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 [...]
Monthly business meeting of the Chapter's Executive Committee.
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Registration is open for the Climate Action Symposium hosted by ASLA Sierra Chapter. Join us for a day-long interactive, multidisciplinary experience where designers, state and local agencies, academics, and community leaders will converge to share actionable strategies to further climate solutions. This event will be an exchange of ideas and opportunities, uniting voices of those [...]
Climate resilience is often narrowly framed around avoiding the worst harms of climate change. In this talk, Shalini will offer a broader perspective on how designing for resilience can help expand our ambitions for our public infrastructure systems — creating beautiful spaces that generate multiple social, economic, and ecosystem benefits and protect against that ‘once [...]
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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 [...]
NOTE: You must be available for the entire volunteer session, please arrive on time for check-in, minimum age requirement is 18 (no exceptions), and all volunteers must wear closed-toe/closed-heel shoes. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (20 people maximum) - This event is geared toward Emerging Professionals, but open to any ASLA SoCal member (Student, Associate, Affiliate or Full [...]
Kotchakorn Voraakhom is a pioneering Thai landscape architect renowned for her expertise in designing public spaces that address the climate crisis in dense urban environments. She led the creation of Bangkok's first critical green infrastructure project, Chulalongkorn Centenary Park (top left), and has since brought her vision to life through several groundbreaking works, including the [...]
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Spring meeting of the Executive Leadership
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 [...]
It's finally here! The Call for Entries is open for the 2025 Quality of Life Design Awards. This year's theme, Regeneration: "Cultivating the Future of Landscape Architecture". Please review the award submission information closely. There are some changes this year along with the addition of two categories, so be sure to check them out! For [...]
Monthly business meeting of the Executive Committee (Virtual)
ASLA San Diego invites ASLA SoCal to our event this week on Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 pm for a film screening of: Sitting Still with Laurie Olin. "SITTING STILL" is an original documentary that focuses on one of the world’s greatest living urban designers and his profoundly social vision. Hailed as a modern-day Olmsted, [...]
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 [...]
Monthly business meeting of the Executive Committee
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