ed collaborates on green roof research with academic institutions; is a popular speaker; and published author. Ed teaches and lectures widely, at universities and conferences, both close to home, and around the world. Ed is the co-author of Green Roof Plants: A Resource and Planting Guide (Timber Press 2006), The Green Roof Manual – A Professional Guide to Design, Installation and Maintenance (Timber Press 2010) and Small Green Roofs (Timber Press 2011)
Host
Steven Peck, GRP, HASLA
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Steven spearheaded the first green roof demonstration project on Toronto City Hall 20 years ago and the mandatory green roof policy in Toronto a decade ago. This innovative policy has resulted in more than 6 million additional square feet of green space across the city. Due to Steven’s work, GRHC has helped to win green roof policy victories in San Francisco, Washington, DC; Portland, Oregon; and Denver, Colorado. Steven also founded Green Infrastructure Ontario coalition to bring together organizations that share an interest in the protection and development of green infrastructure in Ontario. In 2007 he co-founded the World Green Infrastructure Network, an international organization that promotes the use of green infrastructure around the world.
