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Intro to Landscaping with Native Plants Webinar Series
Virtual/ZoomThe  Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP), Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association (MNLGA), and University of Maryland Extension (UME) are pleased to present a three-part Lunch and Learn Webinar Series tailored for landscape professionals—including architects, designers, contractors, and maintenance teams. Webinar Schedule | 12:00–1:00 PM (Eastern) Wednesday, January 14, 2026Importance and Value of Native PlantsPresenters:• Ms. Lisa Kuder, University of Maryland …
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Winter Salt Week Webinar: Smart Salting Contracts
Virtual/ZoomKnowing how to ask for best practices can be difficult. If you aren’t an industry professional, you likely feel out of your league when deciphering terms like deicing vs anti-icing, pre-treatment vs pre-wet. What chemical deicers should you ask for or steer away from? Learn the basics about industry best practices and valuable resources that …
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Winter Salt Week Webinar: Engineering Solutions
Virtual/ZoomDiscover how innovative engineering can dramatically reduce the need for winter salt. This webinar will highlight design approaches—such as optimized grading, drainage, and material choices—that set the stage for safer, more efficient winter maintenance. We’ll also explore the growing role of smart sensors and connected infrastructure in tracking conditions in real time. Finally, learn how …
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Today’s Menu: Freshwater Faces A Saltier Future
Virtual/ZoomToday's Menu: Freshwater Faces A Saltier Future Friday, January 30 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Our freshwater streams and rivers are quietly changing—and salt is a growing part of the story. From winter road treatments to rising seas, salinity levels are increasing across the Chesapeake Bay region, posing new risks to water quality and …
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Winter Salt Week Webinar: Salt Monitoring 101
Virtual/ZoomLauren Eaton and Paige Vichiola-Silva will share their monitoring experiences on the Farmington River in Connecticut and the Rouge River in Michigan before fielding participant questions and discussion topics. Presenters Lauren Eaton is the Monitoring Manager at Friends of the Rouge and joined the team in 2023. She is so excited to be a steward of …
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DMV Winter Salt Week Open House
Izaak Walton League of America 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MarylandWhile salt keeps our roads safe during icy weather, using more than needed comes at an expensive price to our waterways, infrastructure and drinking water. Winter salt runs off the roads and becomes a permanent pollutant in our waterways. Only one teaspoon of road salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water, and road salt is …
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CBLP Level 1: Arlington
February 4-5, Arlington, VA CBLP Level 1 is the foundational training for professionals seeking practical, science-based knowledge in sustainable landscaping and green infrastructure. This in-person course focuses on the design, installation, and maintenance of stormwater best management practices (BMPs), combining expert-led classroom instruction with real-world, field-based learning. Participants gain critical thinking skills and a stronger …
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CBLP Level 1: Arlington
February 4-5, Arlington, VA CBLP Level 1 is the foundational training for professionals seeking practical, science-based knowledge in sustainable landscaping and green infrastructure. This in-person course focuses on the design, installation, and maintenance of stormwater best management practices (BMPs), combining expert-led classroom instruction with real-world, field-based learning. Participants gain critical thinking skills and a stronger …
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2026 Winter Symposium & CVNLA Short Course
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Richmond, VA +1 moreGrowing Wellness: Plants, People and a Thriving Planet Explore how gardens—from intimate personal spaces to expansive public landscapes—can heal individuals, strengthen communities, and support a healthier planet. Learn how thoughtful design, inclusive access, sustainable plant choices, and a willingness to embrace imperfection all contribute to resilient landscapes and resilient people. Gardeners have the profound power …
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2026 Winter Symposium, 57th CVNLA Short Course and Pesticide Recertification
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Richmond, VA2026 Winter Symposium, 57th CVNLA Short Course and Pesticide Recertification Growing Wellness: Plants, People, & a Thriving Planet Explore how gardens—from intimate personal spaces to expansive public landscapes—can heal individuals, strengthen communities, and support a healthier planet. Learn how thoughtful design, inclusive access, sustainable plant choices, and a willingness to embrace imperfection all contribute to …
$55 – $180
