Events for August 14 - April 15

Part of a quarterly webinar series especially geared toward emerging professionals. The series is curated by the LAF Olmsted Scholars, a community of rising landscape architects who, as students, were nominated by their universities and recognized by LAF for their exceptional leadership potential. LAF Olmsted Scholars Nina Chase of Merritt Chase and Chris Torres of [...]

SAVE THE DATE ! The next “Ask Me Anything” will be host to Tom Salaki, ASLA of Square Acre Studio. Tune in to our Facebook page and join us live at 3pm (Noon PST) on December 11 to ask Tom some questions about his experiences and perspectives within the profession. The promotional graphic has been [...]

Monthly Business Meeting via Teleconference

LASAN and Watershed Protection Program have issued a holiday landscape challenge, and as lead of the new Livability, Viability, and Equity (LiVE) landscape group and I am eager to oblige. Your work and academic programs have inspired the admiration and recognition of the City, LASAN, and its executive management to the degree they have requested [...]

Chapter Office Closed

Chapter Office Closed

Cost: Free to AIAOC Members $20 for Non Members (plus service fee) REGISTER HERE

Partnering with the University of California Agriculture an Natural Resources South Coast Research and Extension Center, the regional home of the UC Landscape Plant Irrigation Trials, Darren Haver, Jared Sisneroz, and Karrie Reid of UC ANR will give an update on the progress of the irrigation trials. Guest Speakers: Mary Matava, President - Agronomist, Agri [...]

Looking to start taking the LARE? Already started but need some extra help? Join us for ASLA LARE Prep Week 2019 for a week long of webinars that will share information on the licensure and LARE exam processes. The webinars will also explore study strategies and test-taking tips that apply to all four sections of [...]

ASK ME ANYTHING WITH Alpa Nawre, ASLA of Critical Places + Alpa Nawre Design Join us live to ask your questions. Live on Facebook! Go to: fb.me/AmericanSocietyofLandscapeArchitects to join the conversation.

Walt Disney hired landscape architect Ruth Shellhorn in March 1955 to coordinate landscape plans between Disney's office, WED Enterprises, and the crews at the construction site at Disneyland. By the time Disneyland opened on July 17, Shellhorn had created detailed design plans for the front entrance, Town Square, Main Street and the Plaza Hub, as [...]

Some of the best designers of the midcentury era are already well-known for their residential commissions. But many, such as architects Albert Frey and landscape architects Fred Barlow and Ruth Shellhorn, included campus planning and design as an important element of their oeuvre. Developed in the post-war period of phenomenal growth and optimism, U C [...]

Experience amazing video and sound installations at Digital Nature 2019, a contemporary art exhibit viewed outdoors in the evening at the Los Angeles Arboretum. Contemporary artists will project their work onto the lush garden landscape. Inspired by the natural world and technology, the artists will explore themes as diverse as butterfly camouflage, bird songs and [...]

UC LPITTM evaluates plants for low water-use over 2 years. We irrigate plants regularly during the first summer after planting, then assess performance during the second growing season on three irrigation treatments corresponding to the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) levels of Low, Moderate, and High. Growth and quality ratings are collected by [...]

Jonathon Geels, ASLA of Troyer Group

Quarterly Chapter Business Meeting