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SUMMARY:Today's Menu: Greening Southside RVA (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join us for Today’s Menu! \nWe will hear from Ann Jurczyk\, Director VA Outreach and Advocacy\, Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Amy Wentz\, Co-founder\, Southside ReLeaf \nHeat island data collected by volunteers during the summer of 2016 kick-started implementation efforts to reduce the amount of heat-absorbing asphalt and increase the amount of cooling tree canopy in Southside Richmond. CBF and Southside ReLeaf have joined forces to involve and engage neighborhoods in formerly redlined\, currently under-resourced communities to build understanding of and support for green infrastructure projects. Together we’re planting and giving away over 650 trees to start to reverse the tree inequities in Southside RVA. \nThere is no charge for this webinar\, but please register by 9 AM on December 3. \n1 CBLP CEU
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/todays-menu-greening-southside-rva-webinar/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T160000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Sustainable Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Do you work with a landscape contractor in the DC area who hasn’t yet attended CBLP training and would be interested in learning about sustainable landscaping?  Please let them know about this bilingual half-day course! \nAudubon Naturalist Society is partnering with the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional program to offer a free Introduction to Sustainable Landscaping. The program will be delivered in English and Spanish\, with lunch and bilingual materials provided. The workshop is possible thanks to a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust. \nAudubon Naturalist Society en asociación con el programa de Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals ofrecerá gratuitamente una introducció n alpaisajismo sostenible. El programa será ofrecido de manera bilingüe en inglesy español\, con almuerzo y materiales provistos. Este programa es posible gracias al auspício de Chesapeake Bay Trust. \nRegister online.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/intro-to-sustainable-landscaping/
LOCATION:Audubon Naturalist Society\, Chevy Chase\, MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T200000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Panel Discussion (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how race and class impact environmentalism? Join this virtual discussion about environmental justice issues in Maryland and learn what steps you can take to support community leaders in advancing equity in Anne Arundel County and throughout the region. \nThis virtual program will be moderated by Carmera Thomas-Wilhite\, The Conservation Fund\, with Jan-Michael Archer\, University of Maryland’s School of Public Health\, Kate Fritz\, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay\, Ramon Palencia-Calvo\, Maryland League of Conservation Voters\, Randy K. Rowel\, Chesapeake Research Consortium as panelists \nThis program is presented by Anne Arundel County Library with the Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy.  Registration is required and begins on October 26. \n1 CBLP CEU
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/environmental-justice-panel-discussion-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTSTAMP:20210928T143400Z
CREATED:20210928T143400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T143400Z
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SUMMARY:Chesapeake Watershed Forum (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The year 2025 marks a historic milestone for the Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration movement. The 2010 Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) set forth necessary nitrogen\, phosphorus\, and sediment reduction targets in a pollution diet that will achieve a level of bay health meeting the survival\, growth\, and reproduction needs of its living resources. The TMDL aims to have the seven jurisdictions put in place by 2025 all the best management practices necessary to provide\, over time\, the reductions in nitrogen\, phosphorus\, and sediment that will improve bay water quality so that it meets all its applicable dissolved oxygen\, water clarity and chlorophyll related water quality standards. We have made notable progress in implementing the necessary actions that will result in pollution reductions leading to a healthy bay – however\, there is still much work to be done in the next four years. \nThrough our theme\, we consider the dualistic priorities of our time. Many of the best practices and approaches in agriculture\, stormwater\, and forestry that will get us to our 2025 goals are already out there. The challenge is how do we disseminate and implement these practices and approaches efficiently\, rapidly\, and at scale by 2025\, and how do we sustain the effectiveness of those efforts beyond 2025. \n 
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/chesapeake-watershed-forum-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T170000
DTSTAMP:20211013T164408Z
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SUMMARY:Hands On Events: PA Buffer Planting with Penn State
DESCRIPTION:Riparian Buffer Planting– Friday\, October 29\, 9:00 AM- Noon\, Lancaster \nJoin Penn State\, Stroud\, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay\, and other partner organizations in Lancaster to plant about 1000 trees at Overlook Park. Registration is now open! https://forms.gle/GskPhS5oeC1Y8PxV8  \n\nRiparian Buffer and Live Staking Event– Saturday\, November 13\, 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM\, Hummelstown \nJoin Penn State\, Manada Conservancy\, and the Crestview HOA to plant the 3rd phase of a riparian buffer in a community park. We will be planting 100 trees and planting live stakes along the banks of Beaver Creek. Register at https://extension.psu.edu/volunteer-riparian-buffer-planting \n\nCertified CBLPs may use these events to earn Hands-On CEUs.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/hands-on-events-pa-buffer-planting-with-penn-state/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T143000
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SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Summit (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the third annual Buffer Summit hosted by the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium! The online Buffer Summit will be held virtually on Wednesday\, October 27th\, 2021 from 10:00 am- 2:30 pm (with breaks). We have an exciting line-up of speakers and networking sessions to engage with other Consortium members and partners working in the watershed.  Agenda highlights are in this flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1goCJQkan0wt9KaX8SkDZKiBOVuXRIi9s/view \nThis is a free event\, but you must register in advance. \nCBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/riparian-buffer-summit-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T210000
DTSTAMP:20211014T130514Z
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SUMMARY:Benefits of Native Lawn Alternatives in Preserving Remnant Canopy Trees (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/benefits-of-native-lawn-alternatives-in-preserving-remnant-canopy-trees-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T163000
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SUMMARY:Buffer Field Day in MD
DESCRIPTION: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. \n2.5 CBLP CEUs
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/buffer-field-day-in-md/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T170000
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SUMMARY:RiverSmart Homes Contractor Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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 in becoming a RiverSmart landscaping contractor\, this is the first step in the process\, additional requirements will be explained in the training. If you are just curious about rain gardens\, this is a great opportunity to expand your professional knowledge. All are welcome! \n\nFor more information about this training or about becoming a RiverSmart Homes landscape installer\, please contact jgochenaur@allianceforthebay.org\n\n 
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/riversmart-homes-contractor-training-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211027
DTSTAMP:20210830T203855Z
CREATED:20210830T203603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T203855Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Buffer Design Charrette
DESCRIPTION: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 of three sites in Virginia.  Participants will work collaboratively in small groups to design an urban buffer.  Out of state participants are welcome! \nThe course\, led by CBLP instructors and guest speakers\, will also cover: \n\nIntroduction to riparian habitats and ecology\nRegulatory and legal considerations for working on urban buffers\nCommon design challenges for urban buffers and strategies to address them\nBuffer case studies: inspiration for design\nBusiness and marketing opportunities\n\nLimited partial scholarships available for individuals that live and/or work in the James River Watershed and/or Hampton Roads. If you are interested please email katie@cblpro.org prior to registration. \nTuesday\, October 19 – 9:00-11:30 AM via Zoom \nfollowed by an optional field visit to one of three sites: Arlington\, VA\, Charlottesville\, VA\, or Hampton\, VA\, 1:30 – 3:00 PM \nTuesday\, October 26 – 9:00 AM-2:00 PM via Zoom \nThis course is designed as a complementary “add on” to the CBLP-Buffers certificate course. \nDiscounts are available when you register for both courses. \n6.5 – 8 CBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/urban-buffer-design-charrette/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T120000
DTSTAMP:20210928T142526Z
CREATED:20210928T142526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T142526Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Landscaping Practices: Implications for Landowners and Local Officials (webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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 conversion projects. \nTo help landowners manage their lawns in a more economical and environmentally friendly way\, a number of organizations and agencies at the state\, county\, and local levels are encouraging alternatives to the traditional practice of large\, mowed lawns. Such alternatives include maintaining\, creating\, or converting to more natural areas such as native meadows or patches of woods. The benefits of such practices include improved stormwater infiltration\, reduced flooding\, improved stream health\, and additional habitat and forage for pollinators. \nThis new way of managing our landscape is not without challenges\, including issues surrounding property maintenance and related codes\, as well as public/neighborhood perception and acceptance. \nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \n1 CBLP CEU
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/changing-landscaping-practices-implications-for-landowners-and-local-officials-webinar/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTSTAMP:20210830T203126Z
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SUMMARY:CBLP-Buffers
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nBuffer Basics Webinar – 1:00 – 4:00 PM\nSite Assessment Workshop – November 2 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nMaintenance Assessment and Planning – November 30 – 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM\n\nVA locations are in and around Charlottesville.  PA locations are in Lancaster City and County. Participants must attend all three sessions to earn the CBLP-Buffers certificate\, however\, there is an a la carte option to register for the first “Riparian Buffer Basics” webinar\, alone. \nScholarships are available for both locations.  For information\, please contact katie@cblpro.org for more information before you register. \nThe certificate course is comprised of a series of “homework” videos\, webinars\, and in-person field workshops. \n12 CBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/cblp-buffers/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T130000
DTSTAMP:20210928T142013Z
CREATED:20210830T204140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T142013Z
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SUMMARY:Today's Menu: Buffer Success Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off Riparian Buffer Month.  Certified CBLP pros from Maryland and Virginia will share their buffer success stories. \nThis is a free webinar\, but advance registration is required. \n1 CBLP CEU
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/todays-menu-buffer-success-stories/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T170000
DTSTAMP:20210928T144328Z
CREATED:20210928T144328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T144328Z
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SUMMARY:Buffer Field Day in PA
DESCRIPTION: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 in a replant of the last site.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/buffer-field-day-in-pa/
LOCATION:Ephrata\, PA\, Ephrata\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T150000
DTSTAMP:20210928T143110Z
CREATED:20210928T142917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T143110Z
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SUMMARY:National Capital PRISM Invasive Management Training
DESCRIPTION:National Capital Partnership for Invasive Species Management’s \nInvasive Plant Professional’s Training Event \nThis will be a virtual training\, including two virtual field trips. \nThere is no cost to attend. We will send the link once you have registered. \nCBLP CEUs are available. \nApplicator recertification credits are available for DC\, MD\, VA\, and WV. \n ISA CEUs are pending. You may register now and we will notify if/when approval is received. \nTopics and speakers will include:  \nRestoration at Kingman Island – video field trip with live Q&A \nDamien Ossi\, District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment \nInvasive Plant Identification/Mistaken Identity \nAndrejs Brolis\, National Park Service\, Inventory and Monitoring Team \nChemical Methods & Safety \nAlex Voznitza\, National Park Service\, Invasive Plant Management Team \nSuccess Story: Meadow Creation by Invasive Plant Control – video field trip / live Q&A \nRod Simmons\, Natural Resources Div.\, Alexandria Dept. of Parks\, Rec. & Cultural Activ. \nEDRR Alert: How to Recognize & Report Trapa Species \nSara Tangren\, National Capital PRISM\, D.C. Department of Energy & Environment \nSuccess Story: Control of Trapa natans in Maryland \nMark Lewandowski\, Maryland Department of Natural Resources (pending approval) \nManaging Tree of Heaven to Slow the Spotted Lanternfly Invasion \nBrian Walsh\, Penn State Extension\, Extension Educator\, Berks County \nMapping Tools for Invasive Plant Management: Collector for ArcGIS & ArcGIS Online \nJustin Roberson\, Fairfax County Park Authority \n  \nPesticide Laws and Regulations \nRyan Rutherford\, Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/5650/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T200000
DTSTAMP:20210914T230117Z
CREATED:20210914T223136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T230117Z
UID:10000284-1632855600-1632859200@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 to help you better understand this growing issue.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/climate-change-101-webinar/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTSTAMP:20210914T221359Z
CREATED:20210914T221359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T221359Z
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SUMMARY:RARE PLANTS AND COMMUNITIES OF THE BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON CORRIDOR
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URL:https://cblpro.org/event/rare-plants-and-communities-of-the-baltimore-washington-corridor/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211018
DTSTAMP:20210830T202058Z
CREATED:20210830T202058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T202058Z
UID:10000278-1632182400-1634515199@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Fall Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends at Blue Ridge PRISM for their fall workshops: \nIntroduction to Invasive Plants and Identification – Sept 21 (virtual) \nInvasive Plant Control – Sept 23 (virtual) \nCharlottesville Field Session – Sept 25 (in-person) \nRappahannock County Park Field Session – Oct 17 (in-person) \nBlue Ridge PRISM’s 2021 Fall Workshop is a blend of two virtual sessions and an optional in-person field session. The first virtual session on September 21 covers an introduction to invasive plants and their identification. Following up on September 23\, the second virtual session covers invasive plant control methods. Recordings of both virtual sessions will be made available to those who register. One registration gets you into both virtual sessions ($15). \nIn-person field sessions will be held in Charlottesville’s Azalea Park on September 25 and Rappahannock County Park in Washington\, Virginia on October 17. Join PRISM’s knowledgable staff and volunteers in the field to learn invasive plant ID\, herbicide safety\, and a how-to for manual/chemical control techniques. Both field sessions will offer the same content. Space is limited. Register for just one field session ($25). \nPlease Note Field Sessions: Long pants\, close toe shoes\, and masks will be required to participate in the in-person field session. NO EXCEPTIONS. The in-person field sessions will be held rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable. Blue Ridge PRISM reserves the right to cancel the event in the case of severe weather\, insufficient ticket sales\, or restrictions due to the COVID 19 Pandemic (refunds will be issued in these instances). \nCBLP CEUs are available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/invasive-plant-fall-workshops/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T163000
DTSTAMP:20210727T193012Z
CREATED:20210727T193012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T193012Z
UID:10000277-1630501200-1630513800@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Ecologists and Landscape Architects: Working Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Public landscapes increasingly attempt to join ecological improvements to the practical\, aesthetic\, and cultural aspects of their landscape enhancements. Our two speakers\, each acclaimed in their respective fields of Landscape Architecture and Restoration Ecology\, have collaborated on numerous projects over the past ten years. They will review their collaborative\ndesign process through a series of public park projects where ecological structure and function was a significant part of the design vocabulary\, followed by an interactive discussion on the nuts and bolts of their Eco-Design collaboration. \nSpeakers: Barbara Wilks\, FASLA\, FAIA & Steven N. Handel\, PhD\, Fellow of the Ecological Society of America \nYou may claim CBLP CEUs for all NDAL professional classes. Visit their website for the full catalog: https://learning.ndal.org/collections?category=professional&page=3
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/ecologists-and-landscape-architects-working-relationships/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T163000
DTSTAMP:20210727T192200Z
CREATED:20210727T191951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T192200Z
UID:10000275-1629378000-1629390600@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Stress-Adapted Native Plant Communities as Templates for Highly Disturbed Landscape Sites
DESCRIPTION:Native plant communities can be found on remarkably difficult sites\, e.g.\, highly alkaline\, saline\, acidic\, droughty\, and flooded. In the Northeast U.S. these communities include alvars\, dunes\, acidic pine barrens\, inland salt marshes\, marl fens\, and other wetlands. A subset of these natural assemblages can be used to create sustainable landscapes on human-made sites\nthat have similarly hostile conditions. Through a pair of presentations ending with an informal conversation and Q&A session\, our presenters will discuss the ecology of these assemblages and how they can be adapted to a wide variety of “difficult site” projects from residential to urban to highly degraded industrial landscapes. \nSpeakers: Dr. Donald J. Leopold & Tim Toland\, RLA\, LEED AP \nYou may claim CBLP CEUs for all NDAL professional classes. Visit their website for the full catalog: https://learning.ndal.org/collections?category=professional&page=3
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/stress-adapted-native-plant-communities-as-templates-for-highly-disturbed-landscape-sites/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T130000
DTSTAMP:20210712T143313Z
CREATED:20210712T143313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T143313Z
UID:10000273-1629374400-1629378000@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Today's Menu: A Toolkit for Stormwater BMPs for Urban Farming
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join landscape designer and Level 2-certified CBLP\, Kelley Oklesson\, for this free webinar\, for CBLP professionals.  Kelley will tell us about her recent project\, a Toolkit for Stormwater Best Management Practices for Urban Farming\, which is focused on offering tried and true strategies to improve water quality on urban farming sites.  The Toolkit discusses the science of stormwater runoff\, impacts caused by human development\, federal and local legislation\, simple pollution reduction strategies\, and green stormwater infrastructure interventions.  Lovely illustrations by visual storyteller Saba Hamidi help simplify and guide the audience through critically important subject matter that we all must understand. \nThe webinar is free but you must register in advance to receive the Zoom link. \n1 CBLP CEU is available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/todays-menu-a-toolkit-for-stormwater-bmps-for-urban-farming/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T120000
DTSTAMP:20210218T204225Z
CREATED:20210218T204225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T204225Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plants for Landscape Professionals (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This conference is for professionals in the landscaping industry only (landscape designers\, landscape architects\, growers\, nurseries\, landscape maintenance\, property managers\, builders\, etc.)  Topics: \nChoosing pollinator plants for maximum beauty and benefits – Sam Hoadley \nCreating an edible landscape with native plants – Lincoln Smith \nNative groundcovers – Missy Fabel \nAbout our speakers: \nLincoln Smith runs Forested\, a 10-acre experimental forest garden site in Bowie Maryland. He and his team test forest gardening methods\, with the goal of producing nutritious food for people and restoring a thriving ecosystem. Lincoln designs forest gardens for a variety of clients including homeowners\, schools\, and public park administrators. He holds forest-to-table events in the garden\, featuring forest foods like acorn falafel. He believes human health is tied to ecosystem health. www.forested.us \nMissy Fabel is an ecological landscape designer and consultant. She has a certificate in Field Botany from the New York Botanical Gardens and a certificate in Designing with Native Plants from the Native Plant Center in Westchester County\, NY\, where she also teaches and is a Steering Committee member. \nSam Hoadley is the Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center where he evaluates native plant species\, old and new cultivars\, and hybrids in the Trial Garden. Prior to working at Mt. Cuba\, he was the lead horticulturalist for Longwood Gardens’ Hillside Garden. He earned his degree in Sustainable Landscape Horticulture from the University of Vermont. \n3 CBLP CEUs are available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/native-plants-for-landscape-professionals-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
ORGANIZER;CN="Plant NOVA Natives":MAILTO:plantnovanatives@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T163000
DTSTAMP:20210727T191531Z
CREATED:20210727T191212Z
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SUMMARY:LAWNS\, LEAVES\, & LAWS: Practical Pathways Toward Lawn Alternatives and Ecological Turf Cultivation
DESCRIPTION:From New Directions in the American Landscape\nMany now recognize that the dominance of manicured lawns in many of our landscapes is environmentally harmful. That said\, many homeowner’s associations and municipalities are regulating front yard plant heights and store shelves are still stocked to the brim with pesticide products composed of harmful chemicals. An environmental law professor\, two ecologists\, and an organic turf expert will share practical ways to overcome these hurdles and create more ecologically beneficial landscapes. Their short presentations will be followed by an extensive roundtable discussion and audience Q&A enriched by their interdisciplinary perspectives. \nSarah Schindler\, Rod Simmons\, Nancy Lawson\, & Chip Osborne \nYou may claim CBLP CEUs for all NDAL professional classes. Visit their website for the full catalog: https://learning.ndal.org/collections?category=professional&page=3
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/lawns-leaves-laws-p-r-ac-t-i-c-a-l-pat-h-way-s-t-owa-r-d-l-aw-n-a-lt-e-r-n-at-i-v-e-s-e-c-o-l-o-g-i-c-a-l-t-u-r-f-c-u-lt-i-vat-i-o-n/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T143000
DTSTAMP:20210727T192724Z
CREATED:20210727T192617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T192724Z
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SUMMARY:Novel Ecosystems and the Urban Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The combination of the chronic environmental stress induced by climate change\, the physical disturbances of urbanization\, and the competition presented by globalization (invasive species) interact to create urban novel ecosystems that have no analog with those found in nature.\nPeter Del Tredici will discuss the remarkable ability of spontaneous urban vegetation to rebuild ecological functionality from the ground up\, thereby making cities more livable for all their inhabitants. James Hitchmough will discuss intentionally-designed novel plant communities\, where the general characteristics of historic plant community associations are scientifically\napplied to newly-created plant assemblages with varying nativity. The session will conclude with a spontaneous conversation between our presenters and attendees on how these approaches can enhance the urban landscape. \nYou may claim CBLP CEUs for all NDAL professional classes. Visit their website for the full catalog: https://learning.ndal.org/collections?category=professional&page=3
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/novel-ecosystems-and-the-urban-landscape/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T180021Z
CREATED:20210513T214933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T180021Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborations for Sourcing Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Register Now for this two-part online workshop\, organized by CBLP/CCLC. Guest speakers\, Amy Highland and Sam Hoadley\, both from Mt. Cuba Center. Several native plant growers/nurseries from Virginia\, Maryland\, and Pennsylvania will join a panel discussion and breakout session. \nJuly 20 & 22\, 1-4 PM each day\, via Zoom \nRegister by June 25 and get $10 off \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the benefits of using truly native plants for your projects\nLearn about research from recent trials comparing native cultivars with straight species\nKnow how to access and use various online plant selection resources \nUnderstand how to effectively work directly with growers to source plants\nCreate connections between native plant growers and workshop participants\n\n6 CBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/collaborations-for-successfully-sourcing-native-plants/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T130000
DTSTAMP:20210610T153344Z
CREATED:20210610T153344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T153344Z
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SUMMARY:Catawba Sustainability Center Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join partners of the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium to learn about the latest research and guidance on successful riparian buffer projects. Participants will tour Virginia Tech’s Catawba Sustainability Center\, a beautiful 377-acre farm and living laboratory\, finishing with lunch from Roanoke Co+op. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nBest practices for site preparation and ensuring tree health\nHow to design buffers for pollinator habitat and native flowers\nWays to support agroforestry options\, including native fruit and nut trees\, and other food-producing buffers\nTechniques for installing buffers along swales\nAn overview on the range of buffer research happening at Catawba\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and a $10/person fee are required. The event is limited to 50 attendees. \nHands on CBLP CEUs available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/catawba-sustainability-center-field-day/
LOCATION:Catawba Sustainability Center Roanoke County\, VA\, Roanoke County\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T203000
DTSTAMP:20210520T164310Z
CREATED:20210520T164310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T164310Z
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SUMMARY:Pruning is a Necessity\, Not an Option (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever seen plants that are so poorly pruned you feel embarrassed for them? Just like a bad haircut\, plants don’t get to show off their best structural attributes with bad pruning. Once you have practiced a few times\, pruning becomes intuitive or second nature. Pruning is a Necessity Not an Option with Eva Monheim will guide you through a series of detailed pictorials on how to prune so that you will feel empowered the next time you are out pruning. \n\nUnderstanding how to approach pruning\nWhat tools to use\nHow cuts are made\nWhere cuts are made\nWhy cuts are made\n\n1.5 CBLP CEUs
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/pruning-is-a-necessity-not-an-option-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T200000
DTSTAMP:20210610T154420Z
CREATED:20210610T154420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T154420Z
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SUMMARY:Landscaping for Biodiversity\, A Plant-Insect Perspective (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:While insects often get a bad rap in gardens\, a wide array of insects are quietly performing essential functions for food webs and ecosystems. On Tuesday\, June 15\, University of Maryland researcher Karin Burghardt will introduce you to some of the fascinating insects that dwell in spaces we occupy every day: our gardens\, yards and parks. She’ll also reveal how our activities can shape plant-insect interactions\, and suggest some practices we can use to help preserve biodiversity in the ecosystems closest to home. \nThis webinar is part of the  Smithsonian Environmental Research Center’s free evening lecture series\, and it will be recorded! By signing up on Zoom\, you’ll be able to join live and receive a link to the closed-captioned recording in your inbox as soon as it’s ready.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/landscaping-for-biodiversity-a-plant-insect-perspective-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T160000
DTSTAMP:20210519T185824Z
CREATED:20210519T185824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T185824Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Workshops (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for Blue Ridge PRISM‘s Summer Invasive Plant Workshops.  \nAll workshops are virtual via Zoom. \nWednesday May 26\, 1 – 4 pm – Register\nSaturday June 12\, 1 – 4 pm – Register\nThursday June 24\, 9 am – noon – Register \nTopics covered include: \n\nIdentifying invasive plants\nInvasive plants you can best control now or should treat later\nBest seasonal practices for each invasive\nUsing manual & mechanical control methods\nMethods for controlling invasive plants with herbicides\nChoosing the right herbicide and equipment\nUsing herbicides properly to protect you and the environment\nPlanning a work schedule with best timings for multiple plants\n\n3 CBLP CEUs per workshop
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/invasive-plant-workshops-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210523
DTSTAMP:20210421T211111Z
CREATED:20210421T211019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T211111Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting America's Founding River
DESCRIPTION:May 19\, 6:30-8:00 PM & May 22\, 9:00 – 10:30 AM \nLearn about the vast watershed of the James River\, its importance to the ecology of Virginia and the threats facing its vitally important role in that ecology. \nIn the first class of this two-part series\, we explore the rich history and diverse ecology of the James River\, examine the effects of pollutants on plant and animal species\, and investigate the environmental regulations established to protect this natural resource and improve overall water quality. In the second part\, explore the specific practices modeled that will not only beautify the landscape but also protect the watershed. \nParticipants receive extensive information on water regulatory guidelines and how to conduct an assessment of a residential-scale site. An annotated map of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden allows participants to visit the Garden on their own to explore examples of mitigation tactics in place. This program is supported by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. \n3 CBLP CEUs are available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/protecting-americas-founding-river/
LOCATION:PA
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