Southern California ASLA

Climate Action Committee Meeting
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Emerging Professionals Lunch & Learn - Career Pathways"
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00
Virtual. Kick off 2026 with our first Emerging Professionals Career Pathways session featuring Alyssa Moffitt and her mentor Pamela Brief. Together, they’ll share two distinct journeys into licensure and firm ownership — one early-career and one following decades of experience at Disney and other leading firms.
Join us for honest insights, practical tips, and real talk about the many directions a landscape architecture career can take
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January Executive Committee Meeting
2026-01-14 17:30 - 19:00
Monthly Virtual meeting of the chapter’s executive committee.

April Executive Committee Meeting
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00
Monthly business meeting of the SoCal leadership

43rd Annual CLASS Fund Golf Tournament
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00
Bringing together landscape architects, contractors and suppliers through interaction, fellowship, and educational support for the future of our allied professions.

LARE 1: Inventory, Analysis and Project Management
2026-01-31 08:00 - 17:00 | UCLA Extension’s LARE Virtual Prep Courses
This course helps students review and prepare for the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE). It LARE 1 -Inventory, Analysis and Project management.
Register Here

Passing the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE) is the final step to becoming a licensed Landscape Architect. Studying for the LARE can be confusing and stressful, but UCLA Extension’s highly regarded program provides exceptional preparation for all areas of the exam.
Each prep course is designed to focus specifically on the LARE exam you are planning to take. You can expect full-day classes filled with exam practice, tips for studying, study materials to practice on your own, and an opportunity to engage with the instructor and other students. Our workshops are intense, focused, and can help you meet your goal of licensure.
Taught by nationally recognized LARE Prep instructor Angela Woodward, our convenient one- or two-day weekend workshops are available live online in Fall and Winter quarters.

LARE 2: Planning and Design
2026-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 | UCLA Extension’s LARE Virtual Prep Courses
This course helps students review and prepare for the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE). It covers LARE 2 – Planning and Design.
Register Here

Passing the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE) is the final step to becoming a licensed Landscape Architect. Studying for the LARE can be confusing and stressful, but UCLA Extension’s highly regarded program provides exceptional preparation for all areas of the exam.
Each prep course is designed to focus specifically on the LARE exam you are planning to take. You can expect full-day classes filled with exam practice, tips for studying, study materials to practice on your own, and an opportunity to engage with the instructor and other students. Our workshops are intense, focused, and can help you meet your goal of licensure.
Taught by nationally recognized LARE Prep instructor Angela Woodward, our convenient one- or two-day weekend workshops are available live online in Fall and Winter quarters.

ASLA 2026 Field Session Q&A
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webinar
Interested in submitting a Field Session for the ASLA 2026 Conference on Landscape Architecture in Los Angeles, September 16-18? Please join us for a Field Session Q&A on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 from 12-1pm PT / 3pm ET come with questions, ideas, or to hear more about the submission process! Submissions deadline: February 17, 2026!
Register at: https://asla-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/KK3CGfXrSkuIcg-EN9V4aQ
Call for Presentations: Submitter Login Page – Call for Presentations – ASLA 2026 Conference on Landscape Architecture
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February Executive Committee Meeting
2026-02-11 17:30 - 19:00
Monthly business meeting of the Chapter’s Executive Committee

Happy Valentine's Day
2026-02-14

President's Day
2026-02-16
Holiday

2026 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture - Call for Presentations
2026-02-17
The ASLA 2026 Conference on Landscape Architecture will take place in Los Angeles, September 16–18. The call for presentations is open from January 6 to February 17.
For information about either Education Sessions or Field Sessions, click here
Be part of the Action!—submit your session and shape ASLA 2026!

A Night Out at Outdoor Living Concepts
2026-02-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Outdoor Living Concepts, 77-928 Palapas Road, Palm Desert, CA
AIA & ASLA Present
A Night Out at outdoor Living Concepts
Live cooking demonstrations with food & refreshments and outdoor-living displays, featuring: Alfresco, Artisan Grills, Perlick Refrigeration, Blaze Grills and accessories
REGISTER HERE

Sourcing Sustainable and Ethical Materials - A Webinar
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Jessie Buckmaster has over 15 years of experience in sustainable commercial construction and green building across California. She is a subject matter expert in evaluating healthy and low embodied carbon building materials. As Director of Sustainability for Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction she provides sustainability expertise and consultation for HDCCOo’s projects from preconstruction through certification. Jessie has completed dozens of sustainable projects including managing the Materials petal for the first Living Building in Southern California. Jessie was selected for BD+C Magazine’s 40 under 40 cohort in 2020. She has a Sustainable Building Materials certificate from ParssonsThe New School Healthy Materials Lab and holds credentials for LEED AP BD+C, LFA, and is Board Vice Chair for USGBC-CA.
Zoom Meeting Details
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Free to ASLA Members
$10 for Non Members Here

Career Pathways Spotlight: Melanie Buffa, ASLA
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
Melanie Buffa will share insights from her career journey and her role as President of the Southern California ASLA Chapter, reflecting on how leadership, service, and advocacy have shaped her path.
In this Lunch & Learn, Melanie will talk about navigating career shifts, stepping into leadership before feeling “fully ready,” and how getting involved beyond your day-to-day role can open unexpected opportunities. Attendees will leave with practical perspective on building confidence, expanding influence, and finding alignment between values and professional impact.
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Life In The Time of Ice: Be Prepared (A Webinar Series)
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Life In The Time of Ice: Be Prepared
February 26 – 1st of 4 Webinars
In to the recent increase in immigration enforcement activities, the Illinois, New York Upstate and Northern CA ASLA chapters in partnership with El Merequetenque (the network of Latin American landscape architects and designers), Terremoto Topophyla Landscape Architecture, and CROW landscapes, are planning a series of webinars. | Learn More Here

AIA Pasadena & Foothill 2026 Rebuild Design Awards
2026-02-27
The AIA Pasadena & Foothill (AIAPF) 2026 Rebuild Design Awards focus on rebuilding efforts following the January 2025 wildfires in the region. Entries are open to architects, engineers, contractors, and students for projects in affected areas like Altadena, Malibu, and Pasadena, with a focus on resilient, sustainable design. Learn More Here
Project Submissions Due: February 27

LARE 4: Grading, Drainage and Stormwater Management (Part 1)
2026-02-27 12:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00 | UCLA Extension’s LARE Virtual Prep Courses
Review and preparation course for the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE). LARE 4 – Grading, Drainage, and Stormwater Management.
Note: This is a 2-day course
Register Here

Passing the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE) is the final step to becoming a licensed Landscape Architect. Studying for the LARE can be confusing and stressful, but UCLA Extension’s highly regarded program provides exceptional preparation for all areas of the exam.
Each prep course is designed to focus specifically on the LARE exam you are planning to take. You can expect full-day classes filled with exam practice, tips for studying, study materials to practice on your own, and an opportunity to engage with the instructor and other students. Our workshops are intense, focused, and can help you meet your goal of licensure.
Taught by nationally recognized LARE Prep instructor Angela Woodward, our convenient one- or two-day weekend workshops are available live online in Fall and Winter quarters.

LARE 4: Grading, Drainage and Stormwater Management (Part 2)
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | UCLA Extension’s LARE Virtual Prep Courses
Review and preparation course for the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE). LARE 4 – Grading, Drainage, and Stormwater Management.
Note: Part 2 of a 2-day course
Register Here

Passing the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE) is the final step to becoming a licensed Landscape Architect. Studying for the LARE can be confusing and stressful, but UCLA Extension’s highly regarded program provides exceptional preparation for all areas of the exam.
Each prep course is designed to focus specifically on the LARE exam you are planning to take. You can expect full-day classes filled with exam practice, tips for studying, study materials to practice on your own, and an opportunity to engage with the instructor and other students. Our workshops are intense, focused, and can help you meet your goal of licensure.
Taught by nationally recognized LARE Prep instructor Angela Woodward, our convenient one- or two-day weekend workshops are available live online in Fall and Winter quarters.

LARE 3: Construction Documentation and Administration
2026-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | UCLA Extension’s LARE Virtual Prep Courses
This course helps students review and prepare for the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE). It covers LARE 3 – Construction Documentation and Administration.
Register Here

Passing the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE) is the final step to becoming a licensed Landscape Architect. Studying for the LARE can be confusing and stressful, but UCLA Extension’s highly regarded program provides exceptional preparation for all areas of the exam.
Each prep course is designed to focus specifically on the LARE exam you are planning to take. You can expect full-day classes filled with exam practice, tips for studying, study materials to practice on your own, and an opportunity to engage with the instructor and other students. Our workshops are intense, focused, and can help you meet your goal of licensure.
Taught by nationally recognized LARE Prep instructor Angela Woodward, our convenient one- or two-day weekend workshops are available live online in Fall and Winter quarters.

March Executive Committee Meeting
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:00

Rebuild Design Awards 2026
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00

Firescaping Certification for Designers
2026-05-02 09:00 - 15:30 | Debs Park, Audubon Center
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 an uncertain economy.
Instructor: Doug Kent, MS, MLA
Biography here
Cost

ASLA Members (includes lunch)
$80.00 – Early Bird Cost until April 1st
$125.00 – After April 1st
Non Members (includes lunch)
$125 – Early Bird Cost until April 1st
$175 – After April 1st
REGISTER HERE
