CTASLA | List of Past Programs

LIST OF PAST PROGRAMS

CTASLA is proud to offer a variety of quality continuing education programs each year. The following links are brochures for past programs. Copies of presentations or slides are made available for a limited time following each program, and only those those individuals who registered.

In June of 2020, the chapter began offering continuing education through webinars. Information on past programs can be found below; no stand-alone brochure. Select programs have been recorded and can be viewed on our webinars page.

Information on programs hosted prior to 2016 is available upon request. Please contact admin@ctasla.org for assistance.

If you would like to submit a module proposal for consideration for a future continuing education program, please see the guidelines and submission form.

Past Webinars

Celebrating Cultural Landscapes: Beardsley Park
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Nov 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Beardsley Park, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
Join the chapter, CT DOT, SHPO, and the City of Bridgeport to celebrate the legacy of Beardsley Park as part of Olmsted 200.
Regarding Ground Glass Pozzolans
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Nov 04, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Learn how recycled glass can be incorporated into project specifications to make concrete a more sustainable material on your next project.
The Social Responsibility of Landscape Architects
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Oct 28, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Webinar
Practitioners need to look beyond the small microcosm of our design world. towards the public realm, where our voices can be heard and our decisions can positively impact communities.
What Do Trends in Plant Breeding Mean for Landscape Architects?
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Oct 14, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Great plants start with good genetics. Learn how plant breeders are working to improve landscape selections for resilient environments.
Working With Underserved Communities
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Sep 30, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Webinar
How can practitioners get started, avoid pitfalls, and develop the infrastructure, support, funding, relationships, and trust necessary for success?
Passion for Place: Success Stories in Urban Land Stewardship
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Jun 24, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Webinar
Learn how Groundwork Bridgeport is working with Bridgeport youth and landscape architects to empower community-led projects.
The Landscape of Design Practice in a Remote Condition
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Jun 15, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Webinar
Through the pandemic we have all had opportunity to explore new paradigms, many in regard to business methods. This presentation explores the benefits and challenges we are now faced as designers working in a remote condition. Featuring Kona Gray, FASLA and Daniel Vasini.
Stony Creek Quarry: Working with History for the Future
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May 06, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Webinar
Learn how and why Stony Creek Granite has been an enduring and iconic material for over 100 years.
Site Furniture Selection & Placement
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Mar 18, 12:00 PM – Mar 25, 12:00 PM
Webinar
Furniture is just one component in the design of the public realm. Designers should take into consideration the function and goals of the site by focusing on how people will use the location.
LARE Review Session
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Mar 13, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Webinar
Prepare for the LARE! This virtual review session will cover information and topics based on the requests of attendees.
Using Native Ecotypes for Habitat Restoration
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Feb 04, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Webinar
Learn about the Ecotype Project and why you might need to rethink your native plant specifications.
2021 Professional, Student, and Chapter Awards
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Jan 14, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Webinar
Help celebrate our 2021 Professional & Student Award winners, confer several leadership awards, and acknowledge the positive developments that have emerged from a difficult year. A major focus of the evening will be raising funds for our chapter scholarships.
Exploring Uneven Geographies Through Disruptive Engagement
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Nov 13, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Join the UConn Program of Landscape Architecture and Dr. C.L. Bohannon of Virginia Tech for a program on community-engaged design research, design research methods, contemporary research topics in landscape architecture, and seeing, understanding & representing landscapes.
Grace Farm as a Model for Reimagining the Suburban Landscape
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Oct 01, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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This award-winning project in New Canaan, CT seamlessly joins architecture and landscape together for a cohesive visitor experience. A panel discussion will explore the design and what it takes to keep up with 80 acres of meadows, woods, wetlands, and ponds.
10 Trees to Avoid, 15 Natives You Need to Know
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Sep 24, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Are you specifying the wrong tree? Are your plant lists ready for climate resiliency?
Swimming Pool Enclosure Code Requirements Explained
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Sep 17, 2020, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Webinar
What should landscape architects know about swimming pool enclosure codes, barriers, and access requirements?
Using Reclaimed Materials in Hardscape Projects
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Sep 10, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Webinar
Renovating historic places calls for authentic materials. How can designers find the right ones to achieve the aesthetic and sustainability goals for their project?
Wildlife as Formgiver in Lighting Design
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Aug 13, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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While lighting and design of modern buildings takes into account many human factors, the impact upon wildlife is rarely considered or understood. Stray light draws animals away from their migratory routes, impacts the flowering of plants, disrupts interspecies relationships, and much more.