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

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...

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

September is here—back to school, cooler weather, and plenty happening with MDASLA. First, congratulations to our incoming 2025–2026 Executive Committee, and thank you to all who have stepped up to lead our chapter...

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!

Dear Fellow Landscape Architecture Professionals, July is here, bringing with it the intense heat and summer thunderstorms. It also marks...

This month’s President’s Letter celebrates Pride, recaps our Awards Gala, and shares exciting updates—including a dues proposal, upcoming events, and leadership opportunities. Plus, learn how you can support future landscape architects through our LARE Support Fund.

Dear Fellow Landscape Architecture Professionals, As World Landscape Architecture Month wraps up, we’re excited to turn our focus to our...

Dear Fellow Landscape Architecture Professionals, Happy World Landscape Architecture Month! This year’s theme, “Beyond Boundaries,”...

Dear Fellow Landscape Architecture Professionals, As we transition from winter to spring, there is much to report!  Scholarships & Awards...

MDASLA advocacy plan ahead of 2025 MD legislative session

MDASLA advocacy plan ahead of 2025 MD legislative session

Watch the President's holiday message now.

Dear Fellow Landscape Architecture Professionals, I am truly honored to address you as your newly installed Maryland Chapter President....

Dear MD ASLA Community,   I am not sure where the last twelve months have gone and find it hard to believe that this is the last...

Dear MD ASLA Community,   I am teaching an Environmental Resources course this semester at Morgan State University. We have been...

Dear MD ASLA Community,    Thank you to everyone who voted for the 2024-2025 Executive Board! And thank you to all of you who rose to the...

Dear MD ASLA Community, We are in the height of summer and while summer is my favorite season this one has me strugggling a bit. This...

Dear MD ASLA Community, The end of the spring semester is always a time of reflection, and planning – a dichotomy that I often find...