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๐ŸŒฟ Announcing our 2025 Tracy Morgan Hollingworth Community Grant Recipients! 

Weโ€™re proud to award California Native Plant Society โ€“ San Diego and Wild Ones San Diego with this yearโ€™s community grants, funded through our Annual Golf Tournament. โ›ณ๏ธ๐Ÿ’š

CNPSโ€“San Diego works to protect and celebrate our regionโ€™s incredible native plants through conservation, science, gardening, and community education. Their grant will help enhance the Bird Park wing area with native plants, interpretive signage, and new opportunities for learning and community involvement.

Wild Ones San Diego is a volunteer-led organization helping residents plant native flora that support local wildlife, offering free seeds, seedlings, and planting guidance at events. Their grant will support the new Massachusetts Avenue Community Pocket Park in La Mesa โ€” a native-plant oasis featuring a footpath, seating, educational signage, a water feature, and a little library for books and native seed swaps.

Congratulations to both recipients! Stay tuned for updates on these inspiring community projects throughout the year. ๐ŸŒฑโœจ

#ASLASD #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #LeadershipInAction #CommunityBuilder #SanDiegoASLA #ASLA2025 #DesignWithPurpose #GreenerTogether #LandscapeLeaders
๐ŸŒฟ Announcing the 2025โ€“2026 ASLA San Diego Board of Directors!
Weโ€™re excited to introduce this yearโ€™s Board of Directors. Thank you to each member for their volunteerism and dedication โ€” planning for the new year is already underway!
โœจ Executive Board
 President: Brad Lents, ASLA
 President-Elect: Dillon Diers, ASLA
 Past President: Kathryn Kanaan, ASLA
 Treasurer: Thomas McDaniel, ASLA
 Secretary: Alexandra Trofimov, ASLA
 Executive Director: Amy Conrad
๐ŸŒฑ Board of Directors
 Trustee: Jon Wreschinsky, FASLA
 CCASLA Directors: Phil Armstrong, ASLA & Rich Risner, ASLA
 VPs:
 โ€ข Community Outreach โ€“ Difan Chen, ASLA
 โ€ข Communications & Visibility โ€“ Trista Garcia Silvia, ASLA
 โ€ข Membership โ€“ Nikki Remmel, ASLA
 โ€ข Education โ€“ Kenya Huezo, ASLA
 Social Programs Co-Chairs: Joe Dodd, ASLA & Anne-Emilie Gold, ASLA
๐Ÿ›  Committee Chairs
 Emerging Professionals Co-Chairs: Gwen Stark, ASLA & Fernanda Suarez, ASLA
 Climate Action Co-Chairs: Stephanie Green, ASLA & Ashlie Zinn, ASLA
 Golf Committee Co-Chairs: Dillon Diers, ASLA, Jeff Dolan, Amy Conrad
We look forward to serving our chapter and community this year.
 Questions? Contact Amy Conrad, Executive Director at aslasd@asla-sandiego.org
๐ŸŒŽ Last Chance to Join The Climate Collaborative San Diego Chapter for their 3rd Annual San Diego Regional Climate Recap: Sustaining Regional Leadership! Register by Tomorrow, December 2nd! ๐ŸŒฟ

SDRCCโ€™s Regional Recap is onโ€” Thursday, December 4th from 3:30โ€“7:00 PM, hosted in-person at the Maritime Museum of San Diego's Steam Ferry Berkeley (1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego 92101). ๐Ÿšขโœจ
Join regional climate leaders, community partners, and innovators as we connect on new research, highlight accomplishments across the region, and look ahead to 2025. All are welcome!
๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Climate Leader Award
 Weโ€™ll be recognizing outstanding contributions in regional climate action during the celebration. Attendees can also explore SDRCC Member posters showcasing regional projects.
๐Ÿน Whatโ€™s Included:
 Refreshments + one drink ticket, networking opportunities, and a full program celebrating climate leadership.
๐Ÿ•’ Program At-A-Glance
3:30โ€“5:00 PM
 โ€ข Regional Recap
 โ€ข Climate Action Keynote Speaker
 โ€ข Climate Leader Award Announcement
5:00โ€“7:00 PM
 โ€ข Poster Session & Networking Reception
Donโ€™t miss your chance โ€” register by December 2nd through the link in our bio and join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and climate leadership.
#ASLA #LandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeArchitects #sandiegocounty #sandiegoevents #ClimateRecap #SDRCC #SanDiegoClimateCollaborative #SustainabilitySD #ClimateAction #EcoCommunity #ClimateLeadership #CleanFuture #SanDiegoEvents #MaritimeMuseumSD
Doing Business with the County โ€” Made Easier!
 Small businesses and nonprofits are invited to a free in-person event hosted by the County of San Diego and APEX Accelerator. Learn how to navigate the Countyโ€™s contracting and procurement process and connect directly with departments seeking new vendors.
Whether you're new to government contracting or looking to expand, this event will cover:
 โ€ข Process updates and new contracting opportunities
 โ€ข BuyNet Live demo
 โ€ข Business growth resources
 โ€ข Networking with County departments seeking vendors in:
 โ€“ Construction & infrastructure
 โ€“ Health & medical
 โ€“ Public safety
 โ€“ Food & nutrition
 โ€“ Transportation, facilities, financial services, and more
๐Ÿ“… Monday, November 17, 2025
 โฐ 1:00 PM โ€“ 4:00 PM
 ๐Ÿ“ North Inland Live Well Center, Escondido
 ๐Ÿ’ฒ Free to attend | Light refreshments provided
๐Ÿ”— Register by November 16 (link in bio)
#ASLA #LandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeArchitects #sandiegocounty #sandiegoevents #GovernmentContracts #APEXAccelerator #BusinessNetworking #SmallBusinessSupport
๐ŸŽ‰ Last call to register for this annual celebration!  We have added some fun contests and games - take your chance at winning the ugly sweater contest or bingo for some fun prizes! 

Today is the **final day to register** for the ASLA San Diego Holiday Party โ€” registration closes at Noon today!โœจ

Evening Program:
๐Ÿ•• 6:00 โ€“ 7:30 PM: Check-In & Cocktails
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ 7:30 โ€“ 8:30 PM: Buffet Dinner & Presentation
๐Ÿฐ 8:30 โ€“ 10:00 PM: Sweets & Social Time

Secure your spot today and celebrate the season with your ASLA San Diego community! ๐ŸŽ„
๐Ÿ‘‰ Registration Link in Bio or https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mf43u9t
#ASLA #ASLASD #HolidayParty #CelebrateTogether  #thisislandscapearchitecture #sandiegoevents
โœจJoin us for an evening of an ugly sweater contest and bingo (for some fun prizes), connection, celebration, and holiday cheer as we close out another inspiring year together at the annual holiday party.

Evening Program:
๐Ÿ•• 6:00 โ€“ 7:30 PM: Check-In & Cocktails
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ 7:30 โ€“ 8:30 PM: Buffet Dinner & Presentation
๐Ÿฐ 8:30 โ€“ 10:00 PM: Sweets & Social Time

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Donโ€™t wait โ€” registration closes **November 12th!**
Secure your spot today and join us for this festive evening of friendship and fun. ๐ŸŽ„
๐Ÿ‘‰ Registration Link in Bio or https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mf43u9t
#asla #ASLASD #thisislandscapearchitecture  #HolidayParty #CelebrateTogether #sandiegoevents
๐ŸŒฟ Upcoming ASLA Webinars! ๐ŸŒฟ
 Join ASLA for three exciting online sessions designed to inspire and connect the landscape architecture community.
๐Ÿ“… TXASLA Chapter Scales High School Outreach Efforts with DREAM BIG with Design
 Thursday, Nov. 13 @ 1:30pm EST
 Learn how the Texas Chapter is empowering the next generation of designers through high school outreach and the DREAM BIG initiative.
๐Ÿ“… Spark Talk for Students: Project Post-Completion
 Thursday, Nov. 13 @ 4:00pm EST
 Explore what happens after studio projects wrap up โ€” from real-world applications to lessons learned beyond the classroom.
๐Ÿ“… Spark Talk for Students: Life Outside the Office
 Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 5:00pm EST
 Discover how landscape architects balance professional work with creative, personal, and community pursuits outside the office.
๐Ÿ”— Register for each webinar through the link in bio!
#ASLA #LandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeArchitects #DesignEducation #OnlineLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #SustainableDesign #LandscapeDesign #UrbanPlanning #ASLAWebinar #DesignCommunity
Take Action: Protect the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is working to rescind the 2024 Conservation and Landscape Health Rule โ€” a science-based policy that safeguards ecosystems, restores degraded lands, and ensures balanced, sustainable management of our public lands.
If repealed, these protections could be lost โ€” opening the door to unchecked extractive uses like mining, drilling, and overgrazing.
Join ASLA in urging the Department of the Interior to maintain this critical rule that protects wildlife, clean water, and resilient landscapes.
๐Ÿ—“ Sign on before November 10 by Noon.
๐Ÿ”— Link in bio and story to take action.
#ASLASD #ASLA #Thisislandscapearchitecture #LandscapeArchitecture #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #PublicLands #Sustainability #Advocacy #ProtectPublicLands #LandscapeDesign #Conservation #TakeAction

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