Registration is now open for MNLGA's winter symposium, Chesapeake Green. Dr. Charlie Hall is the keynote speaker. He will also give a presentation on the economics of green infrastructure. Up to 8 CBLP CEUs will be available.

Practical Solutions For Ecologically Sustainable Landscapes This symposium will offer practical solutions to help shift the focus of gardening and landscape design away from merely aesthetics and towards creating and managing sustainable landscapes. Industry experts will explore how native plants can be incorporated into our landscapes while realizing the ecological benefits through plant community-based design …

Registration is open! Doug Tallamy is the featured speaker this year.  The conference includes talks on trees and forest conservation, design, construction, and two tours. There will be three tracks: Dynamic Engagement: Motivate diverse audiences to take action by applying social science to community outreach. WSA Pro: Create restoration projects with an eye to social, …

Theme: The New Perennial Movement and Why It Matters While much of the nursery industry is focused on the latest and greatest, compact, spring blooming whatever, there’s a counter movement afoot. Paul Westervelt will discuss this style that embraces a more natural look, a different pallet of plants (and scads of them on tight centers) …

Climate change is a topic of daily conversation these days. Scientists have well-documented evidence that human activity, starting with the dawn of the industrial revolution, is the driving force behind these changes. During our November 2018 symposium, we touched on the topic of climate change and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Attendees genuinely appreciated the …

Join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for a permeable pavement installer course for all local landscape contractors in the D.C. metro area. The training will be held on Tuesday, March 4th from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at 1200 First Street NE, Washington, DC  20002 (Department of Energy & Environent). The course is aimed at contractors who are presently …

The Buffer Summit provides conservation professionals and decision makers with the latest science, policy, and implementation strategies to get trees planted along the commonwealth’s streams. Attendees have substantial opportunities to network with each other and with exhibiting sponsors throughout the two-day event. Conservation professionals working with riparian forest buffers from all sectors -- beginners to seasoned …

Ash tree species in North America are under mortal threat from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), now in 35 states and five Canadian provinces.  There are ongoing efforts to conserve …

Come celebrate our 20th anniversary at this not-to-be-missed symposium geared towards landscape architects, designers, contractors, land planners, municipal officials and homeowners. The symposium's focus: how to create ecologically sound and economically viable landscapes through the use of native plants and sustainable practices. Expect lively dialog on topics ranging from the benefits of using organic native trees …

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at JMU Turf grass is America’s #1 crop…yet has no ecological value whatsoever. Learn to landscape more sustainably, replacing your grass with no-mow alternatives that offer food and beauty to pollinators, wildlife, you, and your family. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration required, meet at the Frances Plecker Education Center.