The water quality benefits of forests are widely accepted, yet very few studies have successfully quantified the runoff and pollutant-reducing impacts of trees in the urban landscape. Uncertainty as to …

Save the date for this great winter conference! New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL) advances the art and science of natural landscape design by collaborating with design, horticulture, and …

Please join us for a talk by Charles Smith, to kick of our lecture series again this year. The interactions and relationships in plant communites form the visible framework of …

Arlington County is seeking experienced designers, contractors and other landscape professionals to provide services for Arlington County residents and HOAs participating in its StormwaterWise Landscapes grant program.  The StormwaterWise Landscapes …

MAHSC is a nationally-recognized annual training for professionals in the Green Industries, sponsored by the Virginia Horticultural Foundation. Every winter it's an innovative program for all levels of horticultural staff to …

Transitioning to Ecological Landscape Practices – Toxin-Free Landscapes Presented by: Edwina von Gal January 17, 2018       4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST   Invasive Plants: What Are They? And What …

Emily Ferguson will lead a beginner winter tree walk providing easy tips to help ID native tree species. VNPS programs are free and open to the public, but space on field trips is strictly limited. Registration is required.   CBLP CEUs are available.

The Virginia Society of Landscape Designers (VSLD) announces their upcoming winter meeting and seminar. Come see Thomas Rainer (co-author, Planting in a Post-Wild World) and Carol Heiser (Habitat Education Coordinator, …

With hundreds of thousands of square feet developed in Washington, DC alone, green roofs are emerging as a new form of wildlife habitat in cities. From planted sedum and wildflowers, …

HOMETOWN HABITAT: STORIES OF BRINGING NATURE HOME is an environmental film by Catherine Zimmerman, an award-winning director of photography and independent documentary filmmaker (https://themeadowproject.com).  The movie features community habitat landscaping …