Brownfields Advanced Landscape Restoration Design Workshop
CBLP Brownfields Advanced Landscape Restoration Design Workshop Tuesday, February 6, 2024- online via Zoom Thursday, February 8, 2024 – in person, Norfolk, VA The objective of this workshop is to develop a landscape restoration plan for a Brownfields site in Chesapeake, Virginia, applying conservation landscaping and phytoremediation principles. Instructors from Stromberg, Garrigan, and Associates will direct a facilitated design charrette process …
2024 Virginia Association of Forest Health Professionals Conference
Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy, Glenn Allen, VA, United States32nd Annual VAFHP Conference Glen Allen, VA Feb 12-13, 2024 Registration is open for both in-person and virtual options.Reminder- no education or recertification credits will be offered to those who attend virtually. Register early! Registration prices increase on January 9th. For more information and the agenda, click here. Monday, February 12th, 2024 8:00-9:00   …
2024 Eastern Shore Pest Management Conference
Wicomico Civic Center 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD, United StatesJoin us for expert insights and solutions to tackle pesky pests. This conference is for Commercial Pesticide Applicators, Landscape Contractors, Arborists, and Professional Fertilizer Applicators to get education credits for renewing their license. 7:30- 8 am Check In and Registration 8:00-8:50 Aquatic Pest Control Kurt Vollmer, UME 9:00-9:50 What’s going on with the leaves? Dave …
2024 Winter Symposium & CVNLA Short Course
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Richmond, VAGardening for the Future Solving the complex challenges of designing a future that supports the health of our ecosystems and the thriving of all living things on Earth will require collaboration and thoughtful solutions from all corners of the green industry (and beyond!). This year we explore some of these innovative approaches that are being …
Chesapeake Green 2024: Annual Horticulture Symposium
Maritime Institute Linthicum Heights, MDA two-day event packed full of engaging and informative horticulture education. The event will also feature a vendor showcase, recertification credits, and silent auction to benefit horticulture scholarships. Chessie Green, as it is known within the industry, is a two-day event packed full of engaging and informative horticulture education. The symposium will be held on …
2024 GreenScapes Symposium
Virtual/ZoomInnovative Designs From The Field. This symposium will offer new and innovative sustainable design and maintenance strategies to take your home garden or professional work to the next level. Join industry experts as they share practical and scalable lessons from the field representing a diverse range of natural landscapes and human environments. We’ll explore the …
2024 LCA Sustainability Symposium
Silver Spring Civic Center 1 Veteran's Place, Silver Spring, MDJoin us for the 2024 LCA Sustainability Symposium! This dynamic event features a comprehensive agenda focused on sustainable landscaping practices, including a Battery-Operated Classroom Component, by Dan Mabe of the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA), and a keynote address by Doug Tallamy, renowned author. Learn about converting gasoline-powered equipment to battery-powered equipment and the significance …
The Virginia Society of Landscape Designers (VSLD) 64th Annual Winter Forum
Laurel Ridge Community College 6480 College Street, Warrenton, VA, United StatesHazel Hall at Laurel Ridge Community College, 6480 College Street, Warrenton, VA 20187 Guest Speakers: Doug Tallamy, PhD, Professor of Entomology, University of Delaware Kelsey Johnson, PhD, Professor of Astronomy, University of Virginia Schedule of Events 8:00 AM Site opens for set up. The lobby is open to attendees. 9:15 – 10:00 AM Annual Meeting …
Tiny Forests, Big Results? Testing the Miyawaki Tiny Forest Concept in Urban Landscapes (online)
CHAMBERS will discuss early results observed in native plant composition and wildlife use of tiny forests over time. PUTNAM will describe the process of planting and maintaining a tiny forest. For more information on tiny forests, see New York Times article https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/climate/tiny-forests-climate-miyawaki.html 2 CBLP CEUs
Business of Buffers
This online course, led by Justin Ulanoski, of Native Creations Landscaping, will cover the practical aspects of running a successful riparian buffer contracting operation. Topics will include best practices for managing field work, crew training, tools & equipment, estimating & budgets, and working with nonprofit partners. A panel of guests will contribute to the conversation. …