The Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (Beth) Ginter as the first Executive Director for the organization. This announcement was made during CCLC’s biennial “Turning a New Leaf” conference, in Harrisburg, PA. Since 2015, Ms. Ginter has directed the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional…

Have you considered adding a rain barrel to your property? Or beautifying your yard with a rain garden? Learn about how you can install these practices at your home with Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and DC’s Department of Energy and Environment. Join us on Saturday, June 15th for a tour of RiverSmart Homes in…

You’re Invited! Please join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for a FREE rain garden installation training for local landscape contractors interested in joining the RiverSmart Homes Program. Training Details *Please contact Laura Todd at Ltodd@allianceforthebay.org to register.* Date and Time of Training: Monday, April 8, 2019 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Rain date: Thursday, April 11, 2019  Location: Classroom…

Join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and RiverSmart Homes for a permeable pavement installer course for all local landscape contractors in the DC Metro Area. The training will be held on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 1200 First Street, Washington, DC. (Department of Energy & Environment). The course is…

Join us for a free rain garden training for local landscape contractors interested in becoming a participating contractor for the RiverSmart Homes Program will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in English! (In the event of inclement weather, the rain date for the field session is Thursday, September 20th or Tuesday, September 25th). Who is eligible to attend?   Everyone. You do not need previous experience in rain garden installations to attend, but…

Garden Party Flyer Invite Get ready to “Think Green” on Saturday, March 17th at a FREE landscaping maintenance workshop in Washington, D.C.! This St. Patrick’s Day event is geared towards maintenance of gardens installed through the RiverSmart Homes program, but is open to the public. Learn how to care for your rain garden or BayScape…

Join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and RiverSmart Homes for a permeable pavement installer course for all local landscape contractors in the D.C. Metro Area. The training will be held on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 1100 4th Street SW, D.C. (Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs). The course is…

The PICP Specialist course to be hosted by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay on January 23rd has been postponed. Updated dates and registration details to follow. Please contact Laura Todd at Ltodd@allianceforthebay.org with any questions.

Join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and RiverSmart Homes for a permeable pavement installer course for all local landscape contractors in the D.C. Metro Area. The training will be held on January 23rd, 2018 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 1100 4th Street SW, D.C. (Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs). The course is aimed…