We are excited to announce the sixth year of the Pooled Monitoring Initiative’s Restoration Research Award Program. This program is offered through a partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, and the National Fish and Wildlife…

What this funds: The Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program funds on-the-ground restoration activities that improve neighborhoods, improve water quality, and engage Prince George’s County residents in the restoration and protection of the local rivers and streams of Prince George’s County. Who can apply: Non-profit organizations,  municipalities, watershed organizations, education institutions, community associations, faith-based organizations, civic groups,…

Work2Live WELL participants will need mentors to help guide them through this personal and professional development program. Mentors help with long-term thinking rather than offering a detailed road map of do’s and don’ts. They help mentees think through the issues, be a source of wisdom and act as a personal advocate to an emerging professional.  …

Overview: The Chesapeake Bay Trust, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Program Office, and other partners announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Restoration Research award program….

Volunteers are invited  to come to Camp Woodlands in Annapolis and teach activities to kindergarteners outdoors. Volunteers must be able to submit to and pass security background checks from Anne Arundel County Public Schools.  People are needed on the following dates, schools, and times: November 2- Eastport ES (10-2), November 15- Brock Bridge ES (10:45-2:45), November…

Arlington County is seeking experienced designers, contractors and other landscape professionals to provide services for Arlington County residents and HOAs participating in its StormwaterWise Landscapes grant program. The StormwaterWise Landscapes program provides incentives for private property owners to install rain gardens, pervious pavement, conservation landscaping, and pavement removal. Please join us for this half-day StormwaterWise…

ATTENTION VIRGINIA CONTRACTORS in Fredericksburg, King George, Spotsylvania, and/or Stafford in the fields of landscaping, hardscaping, site preparation, drainage, erosion, and stormwater management. <Having trouble viewing this image in your email? You are welcome to go directly to the event page here.> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/help-your-clients-afford-more-of-your-services-with-vcap-tickets-31769288798 Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District invites you to learn more. Free…

Would you like to be a landscape contractor for the StormwaterWise Landscapes program?  Arlington County is seeking experienced designers, contractors and other landscape professionals to provide services for Arlington County residents and HOAs participating in its StormwaterWise Landscapes grant program.  The StormwaterWise Landscapes program provides incentives for private property owners to install rain gardens, pervious…

We’ve had to postpone Ann English’s webinar to Jan. 5.  Please email me if you’ve already registered and I’ll send you the new link.  If you want to register, please wait for a week or so and you can register through CCLC’s web site.  Apologies for the sudden change of date!   Sylvan Kaufman sylvan.kaufman@gmail.com

Register at http://www.chesapeakelandscape.org/events/improving-cash-flow-better-business-practices-for-landscape-professionals/ Presented by Frank Crandall, Horticultural Solutions Success in business requires training, discipline & hard work. In this presentation, Frank Crandall will present proven techniques for streamlining your business practices to improve your cash flow and bottom line. Some of the topics will include: Estimating/Job Costing, Marketing, Mission/Vision, Social Media, Management Tips, and Seasonal…