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SUMMARY:Cultivating Ecology: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Garden Design
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 1 / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. \nDrew Asbury\, Horticulturist\, Brookside Gardens \nZoom lecture (recording available) \n  \nDiscover practical ways to transform your yard into a thriving\, sustainable landscape. Drawing from the presenter’s own garden\, this talk explores phased planning\, habitat-rich garden bed design\, and how to choose native plants suited to your conditions. Learn actionable strategies that increase ecological value\, support wildlife\, and help you move confidently toward eco-friendly gardening practices. \n1.5 CBLP CEUS
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/cultivating-ecology-a-practical-guide-to-sustainable-garden-design/
LOCATION:Virtual/Zoom
CATEGORIES:CEU Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Living Shoreline Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Do something beautiful by assisting Elizabeth River Project’s restoration team construct a living shoreline for Colley Avenue’s new Kitting Mill Creek Pocket Park in Norfolk\, Virginia.\nAll supplies will be provided for you\, though waders and muck boots are encouraged if you have them. A water bottle and sunscreen are also encouraged. NOTE: This volunteer shift may require lifting up to 50lbs\nOnce registered\, a staff member will reach out to confirm your shift and include full location address. Volunteers will be notified at least 16 hours prior to their shift if any changes or cancellations have been made due to weather or tides.\nPlease register in advance.\n\nNote: This will satisfy for the field experience requirement for CBLP-Shorelines candidates.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/living-shoreline-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:CEU Opportunity,Shoreline Volunteer Hours
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SUMMARY:DC Environmental Film Festival - Screening & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Brookside Gardens and the DC Environmental Film Festival present a screening of Gardening for the Planet\, a documentary showcasing the power of native plant gardening to combat biodiversity loss and climate change. Stay for a panel of regional experts discussing native plant choices\, sustainability\, and conservation\, and learn how you can make a difference right in your own backyard. \n  \n1.5 CBLP CEUS \nPanelists:Madeline Bright\, Executive Director\, Earth SanghaBradley Simpson\, Habitat Manager at Nature Forward and Vice President of the Maryland Native Plant SocietyDrew Asbury\, Horticulturist\, Brookside Gardens
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/dc-environmental-film-festival-screening-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens’ Visitor Center Auditorium\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902
CATEGORIES:CEU Opportunity,Free
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SUMMARY:The Wildlife Value of Natives and Native Cultivars in Mt. Cuba Center’s Trial Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Wildlife Value of Natives and Native Cultivars in Mt. Cuba Center’s Trial Garden \nSam Hoadley\, Manager of Horticultural Research\, Mt.. Cuba Center\nThursday\, April 16 / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. \nZoom lecture (recording available) \nExplore native plant species and cultivars from Mt. Cuba’s trials that make beautiful and ecologically valuable additions to your garden. Take a deep dive into the insect and pollinator observations from the concluded evaluations of Monarda\, Phlox\, Echinacea\, wild hydrangea\, Vernonia\, and Solidago and get a preview of the pollinator data from ongoing trials including oakleaf hydrangeas and Pycnanthemum. In addition\, get a sneak peek at the Asclepias trial which is being evaluated for both pollinator value and its capacity as a larval host plant for monarch caterpillars. \n1.5 CBLP CEUs
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/the-wildlife-value-of-natives-and-native-cultivars-in-mt-cuba-centers-trial-garden/
LOCATION:Virtual/Zoom
CATEGORIES:CEU Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge PRISM Webinar: Demystifying Herbicides
DESCRIPTION:Join Blue Ridge PRISM for this FREE online webinar which will simplify the complex world of herbicides to help you learn what you need to know to make decisions about invasive plant treatment and control on the land you steward. We’ll cut through the clutter to cover the who\, what\, when\, where\, how\, and why\, and provide simple\, streamlined\, and proven solutions for the invasive plants that you are managing. We’ll also include information on the equipment you’ll need\, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\, suppliers\, and updated handy reference charts for your convenience.  Register online. \nCBLP CEUs are available
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/blue-ridge-prism-webinar-demystifying-herbicides/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:CEU Opportunity,Free
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Creating and Maintaining a Rainwater Catchment System
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to manage stormwater and protect local waterways with rainwater harvesting. Discover system types\, sizing\, and maintenance tips for homeowners and landscape pros. \nAbout the Live Webinar\nAs urbanization intensifies\, stormwater challenges are becoming more frequent and severe\, increasing the risk of flooding and pollution in local waterways. Collecting and storing rainwater offers a practical\, site-level solution to help manage runoff and protect water quality. This webinar from Penn State Extension’s Water Team will introduce common types of rainwater harvesting systems and share practical guidance on designing\, using\, and maintaining an effective system for your property. \nEarn Credits\n\n1 CBLP (Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals)\n\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nA link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
URL:https://cblpro.org/event/webinar-creating-and-maintaining-a-rainwater-catchment-system/
LOCATION:Virtual/Zoom
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