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SUMMARY:VCAP Information Session
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\, do’s and don’ts of a VCAP project\, and what’s required in applications by Northern\nVirginia Soil and Water Conservation District. \nThis session pertains to applicants in Fairfax County\, City of Fairfax \, and the City of\nAlexandria. \nCompletion of this training will qualify you company or organization to be added to a contractor list that\nwill be sent to all our VCAP participants. \nFree. Registration required. \nTo register\, email\nconservationdistrict@fairfaxcounty.gov
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/vcap-information-session/
LOCATION:Fairfax Co Govt Center\, 12000 Government Center Pkwy\, Fairfax\, VA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180302
DTSTAMP:20180205T211753Z
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SUMMARY:Riparian Forest Buffer Summit
DESCRIPTION:Are you a conservation professional or decision-maker that works with landowners to promote\, install\, and manage riparian buffers?\nConsider attending the Riparian Forest Buffer Summit! \nThe Riparian Forest Buffer Summit will provide attendees with information and skills — from creating planting plans to working with contractors — that can be used in day-to-day work.\nThe Riparian Buffer Summit provides opportunities to:\n Network with other professionals and develop new partnerships\n Enhance communication skills when working with landowners\n Learn more about new and upcoming research\, methods\, and data \nCBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/riparian-forest-buffer-summit/
LOCATION:Ramada Center in State College\, State College\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T163000
DTSTAMP:20180123T183555Z
CREATED:20171218T222430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T183555Z
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SUMMARY:Anne Arundel WSA "Spring Into Action" Conference
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a seasoned Steward\, a stormwater professional or just getting started in the wide world of watershed restoration\, this year’s conference has something for everyone. \nNew this year is an expanded Gallery and Exhibit Walk\, which includes vendors\, Funder Office Hours\, Ask an Expert\, an update on the GIS mapping application\, interactive engagement activities and more! \nOur conference will open with a keynote address from OpinionWorks’ Steve Raabe detailing the results of a recent Bay-wide survey of citizen stewardship behaviors.  Steve will unpack trends across the watershed and give a glimpse of how citizens in Anne Arundel County compare. \nThe professional track includes a stream restoration presentation\, an update on Anne Arundel County’s restoration programs\, and a talk by certified CBLP\, Kate Austin\,  on rain garden retrofits in Lancaster\, PA. \nGet $10 off if you register by February 1. \nUp to 3 CBLP CEUs are available. \n 
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/anne-arundel-wsa-spring-action-conference/
LOCATION:Northeast High School\, Pasadena\, Maryland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T160000
DTSTAMP:20180117T211923Z
CREATED:20171130T204625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T211923Z
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SUMMARY:Green Matters Symposium
DESCRIPTION:How can we design our landscapes in ways that prevent harm to existing ecosystems AND regenerate the environment? We live in an age when the most effective progress on protecting the environment will likely occur at the local level. Join a broad spectrum of actors from home gardeners to professionals in the horticulture and landscape architecture industries to learn how we can be proactive stewards of our own piece of the pie. \nThis symposium helps shift the focus beyond sustainability strategies geared towards slowing environmental degradation by emphasizing solutions that heal our damaged urban landscapes. Learn from experts about regenerative landscape design and gardening practices that help restore our ecosystems on both small and large scales. Presentations will also explore how we adapt strategies for climate resiliency aimed at preparing our landscapes to absorb stresses and maintain functionality in the face of future climate change impacts. \nUp to 5 CBLP CEUs are available for this course.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/green-matters-symposium/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Center\, 1 Veteran's Place\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180222
DTSTAMP:20180116T161626Z
CREATED:20171213T151623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T161626Z
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SUMMARY:Chesapeake Green 2018
DESCRIPTION:Rodney Eason\, CEO of the Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve\, will be presenting the keynote\,\nexplaining the rich history of the Preserve and it’s plans moving forward\nas well as an industry break out session\, “Plant and Design the Garden\nThat You Have Always Wanted to Visit.” Rodney\, a native of North Carolina\nis bringing his southern charm and expansive industry knowledge to our\nconference. \nAttendees will have the option of participating\nin any of four concurrent educational tracks\, generally divided into nursery\ngrower\, greenhouse grower\, landscape contractor\, and retail garden center. \n  \nCBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/chesapeake-green-2018/
LOCATION:Maritime Conference Center\, 692 Maritime Boulevard\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T121500
DTSTAMP:20170927T154542Z
CREATED:20170927T154542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T154542Z
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SUMMARY:Building Nature From Scratch
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Bridge Park\, an 85 acre\, man-made landscape constructed on abandoned piers in the New York harbor\, was created with ecology in mind. The park’s award-winning piers support top-notch recreation\, from opera to outdoor films\, all of it beautifully designed. But the piers also contain native woodlands\, freshwater wetlands\, salt marshes\, and numerous meadows. These landscapes closely mimic native ecosystems and are managed with an emphasis on wildlife habitat. Rebecca presents many of the strategies employed in designing the park as well as the organically based management practices that promote biodiverse parklands. \nRebecca McMackin is an ecologically obsessed horticulturist and garden designer. She is the Director of Horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park where she oversees meadows\, wetlands\, forest\, and ornamental beds with the aim of encouraging biodiversity. Her writing has been published in The New York Times and Landscape Institute. In her scarce free time\, she designs gardens for Mantis Plant Works that are both beautiful and ecologically robust. \nCBLP CEUs: 1
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/building-nature-scratch/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180217
DTSTAMP:20171114T183104Z
CREATED:20170908T182753Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Symposium & CVNLA Short Course: In Pursuit of High-Performing Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:From site assessment and design renderings to green infrastructure components and appropriate plant palettes\, we all strive to create high performing landscapes that give back in ecological services and can be responsibly maintained.  On Wednesday and Thursday of this annual symposium\, explore with green industry colleagues ideas about how we bring people and plants together to create more satisfying\, ecologically sensitive\, and sublimely beautiful environments.  Friday is devoted to Pesticide Applicator Recertification in categories 3A\, 3B\, 8\, 10\, and 60. \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. \n  \nCBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/winter-symposium-cvnla-short-course/
LOCATION:Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden\, Richmond\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180211T170000
DTSTAMP:20171218T201407Z
CREATED:20171214T204544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T201407Z
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SUMMARY:Hometown Habitat Film & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:HOMETOWN HABITAT: STORIES OF BRINGING NATURE HOME is an environmental film by Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography and independent documentary filmmaker (https://themeadowproject.com).  The movie features community habitat landscaping projects that use NATIVE PLANTS to support the survival and vitality of local ecosystems. \nPROGRAM INCLUDES: \n* In-Person Introduction by Catherine Zimmerman\, Producer \n* Screening of selected segments \n* PANEL DISCUSSION and Q/A with these invited guests: \n\nKennon Williams\, Landscape Architect (Kennon Williams Landscape Studio)\nGem Bingol\, Piedmont Environmental Council\nDevin Floyd\, Center for Urban Habitats\n\n* EXHIBITS by local organizations\, with information about native plants and wildlife habitat.  [EVENT CONTACT is Liz Sidamon-Eristoff\, jeffvnps@gmail.com ] \nNo advance registration required. \nSnow date: Feb 18
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/hometown-habitat-film-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Dickinson Fine and Performing Arts Center\, PVCC\, 501 College Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T200000
DTSTAMP:20180201T182930Z
CREATED:20180201T182930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T182930Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Green Roof Habitats in Cities
DESCRIPTION:With hundreds of thousands of square feet developed in Washington\, DC alone\, green roofs are emerging as a new form of wildlife habitat in cities. From planted sedum and wildflowers\, to volunteer seedlings and pollinators—and even families of ducks\, a variety of species are making green roofs their home. For people too\, green roofs offer a new opportunity to engage with the natural world. Join the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and Biophilic DC as we explore emerging design practices and issues related to this new and unique urban habitat. \nCBLP Level 1 Instructor\, Rebecca Stack\, is one of the panelists. \nAdmission is free\, but you must register in advance. \nCBLP CEUs Available: 1
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/designing-green-roof-habitats-cities/
LOCATION:ASLA Center for Landscape Architecture\, 636 I Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180204
DTSTAMP:20171204T192327Z
CREATED:20170918T131217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171204T192327Z
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SUMMARY:VSLD Winter Meeting and Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Society of Landscape Designers (VSLD) announces their\nupcoming winter meeting and seminar. \nCome see Thomas Rainer (co-author\, Planting in a Post-Wild World) and Carol Heiser (Habitat\nEducation Coordinator\, VA Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries) apply\nThomas’s concepts of layered plant communities to the designed\nlandscape.  Special emphasis will be given to producing better\, more\neasily managed landscapes.  Thomas will lead an exercise assigning\nvalues to plants and positioning them in an actual design project as\npractical experience for all those involved in designing and\ninstalling landscapes in the mid-Atlantic area. \nRegistration is open. \nCBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/vsld-winter-meeting-seminar/
LOCATION:Norfolk Botanical Garden\, Norfolk\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180128T150000
DTSTAMP:20180116T172123Z
CREATED:20180116T171915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T172123Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Winter Tree ID
DESCRIPTION:Emily Ferguson will lead a beginner winter tree walk providing easy tips to help ID native tree species. \nVNPS programs are free and open to the public\, but space on field trips is\nstrictly limited. Registration is required. \n  \nCBLP CEUs are available.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/basic-winter-tree-id/
LOCATION:Riverbend Park\, 8700 Potomac Hills St.\, Great Falls\, VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180202
DTSTAMP:20180116T160615Z
CREATED:20180116T160323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T160615Z
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SUMMARY:ELA Webinars - Season 5
DESCRIPTION:Transitioning to Ecological Landscape Practices – Toxin-Free Landscapes\nPresented by: Edwina von Gal\nJanuary 17\, 2018       4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST \n  \nInvasive Plants: What Are They? And What Can Be Done?\nPresented by: Bruce Wenning\nJanuary 24\, 2018       7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST \n  \nLandscape Maintenance Practices for Native Bees  \nPresented by Sam Droege \nFebruary 1 @ 4:00 pm EST – 5:00 pm EST
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/ela-webinars-season-5/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180120
DTSTAMP:20171114T165425Z
CREATED:20170802T132853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171114T165425Z
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SUMMARY:Mid Atlantic Horticulture Short Course
DESCRIPTION:MAHSC is a nationally-recognized annual training for professionals in the Green Industries\, sponsored by the Virginia Horticultural Foundation. Every winter it’s an innovative program for all levels of horticultural staff to gain professional certifications or maintain them by earning CEUs. \nFeatured speakers include Colston Burrell\, Claudia West\, CBLP steering committee member\, Laurie Fox\, and certified CBLP\, Peggy Singlemann.  Topics include climate change\, sea level rise\, resiliency planning\, bioretention\, planting design\, invasive management\, and phytoremediation. \nThe CBLP L1 exam will be given on January 18\, 5:30 – 8:30 PM \nCBLP CEUs are available for many class sessions.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/mid-atlantic-horticulture-short-course/
LOCATION:The Founder’s Inn\, Virginia Beach\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180112T140000
DTSTAMP:20171208T203438Z
CREATED:20171208T203438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171208T203438Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington County StormwaterWise Training
DESCRIPTION:Arlington County is seeking experienced designers\, contractors and other landscape professionals to provide services for Arlington County residents and HOAs participating in its StormwaterWise Landscapes grant program.  The StormwaterWise Landscapes program provides incentives for private property owners to install rain gardens\, pervious pavement\, conservation landscaping\, and pavement removal.  Please join us for this half-day StormwaterWise contractor training\, which will cover: \n\nHow the program works\nPlan submittal requirements\nDesign and construction guidelines\nQuestion and answer period\n\nContractors must complete the training to be included on the StormwaterWise Contractor List on the program’s web site.  Contractors should have experience with sustainable landscaping projects.  \nLunch will be provided. \nTo register for the training\, please email awinquist@arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-3610. \n 
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/arlington-county-stormwaterwise-training/
LOCATION:Fairlington Community Center\, 3308 S. Stafford St\, Arlington\, VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T210000
DTSTAMP:20180105T171550Z
CREATED:20180105T171550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T171550Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Interactions Above and Below Ground
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a talk by Charles Smith\, to kick of our lecture series again this year. The interactions and relationships in plant communites form the visible framework of our living world. What we often don’t see are the many other organisms interactng with plants\, such as insect larvae\, lesser known pollinators and bacterial and fungal allies. These relatonships are interconnected and we are only beginning to understand them. \nNo reservatons are necessary for lectures. \nCBLP: 1 CEU available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/native-plant-interactions-ground/
LOCATION:Green Springs Gardens\, 4603 Green Spring Rd\, Alexandria\, VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180113
DTSTAMP:20171113T152238Z
CREATED:20170919T140957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T152238Z
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SUMMARY:New Directions in the American Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this great winter conference! \nNew Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL) advances the art and science of natural landscape design by collaborating with design\, horticulture\, and environmental organizations across the United States to provide innovative\, high-quality programming for landscape practitioners. NDAL’s forums explore issues and techniques relating to the design\, implementation\, and management of landscapes based on natural models. \nFounded by Larry Weaner in 1990\, NDAL partners with the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania and the Connecticut College Arboretum on an annual symposium for landscape professionals. \nThis two- day program has developed a dedicated following within the professional landscape community and has featured many of the leading figures of contemporary landscape design. To express the importance of interdisciplinary interaction\, the series has also presented experts from related fields including ecology\, architecture\, history\, anthropology\, photography and art. \n 
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/new-directions-american-landscape/
LOCATION:Montgomery Community College\, Blue Bell\, PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T140000
DTSTAMP:20180104T193954Z
CREATED:20180104T193805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T193954Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Making Urban Trees Count:  Quantifying and Crediting Stormwater Benefits
DESCRIPTION:The water quality benefits of forests are widely accepted\, yet very few studies have successfully quantified the runoff and pollutant-reducing impacts of trees in the urban landscape. Uncertainty as to how to “credit” urban trees – everything from individual street trees up to small patches of forest – for runoff and pollutant load reduction has hampered their use as a stormwater best management practice (BMP). In this webinar\, Karen Cappiella and Justin Hynicka will review the available stormwater crediting systems for urban tree planting and will present a new crediting system that can be integrated into state and local compliance systems for stormwater management\, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)\, and other water quality requirements. The presenters will share a case study example of how this crediting framework has been formally adopted by state and federal agencies as part of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL\, which covers 64\,000 square miles across six states and DC. \nThis webinar is open to all. Check our website for updates and to watch recordings of previous webinars.\n\nContact the Urban Forest Technology & Science Delivery Team aturban@fs.fed.us with questions\, feedback\, requests for special accommodations\, or speaker suggestions. To receive future webinar notices and announcements\, sign up for our mailing list.\n\nPlease use the information below to connect to the webinar:\n\n1. FIRST TIME USERS: MAKE SURE YOU CAN CONNECT\nIf you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before\, test your connection before the webinar. Go to: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm\n\n2. CONNECT TO THE WEBINAR ON YOUR SYSTEM\nGo to: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/ucf/\n\n3. AUDIO\nBroadcast audio through your computer or use the information below to connect via telephone conferencing:\nToll-free: 1-877-369-5243 or 1-617-668-3633 Participant code: 0718205\n\n4. TROUBLESHOOTING\nUnable to join the meeting? Call Adobe Connect at 1-800-422-3623.\nNeed help with telephone conferencing? Call AT&T Connect Support at 1-888-796-6118.\n\nPresented by the USDA Forest Service National Urban Forest Technology & Science Delivery Team\n1 CBLP CEU available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/making-urban-trees-count-quantifying-crediting-stormwater-benefits/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171207
DTSTAMP:20170613T195306Z
CREATED:20170613T195237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T195306Z
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SUMMARY:Patuxent River Conference
DESCRIPTION:PaxCon 2017: Making the Leap from Information to Application \nThe 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 2017 will link science to management while exploring four important river and watershed stories: invasive species\, habitat restoration\, living shorelines\, and stormwater and agricultural best management practices.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/patuxent-river-conference/
LOCATION:Smithsonian Environmental Research Center\, Edgewater\, MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T190000
DTSTAMP:20171204T145837Z
CREATED:20171204T145837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171204T145837Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Living Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:A free lecture by Doug Tallamy
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/creating-living-landscapes/
LOCATION:Friends School of Baltimore\, 5114 North Charles Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21210
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T160000
DTSTAMP:20171024T131054Z
CREATED:20171024T131054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171024T131054Z
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SUMMARY:River Smart Rain Barrel Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE rain barrel training for all local landscape contractors in the DC Metro Area. The training will be held at 1200 First Street NE\, DC. Anyone is eligible to attend\, you do not need prior experience or training in rain barrel installations. However if you are interested in becoming a RiverSmart Homes Contractor we do ask you have some experience in downspout work. You may send more than one representative from your company. \nThe training will consist of a classroom and hands on field session. The classroom session will cover administrative requirements\, an introduction to the RiverSmart Homes programs\, and basic barrel knowledge. The field session will involve an installation of a rain barrel at a RiverSmart Home. Attendance at both sessions is required to become a RiverSmart Homes rain barrel installer. \nFor more information contact Erin O’Grady at eogrady@allianceforthebay.org
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/river-smart-rain-barrel-training/
LOCATION:DC DOEE\, Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171215T170000
DTSTAMP:20171116T142024Z
CREATED:20171116T140556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T142024Z
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SUMMARY:Hands On Experience: Installation of Permeable Pavers in DC
DESCRIPTION:A CBLP Level 2-certified professional in the Washington DC area has offered this unique\, immediate opportunity to learn about the installation of permeable pavers.  This is a great way to get your CBLP “Hands On” CEUs and see the process from start to finish\, working directly with an experienced contractor on several residential projects in November – December 2017. \nPlease contact Nicolas Gil ASAP if you would like to participate: nic@customstonescaping.com \nCBLP CEUs are offered.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/hands-experience-installation-permeable-pavers-dc/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T163000
DTSTAMP:20170828T134222Z
CREATED:20170828T134222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170828T134222Z
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SUMMARY:ELA Conference: The Evolving Role of Urban Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Increasing urban growth continues to raise concerns about biodiversity\, ecosystem function\, and ultimately\, sustainability. \nJoin us for a day to reflect on urban landscapes with James Hitchmough from the University of Sheffield. Hitchmough will share insights from three decades of research including his work on planting design and horticultural consulting on the Olympic Park Gardens in London. Mt. Cuba’s Director of Collections\, Amy Highland will preview a new tool to assess risks and benefits of native plant selection for landscape design projects. Tom Brightman shares insights into the holistic view of the 86-acre Meadow Garden at Longwood Gardens. \nEnjoy a tour of the Winterthur gardens\, as well.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/ela-conference-evolving-role-urban-landscapes/
LOCATION:Winterthur Museum & Gardens\, 5105 Kennett Pike\, Winterthur\, DE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171103T170000
DTSTAMP:20170828T135827Z
CREATED:20170213T220623Z
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SUMMARY:CCLC Turning a New Leaf Conference
DESCRIPTION:Online registration for Turning a New Leaf 2017 is now open! Visit the CCLC website for full details and to register. \nKeynote speaker\, Rick Darke\, will discuss\, “THE DESIGN & STEWARDSHIP OF LIVING LANDSCAPES.” In the plenary presentation\, CBLP Coordinators\, Beth Ginter and Shereen Hughes\, will give an update on the CBLP certification program. \nAttendees may choose from among 12 additional presentations in the following tracks: \nTRACK A: PUTTING THE PRACTICAL IN SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE PRACTICE\nTRACK B: PLANTS\, WILDLIFE & BIODIVERSITY: UNDERSTANDING PIECES OF THE PUZZLE\nTRACK C: COMMUNICATION: WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY \nAt the welcome dinner on Thursday evening\, CCLC will present its 3rd Marcy Damon Conservation Landscaping Award\, and Gem Bingol\, from the Piedmont Environmental Council\, will share images and insights about PEC community projects in Loudoun County and other parts of its 9-county service area in Virginia. \nDownload the program brochure: \nhttp://www.chesapeakelandscape.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017-new-leaf-registration-brochure-FINAL.pdf \nThere will be a reception for certified CBLPs following the conference on Friday afternoon. \n  \n  \nThis course is eligible for CBLP CEUs.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/cclc-turning-new-leaf-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Dulles\, Herndon\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T153000
DTSTAMP:20170927T153926Z
CREATED:20170927T153926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T153926Z
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SUMMARY:Collecting and Saving Seeds Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Seed collecting is a great way to get free plants and preserve the genetic diversity of our local flora. For home gardeners\, land stewards\, and plant advocates\, saving seeds from native species ensures their ability to adapt to environmental and landscape changes. Learn when and how to responsibly harvest and clean seeds for propagation\, restoration\, and long-term storage purposes. This workshop combines morning presentations with afternoon hands-on seed collecting activities in Mt. Cuba Center’s Natural Lands. Become part of a vitally important network of plant conservationists and regional seed savers. Dress for the weather\, bring a water bottle\, and wear sturdy shoes for hiking on moderate slopes. \nLunch and all materials are included in the fee. \nCBLP CEUs are available for this workshop.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/collecting-saving-seeds-workshop/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T120000
DTSTAMP:20170712T153849Z
CREATED:20170712T153604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170712T153849Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-On Field Work in Virginia Beach
DESCRIPTION:The 10 year old demonstration rain garden at the Virginia Tech Hampton Roads Agricultural Research & Extension Center in Virginia Beach is undergoing renovation.  Phase one was completed in the spring.  Phase 2 is scheduled for October 17-19 from 8:00-12:00 each day. \nActivities include: invasive species ID and removal\, lowering the grade back to the original ponding depth\, digging\, dividing and replanting crowded plants and adding several additional species\, evaluating the sink hole/drainage issue repairs made in the spring. \nIf you would like to participate\, please let Laurie Fox know via e-mail and show up with your gloves.  ljfox@vt.edu\,  1444 Diamond Springs Rd.\, Virginia Beach\, VA  23455. \nNOTE: this is eligible for CBLP hands-on CEUs. \n 
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/hands-field-work-virginia-beach/
LOCATION:Virginia Tech Research Center\, 1444 Diamond Springs Rd. \, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23455
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171013T170000
DTSTAMP:20170802T132502Z
CREATED:20170802T132502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170802T132502Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Canopy Conference: Green Infrastructure in the Urbanized Environment
DESCRIPTION:These are challenging times for the communities responsible for maintaining a healthy tree canopy. There seems to be an alarming spread of blights\, infestations\, and extreme weather affecting our trees resulting in a diminishing tree canopy. Leafy\, arching canopies of elm\, ash\, oak\, and London plane trees over our streets and parks are declining. As park\, municipal\, and college campus managers\, we must adapt and learn from other professionals who will be sharing their successful tree canopy strategies with us during this day-long conference.   \nFor more information\, email education@morrisarboretum.org or call 215-247-5777
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/tree-canopy-conference-green-infrastructure-urbanized-environment/
LOCATION:Haverford College\, Haverford\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T141500
DTSTAMP:20171003T153532Z
CREATED:20171003T152252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T153532Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Integrating Trees into Stormwater Management Design and Policy
DESCRIPTION:USDA Forest Service Urban Forest Connections Webinar Series \nIn spite of the proven value of trees for reducing stormwater flows and pollutants\, there remains a widespread lack of understanding\, acceptance\, and credibility of their use for managing stormwater. In this webinar\, Chris Kaeff and Craig Frye will share lessons that Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) in Northern Kentucky learned as it implemented a reforestation project to manage stormwater. Larry Wiseman will then introduce www.treesandstormwater.org\, a new interactive guide that includes hundreds of carefully-selected case studies\, methods\, benefit calculators\, and guidance on how adding trees can boost overall system performance\, often at lower costs. The guide informs local decision makers of options and best practices for including trees in stormwater facility design regulations and policies.  \nPresented by: \nChris Kaeff and Craig Frye\, SD1\, Northern Kentucky \nLaurence Wiseman\, CenterLine Strategy LLC \n  \nEligible for 1 CBLP CEU \n 
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/webinar-integrating-trees-stormwater-management-design-policy/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171003T193000
DTSTAMP:20170920T130446Z
CREATED:20170920T130446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T130446Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association
DESCRIPTION:NVNLA’s Fall Membership Meeting and 60th Anniversary Celebration \nJohn Magee of Magee Design will discuss the multi-faceted benefits of using native plants\, and how to sell more native plants through state incentive programs. \nFood and drinks provided. \nRSVP by September 27- nvnla.org@gmail.com
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/northern-virginia-nursery-landscape-association/
LOCATION:South Riding Nurseries\, 8010 Industrial Park Ct.\, Bristow\, VA\, 20136
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171002
DTSTAMP:20170518T161056Z
CREATED:20170518T161056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T161056Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Native Plant Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Native Plant Society\, the Maryland Native Plant Society\, and the West Virginia Native Plant Society are joining together to host the 2017 Native Plant Conference.\nFriday\, September 29\, 2017\nAfternoon field trips\, invasive removals and workshops\nEvening speaker – Wesley Knapp\, Western Regional Ecologist/Botanist\, NC Natural Heritage Dept.\nEvening social and bonfire \n\nSaturday\, September 30\, 2017\nHalf-day & full-day field trips\nHalf-day workshops\nEvening speaker\, Rodney Bartgis\, formerly with The Nature Conservancy\, and both the VA and MD Natural Heritage Programs\nEvening social and bonfire\n \nSunday\, October 1\, 2017\nHalf-day field trips\nHalf-day workshops \nRegistration\, food\, lodging:  $220-300 for the weekend.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/tri-state-native-plant-conference/
LOCATION:National Conservation Training Center\, Shepherdstown\, WV
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170911T150000
DTSTAMP:20170816T145423Z
CREATED:20170816T145423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T145423Z
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SUMMARY:Hands on Rain Garden and Conservation Landscape Installation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Montgomery College in partnership with Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection RainScapes Program is offering a   “Hands on Rain Garden and Conservation Landscape Installation Workshop” as a follow up from this past winter’s RainScapes Environmental Site Design Workshop.  This is a one day workshop\, September 11th\, 9am-3pm.  We will be going over a site at Stadler Nurseries in Laytonsville\, MD to determine drainage area\, sizing the Rain Garden and Conservation Landscape\, design criteria/layout and installing the gardens from start to finish.  This workshop is free but you must register in advance. \n  \n  \nThis event is eligible for CBLP hands on CEUs.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/hands-rain-garden-conservation-landscape-installation-workshop/
LOCATION:PA
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