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National Aquarium Harbor Wetland

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EMPOWERING MARYLAND'S LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS SINCE 1972

The Maryland Chapter of the ASLA is the professional association for Landscape Architects, representing more than 400 members across Maryland.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tour of Gathland State Park

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Place: Gathland State Park, 900 Arnoldtown Rd, Jefferson, MD, 21755 Join University of Maryland (UMD) Extension plant and forestry educators, with additional expertise from the Maryland Native Plant Society and Potomac Valley Audubon Society, for an easygoing two-hour walk at Gathland State Park in Burkittsville, Maryland. Once the mountain home of Civil War journalist George Alfred Townsend, the park features a large ston

NATIONAL NEWS

Maryland's Jack Neil Named ASLA Honorary Member for Nearly Three Decades of Distinguished Service to the Landscape Architecture Profession

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has named John (Jack) B. Neil an Honorary Member of ASLA, one of the Society's highest distinctions recognizing non-landscape architecture professionals whose careers have significantly advanced the profession. Jack is one of just four individuals nationwide selected for Honorary Membership in 2026. Since ASLA's founding in 1899, only 271 Honorary Members have received this prestigious recognition.

Maryland Landscape Architects Jennifer Dowdell and Om M. Khurjekar Elevated to Prestigious ASLA Council of Fellows

Jennifer Dowdell and Om M. Khurjekar of the Maryland Chapter of ASLA Elected to Prestigious American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Fellows

ASLA K-12 Wish List: Bring a Teacher’s Wish to Life

Help bring classroom dreams to life! Maryland educators shared their wish lists during ASLA’s Design Academy, and we can make them a reality. Bullis in Potomac is seeking books, art experiences, mindfulness tools, plants, and more. Even small contributions make a big impact—join us in supporting teachers and inspiring the next generation.

LETTERS

President's Letter: September 2026

With the Conference on Landscape Architecture in Los Angeles coming up in a couple of weeks, we are approaching the changing of the ASLA year and the transition to the 2026–2027 Maryland ASLA Executive Board, making this my final President’s Message. I want to take this opportunity to thank our Executive Board, our Executive Director Lauren Hill and her incredible team, all of our Committee Chairs and volunteers, our new and returning sponsors, and, importantly, everyone who

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CHAPTER NEWS

MDASLA Announces 2026–2027 Executive Committee Election Results

MDASLA is pleased to announce the results of the 2026–2027 Executive Committee elections!

Virtual Advocacy Day Recap

On July 22, Maryland ASLA President Patrick Whealton, President-Elect Michael Humes, Member-at-Large Julie Soss, and Potomac ASLA Treasurer Amy Sommer represented our profession during ASLA's Virtual Advocacy Day. Our delegation met with the offices of Maryland Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen to discuss two federal priorities that directly impact the work of landscape architects and the communities we serve. Our first priority was protecting and strengthening

Maryland's Jack Neil Named ASLA Honorary Member for Nearly Three Decades of Distinguished Service to the Landscape Architecture Profession

Maryland Landscape Architects Jennifer Dowdell and Om M. Khurjekar Elevated to Prestigious ASLA Council of Fellows

Jennifer Dowdell and Om M. Khurjekar of the Maryland Chapter of ASLA Elected to Prestigious American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Fellows

Professional Development + Climate/Biodiversity Action Committee – Call for Volunteers

The Maryland ASLA Chapter is seeking passionate and motivated volunteers to join our Professional Development (PD) + Climate / Biodiversity Action Committee.

Trustee Letter: April 2026

Spring is here! Welcome, and thank you for reading the MDASLA Newsletter. By way of introduction, my name is Brian Reetz, a former MDASLA President (circa 2004), and I’m honored to now serve as your newly appointed Trustee. I’m pleased to share my first update on recent national efforts by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and to stay connected with the important work happening across our profession. ASLA continues to demonstrate leadership at the intersecti

Advocacy Update: Sustainability in 2026 Maryland State Legislation

The Maryland legislative session often begins with around 2600 bill proposals, resulting in about one-third passing each year. ASLA’s Environmental Sustainability Policy Statement includes the belief that “environmental sustainability is the stable coexistence of natural and built ecosystems and human activity”. In this installment of the Maryland ASLA - Legislative Awareness series, we look at sustainability in four proposed bills progressing through chambers and why each bi

MDASLA 2026 L.A.R.E. Support Fund Recipient

Maryland ASLA Announces 2026 L.A.R.E. Support Fund Recipient

MDASLA is proud to announce the recipient of the 2026 L.A.R.E. Support Fund!

6 Takeaways from the MDASLA Regional Conference

This February, landscape architects and designers from throughout the region came together for the MDASLA 2026 Regional Conference, a day of inspiration and conversation on the theme “Leading Locally: Our Responsibility to the Community, Climate and Ecosystem.” In a content-packed day filled with practice-based presentations (and 6 CEUs!), participants gained insight into the ecological—and ethical—issues shaping landscape architecture practice across the state’s ecoregions.

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STUDENT NEWS

MDASLA Announces 2026 Scholarship/Fellowship Recipients

The Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) offers this annual scholarship and fellowship opportunity in furtherance of its mission to empower landscape architects and advance the profession through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. We are proud to announce the recipients of this year's scholarships, recognizing the outstanding students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and passion for the fie

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