BAY 101: A VIRTUAL SEMINAR SERIES, SCIENCE OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOR NON-SCIENTISTS

“Bay 101 – Science of the Chesapeake for Non-Scientists” is a series of five seminars hosted by Horn Point Laboratory faculty to shed light into the mysteries of the Bay, by highlighting Horn Point Laboratory programs working to improve the health of the Bay and its aquatic life. While the Horn Point Laboratory is closed to the public,

Free

Sustainable Landscape Maintenance Workshop

Virginia Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries 7870 Villa Park Drive, Henrico, VA

New Date! Organized and hosted by the Virginia Department of Game in Inland Fisheries Habitat Partners, in collaboration with CCLC and the CBLP program. Learning Objectives: Recognize the importance of well-maintained landscapes for ensuring that the habitat quality of native plant gardens and stormwater practices remain highly functional, to sustain biodiversity and retain aesthetic appeal.

$85 – $105

Webinar: Bee Biodiversity in Pennsylvania

Did you know Pennsylvania is home to over 430 species of bees? Learn all about the bees of Pennsylvania at the Pollinator Series: Bee Biodiversity in Pennsylvania LIVE webinar! How the species are different from each other What species are native to North America How you can help conserve bees 1 CBLP CEU

Free

ASCE EWRI Low Impact Development Conference Online

The Low Impact Development (LID) Conference series is organized by members of the ASCE-EWRI Urban Water Resources Research Council who are leaders in the development of LID and green infrastructure technology. This conference provides a national forum to present the latest developments, technologies and case studies related to LID and green infrastructure technology. The International

$60 – $295

RiverSmart Homes Rain Garden Training for Contractors

Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for a free virtual rain garden training on Wednesday, September 23rd. This training is intended for local landscape contractors interested in becoming a participating contractor for the RiverSmart Homes Program in Washington, DC. Who is eligible to attend?   Everyone. You do not need previous experience in rain garden installations to attend,

Free

Shoreline Management Webinar Series

The VIMS Center for Coastal Resources Management is offering a free virtual, 3-part Shoreline Management Webinar Series.  These webinar sessions will include presentations and live interaction with shoreline science and policy experts.  Each webinar will be recorded and posted on the CCRM web site for future viewing and reference. Participation will require access to Zoom video conferencing

Free

RiverSmart Homes Rain Barrel Training for Contractors

Join the Alliance for a free virtual rain barrel training on Tuesday, September 15th. This training is intended for local contractors interested in becoming a participating contractor for the RiverSmart Homes Program in Washington, DC. Who is eligible to attend?   Everyone. You do not need previous experience in rain barrel installations to attend. More than one representative from

Free

Urban BMP Design Charrette

CBLP is organizing a special, one-day, collaborative workshop to develop a planting design for urban stormwater planters at a historic site in Arlington, VA. Led by landscape architect and certified CBLP, Kelley Oklesson, this provides an excellent opportunity to work with other design professionals to develop a design solution for a real project. New format:

$90 – $110

RiverSmart Homes Rain Garden Training for Contractors

Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for a free virtual rain garden training on Wednesday, September 23rd. This training is intended for local landscape contractors interested in becoming a participating contractor for the RiverSmart Homes Program in Washington, DC. Who is eligible to attend?   Everyone. You do not need previous experience in rain garden installations to attend,

Invasive Plants Webinars

Choose one date:  Sept 29, Oct 7, or Oct 22. Non-native invasive plants are quickly overwhelming many properties by tearing down the forest canopy and overtaking our native plants at the tree, shrub and/or groundcover levels. Understanding what invasive plants exist on the landscape and what it will take to control them can often feel

$10