Rodney Eason, CEO of the Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve, will be presenting the keynote, explaining the rich history of the Preserve and it’s plans moving forward as well as an industry break out session, “Plant and Design the Garden That You Have Always Wanted to Visit.” Rodney, a native of North Carolina is …

How can we design our landscapes in ways that prevent harm to existing ecosystems AND regenerate the environment? We live in an age when the most effective progress on protecting the environment will likely occur at the local level. Join a broad spectrum of actors from home gardeners to professionals in the horticulture and landscape …

Whether you are a seasoned Steward, a stormwater professional or just getting started in the wide world of watershed restoration, this year’s conference has something for everyone. New this year is an expanded Gallery and Exhibit Walk, which includes vendors, Funder Office Hours, Ask an Expert, an update on the GIS mapping application, interactive engagement activities …

Are you a conservation professional or decision-maker that works with landowners to promote, install, and manage riparian buffers? Consider attending the Riparian Forest Buffer Summit! The Riparian Forest Buffer Summit will provide attendees with information and skills -- from creating planting plans to working with contractors -- that can be used in day-to-day work. The …

The Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) is an urban cost-share program that provides financial/technical assistance to property owners installing eligible Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Learn about how to apply, do's and don'ts of a VCAP project, and what's required in applications by Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District. This …

More projects are being specified with environmentally friendly pavements.  This one-day classroom based course trains experienced contractors about the differences of installing PICP vs. regular interlocking concrete pavement systems.  The course is aimed at contractors who are presently doing residential and/or commercial concrete pavement installations and wish to move into the permeable pavement market. It …

The James River Association, in partnership with the Robert E Lee and Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will be planting 3,000 trees at farms along various tributaries of …

A talk by Rod Simmons. Semi-open conditions along woodland edges and openings give rise to a diverse suite of light-demanding native flora. A variety of habitats that occur in woodland edges and openings will be presented, including meadowy areas, seepage wetlands, stream banks, rocky outcrops, and others. Best Management Practices will also be discussed, including …

Check out the program and great speakers at this one-day horticulture symposium in Waynesboro, VA: Natural Landscape Design: Meadows, Woods and Water- Larry Weaner Planting Solutions for Green Infrastructure- Claudia West Living in the Wild: My House - Larry Weaner TBA- Preston Montague The Exciting World of Container Culture- Dan Benarcik   CBLP CEUs will …

"Spring Jump Start" Speakers: Alonso Abugattas- Wildlife of Northern Virginia Holly Shimizu-Healthy Gardening for People and the Environment Food & Drinks Provided RSVP by March 14 to nvnla.org@gmail.com