Beth Ginter

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Posted October 18, 2023

Monday, 10/30/2023: Riparian Buffer Month Maryland Field Day (Jacksonville, Maryland)

Did you know that October is #RiparianBufferMonth?! Join us on Monday, October 30th from 2pm – 4pm for a field day to celebrate riparian buffers in Maryland. This year the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council  (CCLC) is excited to partner with the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy to host a field day that involves visiting a riparian buffer project…

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Posted October 4, 2023 | Topic:

Thursday, 12/07/2023: Turning a New Leaf Conference

The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council will host the 10th Turning A New Leaf sustainable landscaping conference at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville, MD, on Thursday, December 7.  Participants may also join a welcome dinner on December 6, and one of the post conference field days on December 8. The conference theme is “Growing…

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Posted September 15, 2023

Tuesday, 09/26/2023: CBLP-Buffers Fall Training

Join the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional team for a deep dive into riparian buffers this fall!  CBLP-Buffers is a three-part comprehensive course that covers planning, implementation and management of riparian forest buffers. This active learning course combines classroom lectures with videos, reading, and hands-on activities.  All sessions are led by Bay region experts and focus…

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Beth Ginter added a new Job

Posted August 1, 2023

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional PA-DE Coordinator – Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council

The CBLP PA-DE Coordinator leads the successful expansion, growth and execution of CBLP certification and training programs in Pennsylvania and Delaware. This is a part-time, hourly, contract position, with flexible hours, which the ideal candidate will grow into a full-time salaried position. This is a remote position and candidates should reside in Pennsylvania. Essential Roles…

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Posted July 7, 2023 | Topic:

CBLP Level 1 Summer Training

  Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training Join the CBLP network of conservation and green infrastructure professionals this summer. Now is the time to register if you prefer the hybrid online + field class! The online sessions are held on the mornings of July 19 & 26.  Then, choose one of the following field…

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Posted April 26, 2023 | Topic:

Wednesday, 07/19/2023: Register Now for CBLP Level 1 Summer Training

Join the CBLP Network! Registration is open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification. This summer, we will offer the course in both a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field day. Hybrid Option – One online session comprised of…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted February 2, 2023

Tuesday, 02/21/2023: CBLP Level 1 Winter Training (Norfolk, VA)

Join the network of over 1000 certified CBLP professionals! Register now for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification. A few seats remain for in person classes- one day in the classroom and one in the field: February 6-7 – Lower Allen Township, PA February 21-22 – Norfolk, VA March 14-15 –…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted January 10, 2023

Monday, 02/06/2023: Register Now for CBLP Level 1 Winter Training

Join the network of over 1000 certified CBLP professionals! Registration is open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification. The hybrid sessions have filled, but space is available for in person classes- one day in the classroom and one in the field: January 24-25 – Chevy Chase, MD February 6-7 – Lower…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted January 10, 2023

Tuesday, 01/24/2023: Register Now for CBLP Level 1 Winter Training (Chevy Chase, MD)

Join the network of over 1000 certified CBLP professionals! Registration is open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification. The hybrid sessions have filled, but space is available for in person classes- one day in the classroom and one in the field: January 24-25 – Chevy Chase, MD February 6-7 – Lower…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted October 4, 2022

Monday, 10/24/2022: CBLP-Crews in Spanish (Upper Marlboro, MD)

This course is designed for green infrastructure maintenance crew and crew leaders who have not yet completed CBLP Level 1 Training. The October 24 class will be taught entirely in Spanish. We focus on engagement, interaction, and hands-on learning. Topics include routine and nonroutine BMP maintenance tasks, plant ID techniques, best native plants for BMPs, ID…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted October 4, 2022

Saturday, 10/22/2022: Riparian Buffer Field Day in PA (York, PA)

Did you know that October is Riparian Buffer Month? Celebrate by joining our field trip to Happy Hollow Farm in York County, PA, where we will visit an award-winning multifunctional buffer on this family farm. CBLP CEUs are available

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted October 4, 2022

Wednesday, 10/26/2022: Riparian Buffer Field Day in DC (Washington, DC)

Did you know that October is Riparian Buffer Month? Celebrate by taking a few hours away from the office to visit three urban buffers in Washington, DC.  Join us rain or shine. Registration and more details about the buffers online. CBLP CEUs are available.

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted October 4, 2022

Tuesday, 10/11/2022: Riparian Buffer Field Day in MD (Ellicott City, MD)

Did you know that October is Riparian Buffer Month? Celebrate by taking a few hours away from the office to visit two buffers in Ellicott City and Woodstock, MD.  Join us rain or shine. Registration and more details about the buffers online. CBLP CEUs are available.

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted September 6, 2022

Thursday, 09/08/2022: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training (State College, PA)

The summer CBLP Level 1 session is drawing to a close, but seats are still available for the two-day in-person class next week in State College, PA, on September 8-9, 2022. This course is appropriate for all professionals who design, install, or maintain sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure, as well as government and nonprofit staff,…

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Posted July 26, 2022

Thursday, 08/04/2022: Ernst Conservation Seed Field Trip (Meadville, PA)

Looking for a little mid-summer inspiration daytrip?  The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC) is hosting a tour at Ernst Conservation Seeds. Join us! Ernst Seed Field Day Thursday, August 4 2022 10 AM – 2 PM Meadville, PA We will tour the fields and facilities at Ernst Seed. Learn how they grow, harvest, process, store,…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 18, 2022

Thursday, 09/01/2022: CBLP-Buffers Certificate Course (Gettysburg, PA & Charlottesville, VA)

Registration is open for the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional 2022 (CBLP)-Buffers certificate course, which provides a comprehensive 3-part program on riparian buffer planning, implementation, and management.  CBLP-Buffers is comprised of online and in-person training, interactive hands-on activities, field workshops, and supplemental videos and reading, with sessions offered in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Participants who attend all…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 18, 2022

Friday, 08/12/2022: CBLP-Crews BMP Maintenance Training (Columbia, MD)

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP)-Crews is a one-day certificate course, focused on green infrastructure maintenance, and designed specifically for crews and crew leaders who manage stormwater best management practices across the Bay region.  Topics include routine and nonroutine tasks for BMPs, plant identification, the best native plants for bioretention, managing invasive plant species, and planning…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 7, 2022

Wednesday, September 28, 2022: Register Now For CBLP Level 1 Training

Join the CBLP community of over 900 certified pros this summer!  Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification dates and details are online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/  New for this session we will offer two options:  a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 7, 2022

Wednesday, September 21, 2022: Register Now For CBLP Level 1 Training

Join the CBLP community of over 900 certified pros this summer!  Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification dates and details are online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/  New for this session we will offer two options:  a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 7, 2022

Thursday, September 8, 2022: Register Now For CBLP Level 1 Training

Join the CBLP community of over 900 certified pros this summer!  Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification dates and details are online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/  New for this session we will offer two options:  a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 7, 2022

Friday, August 26, 2022: Register Now For CBLP Level 1 Training

Join the CBLP community of over 900 certified pros this summer!  Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification dates and details are online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/  New for this session we will offer two options:  a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 7, 2022

Tuesday, August 30, 2022: Register Now For CBLP Level 1 Training

Join the CBLP community of over 900 certified pros this summer!  Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification dates and details are online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/  New for this session we will offer two options:  a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 7, 2022

Friday, August 26, 2022: Register Now For CBLP Level 1 Training

Join the CBLP community of over 900 certified pros this summer!  Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification dates and details are online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/  New for this session we will offer two options:  a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 7, 2022

Thursday, August 11, 2022: Register Now For CBLP Level 1 Training

Join the CBLP community of over 900 certified pros this summer!  Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification dates and details are online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/  New for this session we will offer two options:  a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 7, 2022

Wednesday, 07/20/2022: Register Now For CBLP Level 1 Training

Join the CBLP community of over 900 certified pros this summer!  Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification dates and details are online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/  New for this session we will offer two options:  a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted April 18, 2022

Wednesday, September 28, 2022: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Summer Level 1 Training

Registration is now open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification.  Dates and details online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/ New for this session: we will offer the course in both a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field day.   Summer 2022 participants will…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted April 18, 2022

Wednesday, September 21, 2022: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Summer Level 1 Training

Registration is now open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification.  Dates and details online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/ New for this session: we will offer the course in both a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field day.   Summer 2022 participants will…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted April 18, 2022

Thursday, September 8, 2022: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Summer Level 1 Training

Registration is now open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification.  Dates and details online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/ New for this session: we will offer the course in both a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field day.   Summer 2022 participants will…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted April 18, 2022

Tuesday, August 30, 2022: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Summer Level 1 Training

Registration is now open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification.  Dates and details online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/ New for this session: we will offer the course in both a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field day.   Summer 2022 participants will…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted April 18, 2022

Friday, August 26, 2022: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Summer Level 1 Training

Registration is now open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification.  Dates and details online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/ New for this session: we will offer the course in both a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field day.   Summer 2022 participants will…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted April 18, 2022

Thursday, August 11, 2022: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Summer Level 1 Training

Registration is now open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification.  Dates and details online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/ New for this session: we will offer the course in both a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field day.   Summer 2022 participants will…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted April 18, 2022

Wednesday, 07/20/2022: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Summer Level 1 Training

Registration is now open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification.  Dates and details online: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/ New for this session: we will offer the course in both a fully in-person format, and a hybrid, online/field format. Both options balance highly interactive course content with a field day.   Summer 2022 participants will…

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Beth Ginter added a new Job

Posted March 9, 2022

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional PA/DE Coordinator

Are you looking for a flexible, part-time position that will allow you to use your entrepreneurial skills to help save the planet? Join us! The Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) program is growing and we are hiring a part-time PA/DE Coordinator to help us expand our presence and educational programs. This is a home-based position,…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted January 11, 2022

Wednesday, January 26, 2022: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Winter Session

Register now https://cblpro.org/get-certified/for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification.  This highly interactive three-day course combines online learning with a field day.  For the first time, CBLP is coming to Delaware. Choose one online session, which will run from 9 AM – 12:15 PM each day: Session 2 – January 26 &…

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Posted November 2, 2021

Tuesday, November 16, 2021: Intro to Sustainable Landscaping Course in Southern Delaware

In collaboration, the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) certification program and the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance announce an in-person course, Introduction to Sustainable Landscaping, to build awareness and provide an introduction to sustainable practices including green infrastructure. The target audience is landscape professionals, especially contractors working in Delaware, who have not yet attended CBLP Level 1….

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Posted November 2, 2021

Wednesday, December 8, 2021: “Turning a New Leaf” Sustainable Landscaping Conference

The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council’s 2021 Turning a New Leaf Conference will be held virtually on December 8-9, from 9 AM – 3 PM.  Gather with friends and colleagues for live field events in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia on December 10.   This year, we are highlighting collaborations that normalize sustainable practices and ensure diversity, equity,…

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Posted October 14, 2021

Wednesday, October 20, 2021: Riparian Buffer Field Day in Maryland

This year, during Riparian Buffer Month, join the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC) for a buffer field day. Visit several riparian buffer projects to see how buffers may be used in both agricultural and urban settings. Learn from project teams about the benefits of planting trees and shrubs along streams and how to establish and manage…

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Posted September 16, 2021

Tuesday, October 19, 2021: Urban Buffer Design Charrette

October is Riparian Buffer Month ! The CBLP Urban Buffer Design Charrette is a two-day interactive online course in which participants will work collaboratively to design an aesthetically pleasing buffer that overcomes the unique challenges faced on urban and suburban sites, while helping meet water quality and habitat restoration goals.  Guest speakers will discuss urban…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted September 16, 2021

Tuesday, October 12, 2021: CBLP-Buffers Certificate Course

Registration is open for the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional program’s comprehensive course on implementing and managing riparian buffers, CBLP-Buffers.  This three-part hybrid course combines interactive online learning with field and classroom sessions, and is appropriate for landscape professionals, including arborists and foresters, local and state government staff, watershed groups/nonprofit staff, educators, and others. The CBLP-Buffers…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 14, 2021

Tuesday, August 10, 2021: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training

It’s not too late to register for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP)’s summer Level 1 training and certification!  Take your practice to the next level and join the network of CBLP-certified professionals. This highly interactive three-day course combines online learning with a field day. Choose one online session: Session 2 – July 21 & 28 –…

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Posted June 22, 2021

Monday, July 19, 2021: Sustainable Stormwater BMP Maintenance Training for Crews (College Park, MD)

Registration is open for this new course offered by the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) program.  Designed for maintenance crew and crew leaders who have not yet completed CBLP level 1 Training, this course is ideal for private contractors as well as municipal and facilities/grounds staff who maintain stormwater BMPs.  It covers background on the Chesapeake…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted June 21, 2021

Wednesday, July 21, 2021: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Summer Level 1 Training

Register Now!  Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/ This highly interactive three-day course – a baseline credential in design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable landscaping and green infrastructure – combines online learning with a field day. Participants choose one online session, which will run from 9 AM – 12:15 PM…

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Posted June 1, 2021

Tuesday, June 29, 2021: Sustainable Stormwater BMP Maintenance Training for Crews (Lititz, PA)

Registration is open for this new course offered by the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) program.  Designed for maintenance crew and crew leaders who have not yet completed CBLP level 1 Training, this course covers background on the Chesapeake Bay and BMPs, routine and nonroutine BMP maintenance tasks, best plants for BMPs, ID and management…

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Posted April 27, 2021

Wednesday, July 7, 2021: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Summer Level 1 Training

Registration is open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training and certification: https://cblpro.org/training-calendar/ This highly interactive three-day course combines online learning with a field day. Participants choose one online session, which will run from 9 AM – 12:15 PM each day: Session 1 – July 7 & 14 Session 2 – July 21…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted January 7, 2021

January 19, 2021: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training

Join us for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training this winter. Participants choose one online session (2 half days) and one in person field practicum. Apply online today!   https://certified.cblpro.org/register/ Online Session 2: January 19 & 26  OR  Session 3: February 10 & 17 Practicum locations in Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, Norfolk, VA, Fredericksburg,…

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Beth Ginter added a new Announcement

Posted November 23, 2020

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals Riparian Buffer Certificate Course

Registration is open for a new Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Riparian Buffer Training certificate (CBLP-Buffers) program. This comprehensive course on planning, implementing, and managing riparian buffers is designed for landscape professionals, government employees, nonprofit staff, as well as others who work on buffers. It is comprised of a series of videos, interactive webinars, and in-person…

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Posted October 26, 2020

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Winter Session

Registration is now open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) certification program Level 1 training. This highly interactive three-day course will combine online learning with a field day. Participants choose one online session, which will run from 9 AM – 12 PM each day: Session 1 – December 1 & 8 Session 2 – January…

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Posted August 27, 2020

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training

Last Call for Summer/Fall 2020 Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 Training.  Registration closes Saturday, August 29, at 12 PM. The newly redesigned CBLP training includes: Two half-day online classes, September 2 & 9, from 9 AM – 12 PM, followed by a full-day field practicum. Participants choose one field day: Norfolk, VA –…

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Posted July 21, 2020

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training – New Dates!

New dates were just added for summer/fall 2020 Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training. The newly redesigned CBLP training includes: Two half day online classes, September 2 & 9, from 9 AM – 12 PM. The online sessions will be followed by a full-day field practicum. Participants choose a field day (9:30 AM…

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Posted June 29, 2020

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training Summer 2020

The Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) certification program announces a newly-revised Level 1 training for summer 2020. Participants will choose one online session, which will run from 9 AM – 12 PM each day:    Session 1: July 28 & Aug 4  OR  Session 2: August 19 & 26 Online sessions will be followed by full-day field practicums. Participants…

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Posted January 6, 2020

January 27, 2020: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training (Lancaster, PA)

Join us for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training, January 27-28, 2020 in Lancaster, PA.  Additional dates and locations in MD & VA are offered this winter.  Visit http://cblpro.org/training-calendar/  for more information. CBLP’s active learning program engages participants to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative practice skills. We focus on the unique…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted November 20, 2019

December 10, 2019: Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training (Lancaster, PA)

Join us for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training, December 10-11, 2019, in Lancaster, PA.  Additional dates and locations will be offered this winter.  Visit http://cblpro.org/training-calendar/  for more information. CBLP’s active learning program engages participants to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative practice skills. We focus on the unique ecology and regulations…

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Posted October 10, 2019

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Winter Session Announced

CBLP Level 1 Training – Registration For Winter Courses is Open! Registration now for winter 2019-20 Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) certification. CBLP is a voluntary, regional credential for professionals who design, install, and maintain sustainable landscapes in the Bay watershed.  Visit http://cblpro.org/get-certified/ for information, and to apply for certification. CBLP offers two levels of training and…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted October 7, 2019

(Harrisburg, PA) Turning a New Leaf Conference

The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council will hold its biennial Turning a New Leaf conference in Harrisburg, PA, on Friday, December 6, 2019. Registration is now open: https://www.chesapeakelandscape.org/our-programs/turning-a-new-leaf-conference/ This year’s conference features two options for add-on field tours on December 5, followed by a welcome dinner. Highlights include: Keynote, Thomas Rainer, Rebuilding Abundance: Planting Strategies for more…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted September 30, 2019

(Charlottesville, VA) Invasive Plant Management Workshop

Invasive plant species are highly detrimental to natural plant communities, and their presence must be taken into consideration when designing a space or preparing for a landscape installation.  In this workshop we’ll describe invasive plant species that are most problematic; explain various methods for controlling them; show site characteristics that encourage the growth of invasives; and…

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Posted September 19, 2019

(Harrisburg, PA) Registration Open for Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council’s Turning a New Leaf Conference

The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC) is holding its biennial “Turning a New Leaf” conference on Thursday, December 5th- Friday, December 6th at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey in Harrisburg, PA. A highlight of the conference will be several accomplished speakers and authors including  Thomas Rainer, Principal of Phyto Studio and co-author of the award winning…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted August 14, 2019

(Derwood, MD) Determining Friend or Foe: Common Bio Weeds and What to Do About Them

Take a journey from the practical to the inspirational. In this series of “Know Your Bioretention” workshops, we will evaluate common elements and issues in bioretention facilities and examine ways to maximize stormwater management performance, aesthetics, and ecology- while minimizing upkeep. Organized by the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional program, with support from University of Maryland…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 10, 2019

Know Your Bioretention Workshop Series

Take a journey from the practical to the inspirational. In this series of three workshops, we will evaluate common elements and issues in bioretention facilities and examine ways to maximize stormwater management performance, aesthetics, and ecology- while minimizing upkeep. Choose one workshop or all three. Discounts for certified CBLP professionals and for those who attend all…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted June 12, 2019

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training

Join us for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training, September 10-11, 2019, in Richmond, VA.  Additional dates and locations in MD, PA, and VA are offered this summer.  Visit http://cblpro.org/training-calendar/  for more information. CBLP’s active learning program engages participants to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative practice skills. We focus on the…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted April 11, 2019

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training

Join us for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training, July 9-10, 2019, in Richmond, VA CBLP’s active learning program engages participants to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative practice skills. We focus on the unique ecology and regulations of the Bay region. Level 1 consists of a two-day class that combines classroom…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted April 11, 2019

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training

Join us for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training, June 24-25, in Arlington, VA. CBLP’s active learning program engages participants to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative practice skills. We focus on the unique ecology and regulations of the Bay region. Level 1 consists of a two-day class that combines classroom learning…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted April 2, 2019

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training

Join us for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 training, June 20-21, 2019, in State College, PA. CBLP’s active learning program engages participants to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative practice skills. We focus on the unique ecology and regulations of the Bay region. Level 1 consists of a two-day class that combines…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted January 22, 2019

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training

Join us in Norfolk for CBLP’s two-day Level 1 training (February 25-26) that combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities, and a field-based maintenance practicum. We cover stormwater BMPs, including BMP inspection/verification protocol, and conservation landscaping practices that emphasize the use of native plants and benefit the environment.  CBLP is designed for those practicing professionals who…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted November 28, 2018

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training

Join us for our ever first class on the Eastern Shore!  CBLP Level 1 is a two-day training (January 24-25) that combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities, and a field-based maintenance practicum. We cover stormwater BMPs and conservation landscaping practices that emphasize the use of native plants and benefit the environment.  CBLP is designed for…

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Beth Ginter added a new Event

Posted July 17, 2018

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 Training – July

This two-day training (July 30-31) combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities, and a field-based maintenance practicum. We cover stormwater BMPs and conservation landscaping practices that emphasize the use of native plants and benefit the environment.  CBLP is designed for those practicing professionals who design, install, and/or maintain landscapes and professionals working in related green infrastructure…

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Posted July 17, 2018

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 Training – September

This two-day training (September 20-21) combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities, and a field-based maintenance practicum. We cover stormwater BMPs and conservation landscaping practices that emphasize the use of native plants and benefit the environment.  CBLP is designed for those practicing professionals who design, install, and/or maintain landscapes and professionals working in related green infrastructure…

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Posted June 28, 2018

Ecosystem Modeling: Using Natural Plant Communities as Models for Landscape Design

This class covers site assessment, research, and the creation of species lists and installation plans for native assemblages of plants. Workshop includes on-site walk to natural reference habitats and native plant installations. Participants will also work in small groups on conceptual practices. LEAD INSTRUCTOR is Devin Floyd, Center for Urban Habitats, with David Hirschman of…

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Posted May 10, 2018

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 Training

This two-day training (July 9-10) combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities, and a field-based maintenance practicum. We cover stormwater BMPs and conservation landscaping practices that emphasize the use of native plants and benefit the environment.  CBLP is designed for those practicing professionals who design, install, and/or maintain landscapes and professionals working in related green infrastructure…

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Posted May 1, 2018

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 Training

This two-day training (June 18-19) combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities, and a field-based maintenance practicum. We cover stormwater BMPs and conservation landscaping practices that emphasize the use of native plants and benefit the environment.  CBLP is designed for those who design, install, and/or maintain landscapes and professionals working in related green infrastructure fields. Apply…

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Posted April 17, 2018

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Summer Training Sessions

Registration is open for 2018 Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) certification. CBLP is a voluntary, regional credential for professionals who design, install, and maintain landscapes in the Bay watershed.  Visit http://cblpro.org/get-certified/ for information, and to apply for certification. Several classes are planned for summer 2018: June 18-19, Annapolis, MD July 9-10, Charlottesville, VA July 30-31, State College, PA…

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Posted December 12, 2017

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Winter 2018 Training

Registration is open for 2018 Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) certification classes. CBLP is a voluntary, regional credential for professionals who design, install, and maintain landscapes in the Bay watershed. Visithttp://cblpro.org/get-certified/for information, and toapply for certification. CBLP offers two levels of training and certification: Level 1 is a baseline certification in design, installation, and maintenance…

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Posted October 17, 2017

Register Now for CCLC’ Turning a New Leaf Sustainable Landscaping Conference

Early Registration for Turning A New Leaf Closes October 15! The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council will hold its 2017 Turning a New Leaf Conference on Friday, November 3, at the Hilton Washington Dulles in Herndon, Virginia. The conference provides professionals with the latest information on sustainable landscaping and low impact development best practices. Registration is open now at www.chesapeakelandscape.org/new-leaf/  with discounted early registration until…

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Posted September 8, 2017

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Training Next Week

Get certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Join us for the final 2-day Level 1 Training Class of the summer: September 14-15, 2017 9:00 – 3:30 Montgomery County, MD Day 1 is an interactive classroom session in Derwood, MD on conservation landscaping and stormwater topics.  Day 2 is a field-based stormwater BMP maintenance…

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Posted June 15, 2017

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Level 1 Training – New Class Added!

A new Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) Level 1 certification class has been added in Montgomery County, MD, on September 14-15, 2017. Apply for certification online: cblpro.org/register/ Additional CBLP classes are scheduled for next month: July 17-18, Virginia Beach, VA July 24-25, Lancaster, PA CBLP is a new certification for professionals who design, install or…

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Posted April 6, 2017

Register Now for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Certification

Registration is now open for 2017 Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) certification. CBLP is a new voluntary, regional credential for professionals who design, install, and maintain sustainable landscapes in the Bay watershed.  Visit http://cblpro.org/training-calendar/ for information about dates and fees, and to apply for certification. The two-day Level 1 training classes are being held May-July 2017 in…

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