Celebrate design, history, and landscape at the Maryland ASLA Awards Gala on Thursday, May 14, at the William Paca House & Garden in Annapolis. Marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this year's event takes place at the restored Georgian home of singer William Paca -- one of the nation's premier historic landmarks. Stroll the gardens during Cocktail Hour (5-6pm) followed by our annual Awards program (6-9pm). Join colleagues and friends for an inspir

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

The Maryland ASLA Chapter is seeking an additional Associate Member Representative (formerly Junior Professional Representative) to serve on the Chapter’s Executive Committee for a one-year term.

Greetings, Maryland Chapter ASLA Members and Partners! As we approach the end of the year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors who continue to go above and beyond for our Chapter. Every initiative we pursue and every event we host — and there are many — is made possible through their dedication, expertise, and support. I am truly grateful to work with such an incredible team! With the new year on the horizon, I’d like to put forward an open

I'm thrilled to be writing to you as the new President of our chapter, serving a 1-year term through next year's Conference...

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.

This is one of my final notes to you as Chapter President before the transition to our 2025–2026 Executive Board...

The Maryland Chapter of ASLA is seeking 5-7 practicing landscape architects and allied professionals to serve as jurors for our annual Scholarship & Fellowship Program. Jurors will review applications and help select recipients whose work shows talent, promise, and commitment to the profession.

I am feeling very fortunate as I wrote my last message to you as Trustee. Having been away from the chapter for a while, I was a little apprehensive to serve as Trustee, especially following in the footsteps of such an icon as Om Khurjekar...

The Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (MDASLA) is proud to announce the results of the 2025 election and introduce the incoming 2025–2026 Executive Committee. These leaders will officially assume office at the conclusion of the 2025 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture in New Orleans, LA, this October.

The Maryland & Potomac ASLA Chapters are excited to announce that student mentee registration is now open until Sept. 16.

We’re excited to announce that the 2025–2026 Mentorship Cycle is right around the corner—and we’re looking for dedicated mentors! Whether you’ve mentored before or are considering it for the first time, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect one-on-one with a local university student.

The Maryland ASLA Chapter has completed a comprehensive update to our Chapter Bylaws and Constitution. We invite all members to review the revised documents and share your feedback by Monday, September 9, 2025.

August marks the final stretch of summer, as well as National Site Tour Month—a reminder of the power of sharing our work with the public. In that spirit, we’re planning a special site tour of projects in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with local policymakers to spotlight the positive impact of landscape architecture. We hope you’ll join us!