Thoughtfully break down physical and social barriers to create a welcoming atmosphere and ensure parks intentionally support the developmental benefits of inclusive, intergenerational play! Research findings and new data offer unique insights to demonstrate the positive impact of designing outdoor destinations to address the diverse needs of the whole child, the whole environment, and the whole community.

From February to December, the featured Free PDH of the Month will be the webinars offered as part of the Biodiversity Climate Action Webinar Series.

Restoring ecosystems within our communities offers valuable lessons in how vibrant and adaptive landscapes strengthen our civic fabric. Diverse yet engaging regenerative landscapes in the public realm restore ecological function and address the myriad opportunities for meeting biodiversity and resilience goals in changing climate conditions.

From February to December, the featured Free PDH of the Month will be the webinars offered as part of the Biodiversity Climate Action Webinar Series.

Invasive species and climate change are interacting to exacerbate negative impacts on native ecosystems. This talk will discuss several research projects aimed at informing proactive invasive species management in light of climate change, focusing specifically on managing the introduction of invasive plants through horticulture.

The challenge of finding space for the massive amount of renewable energy needed is daunting, but landscape design can help. This panel will present case studies of cutting-edge renewable energy landscapes from Europe, as well as ongoing U.S. explorations of opportunities for landscape design within the renewable energy transition.

Become a policy influencer! Learn to identify and collaborate with key legislators, empowering yourself to shape landscape architecture policies. Position yourself as a valuable resource with insights into protecting health, safety, welfare, and the environment. This session educates and empowers you to become an effective advocate.

Latta Place is a historic house and plantation, formerly a home to enslaved people and currently a heritage site within the Mecklenburg County, NC, park system. We will explore the community-driven process to restore the site and recenter its dominant narrative. Lessons for working on complex sites will be shared.

Planting design brings the opportunity to create beautiful, inspiring spaces, but also the responsibility to consider the impact of plant selection on long-term maintenance, climate change, and ecosystem health. This session highlights strategies available to professionals facing issues of climate adaptation, shifting cultural values, and complex species interactions.

How do we create landscapes that people connect to? Beginning with uncovering the character and cultural narratives of the site, this session explores material authenticity as a way of cultivating a sense of place. The speakers discuss the imaginative potential of vegetation, stone, metal, and concrete to create powerful human experiences.

Ready to make the leap from solo practice to delightful design duet? Join two experienced micro-office leaders in an honest discussion about the risks and rewards of hiring your first employee. We will discuss the who, what, when, and why, and how to go about it.

Join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy as we explore best practices in maximizing federal funding opportunities for active transportation and trails. We will highlight case studies and approaches to strategically take advantage of funding in your state, including using safety and climate funding, as well as discussing equitable access to funds.

Design without execution is merely a beautiful idea. For a landscape to be successful, it must be informed by both an artisanal and pragmatic approach with a focus on craft. In this session we will explore three approaches to construction administration for private residential, commercial, and public projects.