BeaverCON is a biennial, international conference on the east coast of the United States for professionals, researchers and practitioners to learn what works in beaver conflict management and watershed restoration. This conference is for: Stream and Beaver Restoration Professionals Land Use Managers Ecologists Engineers Road/Infrastructure Specialists​   Climate Change Experts and Policymakers In recent years an increasing …

Pollinators play a crucial role in ecological survival. Neither humans nor earth’s terrestrial ecosystems could survive without them. Nearly 80% of the 1,400 crop plants grown around the world – those that produce all of our food and industrial products –require pollination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In the morning, learn about …

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 support and guide residential communities in the long-term care of small-scale BMP practices installed through incentive programs in Washington DC, and suburban Maryland.  The project …