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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T090000
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SUMMARY:Native Meadows: Let's Get Real
DESCRIPTION:Demand for native meadows\, particularly as an alternative to lawn\, is increasing\, and yet few types of landscape plantings are more misunderstood\, with many failures resulting from inadequate planning and the use of poorly adapted plants.  Far better results can be obtained when the plants and processes used reflect the ecological character of our naturally occurring meadow communities.  More than one-year wonders\, meadows modeled on these ecosystems can provide long-term\, easily managed landscapes that harbor a myriad of wildlife and provide color and texture throughout the year.  In this all-day\, in-depth workshop\, Larry Weaner will discuss the design\, implementation\, and management of native meadows\, using a series of case studies featuring large and small-scale meadows\, as well as projects ranging in age from initial establishment to over ten years in existence.  He will also illustrate how garden design principles can be used in the meadow for subtle visual effect and to create graceful transitions to more formal garden areas. Lunch is included with registration fee. \nLarry Weaner has been creating native landscapes since 1977.  He founded Larry Weaner Landscape Associates in 1982 and has gained a national reputation for combining ecological restoration with the traditions of garden design. \nCBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/native-meadows-lets-get-real/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T141500
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Green Readiness\, Response\, and Recovery: Stewardship of natural resources in the context of disturbance
DESCRIPTION:USDA Forest Service Urban Forest Connections Webinar Series \nMassive social-ecological disturbance and disasters have struck the United States in recent years. In 2017 alone\, the country dealt with devastation\, destruction\, and displacement from three major hurricanes\, a nearly unprecedented wildfire season\, and senseless acts of violence and terrorism. The magnitude of these disasters requires appropriate\, large-scale coordinated emergency response and recovery efforts. Both research and practice demonstrate that natural resource stewardship activities can play a role in helping communities to recover\, heal\, and become more resilient. This webinar presents perspectives from authors in the forthcoming Forest Service General Technical Report Green Readiness\, Response\, and Recovery: A Collaborative Synthesis. First\, Jonathan Halfon will reflect on how coordinated federal long-term recovery is evolving from a natural resource conservation perspective\, drawing on examples from recent disasters in New York\, the US Virgin Islands\, and Hawaii. Then\, Traci Sooter and Nancy Chikaraishi will share their experiences in designing community-based memorials in Joplin\, MO following the 2011 EF5 tornado. Lindsay Campbell will moderate a discussion about how communities can rebuild and create capacity over time through innovative partnerships centered on community-based stewardship of natural resources. \nPresented by: \nJonathan Halfon\, FEMA \nTraci Sooter & Nancy Chikaraishi\, Drury University \nLindsay Campbell\, USDA Forest Service \nWhere: Go to https://www.fs.fed.us/research/urban-webinars/connect.php \nFor more information: http://www.fs.fed.us/research/urban-webinars or contact the Urban Forest Technology & Science Delivery Team at urban@fs.fed.us with questions\, feedback\, requests for special accommodations\, speaker suggestions\, or to be added to the mailing list. \n1 CBLP CEU
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/webinar-green-readiness-response-and-recovery-stewardship-of-natural-resources-in-the-context-of-disturbance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T140000
DTSTAMP:20190315T152117Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T152117Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Plants for Bioretention
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss some of the theory behind the interaction between plants and bioretention soil mix\, reasons for plant selection\, native plants\, plants that accumulate contaminants\, and some of the installation and maintenance issues related to bioretention. \nOrganized by Virginia DEQ\, and open to CBLPs. \nThis is free but you must register in advance. Use this link for April 8: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5728480167364946435 \nThe course will be repeated on April 22 from 2-3 PM.  Use this link for April 22: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7797932574653376259 \n1 CBLP CEU is available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/webinar-plants-for-bioretention/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428
DTSTAMP:20190315T155835Z
CREATED:20190315T153644Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-On: Buffer Planting in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay needs many hands (20-50 volunteers for each event) to help plant riparian buffers. You may count your this toward your CBLP hands on CEUs. \n\n\nApril 6th – Lititz\, PA – 8am to 2pm\nApril 13th – Ephrata\, PA – 10am to 1pm\nApril 13th – Lancaster City – 2pm to 6pm\nApril 27th – Manheim Township\, Lancaster\, PA – 9am to Noon\nApril 27th – Narvon\, PA – 2pm to 6pm\n\nItems to consider: \n\nFeel free to bring shovels and gloves\, but we will have extras for you to use\nWe recommend bringing water and snacks for yourself\, just in case\nPlease wear closed-toed\, waterproof shoes (like hiking boots or muck boots)\n\nPlease register by completing this form. More details will be provided upon registration. \nFeel free to contact Jenna Mackley at jmackley@allianceforthebay.org or 717-517-8698\, if you have any questions regarding this event or other volunteer opportunities with the Alliance in Pennsylvania. \nWant to learn more about riparian forest buffers? Check out the Chesapeake Riparian Forest Buffer Network website!
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/hands-on-buffer-planting-in-pennsylvania/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T160000
DTSTAMP:20190315T160214Z
CREATED:20190315T160214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T160214Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Care Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Tree populations are being affected by changing climates and conditions. This year\, we look at how climate is affecting long-range planning for forest management\, review the biomechanics of trees in this environment\, and consider the fundamentals of soils for successful trees as well as changes in insect behavior. \n5 CBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/tree-care-symposium/
LOCATION:Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden\, Richmond\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T113000
DTSTAMP:20190218T193536Z
CREATED:20190218T193308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T193536Z
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SUMMARY:Streambank Repair: Livestaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:At this workshop\, we will teach you about the process of cutting and planting live stakes\, branch segments of trees and shrubs that are planted during their winter dormancy. We will spend about 30 minutes discussing how the process works and then the remainder of the time we will spend practicing the techniques directly in a stream at the workshop site. You will gain the skills you need to repeat this experience at your stream while also helping to repair a stream in need (Pennsylvania has over 18\,000 miles of impaired streams throughout the state.)\n\nWHO IS THIS FOR?\n\nHomeowners and other property owners with eroding\, small streams \nConservation professionals and organizations working with similar streams or property owners \nHome owners associations \nAnyone interested in conservation and water quality \n\nWHAT WILL YOU LEARN?\n\nThe Basics of Livestaking: How it Works and How to Implement it \n\nRecognizing the impacts of streambank erosion\nIdentifying where livestaking is appropriate\nHarvesting your own stakes\nProperly planting livestakes\n\nRegister online by March 28.  The website has important info about what to expect\, what to wear\, etc. \n2 CBLP CEUs (or Hands On Hours) are available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/streambank-repair-livestaking-workshop/
LOCATION:Southeastern Agriculture Research & Extension Center\, Manheim\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T153000
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SUMMARY:Lahr Native Plant Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Learn to look at cues from nature\, whether it is pinpointing the best grasses and sedges to control stormwater or combining native plant in ways that reduce maintenance. Hear about current field research and newly discovered native species\, visit an Arboretum restoration project\, discover how pesky invasives can produce alluring art\, or learn about plants toughing it out in some unexpected places. \nSpeakers include C. Colston Burrell\, Native Landscape Design and Restoration; Shannon Currey\, Hoffman Nursery\, and Dr. Aaron Floden\, Missouri Botanical Garden. \nConcurrent sessions will be led by Patterson Clark\, Alienweeds.com; Max Fedeli & Angela Magnan\, U.S. National Arboretum staff\, and Dr. Brett McMillan\, The Bryn Mawr School. \n  \n4 CBLP CEUs are available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/lahn-native-plants-symposium/
LOCATION:US National Arboretum\, 3501 New York Ave. NE    \, Washington\, DC\, 20001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T160000
DTSTAMP:20190315T160758Z
CREATED:20190315T160758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T160758Z
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SUMMARY:PAXCON - Climate Change and the Patuxent River
DESCRIPTION:The Patuxent River Conference (PAXCON) is the premier forum uniting scientists\, environmental educators\, natural resource managers\, and anyone passionate about the health and future of the Patuxent River.  To know and understand the Patuxent River is to take one more step towards its protection. \nPAXCON 2019 will feature current research on climate change impacts within the Patuxent River watershed\, as well as highlight strategies and methods that can be applied to climate change research\, management\, communication\, and advocacy on the Patuxent River. Join us for a lively and intellectually stimulating day and to network with new and old colleagues! ​ \n3.5 CBLP CEUs are available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/paxcon-climate-change-and-the-patuxent-river/
LOCATION:National Wildlife Visitors Center\, Laurel\, MD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190328
DTSTAMP:20190204T200148Z
CREATED:20190204T200148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T200148Z
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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 that\ndocuments all aspects of the program\, including plant\nselection criteria\, plant recommendations\, ecological\nprocess-based management specifications\,\nand guidance for maximizing the aesthetic and\nexperiential appeal these landscapes can provide. \nThis 2-day course will be held in 5 different locations:\nMar. 7-8\, 2019 | Atlanta\, GA\nCosponsored by Georgia Native Plant Society\nMar. 12-13\, 2019 | Boylston\, MA\nCosponsored by Tower Hill Botanic Garden\nMar. 19-20\, 2019 | Cornwall\, NY\nCosponsored by The Native Plant Center at\nWestchester Community College\, first national\naffiliate of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower\nCenter in Austin\, TX\nMar. 26-27\, 2019 | Chadds Ford\, PA\nCosponsored by Brandywine Conservancy\nApr. 2-3\, 2019 | Riverwoods\, IL\nCosponsored by Wild Ones Institute \n12 CBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/natural-design-an-intensive-2-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Brandywine Conservancy\, Chadd's Ford\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T170000
DTSTAMP:20190315T151243Z
CREATED:20190128T171814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T151243Z
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SUMMARY:Amping up Amphibian Habitat: A Vernal Pool Installation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/amping-up-amphibian-habitat-a-vernal-pool-installation-workshop/
LOCATION:The Lodge at Willow Lake\, Aldie\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T170000
DTSTAMP:20190224T173308Z
CREATED:20181107T223652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190224T173308Z
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SUMMARY:Shenandoah Valley Plant Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/shenandoah-valley-plant-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Best Western\, 109 Apple Tree Lane\, Waynesboro\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T150000
DTSTAMP:20190307T015020Z
CREATED:20190307T015020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T015020Z
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SUMMARY:Living Shoreline Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nHear from experts from VIMS Center for Coastal Resources Management\, DCR’s Shoreline Erosion Advisory Service\, and local contractors about best practices for site selection and permitting for living shorelines. Registration is free\, lunch will be provided. Space is limited.\n\nDate: Thursday\, March 14\, 2019\nTime: 9am – 3pm\nLocation: Chippokes Plantation State Park: 695 Chippokes Park Rd\, Surry VA 23883\nCost: Free\, lunch provided\n\n\nAdvanced registration required.\n\nWorkshop Objectives:\n\n\nEstablish relationships and get feedback from local private professionals about shoreline conditions & management activity in Isle of Wight\, Surry & Prince George Counties\nRaise awareness of living shoreline practices to facilitate more business opportunities\nIncrease familiarity and comfort level with living shoreline concepts & terms\nSolicit engagement with future design & construction of demonstration sites\n\n5 CBLP CEUs are available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/living-shoreline-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Chippokes State Park\, Surry\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T163000
DTSTAMP:20190206T152019Z
CREATED:20190206T152019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T152019Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Check Contractor Training
DESCRIPTION: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 rain gardens\, pavement removal and permeable pavement. \nThis all-day training teaches landscape professionals how to plan\, design\, construct and maintain Rain Check Rebate practices. Classroom exercises provide guidance on practice selection\, site assessment and site selection. After completion of the classroom training\, participants are eligible to sign up for Day 2\, which will be a field day to further hone their skills and help install or assess stormwater BMPs. Participants who successfully complete both presentations (classroom training + field day) will be added to the County’s public list of landscape professionals who have completed the Rain Check Rebate Contractor Training. \nQuestions? Contact eclifton@lidcenter.org or bdanies@lidcenter.org
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/rain-check-contractor-training/
LOCATION:1801 McCormick Drive\, Largo\, MD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190315
DTSTAMP:20181026T132136Z
CREATED:20181026T125526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T132136Z
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SUMMARY:Land Ethics Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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 experiences with peers at this professional program. The symposium is geared toward professionals\, including landscape architects\, designers\, contractors and the green industry\, environmental consultants\, land planners\, managers and developers\, and state/municipal officials. Continuing education credits are available. \nMore information will be posted on the Bowman’s Hill website in November. \nCBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/land-ethics-symposium/
LOCATION:Delaware Valley University\, Doylestown\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T160000
DTSTAMP:20190104T143718Z
CREATED:20190104T143510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T143718Z
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SUMMARY:Specifying\, Selecting\, and Planting High Quality Trees
DESCRIPTION: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 or they may be planted incorrectly. This presentation will define ‘quality’ as it relates to trees and will focus on the steps necessary to produce\, identify\, and plant high-quality trees. Myths and realities of tree care and planting are reviewed including tree fertilization\, proper methods of staking and guying\, and the best approaches for pruning young trees to encourage proper development.  You will learn how to draft and enforce planting specifications\, evaluate the condition of root systems and branching structure to ensure that you purchase and receive high quality plants\, and how to interpret industry standards and best management practices. This course is designed for landscape business owners and foremen\, landscape architects\, arborists\, people who plant trees\, and others who are responsible for signing and fulfilling planting contracts. \nFee:  $140 (includes lunch) \nRegistration and more information: bit.ly/MorrisSOA or call (215)247-5777 x125 \nCBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/specifying-selecting-and-planting-high-quality-trees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T173000
DTSTAMP:20190109T171601Z
CREATED:20190109T171601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T171601Z
UID:10000134-1552377600-1552411800@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:PICP Specialist Course
DESCRIPTION: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 is recommended (but not required) that participants have completed the ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course prior to attending this course. A PICP Specialist designation may be earned by meeting additional requirements. \nCBLP CEUs are available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/picp-specialist-course/
LOCATION:DC DOEE\, Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T123000
DTSTAMP:20190109T193143Z
CREATED:20190109T193143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T193143Z
UID:10000135-1551430800-1551443400@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:VCAP Contractor Training
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) is an urban cost-share program that\nprovides financial/technical assistance to property owners installing eligible Best\nManagement Practices (BMPs) in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Learn about how to\napply\, lessons learned from previous applications\, and new FY2019 updates from the state.\nThis session pertains to applicants in Fairfax County\, City of Fairfax \, and the City of\nAlexandria. Completion of this training will qualify your organization to be added to a contractor list that\nwill be sent to all our VCAP participants. \nCBLP recommends this training for anyone working in Virginia with clients who may want to tap into VCAP. \nFairfax County Government Center\nRooms 9/10 \nRegistration is required. Please email:\nconservationdistrict@fairfaxcounty.gov
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/vcap-contractor-training/
LOCATION:Fairfax Co Govt Center\, 12000 Government Center Pkwy\, Fairfax\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T150000
DTSTAMP:20190219T175907Z
CREATED:20190219T175907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T175907Z
UID:10000143-1551362400-1551366000@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: AWE’s Outdoor Water Savings Research Initiative: Accelerating the Landscape Transformation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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\, President and CEO of the Alliance for Water Efficiency\, and project team members Dr. Thomas Chesnutt (A&N Technical Services\, Inc.) and Maureen Erbeznik (Maureen Erbeznik & Associates) will present on the Alliance’s forthcoming Landscape Transformation study. This study\, the first research product of AWE’s Outdoor Water Savings Research Initiative\, represents the most expansive and diverse assessment of utility outdoor programs to date. The presentation will share findings from an Impact Analysis conducted of utility program data from municipalities throughout the United States and Canada and a Process Evaluation consisting of customer surveys\, interviews\, and market analysis. Water managers\, irrigation professionals\, and anyone involved in residential landscape management will leave with critical insights to design utility programs that successfully accelerate our transition from high-water use landscape designs to sustainable landscapes that support homeowner goals\, community water objectives\, and healthy watersheds. \nRegistration is required. \n1 CBLP CEU
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/webinar-awes-outdoor-water-savings-research-initiative-accelerating-the-landscape-transformation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T130000
DTSTAMP:20190114T185033Z
CREATED:20190114T185033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T185033Z
UID:10000138-1551175200-1551186000@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Stream Corridor Restoration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Workshop topics:\n Stream ecology and the role of trees in healthy streams\n Options and strategic priorities for stream restoration\n Sediment transport and fate in streams\n Stream morphology and large woody debris \nRegister through the link below or by calling Adrienne Gemberling at 570-372-4762.\nRSVP deadline: Tuesday February 19th. \nCBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/stream-corridor-restoration-workshop/
LOCATION:Susquehanna University\, Selinsgrove\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T163000
DTSTAMP:20190204T194151Z
CREATED:20181005T192914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T194151Z
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SUMMARY:Anne Arundel WSA Spring Into Action Conference
DESCRIPTION:Get inspired\, expand your network and spring into action! This annual conference is a dynamic gathering of Stewards\, Consortium\, restoration professionals\, watershed organizations and more! \nSession 1\nTrack A: Dynamic Engagement- Creating Equity Across the Watershed\nChante Coleman\, Kacey Wetzel\, Bre Anna Brooks and Mariah Davis\nTrack B.1: WSA Pro- The Bare the Boggy and the Boundary: The Three Bad B’s and What to do About Them\nKara Crissey\, Geoff Rinehart and Deb Schwab\nTrack B.2: WSA Pro- The Humane Gardener: Landscaping in Harmony with Wildlife Nancy Lawson\nTrack C: Our Collective Impact- There’s an App for That: Tech Tools that Make an Impact\nJoe Arrowsmith and Christine Wysocki \nSession 2\nTrack A: Dynamic Engagement- The Proper Care and Feeding of Your Educational Philosophy\nLiana Vitali\nTrack B.1: WSA Pro- The Bare the Boggy and the Boundary: The Three Bad B’s and What to do About Them\nKara Crissey\, Geoff Rinehart and Deb Schwab\nTrack B.2: WSA Pro- How to Approach a Slope\nKatie Hart\, Grace Schneider and Missy Jones\nTrack C: Our Collective Impact- Halfway There…Looking to 2025 and Beyond\nErik Michelsen \nSession 3\nTrack A: Dynamic Engagement- Harnessing the Power of Art and Storytelling to Engage Your Community\nMichel Anderson and Curtis Bennett\nTrack B: WSA Pro- The Humane Gardener: Landscaping in Harmony with Wildlife\nNancy Lawson\nTrack C: Our Collective Impact- The Permits and People that Restore Ecosystems\nDenise Keener and Sadie Drescher \n3 CBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/anne-arundel-wsa-spring-into-action-conference/
LOCATION:Severna Park High School\, Severna Park\, MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190222T160000
DTSTAMP:20181205T221844Z
CREATED:20181205T221844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T221844Z
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SUMMARY:Green Matters Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Garden by Design: Creative Approaches to Diverse Landscapes\nJoin industry experts as they explore creative design solutions that address the challenges and opportunities associated with diverse landscapes. Whether you’re a home gardener interested in creating biodiverse habitats for your backyard or a landscape architect designing a public space for community gatherings\, you’ll walk away with new and practical strategies.  Experts will share lessons learned from designing a range of landscapes from commercial and private residences to community engagement and public accessible projects. \nEarly registration ends January 11. \n5 CBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/green-matters-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Center\, 1 Veteran's Place\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T170000
DTSTAMP:20190104T145311Z
CREATED:20180919T182328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T145311Z
UID:10000116-1550649600-1550768400@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Chesapeake Green 2019
DESCRIPTION: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 February 20 and 21\, 2019 again at the Maritime Institute. We are proud to be celebrating Chessie Green’s 16th year! Come for the great education and enjoy the networking\, vendor showcase\, and silent auction (to benefit scholarship). \nDay 1\, February 20th\, will feature a keynote speaker as well as five concurrent educational tracks – landscape contractor\, nursery grower\, greenhouse grower\, retail garden center\, and business management. \nThese concurrent tracks are full of industry relevant information for all levels of employees as well as new dynamic speakers that present different takes on industry topics. \nReturn for Day 2 on February 21st for full ornamental horticulture pesticide recertification PLUS nutrient management certification and Maryland’s turf management recertification. \nCBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/chesapeake-green-2019/
LOCATION:Maritime Conference Center\, 692 Maritime Boulevard\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190222
DTSTAMP:20190104T145925Z
CREATED:20181206T135723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T145925Z
UID:10000130-1550620800-1550793599@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Riparian Forest Buffer Summit
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania has a goal of planting 95\,000 acres of riparian buffers statewide by 2025 to improve water quality. The objective of the Summit is to provide conservation professionals and other Riparian Forest Buffer practitioners\, decision makers and others with the latest and greatest information on Forest Buffer science\, implementation strategies\, outreach\, funding options\, as well as to provide networking opportunities for those working and volunteering in the forest buffer field. \nTo learn more about buffers\, visit DCNR’s Forest Buffers Along Waterways webpage.\n\nRegistration is open.  Early registration – $75 until Feb 1; then $100\n\nCBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/riparian-forest-buffer-summit-2/
LOCATION:Best Western Premier\, Harrisburg\, PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T175959Z
CREATED:20181109T192443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T175959Z
UID:10000100-1550221200-1550244600@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:CBLP Update
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE!!  Rescheduled due to weather. \nJoin us in Arlington\, VA for an update for CBLP professionals\, and earn some CEUs.  This one-day workshop will include: \n\nLecture by Carol Heiser on using native plants to provide wildlife habitat\nUpdate from the Chesapeake Stormwater Network on BMP verification in the Bay region\nAn opportunity for CBLPs certified in 2017 to complete their BMP inspection and verification training (added to Level 1 in 2018)\nLunch and networking time\nCBLP news and updates\nDoor prizes!\n\n5 CBLP CEUs will be available. \n 
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/cblp-update/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190216
DTSTAMP:20190122T220920Z
CREATED:20180914T123631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T220920Z
UID:10000113-1550016000-1550275199@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Lewis Ginter Winter Symposium & CVNLA Short Course
DESCRIPTION:Remember how you felt the first time you encountered that beautiful plant that now is your always recommended favorite? What plants\, when displayed together\, make your heart beat faster and always stun you with their four seasons of unrivaled beauty? Where do you turn for that purposeful palette of form\, texture\, color\, and function—plants that also provide a full range of ecological benefits in a restorative landscape? On Wednesday and Thursday of this annual symposium\, explore with green industry colleagues ideas about how we bring plants together to create more purposeful designs that deliver ecologically sensitive and sublimely beautiful environments. \nUp to 6 CBLP CEUs are available for the conference.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/lewis-ginter-winter-symposium-cvnla-short-course/
LOCATION:Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden\, Richmond\, VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190213
DTSTAMP:20190109T194231Z
CREATED:20190109T194042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T194231Z
UID:10000136-1549843200-1550015999@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Shade Tree Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Early registration ends January 31. \nCBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/shade-tree-symposium/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T130000
DTSTAMP:20190114T184516Z
CREATED:20190114T184516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T184516Z
UID:10000137-1549533600-1549544400@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Forest Riparian Buffer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Topics for the workshop will include:\n Stream ecology\n Selling buffers with wildlife and pollinators\n Precision Conservation and buffer program options\n Stroud Center research on buffer methods \nRegister through the link below\, or by calling Adrienne Gemberling at 570-372-4762. \nRSVP deadline: February 1st. \nCBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/forest-riparian-buffer-workshop/
LOCATION:Lock Haven University\, Lock Haven\, PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T150000
DTSTAMP:20190104T142838Z
CREATED:20190104T142838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T142838Z
UID:10000132-1549375200-1549378800@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: The Salt Dilemma: Growing Better Urban Trees in Northern Climates
DESCRIPTION:Can urban trees and city winter weather protocols peacefully co-exist? Join us for a discussion of the latest research findings related to successfully growing trees under these conditions. Dr. Andrew Millward will walk us through his investigation of the surprising decline and mortality of trees planted using soil cells in a recent urban revitalization project in Toronto. While the research led to salt\, there were a number of other factors. The project opened a discussion about changes to the way we design and manage urban trees. Adam Nicklin will offer options to reduce salt damage to trees\, and talk about the role landscape architects can play in helping the urban canopy thrive. \nPresented by: \nJames Urban\, FASLA\, Urban Tree + Soil \nAndrew Millward\, PhD\, Ryerson University \nAdam Nicklin\, PUBLIC WORK \nRegistration and connection details: https://treefund.org/webinars \n  \n1 CBLP CEU
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/webinar-the-salt-dilemma-growing-better-urban-trees-in-northern-climates/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T150000
DTSTAMP:20181127T223958Z
CREATED:20181127T183616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T223958Z
UID:10000102-1549098000-1549119600@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:VSLD Winter Meeting: Stormwater Management- Calculations & Aesthetics
DESCRIPTION:What do you do with too much water\, too quickly?  How much water is your site getting?  How do you manage all that water with grace and beauty? \nRain Gardens and other small-scale stormwater best management practices (BMPs) pose two major challenges in their design:  knowing how much water the site must handle\, and managing that water while still looking attractive. \nThe Virginia Society of Landscape Designers invites designers and other green industry professionals to participate in a day of lecture and guided exercises exploring the aesthetics and site analysis behind successful small-scale stormwater BMPs. \nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nDr. Eliza Pennypacker\,    Dr. Stuart Echols\nKeynote speakers; The Aesthetics of Stormwater Management\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Sonne\nCalculating Stormwater In-Flow\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Rockwell\nTools for Analyzing Soils in the Field\n\n\n\n  \nIn addition\, those registering for the February 2 seminar are invited to participate in a tour (on Friday Feb. 1\, before the seminar) of a rain garden which will be used in exercises offered during the seminar.  Registrants will receive more information upon registration. \nBoxed lunch and light breakfast provided with registration \nCBLP CEUs will be available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/vsld-winter-meeting-stormwater-management-calculations-aesthetics/
LOCATION:Norfolk Botanical Garden\, Norfolk\, VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T180123Z
CREATED:20181025T210031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T180123Z
UID:10000124-1549011600-1549033200@cblpro.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Sourcing Workshop: Building Your Own Toolbox for Better Projects
DESCRIPTION:Registration has closed because the workshop is full.  Email katie@cblpro.org to be added to the waiting list. \nJoin us for this workshop\, designed specifically for certified CBLPs (and open to all). Participants will gain understanding and assemble tools to source native plant species for landscape projects. \nSpeakers\, Amy Highland\, Mt. Cuba\, Britt Slattery\, Maryland DNR\, and Leslie Hunter Cario\, Chesapeake Horticultural Services\, will: \n\nRevisit the USFWS Chesapeake Native Plant Guide\nDiscuss How to Source Truly Native Plants\nReview Online Resources\nExplore Working with Native Plant Growers\n\n$65 for certified CBLPs\, $75 for non CBLPs.  Lunch is included.  Advanced registration is required. \n5 CBLP CEUs are available \n(Snow Date: February 7)
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/native-plant-sourcing-workshop-building-your-own-toolbox-for-better-projects/
LOCATION:Pip Moyer Recreation Center\, Annapolis\, MD
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