California’s 30x30 Initiative highlights the pathways to conserve 30% of the State’s land and coastal waters by 2030 to protect biodiversity. In doing so, climate resilience and public outdoor access goals are also furthered. Working together, the State of California and Esri created CA Nature, a suit of authoritative data and interactive tools to identify [...]

Learn about ASLA's 2023 Climate Action Plan and how design professionals, educators, and civic leaders throughout the Southern California chapter and beyond are addressing these critical topics in their projects. Presentations will address critical topics related to climate change including biodiversity, carbon sequestration, sea level rise, urban forestry, green schoolyards, redesigning cities for climate resilience, [...]

LAEDC is excited to partner with the first-ever LA Climate Week happening Sept 8-15! With 75+ diverse events (and counting!), there is something for you. Registrations for the inaugural LA Climate Week are now open! Dive into a week packed with hands-on workshops, conservation projects, networking events, and interactive sessions that turn passion into action. Learn directly from experts, connect [...]

Part of a series, speakers in this session will discuss schoolyard air quality, including air pollution concerns and risks and design features that can improve schoolyard air quality, as well as those that may have an adverse impact. They will focus on considerations and recommendations for planting trees and vegetation at schools to reduce air [...]

Please join SoCal President-Elect, Melanie Buffa, ASLA and SoCal Climate Action Chair, Alyssa Moffitt, Assoc. ASLA for this very important hour long Summit. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83392473730?pwd=8Twp6zdj8wrDxjYHPxF7KuNDjeh10L.1 Dial by your location 1 669 444 9171 Meeting ID: 833 9247 3730 Passcode: 663268

"Harnessing the power of native plants to enable future generations to flourish” Native plants are more than just beautiful – they provide essential habitats for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife facing increasing threats.  By integrating native species in the spaces where we live, work, and play, we create lifelines that support biodiversity and help ecosystems thrive. Learn [...]

Wildfire Defense Certificate Training - Landscape Pros Online Event A 150-minute training on fire risk reduction and community safety through landscaping. Reserve Here   Screenshot

Following the Los Angeles fires, concerns about the fuel loads of invasive grasses has inspired discussion around restoring grasslands  in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). While some consider the endeavor too costly and requiring extensive management,  others question why this isn’t a more widespread practice. We invite you to hear Channel Islands Restoration and Cuyama [...]

Douglas Kent, author of  Firescaping: Protecting your home with a fire-resistant landscape (2nd Ed.)and Ecological Land Management, will discuss comprehensive best practices in regenerative landscaping, focused on reducing fire hazards and preparing cities and large property owners for safety before, during, and after a firestorm.   Not your typical firescaping approach, he will discuss how strengthening our [...]

For the first time, USGBC California is bringing the state's leading green building conference to San Francisco, where green building pros, sustainability rockstars, and change-makers from across the state will come together under one roof.   Expect an electrifying day filled with fresh ideas, game-changing insights, and endless opportunities to connect with industry leaders. Whether [...]

Immersive, hands-on learning experience provides a solid foundation in landscaping for fire protection. Learners will gain practical skills that have immediate application. They will be able to perform risk assessments, articulate best practices, and prescribe remedies that provide long-term care and protection. Participants will also gain a professional distinction and certification, providing an advantage in [...]

Please join the ASLA Southern California Climate Action Committee to see how you can be involved. We will see how we can address the National ASLA Climate Action Goals for 2030 together and how the chapter can best support our members in achieving these goals. We will explore transcending the traditional boundaries of our profession, [...]