The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense® program and the Alliance for Water Efficiency invite you to join a free webinar, Accelerating the Landscape Transformation. As indoor water use continues to drop, the conservation community must turn our full attention to the next untapped opportunity for water savings – outdoor water use efficiency programs. Mary Ann Dickinson, …

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, lessons learned from previous applications, and new FY2019 updates from the state. This session pertains to applicants in Fairfax County, City …

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 …

Tree quality and proper planting are key elements influencing survival, establishment, long-term health, and maintenance needs.  However, many trees delivered to your planting site may be sub-standard or poor quality …

Each year, this informative conference focuses on ways to create low-maintenance, economical and ecologically balanced landscapes using native plants and restoration techniques. Participants have opportunities to network and share their …

Did you know that Prince George’s County’s Rain Check Program offers rebates to homeowners, businesses and others to install best management practices (BMPs) intended to capture stormwater runoff? This training is designed to provide landscape professionals with practical hands on information on the seven Rain Check Rebate practices and processes. Special emphasis is placed on …

The James River Association is hosting a Shoreline and Landscape Professionals Workshop on March 14 in Surry, VA. This workshop is for landscape professionals, marine contractors, and other professionals working on shorelines. Hear from experts from VIMS Center for Coastal Resources Management, DCR’s Shoreline Erosion Advisory Service, and local contractors about best practices for site …

Join us as we present A Gardener's Palette. We'll dip your brush in a variety of topics offering something for everyone from garden hobbyist to experienced landscape architect. In the end, we'll have a canvas filled with colors and perspectives to consider and put in practice. CBLP CEUs are available.

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Demand for high performing, ecology-based landscapes is increasing faster than the availability of the specialized knowledge needed to achieve them. This intensive, interactive, two-day workshop will provide concrete, real world guidance for designing and documenting all phases of native landscape development. Attendees will receive an extensive manual that documents all aspects of the program, including …