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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

MDASLA 2026 Conference: Leading Locally

The Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (MDASLA) presents: "Leading Locally: Our Responsibility to the Community, Climate and Ecosystem". Leading Locally: Our Responsibility to the Community, Climate, and Ecosystem examines the ethical and professional responsibilities of landscape architects to protect health, safety, and welfare through local practice. Drawing on examples from Maryland’s City, Coast, Piedmont, and Mountain regions, the conferenc

Job Shadow Week

Maryland ASLA is excited to announce that the 2026 Job Shadow Week will take place from Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6, at participating firms and agencies throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Job Shadow Week offers landscape architecture students from the University of Maryland and Morgan State University the opportunity to visit a firm or agency aligned with their interests. Firm + Agency Registration: Wednesday, January 14 – Friday, Januar

NATIONAL NEWS

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.

Trustee's Letter: July 2025

There are several exciting things of interest to our members this spring & summer. National ASLA held their annual mid-year meeting for the Board of Trustees on May 1-2...

LETTERS

President's Letter: January 2026

Happy New Year, Maryland Chapter ASLA Community! As is the case every year, the turn of the calendar marks the beginning of a very busy season for our Chapter. Our January newsletter — the one you’re reading right now — is arguably the most important of the year. There are four key items I’d like to call to your attention: 1. The Call for Entries for our 2026 Awards Program is officially live, with a firm submission deadline of February 27 at 11:59 PM. This year’s awards wi

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CHAPTER NEWS

Call for Award Entries

The intent of the Professional Awards Program is to celebrate seminal works of Landscape Architecture built or designed in the State of Maryland and to recognize the practitioners and teams behind them. The program serves as a platform to highlight projects that demonstrate a superior quality of design and execution, garnering attention from fellow-practitioners, legislators, related disciplines, and the public at large. Award recipients will be honored at the annual MD ASLA

MDASLA 2026 Conference: Leading Locally

The Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (MDASLA) presents: "Leading Locally: Our Responsibility to the Community, Climate and Ecosystem". Leading Locally: Our Responsibility to the Community, Climate, and Ecosystem examines the ethical and professional responsibilities of landscape architects to protect health, safety, and welfare through local practice. Drawing on examples from Maryland’s City, Coast, Piedmont, and Mountain regions, the conferenc

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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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