Building Plant Diversity Builds Resilient Landscapes Over the past 15 years, a growing body of scientific research has enabled proponents of diverse plant selections and plant communities to re-think the urban landscape in terms of true sustainability. Ongoing research has shaped the work of cutting-edge landscape professionals in creating plant communities, outlining the value of …

Advancing the Natural Landscape in a Modern World – Solutions for Sites & Situations Friday, February 18, 2022 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET *Live Zoom event Gardening for wildlife and designing landscapes that mimic nature are being embraced by homeowners and design professionals alike. But leveraging native plants for specific environments and design outcomes can …

Save the date for this free webinar with certified pros, Barbara Gavin of the Elizabeth River Project, and Justin Shafer from the City of Norfolk.  They will share experience and outcomes from a recent assessment of existing residential BMPs. 1 CBLP CEU

Sessions on  soils, nature play, pollinators, environmental justice, natural plant communities, invasive insects, and more. Optional, pre-conference in-person events. CBLP CEUs are available.

The Nature Conservancy Needs 80 volunteers for Oyster & Marsh Restoration Contact Jennifer Dalke jdalke@tnc.org Oyster Catcher Construction | Nassawadox, VA | all times 12:30-3:30 | 10 volunteers needed each day to mix concrete and roll burlap/jute through the concrete. Volunteers will be lifting 10-15 lbs. Wear old clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. The work will take …

The Elizabeth River Project seeks volunteer assistance planting a living shoreline on the Lafayette Branch (Hampton Roads area of Virginia) Monday, March 14, 11:30am-4:00pm Tuesday, March 15, 12:30pm-5:00pm Wednesday, March 16, 12:30pm-5:00pm Thursday, March 17, 1:30pm-5:00pm Friday, March 18, 2:00pm-5:00pm For more info and to register for your shift(s), go to https://www.eventbrite.com/.../help-build-a-new-wetland...

Registration opens in January. It happens too often and in too many communities around the country: A responsible, environmentally conscious citizen takes the important step of converting her lawn to native plants, only to be reprimanded by her homeowners association for growing “weeds,” leaving stalks up for birds, or refusing to use pesticides. But even …

The conference will run approximately 11 am - 3 pm ET Tuesday - Thursday online, and 10 am - 5 pm ET on Friday at the Silver Spring Civic Center …

Native Plants: Forces for Conservation & Community The 35th Annual Lahr Symposium brings together subject matter experts on ecological, botanical, and horticultural advancements in a daylong program. Join us at this online event hosted by Arboretum staff. This year’s program will highlight the role of public gardens in native plant awareness and explore research on …

Saturday, April 2- Live Staking and Tree Planting A landowner near Mount Joy has an eroding streambank that could use some live stakes and trees to help hold it in place. Live staking is the process of taking cutting of plants like willows and red twig dogwoods and inserting them directly into the streambank where …