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SUMMARY:Green Matters Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Practical Solutions For Ecologically Sustainable Landscapes\nThis 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 strategies. Attendees will learn ecological gardening and maintenance practices that lead to a “greener” and more resilient garden. Case studies will shed light on how to minimize the environmental impact of humanmade landscapes ranging from home gardens to commercial projects. \n  \n5 CBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/green-matters-symposium-3/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Center\, 1 Veteran's Place\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200221
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SUMMARY:Chesapeake Green 2020
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for MNLGA’s winter symposium\, Chesapeake Green. \nDr. Charlie Hall is the keynote speaker. He will also give a presentation on the economics of green infrastructure. \nUp to 8 CBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/chesapeake-green/
LOCATION:Maritime Conference Center\, 692 Maritime Boulevard\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T130000
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SUMMARY:Howard Co\, MD Residential BMP Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This FREE Workshop will cover:\n– Design & installation specifications for common residential BMPs.\n– Basic information about the County’s residential storm water program .\n– Sustainable Landscaping Best Practices.\n– How to use the County’s GIS\, our new rain garden sizing calculator\, and\ndetermining drainage areas.\n– On site BMP tour & discussion. \n– Additional information & RSVP to: Julie Costantino\njcostantino@howardcountymd.gov\nDesigned for landscaping companies and contractors working in Howard\nCounty.\nRSVP early\, space is limited!\nAttendees will be added to the Residential Contractor List on the County\nwebsite!
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/howard-co-md-residential-bmp-workshop/
LOCATION:George Howard Building\, 3430 Courthouse Drive\, Ellicott City\, MD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200215
DTSTAMP:20200113T171515Z
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SUMMARY:Lewis Ginter Winter Symposium\, CVNLA Short Course
DESCRIPTION:“Uncertain Times\, Reliable Gardens” \nPresented by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden\, Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association\, and Virginia Cooperative Extension \nJoin seasoned gardeners and green industry professionals to explore how concepts of beauty and order are changing based on deep research into how plants behave and how they are reacting to climate change.  the importance of native plants and an understanding of plant communities help designers and gardeners create more resilient gardens and contribute to the health of the biosphere in the face of climate change. \nContinuing education hours are offered for each day\, along with book sales and signings and opportunities to network with industry colleagues. Net proceeds from the three-day event help build CVNLA’s scholarship fund for students pursuing horticultural careers. \nTwo-day symposium\, plus one day for pesticide certification. \nUp to 15 CBLP CEUs are available (5 CEUs per day) \n 
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/lewis-ginter-winter-symposium-cvnla-short-course-2/
LOCATION:Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden\, Richmond\, VA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200212
DTSTAMP:20200130T222012Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Shade Tree Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Penn-Del Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture will hold its 55th Annual Shade Tree Symposium this February at the Lancaster Marriott and Convention Center. Two days of continuing education sessions will cover a range of topics including tree care\, climbing techniques\, pests and disease\, plant health care\, utility arboriculture and vegetation management\, and municipal arboriculture. Registration includes a trade show featuring numerous vendors. Click here to view the full agenda. \nCBLP CEUs are available \nEarly registration deadline: February 3 \nFor more information:
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/annual-shade-tree-symposium/
LOCATION:Lancaster Marriott & Convention Center\, Lancaster\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T120000
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SUMMARY:Friday Forestry Financing Webinars
DESCRIPTION:The Forestry Workgroup at the Chesapeake Bay Program invites you to a webinar mini-series we are calling Financing Forests February. \nWho:  Chesapeake Bay partners and others interested in learning about emerging finance markets for restoration and conservation on (primarily) private forest lands. \nWhen:  Fridays in February 2020.  11 AM-noon EST.  All sessions will be recorded for later viewing. \nWhy:  To build knowledge and capacity on finance tools that can help scale-up restoration and conservation efforts in the Chesapeake and elsewhere. \nHow:  Register here. You will receive the webinar link via email. This link will access all the webinars. \nFebruary 7\, 11-noon.  Conservation Finance 101.  Tim Male\, Executive Director\, Environmental Policy Innovation Center – This presentation will provide an introduction to conservation finance and why we need it. \nFebruary 14\, 11-noon.  Credit to Reforestation for Water Quality Benefits.  Jessica Fox\, Senior Technical Executive\, Electric Power Research Institute – Reforestation is credited for water quality benefits in the Ohio River Basin.  This presentation will explain how and why. \nFebruary 21\, 11-noon. An Overview of Creative Ways to Fund the Acquisition and Restoration of Forests.  Reggie Hall\, The Conservation Fund- Learn from examples of how various financing mechanisms have been used to conserve and restore forests across the country. What have others done that you can use in your own region? \nFebruary 28\, 11-noon.  How Carbon Credits are Working for Forests in the Mid-Atlantic.  Dylan Jenkins\, VP\, Portfolio Development\, FiniteCarbon.  This presentation will introduce listeners to current forest carbon markets relevant to the mid-Atlantic.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/friday-forestry-financing-webinars/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T100000
DTSTAMP:20191231T214940Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Log Your CBLP CEUs
DESCRIPTION:Join CBLP staff\, Beth Ginter and Katie Pinkham\, for this free webinar to learn how to log your CBLP CEUs  and “hands on” experience\, using our online forms.  Katie and Beth will also answer your questions about CBLP recertification. \nThere is no charge\, but you must register in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCBLP-Tracking and Reporting CEU Hours Webinar \n\n\n\n\nHost: Amanda Rockler\n\n\nWednesday\, February 5\, 2020\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 am  |  Eastern Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter your request has been approved\, you’ll receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you already registered for this meeting\, you do not need to register again.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeed help? Go to http://help.webex.com
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/webinar-how-to-log-your-cblp-ceus/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200129
DTSTAMP:20191203T231705Z
CREATED:20191203T231705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T231705Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Association of Forest Health Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Up to 8.5 CBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/virginia-association-of-forest-health-professionals/
LOCATION:Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center\, 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy\, Glenn Allen\, VA\, 23059\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200117
DTSTAMP:20191115T132826Z
CREATED:20191115T130445Z
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SUMMARY:Mid Atlantic Horticulture Short Course
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open now for MAHSC.  Excellent sessions! Many CBLP CEUs! \nIn addition to the regular MAHSC sessions\, CBLP is hosting a special workshop\, designed for maintenance crews and crew leaders\, on Thursday\, January 16. Send your crew or favorite contractor! \nChesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Program –\n​Sustainable Stormwater BMP Management Certificate Training \nThis one-day certificate course is designed to introduce landscape and stormwater maintenance crews\, crew managers\, and advanced crew managers to Chesapeake Bay protection\, conservation landscaping\, and stormwater best management practices through classroom and field activities in a way that is relevant to the participants’ work experience as part of a maintenance crew.  Attendees will earn a certificate of completion and are eligible for discounted registration fees for Level 1 CBLP certification as well as many CEUs provided through MAHSC. Lunch will be provided. \nIn addition\, we will co-host a happy hour on Tuesday evening. \nRegister online.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/mid-atlantic-horticulture-short-course-3/
LOCATION:Norfolk Botanical Garden\, Norfolk\, VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200111
DTSTAMP:20191203T231813Z
CREATED:20191115T131541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T231813Z
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SUMMARY:New Directions in the American Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The Culture-Ecology Bond: Perspectives for Designers \nCulture and ecology exist in a dynamic\nrelationship: culture shapes ecology and vice\nversa. Our 2020 conference will explore this\nfeedback loop as it pertains to landscape design\nand management. From historical as well as\ncontemporary perspectives\, our presenters will\nconsider the complex\, sometimes overlooked\nways in which culture and ecology interact and\nwhat this means for how ecology-based design\ncan be most effective. \nRegister by December 16 for early (discounted) rate. \n12 CBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/new-directions-in-the-american-landscape-2/
LOCATION:Bryn Mawr College\, Bryn Mawr\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T141500
DTSTAMP:20200106T182108Z
CREATED:20200106T182108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T182108Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Investigating the Stormwater: Quantity and Quality Impacts of Urban Trees
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:\nBill Selbig\, USGS\nRebecca Dohn\, City of Nashville\n\nA community with dense overhead tree canopy may benefit from reduced stormwater runoff volume through interception\, transpiration\, and infiltration but may also suffer from excess nutrients leached to nearby receiving waters from leaf litter. Bill Selbig will highlight ongoing research to help managers assess stormwater volume reduction potential of urban trees as well as understand how municipal leaf collection and street cleaning programs can limit the amount of nutrients in stormwater runoff. Rebecca Dohn will share advances and challenges in the city of Nashville’s efforts to use its urban forest for post-construction water quality stormwater control\, including challenges to balancing credits for tree preservation with potential for post-construction tree mortality. \n1 CBLP CEU is available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/webinar-investigating-the-stormwater-quantity-and-quality-impacts-of-urban-trees/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301
DTSTAMP:20200404T173044Z
CREATED:20200103T162243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T173044Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Landscaping for Resiliency in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:The Earth’s climate is changing. Impacts – including higher temperatures\, warming water temperatures\, rising sea levels\, and longer periods of extreme weather – are already being felt in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and are expected to worsen. The good news is there are actions we can all take to help mitigate and adapt to these impacts. Landscape professionals\, in particular\, have a unique opportunity to address the effects of our changing climate. This introductory course explains the difference between weather and climate\, and provides an overview of how human activities are contributing to the rapid and unprecedented pace of climate change. Specific impacts to the Chesapeake Bay watershed are covered along with sustainable landscape practices that can be used to help mitigate climate change and promote resilience\, including using native plants and trees\, designing for extreme precipitation\, and installing resilient stormwater BMPs to mitigate flooding and other impacts. The course ends with a description of climate impacts and landscaping strategies specific to the natural and built environments at the water’s edge. \nCBLP worked with the University of Maryland’s Municipal Online Stormwater Training (MOST) Center to develop the content for this course. \nThis interactive online course is FREE through February 2021. \nNote that the location for this course has changed as of April 1.  Please click the URL below to find the MOST center. \n2 CBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/4779/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191207
DTSTAMP:20191115T132308Z
CREATED:20181005T205504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T132308Z
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SUMMARY:Turning a New Leaf Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council’s 2019 Turning a New Leaf conference\, will be held in Harrisburg\, PA. \nHighlights: \n\nKeynote Speaker: Thomas Ranier\nThree tracks:\n\nStreams and Surrounding Landscapes\nLandscaping in a Changing Climate\nDesigning with Native Plant Communities\n\n\nAfternoon Plenary Speaker: Nancy Striniste\n\nRegistration opens September 15. \nJoin us for one of two field trips (stream restoration or meadows)\, followed by a welcome dinner on December 5\, and the conference on December 6. \nDavid Hirschman will receive the Marcy Damon Conservation Landscaping Award on Thursday evening. \nOn\, Friday\, after the conference\, join us for a CBLP Happy Hour! \n8.5 CBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/turning-a-new-leaf/
LOCATION:Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel\, 4650 Lindle Rd\, Harrisburg\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T170000
DTSTAMP:20190913T205111Z
CREATED:20190913T205111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T205111Z
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SUMMARY:Trees Matter Symposium: Green Cities Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!  Michael Dirr is a featured speaker! \nMontgomery Parks and Casey Trees\, Washington D.C.\, present the eighth annual conference — Trees Matter Presents: Green Cities Summit. Presentations will focus on the health and welfare of trees in our increasingly developed landscapes. Learn from some of the country’s leading experts about innovative efforts to plant\, protect and preserve trees in urban and suburban settings. \nTrees provide many benefits: they clean and cool our air\, stabilize our soils\, provide wildlife habitat and beautify our urban and suburban areas. We encourage all arborists\, landscape industry and environmental/green industry professionals\, engineers\, designers\, housing developers\, and interested citizens to take advantage of this opportunity to learn new techniques and concepts on what can be done to ensure the survival of trees in our built environment \nCBLP CEUs will be available. \n 
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/trees-matter-symposium-green-cities-summit/
LOCATION:Kellogg Conference Center\, 800 Florida Ave NE\, Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T150000
DTSTAMP:20191022T230843Z
CREATED:20191022T230835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T230843Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Health Benefits of City Trees: Research Evidence & Economic Values
DESCRIPTION:TREE Fund Webinar Series \nNovember 19\, 2019\, 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern Time \n An ever-growing\, international body of research points to many human health and wellness benefits that result from nearby nature experiences. But what about trees? Two recent reviews have explored\, first\, the studies that focus on the urban forest and health response\, and second\, on the economics of human health effects. In this webinar Dr. Kathleen Wolf will share the highlights of both reviews. \nPresented by: Dr. Kathleen Wolf\, University of Washington \nRegistration and connection details: https://treefund.org/webinars \nContinuing Education Credits: 1.0 CEU (only for live broadcast) from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)\, the Society of American Foresters (SAF)\, and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)  1 CBLP CEU
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/webinar-health-benefits-of-city-trees-research-evidence-economic-values/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T130000
DTSTAMP:20191022T230643Z
CREATED:20191022T230643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T230643Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Emerald Ash Borer Update
DESCRIPTION:Urban Forestry Today Webcast Series – UMass Amherst\, Department of Environmental Conservation \nNate Siegert\, Ph.D.\, will discuss the latest information pertaining to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and its continued spread across the urban forests of the U.S. and Canada. \nCEUs: This webinar is eligible for 1.0 CEU with the International Society of Arboriculture and 0.5 Massachusetts Certified Arborist CEUs.  You may also count 1 CBLP CEU \nWhere: Visit www.joinwebinar.com and enter the ID code: 214-633-115 \nFor more information: http://www.urbanforestrytoday.org/ or email Rick Harper at rharper@eco.umass.edu
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/webinar-emerald-ash-borer-update/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191124
DTSTAMP:20191105T014021Z
CREATED:20191105T014021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T014021Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Workshops will enable you to learn how to confidently identify and manage invasive plants in the spring.  Topics to be covered include: identifying invasive plants\, best seasonal practices for each invasive\, control methods\, planning a work schedule with best timings for multiple plants\, and more.  There will also be an opportunity to identify plants\, so bring samples of your mystery plants.  To learn more and to register\, see https://blueridgeprism.org/.  Offered by Blue Ridge Prism.\n   ++ November 5\, 2019 (1-5pm) — Boyce\, VA\n   ++ Nov 14\, 2019 (6:30-8:30pm) — Albemarle High School (no outdoor element)\n   ++ November 23\, 2019 (1:30-5:30pm) — Charlottesville VA \n 
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/invasive-plant-workshops/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110
DTSTAMP:20191023T171404Z
CREATED:20191001T221447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T171404Z
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SUMMARY:Hands On: Tree Planting in PA
DESCRIPTION:Get outdoors and get your “hands on CEUs” planting trees with Penn State or with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay this fall. \nUpland Tree Planting near Grantville\, Dauphin Co- October 26  9:00 AM to noon  \n       East Hanover Township is planting 300 trees throughout their park. The trees will help reduce township maintenance\, beautify the park while providing habitat for wildlife\, provide shade and help reduce stormwater runoff. \nTree planting in Lebanon – November 2\, 9:00 AM-Noon \nThe Creekside Homeowner’s Association planted a native meadow several years ago along Snitz Creek. On November 2 we will help them plant trees in the meadow to further improve habitat and protect the stream. About 300 trees will be planted over several acres. \nTrail Trees planting in Hershey- November 2\, 9:00 AM-Noon \nFriends of Derry Township Parks and Rec and Derry Township will be planting 20 large\, trail trees and 30 riparian buffer seedlings next to and near a walking trail. Planting ball and burlap trees is a fun and different experience if you are accustomed to our smaller seedling plantings. \nIf you are interested in helping with any of these projects\, please register in advance by contacting Kristen Kyler at klk343@psu.edu or 717-948-6609. (Exact meeting locations will be provided to all registrants\, along with all the details you need to prepare for the events.) \nAnd some additional opportunities: \nTree planting in Middletown- November 8\, 1-4 PM & November 9\, 9AM- 12 PM \nLondonderry Township is planting over 400 trees to continue improving the riparian buffer along Swatara Creek Road. Join us for one or both of these planting dates. Following each planting time\, food and beverage will be provided at Sunset Bar and Grill! Email Monique at mdykman@londonderrypa.org to register. \n  \nOr\, consider one of these Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay tree planting events: \n10/26\, 8am to 2pm in Manchester   https://allianceforthebay.wufoo.com/forms/zo799h30oh8pcf/ \n10/27\,  1-4pm in Lebanon   https://allianceforthebay.wufoo.com/forms/z75txm80h3k2p5/ \n11/9\,  9am -1pm in Gap   https://allianceforthebay.wufoo.com/forms/zhvhvjc0c56c0j/
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/hands-on-tree-planting-in-pa/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T151500
DTSTAMP:20191010T171642Z
CREATED:20191010T171642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T171642Z
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SUMMARY:Upper & Middle James River Buffer Summit
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium! The Consortium is newly-formed initiative funded through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation\, and convened by the James River Association. Additional information about the Consortium is below. \nThe Summit will be from 9:30 am – 3:15 pm with networking time to follow and a tentative BMP site tour at 3:30 pm. Registration starts at 9:15 and lunch will be provided. We have a stellar line-up with speakers including Bobby Whitescarver\, Riparian program managers\, Stroud Water Research Center\, and time for discussion. \nContact: Emily Carlson: emily@dialogueanddesign.com or 570-506-1207 with any questions \nRegister by October 14. \nCBLP CEUs will be available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/upper-middle-james-river-buffer-summit/
LOCATION:The Barn\, 11851 W. James Anderson Hwy.\, Buckingham\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T130000
DTSTAMP:20191016T153629Z
CREATED:20190823T210716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T153629Z
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SUMMARY:Chesapeake Stormwater Network Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Stormwater Network Upcoming Webcasts — All webcasts run from noon to 1pm.  Check the website for additional topics and dates. \nOctober 17\, 2019 — The Latest on Biochar  \nOctober 21\, 2019 — Stormwater “Roots” Part 2: Big Trees\, Small Spaces\nNovember 5\, 2019 — Stormwater “Roots” Part 3: Finding the Right Tree BMP\nNovember 13\, 2019 — Designing and Crediting Conservation Landscapes \n1 CBLP CEU per webinar
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/chesapeake-stormwater-network-webinars/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T120000
DTSTAMP:20191001T222109Z
CREATED:20191001T222005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T222109Z
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SUMMARY:Train-The-Trainer Workshop: Homeowners Guide to Stormwater
DESCRIPTION:This event will teach you how to use the Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater both manually and digitally and how to use this resource in educational workshops\, assisting with stormwater ordinances\, assisting residents with stormwater issues\, and other use. This event will be a hands-on training and the guide will be utilized by walking the Rapho Township property to learn how to assess a property’s stormwater footprint. Please bring a device that can connect to WiFi to learn how to use the online property mapping analysis tool to help control local flooding and reduce stormwater outputs. \n3 CBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/train-the-trainer-workshop-homeowners-guide-to-stormwater/
LOCATION:971 N Colebrook Rd  971 North Colebrook Road  Manheim\, PA 17545
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T180043Z
CREATED:20190711T132931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T180043Z
UID:10000176-1570095000-1570118400@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plants Management: An Overview for Landscape Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Open! \nThis workshop is developed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Habitat Partners\, and is designed for certified CBLPs and other landscape professionals. \nInvasive plant species are highly detrimental to natural plant communities\, and their presence must be taken into consideration when designing a space for a client.  In this workshop we’ll describe invasive plant species that are most problematic; explain various methods for controlling them; show site characteristics that encourage the growth of invasives; and demonstrate the thought-process needed to troubleshoot invasive species in a case study area.  The training includes indoor instruction\, an outdoor field activity in small work-groups\, and a short design exercise that will be used to provide basic recommendations to the property owners. \nEarly registration is $75.  After September 13\, registration is $95. Lunch is included. \nCBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/invasive-species-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Charlottesville\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T153000
DTSTAMP:20190819T144456Z
CREATED:20190530T180648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T144456Z
UID:10000165-1568795400-1568820600@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Riparian Buffers for Landscape Professionals
DESCRIPTION:CBLP is working with our partners at Penn State\, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay\, and LandStudies to organize a one-day workshop\, which will introduce landscape professionals to the design\, installation\, and management of riparian buffers. \nTopics include design aesthetics\, multifunctional buffers\, installation techniques\, and planning for maintenance. The course includes classroom instruction and field experience. \nWe will meet in Paradise\, PA (Lancaster Co.) \nRegistration is open. \n6 CBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/workshop-riparian-buffers-for-landscape-professionals/
LOCATION:Paradise\, PA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190925
DTSTAMP:20190816T150851Z
CREATED:20190816T150851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190816T150851Z
UID:10000180-1568073600-1569369599@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:River Smart Rain Barrel and Rain Garden Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Hello District-Area Contractors:  \nThe next free stormwater Trainings -in English y Español-  for local landscape contractors interested in becoming a participating contractor for the RiverSmart Homes Program will be held on \nRain Barrel Training: Tuesday\, September 10\, 2019 (rain date Sept. 17) \nRain Garden Training: Tuesday\, September 24\, 2019 (rain date Oct. 1) \nWho is eligible to attend?   \nEveryone. You do not need previous experience in rain garden installations to attend\, but in order to become a RiverSmart Homes contractor\, you will be required to have experience in landscape design/installation and knowledge of native plant selection for the Rain Garden Program. \nYou may send more than one representative from your company. \nIs there a cost?  \nNo\, the training is free. \nWhat material will be covered in the training?   \nThe training will consist of both a classroom session and a hands-on component during the field session.  The classroom session will cover the design specifications for RiverSmart Homes rain barrels\, rain gardens\, and administrative aspects such as project review and invoicing.  We will not cover plant selection\, placement\, or garden design basics.  During the field session\, we will install a rain barrel / rain garden at one of our RiverSmart Homes sites.  Please come prepared with water\, gloves\, boots\, hat\, etc. \nWhen will the training take place? \nRain Barrel Training: \nTuesday\, September 10th\, 2019 \n\n       English Classroom Session: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\nSpanish Classroom Session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nField Session: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n\nRain Garden Training: \nTuesday\, September 24th\, 2019 \n\n       English Classroom Session: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nSpanish Classroom Session: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nField Session: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\n\nPlease note:  \n\nAttendance at both the classroom session and field session is requiredin order to participate in the RiverSmart Homes Program as a contractor\n\nWhere will the training be held? \n\nClassroom Session: District Department of Energy & Environment\, 1200 First St NE\, 5th Floor\, Washington DC (Metro: Red Line\, New York Ave/Gallaudet stop)\nField Session: RiverSmart Homes site (TBD)\n\nPlease register no later than Tuesday\, September 3rd\, by emailing Erin O’Grady at eogrady@allianceforthebay.org  Participation is capped at 10 participants\, so RSVP early to secure your spot! \nPlease do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/river-smart-rain-barrel-and-rain-garden-workshops/
LOCATION:DC DOEE\, Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T170000
DTSTAMP:20190626T125031Z
CREATED:20190626T125031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T125031Z
UID:10000171-1567688400-1567702800@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant ID for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify invasive plant species commonly found growing in landscaped and natural areas by examining cut samples from live plants. Following the presentation and plant identification exercise\, we will apply our new skill set by searching for invasive plants while walking a short distance along a parking lot to view landscaped plants\, then along a paved path that meanders through a natural area within King Park to view wild growing plants.\n\nSuggested Audience:  Professionals within the Landscape Industry (Licensed Tree Experts\, landscape maintenance\, lawn care\, etc.) and Natural Resources Industry (foresters\, restoration practitioners\, land managers\, etc.).\n\nAdvance registration is required.\n3.5 CBLP CEUs
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/invasive-plant-id-for-professionals-2/
LOCATION:Community Resources Building\, 30 Duke St\, Prince Frederick\, MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T160000
DTSTAMP:20190520T160306Z
CREATED:20190520T160055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T160306Z
UID:10000162-1565874000-1565884800@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:North Creek Nurseries Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council for a field day at North Creek Nurseries! \nWe will spend the afternoon exploring the nursery\, their new production facility and a guided tour of their showcase gardens. \nWine and cheese will be provided. \n$20 CCLC members; $25 public \nCBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/3636/
LOCATION:North Creek Nurseries\, Landenburg\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T120000
DTSTAMP:20190726T223806Z
CREATED:20190726T223806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T223806Z
UID:10000179-1565769600-1565784000@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Practical Diagnostic Techniques for Landscape Managers
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to pull up the microscopes and examine insects and plant diseases- up close and personal.  This workshop offers a great opportunity for you to enhance your diagnostic skills and explore low-risk control methods. \nCBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/practical-diagnostic-techniques-for-landscape-managers/
LOCATION:Agricultural Farm Park\, Derwood\, MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190807T150000
DTSTAMP:20190718T194616Z
CREATED:20190718T194616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T194616Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plants for Landscape Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This conference is for professionals in the landscaping industry only (landscape designers\, landscape architects\, growers\, nurseries\, landscape maintenance\, property managers\, builders\, etc.) \nAgenda \n10:15 – 11 am  Registration\, gather \n11 am – Noon  Learning the Native Plant Lingo: How to Sell your Clients on Native Plants  Brad Motter \nNoon – 1 pm    Lunch and poster session \n      Posters:  Vegetated roofs and walls \n                      Audubon-at-Home program \n1 pm – 2 pm    Highly Recommended Native Trees and Shrubs You Should Know  Ginger Woolridge \n2 pm – 3 pm    Native Herbaceous Plants You Should Be Using More   Elisa Meara \nOur speakers \nBrad Motter is a landscape designer in Middletown\, Maryland and owner of Gone Native Landscaping\, LLC. \nGinger Woolridge is a landscape designer from Annapolis and co-author of Essential Native Trees and Shrubs for the Eastern United States: The Guide to Creating a Sustainable Landscape. \nElisa Meara is a landscape designer in Falls Church and owner of Native Plant Landscape Design Corp.​ \n3 CBLP CEUs are available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/native-plants-for-landscape-professionals/
LOCATION:Merrifield Garden Center\, 12101 Lee Hwy\, Fairfax\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T170000
DTSTAMP:20190626T132335Z
CREATED:20190626T132257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T132335Z
UID:10000172-1564992000-1567789200@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Natural Design: An Intensive 2-day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Demand for high performing\, ecology-based\nlandscapes is increasing faster than the availability of\nthe specialized knowledge needed to achieve them.\nThis intensive\, interactive\, two-day workshop will\nprovide concrete\, real world guidance for designing\nand documenting all phases of native landscape\ndevelopment.\nAttendees will receive an extensive manual (100+ pages)\nthat documents all aspects of the program\, including\nplant selection criteria\, plant recommendations\,\necological process-based management specifications\,\nand guidance for maximizing the aesthetic and\nexperiential appeal these landscapes can provide. \nInstructors: Larry Weaner\, Ian Caton\, Ethan Dropkin \n12 CBLP CEUs are available. \nThis course will be held in 5 different locations:\nAug. 5-6\, 2019 | Gray Summit\, MO\nCosponsored by St. Louis Audubon Society \nAug. 8-9\, 2019 | Galloway\, OH\nCosponsored by Wild Ones – Native Plants\, Natural\nLandscapes \nAug. 13-14\, 2019 | Staten Island\, NY\nCosponsored by Friends of Hempstead Plains and\nGreenbelt Conservancy \nAug. 27-28\, 2019 | Norfolk\, VA\nCosponsored by Norfolk Botanical Garden \nSept. 5-6\, 2019 | Cape May\, NJ\nCosponsored by Rutgers University Department of\nLandscape Architecture and Cape May Plant Materials Center
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/natural-design-an-intensive-2-day-workshop-2/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190901
DTSTAMP:20190711T132540Z
CREATED:20190711T132540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T132540Z
UID:10000175-1564963200-1567295999@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Mid Atlantic Invasive Plant Conference
DESCRIPTION:The biology and ecology of invasive plants are a driving factor in their impacts on natural areas\, while past disturbance\, land use\, soils and other factors can strongly influence the success of restoration efforts. We will explore a variety of topics relating to invasion biology and restoration: impacts of invasive plants on whole ecosystems\, invasive plant management partnerships at multiple spatial scales\, the news in latest biocontrol\, and melding restoration with working landscapes. Additionally\, we will present two rapid-fire sessions of short\, 7-minute talks\, a Monday evening poster pub\, and field trips to local restoration sites. Plenty of time will be available for questions\, discussion\, and networking with speakers and attendees. \nUp to 10 CBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/mid-atlantic-invasive-plant-conference/
LOCATION:Juniata College\, Huntingdon\, PA
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