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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.
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.
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President's Letter: July 2026
It's hard to believe we've already reached the halfway point of 2026. While February's Regional Conference and May's Awards Gala are now behind us, the Maryland ASLA Executive Committee is already planning an exciting lineup of events for the months ahead. Among them are two educational programs organized by our Professional Development & Climate Action Committee: a late-August boat tour of Poplar Island in the Chesapeake Bay and an October tour of the REED Center for Ecosyst
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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
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
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.
MDASLA Advocacy & Awareness Update
Welcome to the 2026 Maryland legislative session! The MDASLA Executive Board advocates on members behalf to state legislator by hiring a legislator consultant to guide the board on bills have the potential to impact landscape architecture licensure and the practice of landscape architecture. The Advocacy Committee made up of MDASLA Board Members and volunteers and legislative Advisor, Jack Neil Associates follow the progress of bills, inform members about the impacts and writ
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
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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