We are very pleased to announce that CBLP-Crews will be taught in Spanish for the first time: Monday, October 24, in Upper Marlboro, MD Registration opens in early September. This course is great for municipal and facilities teams, as well as for maintenance contractors. Designed for those who have not yet completed Level 1 training.  …

CBLP is working with Designgreen and ecoLatinos, with funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust, to develop and pilot a one-day green roof maintenance training for contractors in Washington, DC this summer. It's free! CBLP CEUs available

Topics: The changing role of landscaping - John Magee Best practices for tree planting and care - Jim McGlone Native tree choices - Jim McGlone John Magee is the owner of Magee Designs. One of Washington DC's most experienced landscape designers in the use of native plants in the landscape, he has been designing private and …

Join the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), The American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) for an informative lunch and learn. This workshop will be held August 12th on the campus of Montgomery College, Germantown. MUNICIPAL / COMMERCIAL WORKSHOP The workshop is designed to educate the municipal …

Registration is open for the CBLP-Buffers course! September 1 online interactive webinar - 9 AM - 1 PM September 15 in-person field workshop - Gettysburg, PA or Charlottesville, VA- 9 AM - 4 PM September 20 in person field workshop - Gettysburg, PA or Augusta Co, VA This comprehensive 3-part course covers everything you need …

As the use of natural landscapes have become more common, so have the issues associated with implementation and long term maintenance.   We will discuss how a local municipality is using guidelines to help streamline the transition, from permitting to implementation to maintenance, to ensure long term success.  Join Kelly Gutshall from LandStudies and Brian Harris …

The Anacostia Watershed BMP Maintenance Program is an ongoing effort, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and led by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, to help to …

Registration is open for this field workshop & tour led by two local experts, Anacostia Riverkeeper, Trey Sherard, and Rebecca Stack from Designgreen. We will visit several projects that incorporate cisterns in Washington and suburban Maryland. Topics include: How to spec and where to source cisterns Cisterns v rain barrels When to consult an engineer …

For new CBLP pros looking for ways to log your "hands on" CEUs, or those who'd like to learn more about buffers, get outdoors during Riparian Buffer Month!  Use the …