Philadelphia’s trees make our communities livable. They filter our air, regulate water flow, reduce carbon emissions, improve our mental health, and so much more. Unfortunately, our urban tree canopy faces a number of stresses and pressures, including pests and disease, storm events, residential development, climate change, and more. Join your colleagues for the 9th Annual …

An exciting line-up of speakers and networking sessions to engage with other Consortium members and partners working in the watershed. The Buffer Summit will inspire new connections and opportunities around buffer creation and workforce development, and celebrate the benefits of buffers. Keynote speakers and panels will take place in the morning, outdoor streamside walks and …

Celebrate Riparian Buffer Month by getting out to see a variety of types of buffers!  Field Days will be held: October 22 - 2:00 - 4:00 PM - York County, PA October 26, 12:00 - 2:00 PM - Washington, DC October 28, 1:00 - 3:00 PM - Howard County, MD These tours are free or …

24-HOUR VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTING RELAY A.K.A. TREELAY Every year, the Alliance engages communities, companies, and conservationists to plant thousands of trees in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. We’ve been looking for a big, bold way to celebrate the fantastic tree planting efforts of our volunteers. Hence, The 24-Hour Volunteer Tree Planting Relay also known as Treelay for short. Treelay is …

Register now for our first in-person Level 2 class since 2019! November 10, 11, 12 Lancaster Conservancy's Climber's Run Nature Center, Lancaster, PA Continental breakfast x3 and lunch x2 and coffee will be provided. 17 CBLP CEUs

NDAL will be held in person in 2023.  There is also a livestreamed virtual option for the second session. Two locations to choose from: Bryn Mawr College, PA - January 5 & 6, 2023 Connecticut College - January 12 & 13, 2023 Landscape, Ecology, and Culture Detailed speaker, topic, and registration info online. 12 CBLP …

Live Staking is a fast, efficient, affordable way to plant trees and shrubs on streambanks and other wet environments. Whether used as a primary method for reforesting an area, as a streambank stabilization practice, or simply to increase native vegetative diversity, live staking is a great tool for conservation professionals, volunteers, and landowners alike. Join Rob …

Winter is a great time to tackle invasive plants! In this interactive webinar, hosted by Blue Ridge PRISM, learn about safe and effective winter control methods and find out which plants can be treated now or should be left alone for later. You can submit your questions beforehand (during registration) to our panel of experts, …

Join Nature Forward (formerly Audubon Naturalist Society) and certified CBLP, Bradley Simpson for this hybrid class in Maryland. Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm January 12 - February 9 Lectures online via Zoom Field trip dates: Saturday, January 21 (10 am - 1 pm) Patuxent River Park – Jug Bay Natural Area; Saturday, January 28 (10 …

  Speakers: Nicole Christ from the Maryland Department of the Environment, and Jason Swope, CBLP Special Projects Associate. Safety is an important consideration when applying ice melters.  Making good decisions about what to apply, when to apply, and how to apply affects more than just the safety of a property.  The impacts of ice melter …