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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180128T130000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180202
DTSTAMP: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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180120
DTSTAMP: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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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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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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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171207
DTSTAMP:20170613T195306Z
CREATED:20170613T195237Z
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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
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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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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/
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171103T170000
DTSTAMP:20170828T135827Z
CREATED:20170213T220623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170828T135827Z
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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/
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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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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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T150000
DTSTAMP:20170802T131541Z
CREATED:20170802T131541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170802T131541Z
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SUMMARY:Living Shoreline Advanced Training
DESCRIPTION:For marine contractors\, permit agents & landscape professionals who have a working knowledge of tidal shoreline stabilization\nTwo dates: Thursday August 24\, 2017 at Virginia Institute of Marine Science\, Gloucester Point\, VA\nOR\nThursday August 31\, 2017 at Potomac River Fisheries Commission\, Colonial Beach\, VA \nTo register\,  e-mail to milligan@vims.edu\nIndicate which session you want to attend\nRegistered participants will receive additional information & instructions \nCourse Topics:\nLiving shoreline project trends\nSite evaluation process\nDesign guidelines\nNon-structural & structural techniques\nCase studies\nGroup design exercise \nInstructors:\nScott Hardaway & Donna Milligan\, VIMS Shoreline Studies Program\nKaren Duhring\, VIMS Center for Coastal Resources Management \nRegistration fee includes lunch. Payable by check or credit card \n  \nNOTE: this course is eligible for CBLP CEUs
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/living-shoreline-advanced-training/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170810
DTSTAMP:20170706T180027Z
CREATED:20170706T180027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170706T180027Z
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SUMMARY:Trees for All: Chesapeake Regional Environmental Justice Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first ever Trees for All: Chesapeake Regional Environmental Justice Workshop. This two-day event will bring together diverse stakeholders working to retain and increase healthy tree canopy in their communities. In-depth panel discussions with national and regional speakers and interactive sessions will outline how to address challenges to sustained community engagement and barriers to establishing healthy community canopy. If you are invested in community trees in the Chesapeake Bay region – whether you work in government\, a nonprofit\, the private sector or contribute as a community volunteer – this workshop is designed to help you address environmental injustice as it relates to community trees. \nWho Should Come: Urban forestry professionals\, Municipal arborists/tree managers\, Nonprofit community greening professionals and advocates\, Planners\, Academics\, Funders\, and any other individuals with an interest in improving access to quality tree canopy in systemically disenfranchised communities. \nSee the draft agenda posted here – more details are coming soon about accommodations. Contact Lillie Leaf for more information on available travel scholarships. \nThis workshop is supported through a grant from the USDA Forest Service\, and is hosted in partnership with Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments\, DC Urban Forestry Administration\, Prince George’s County\, and Maryland Department of Natural Resources. \n  \nThis is eligible for CBLP CEUs
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/trees-chesapeake-regional-environmental-justice-workshop/
LOCATION:Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge\, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop\, Laurel\, MD\, 20708
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170803T140000
DTSTAMP:20170719T154051Z
CREATED:20170719T154051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170719T154051Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Native Plant Society Plant Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Marion Lobstein and Sally Anderson for a plant identification workshop\n\n\n This will focus on use of  Newcomb’s Wildflower Guides and the Flora of Virginia. Copies of both books will be available for participants to share. A preview of soon to be released (end of September at the VNPS Annual Meeting) Flora App will also be part of this workshop.\n\nThis workshop is free for VNPS members or $30 for individuals or $40 for couples (the costs of VNPS membership). Enrollment is limited\, so please contact Marion Lobstein at mblobstein@earthlink.net or call or text her at 703 622-0676 to reserve a space and for additional details.\nBoth Marion and Sally are on the board of the Flora of Virginia Project. \nThis workshop is eligible for CBLP CEUs
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/virginia-native-plant-society-plant-identification-workshop/
LOCATION:Manassas National Battlefield Park Headquarters\, 12521 Lee Highway\, Manasses\, Virginia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170803
DTSTAMP:20170706T183209Z
CREATED:20170706T175600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170706T183209Z
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SUMMARY:Invasion Biology: Paths to Conservation and Restoration Success
DESCRIPTION:THE 2017 CONFERENCE OF THE MID-ATLANTIC INVASIVE PLANT COUNCIL\,\nCO-HOSTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION\, MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER\n\nKeynote Speaker:\nDr. Douglas Tallamy\, Professor of Entomology\, University of Delaware \nMAIPC and SER-Mid Atlantic have joined forces to present a two-day conference.  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\, an 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. \nPlus: Monday\, July 31 | 7:00pm Screening of Hometown Habitat\nThis is a 90-minute environmental\, education documentary focused on showing how and why native plants are critical to the survival and vitality of local ecosystems. Entomologist Doug Tallamy\, whose research\, books and lectures\, on the misuse of non-native plants in landscaping\, sound the alarm about habitat and species loss provides the narrative thread throughout Hometown Habitat. \n  \nEligible for CBLP CEUs
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/invasion-biology-paths-conservation-restoration-success/
LOCATION:Juniata College\, Huntingdon\, PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170722
DTSTAMP:20170526T200119Z
CREATED:20170518T160441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170526T200119Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA Summer Field Day and Tour
DESCRIPTION:Field Day \nThursday\, July 20 \n8:30 am – 4 pm – Registration Open \n9:00 am-3:00 pm -Plant ID Quiz &  Earn CEU’s! \nChoose Speaker Sessions or Tours \n9 am-10:00 –Tour Bennett’s Creek Nursery OR “Time of Opportunity in Midst of Uncertainty” \n10:00-10:30 am – Network with Exhibitors \n10:30-11:30 am – Tour Bennett’s Creek Nursery OR – “Employee Accountability” \n1:00–2:00 pm – Tour Bennett’s Creek Nursery OR OR  Seasonal Labor – Are You Legal? (Experienced Member Panel) \n  \n2:10-3:10 pm – “Developing a Value Proposition that Resonates with Future Customers” \nFriday\, July 21 \nLocal garden tour \n 
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/vnla-summer-field-day-tour/
LOCATION:Bennett’s Creek Nursery\, Smithfield\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T130000
DTSTAMP:20170630T171300Z
CREATED:20170630T171300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T171300Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Green Infrastructure- a Lesson in Change
DESCRIPTION:Penn State Extension Community Forestry Management Monthly Webinar Series  \nGreen Infrastructure has been elevated as means to an end for communities to deal with polluted run-off. From a design perspective\, it has also been an agent of change in how urban foresters\, engineers and landscape architects work together. From a landscape architect’s perspective\, join us in a journey of engagement and relationship building as we explore how past and present views on tree planting and design have merged while cultivating more respect and understanding between three professions as they work to reclaim unused lands\, address environmental justice and create livable biologically functioning places in cities and towns across the nation. \nPresenter: \nDonna Foster\, Landscape Architect\, US Forest Service\, Northeastern Area State And Private Forestry \nWhere: Webinar at https://meeting.psu.edu/pacommunityforestry   \nUse the link above to access the webinar room starting 15 minutes prior to the webinar start time. Enter the webinar as a guest by typing your name in the name box and click the “Enter Room” button. \nContinuing Education Credits: One Continuing Education Credit for Landscape Architects; Society of American Foresters (CFEs); and PLNA Certified Horticulturalist (PCH) will be offered to attendees. One CEU for International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists will be awarded with 80% or higher score on webinar quiz. Certificates of attendance will be provided after the program. \nFor more information\, contact Scott Sjolander at 814-350-7749 or sas305@psu.edu \nEligible for CBLP CEUs.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/webinar-green-infrastructure-lesson-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170630T140000
DTSTAMP:20170522T142339Z
CREATED:20170522T142339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T142339Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington StormwaterWise Landscapes Contractor 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.  If you have worked on StormwaterWise projects in the past\, you are still required to attend the training to learn about recent program updates. \nThe training is free.   Lunch 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-stormwaterwise-landscapes-contractor-training/
LOCATION:Fairlington Community Center\, 3308 S. Stafford St\, Arlington\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170629T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170629T163000
DTSTAMP:20170614T182818Z
CREATED:20170614T182818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T182818Z
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SUMMARY:MNLGA Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Maryland Nursery\, Landscape and Greenhouse Association Field Day 2017 \nThe program will feature: \n\nWelcome and Introduction by Steve Black (MNLGA President) and Craig Ruppert and Kelly Lewis of Ruppert Nurseries\nEarly Morning Discussion Program – Including updates from Deputy Secretary Jim Eichorst\, Kimberly Rice (MDA)\, Craig Regelbrugge (AmericanHort)\, Dean Craig Beyrouty (UMD AGNR)\, and the one and only “Bug Guy” Mike Raupp! \nMid-Morning Interactive Stations hosted by UMD Extension \n\nStations will include: Making a Habitat for Beneficial Insects; Compost: An Ammendment for Healthy Soils; Cover Crops in Nurseries: The Pros and Cons; and Drone Monitoring\, Invasive Species\, Disease Updates\, and Insect Problems Galore!\n\n\nEarly Afternoon Tours of Ruppert Nurseries Including a field farm tour of the Ruppert Nursery operation\, a liner planting and soil prep demonstration\, and digging demos using the Ruppert 100″ tree spade\nRuppert Hosted Happy Hour! Join your colleagues after Field Day wraps up with a great happy hour including music hosted by Ruppert.\n\nRegistration fee:\n$35 Members MNLGA\, registered by June 15\n$50 Non-members\, by June 15\n$50 Everyone after June 15\n$15 Students (with a valid student ID) \nEligible for CBLP CEUs.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/mnlga-field-day/
LOCATION:Ruppert Nurseries\, 7950 Hawkins Creamery Road\, Laytonsville\, MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170628T130000
DTSTAMP:20170526T185019Z
CREATED:20170526T185019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170526T185019Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Business of the Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and our B4B Networking Partner Chesapeake Bay Program for a free webinar on the watershed agreement and what it means for busineses. \nThe business community plays an invaluable role in sustaining the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed\, and corporate responsibility is a crucial part of business success. A healthier\, vibrant bay and its tributaries is a top priority for everyone in the watershed. In the Chesapeake watershed\, that corporate responsibility often focuses on sustainability\, which is driven by the Watershed Agreement and its goals. But what are those goals? How does my business fit into the goals? What practices am I doing that contribute to these efforts? How exactly do I make that happen? Why is this important? Join your colleagues and other watershed businesses to find out in this free webinar. \nNOTE: this event not eligible for CBLP CEUs
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/webinar-business-watershed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T090000
DTSTAMP:20170526T193450Z
CREATED:20170526T193450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170526T193450Z
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SUMMARY:Smithfield\, VA Forum: Linking Communities\, Businesses\, and Waterway Protection
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s ForumPlus and Businesses for the Bay programs are teaming up to host a joint Forum in Smithfield\, Virginia on June 21st. The combined Forum aims to provide a space for business professionals and watershed\, conservation\, and community groups to come together in a day of discussion surrounding local environmental issues\, sea level rise\, and coastal resiliency in the region. The Forum will offer concrete examples of ways that landowners–businesses\, organizations\, or residents–can help to mitigate for the coming changes. The Forum promotes collaboration\, innovation\, and commitment to a clean and healthy watershed\, and will provide a space for networking\, sharing resources\, and brainstorming. \nLunch is included with your registration \n\nFree for NGOs\, Students\, Governments\, and Businesses for the Bay Members and Sponsors\n$15 for other businesses\n\nNOTE: This event is not eligible for CBLP CEUs.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/smithfield-va-forum-linking-communities-businesses-waterway-protection/
LOCATION:Smithfield Center\, Smithfield\, VA
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