Please join The Fine Arts Federation of New York for it's 2019 Annual Meeting  -  an insightful conversation on the role of art in the public realm. New York City’s vast collection of public art dates to the dawn of the 1800s, and spans a remarkable array of works installed in and among parks, plazas, libraries, court buildings, fire stations, and other civic sites. Encompassing sculpture, painting, lighting, mosaic, glass, textiles, and more, the collection amounts to a five-borough museum…

As environmental pressures mount, it is refreshing to take time from busy schedules to surround ourselves with beauty and learn lessons toward more resilient design solutions. Join us for a day at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with friends and colleagues who share your passion for plants and the planet. Five plant masters will educate, delight, and inspire us: Ethan Dropkin, Shannon Currey, Justin Bowers, Michael Nadeau, and Carolyn Summers. For information about sessions and to register, CLICK HERE

Utah State University is offering an online LARE Review Course  on January 6th.  This course is designed for working professionals, students, and others who need the flexibility to study around their busy schedules. The course is structured around CLARB’s exams and is made up of five sections: 1. Protecting the Public Health, Safety & Welfare 2. Project & Construction Management for Landscape Architects 3. Site Inventory & Site Analysis 4. Landscape Architectural Design 5. Site Grading, Drainage & Construction Documents…

Jan. 9-10, 2020 | Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA | Cosponsored by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania  Jan. 16-17, 2020 | Connecticut College, New London, CT | Cosponsored by Connecticut College Arboretum Culture and ecology exist in a dynamic relationship: culture shapes ecology and vice versa.  Our 2020 conference will explore this feedback loop as it pertains to landscape design and management.  From historical as well as contemporary perspectives, our presenters will consider the complex, sometimes overlooked ways in which culture…

OUR OCEANS: PERIL AND POTENTIAL The Conservation Committee of The City Gardens Club of New York City believes that knowledge is essential to action. And so for the past 13 years we have organized annual educational forums on important environmental issues for the benefit of Club members and the general public. This year, six panelists, all experts in their fields, will shed light on the many challenges facing our oceans and share their ideas for potential changes.  PANELISTS Nichole Anest Curator,…

Come enjoy a fun and casual night of networking with your peers in IIDA, AIA and ASLA. This event is geared towards working professionals looking to broaden their network outside of their individual practices and specialties. Hosted in conjunction with AIA-NY and IIDA-NY This event is free, however registration is required.  Registration includes beverages and light bites Our Sold Out Event is now open to the next 25 Landscape Architects who Register! Register Here:    

NYBG’s popular Winter Lecture Series returns on January 30th and will take place three Thursdays: January 30, February 27, March 26; 10-11:30 a.m. This year’s theme—The Garden Came First—takes you on an insider's tour of the distinctive home gardens of Deborah Nevins, Isabel Bannerman, and Sean Hogan—three extraordinary designers, gardeners, and plantspeople. Hear how these signature spaces reveal the unique palettes, key influences, and themes that reoccur throughout their wider work.  Register now for all three lectures and save 10%. NYBG Ross Lecture Hall, 2900…

Registration is Now Open! This year’s annual meeting will be held at Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City, NJ from Sunday, February 9th to Tuesday February 11th.  The full program includes 13 hours of continuing education credits approved by NJ, PA, DE, LACES and NY HSW plus 11 hours of continuing education approved for CM credit by AICP and 3 Arborist credit hours for ISA. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE