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Mark your calendars! The 2026 Design Awards are coming up on July 30th at the Gaylord Hotel from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. Join us for a wonderful evening with a cocktail hour, dinner, and presentation among fellow landscape architects. 

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Connect your brand with excellence in design and visibility among 100+ industry leaders. Secure your sponsorship today at the link in bio!
Drought conditions and water restrictions can put trees at serious risk, but there are effective ways to keep them healthy while staying compliant with local regulations. 🌳💧

Attend the webinar, “Balancing Drought Restrictions and Water Prescriptions for Young Trees While Enhancing Water Conservation,” to learn practical strategies for watering trees during shortages, including rainwater capture, mulch use, runoff prevention, and targeted root-zone watering. Discover how trees may need less water than commonly prescribed and explore real-world case studies from across the U.S.

✅This webinar is preapproved for 1 CEU/PDH by ISA VNLA and LACES

Register now at the link in our bio.
🗓️Save the date!

🎨The Sketch Crawl in Old Town is on June 13th! Join renowned artist Jacqueline Gold as well as fellow landscape architects in sketching some of the beautiful sights in San Diego, such as iconic buildings, plantings, and gathering spaces. 

This event is FREE for ASLA members! Non-member registration is $20.

Registration is opening soon!
Navigating Your Career: A Town Hall with ASLA President Brad McCauley 🌿

📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5, from 11:30AM-1:00 PM online!

Join Brad McCauley, President of American Society of Landscape Architects, for an engaging town hall focused on navigating the journey from student to project leader.

From early career challenges to stepping into project management, this session will explore the skills, resources, and real-world insights you need to grow with confidence. Be part of the conversation, ask questions, and connect with peers shaping the future of the profession.

Don’t miss this opportunity! Register at the link in our bio now.
We had a great event last night! Thank you to members and our ASLA community for coming out to tour and participate in an open house at Spurlock Landscape Architects and LPA Design Studio generously sponsored by Tournesol! Attendees were able to view unique and engaging projects produced by both firms and mingle with new friends and industry leaders. The night was capped off with a happy hour for new members at Stone Brewery! Such a fun night! Thanks to all who attended!
As our world continues to evolve, landscape architecture remains at the forefront of progress. We seek to manifest Positive Change by Design, advancing wellness, equity, and resilience through spaces that serve both people and the planet. 

Thank you for joining us today! We invite you to continue this journey with us as agents of change, shaping a healthier and more resilient future together.

@nationalasla @schmidtdesigngroup
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Our people are at the heart of our work. Our team is united by shared curiosity, passion, and empathy.  We support one another, celebrate shared successes, and work together to create spaces with lasting cultural and environmental impact.

@nationalasla @schmidtdesigngroup
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Landscape architecture is a powerful tool for equity. We’re committed to crafting inclusive spaces that address disparities in access to open space, accessibility, food security, and environmental risk, guided by collaboration and grounded in the voices of the communities we serve.

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