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.

Each winter, billions of pounds of salt are spread on America's roads to keep drivers and pedestrians safe. But all this salt poses a major health risk to both humans and wildlife. Join us to learn about how excessive salt affects benthic macroinvertebrates and other aquatic life in freshwater streams, and how one local community …

The success of newly planted trees in the landscape is not just dependent on proper planting and after care, but also on proper analysis of the planting site. Site analysis considers the characteristics and history of the landscape to help ensure successful tree planting projects. This webinar reviews the site characteristics and how past history …

Join DCNR and our partners for a continuation of the Riparian Forest Webinar Series! Through the end of April, we're offering more webinars in addition to open office hours. During open office hours, we'll choose a general topic to chat about and field your questions. Wed, 4/8 @ 2pm - OPEN OFFICE: Funding Options and Planting Design …