You’ve heard the term climate change, but have you ever wondered how our climate is actually changing? How do we know humans are causing it? And, so what? Earth’s climate has always changed. If it is a serious problem, what do we do now?  Dr. Kilbourne will start with the basics and lay out the facts …

National Capital Partnership for Invasive Species Management’s Invasive Plant Professional’s Training Event This will be a virtual training, including two virtual field trips. There is no cost to attend. We will send the link once you have registered. CBLP CEUs are available. Applicator recertification credits are available for DC, MD, VA, and WV.  ISA CEUs …

Visit several riparian buffer locations to see how buffers can be used in both agricultural and urban landscapes. Learn about the benefits of planting trees and shrubs along streams and how to establish a successful buffer. Gain confidence in planting trees and learning how to care for a buffer with hands on activities by participating …

Join us as we kick off Riparian Buffer Month.  Certified CBLP pros from Maryland and Virginia will share their buffer success stories. This is a free webinar, but advance registration is required. 1 CBLP CEU

Join us in Pennsylvania or Virginia for CBLP-Buffers, our new certificate course on riparian buffers.  This comprehensive riparian buffer training program includes 3 sessions: Buffer Basics Webinar - 1:00 - 4:00 PM Site Assessment Workshop - November 2 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Maintenance Assessment and Planning - November 30 - 9:00 AM - …

This free webinar will provide information on the benefits as well as challenges of lawn conversion and native landscaping. Speakers will provide firsthand knowledge from their experiences in designing, installing, planning for, and regulating sustainable landscaping. Participants will also learn about new programs being developed to help with outreach, funding, and technical assistance for lawn …

Urban and suburban sites present unique challenges for implementing or preserving riparian buffers.  In this course, we focus on how to effectively design an aesthetically pleasing urban buffer that overcomes these challenges while helping meet water quality and habitat restoration goals. This interactive workshop will combine online learning with an optional field trip to one …

Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and DC’s Department of Energy and the Environment for a free virtual rain garden training on Tuesday, October 19th from 2-5pm. The RiverSmart Homes landscaping program is currently looking to take on new landscaping companies to help us install rain gardens and BayScapes (conservation landscaping) throughout Washington, DC. If you are interested …

The Maryland Riparian Field Day will consist of field visits to 3 riparian buffer sites: 2 in Prince George’s County and 1 in Howard County. Learn from buffer implementation teams about how these buffers improved the water quality and habitat of the area, as well as reduced costs. 2.5 CBLP CEUs

The Virginia Native Plant Society, Potowmack Chapter, invites you to a presentation by Rod Simmons who will review how environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional lawn and turf cultivation benefit remnant canopy trees. These alternatives help with tree preservation as well as other native vegetation, soil microorganisms, and insects and pollinators.