<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Maryland Chapter - American Society of Landscape Architects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maryland ASLA]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:42:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.marylandasla.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Mahan Rykiel Associates seeking Project Landscape Architect/Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mahan Rykiel Associates is an internationally recognized, woman-owned landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm. Our award-winning practice spans the United States and international markets. With headquarters in Baltimore and an office in Philadelphia, our growing firm is design-focused, collaborative, and deeply passionate about our work. We are seeking a Project Landscape Architect / Project Manager with 8+ years of experience to join our growing practice in the Baltimore...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/mahan-rykiel-associates-seeking-project-landscape-architect-manager</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a46bc67258f25aaabaeb139</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Opportunities]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:31:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e4f2_30e0a1273af845828cef9985a711b799~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[President's Letter: July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's hard to believe we've already reached the halfway point of 2026. While February's Regional Conference and May's Awards Gala are now behind us, the Maryland ASLA Executive Committee is already planning an exciting lineup of events for the months ahead. Among them are two educational programs organized by our Professional Development &#38; Climate Action Committee: a late-August boat tour of Poplar Island in the Chesapeake Bay and an October tour of the REED Center for Ecosystem Reintegration...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/president-s-letter-july-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4683a41552bc17797f791b</guid><category><![CDATA[President's Letter]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:30:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e4f2_714f43233cc7476c8bb498d6ed249a4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maryland's Jack Neil Named ASLA Honorary Member for Nearly Three Decades of Distinguished Service to the Landscape Architecture Profession]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has named John (Jack) B. Neil an Honorary Member of ASLA, one of the Society's highest distinctions recognizing non-landscape architecture professionals whose careers have significantly advanced the profession. Jack is one of just four individuals nationwide selected for Honorary Membership in 2026. Since ASLA's founding in 1899, only 271 Honorary Members have received this prestigious recognition.]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/maryland-s-jack-neil-named-asla-honorary-member-for-nearly-three-decades-of-distinguished-service-to</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a45425f5af2dd52aa968420</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><category><![CDATA[President's Letter]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bcaa73_7475f023b82b42fa8c9bb6768e23b89b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Pullano</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maryland Landscape Architects Jennifer Dowdell and Om M. Khurjekar Elevated to Prestigious ASLA Council of Fellows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennifer Dowdell and Om M. Khurjekar of the Maryland Chapter of ASLA Elected to Prestigious American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Fellows]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/maryland-landscape-architects-jennifer-dowdell-and-om-m-khurjekar-elevated-to-prestigious-asla-coun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a453c645af2dd52aa96749d</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fellows]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bcaa73_7989a503b69d4d949d6b6f2334212ca5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahan Rykiel Associates seeking project Landscape Architect/Manager (Mid-Level) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mahan Rykiel Associates is an internationally recognized, woman-owned landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm. Our award-winning practice spans the United States and international markets. With headquarters in Baltimore and an office in Philadelphia, our growing firm is design-focused, collaborative, and deeply passionate about our work. We are seeking a Project Landscape Architect / Project Manager with 8+ years of experience to join our growing practice in the Baltimore...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/mahan-rykiel-associates-seeking-project-landscape-architect-manager-mid-level</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a22fe1589165fe3fa8d4390</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Opportunities]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:53:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e4f2_30e0a1273af845828cef9985a711b799~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[President's Letter: June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you attended this year’s Maryland Chapter ASLA Awards Gala at the historic Paca House &#38; Garden in Annapolis, you heard me mention what a privilege it has been to facilitate the Professional Awards program over the last three years. The caliber of work - built and unbuilt - submitted each year is nothing short of remarkable. You may have also heard me announce that the 39 submissions received this year set a modern record for our chapter. I’m grateful to the Colorado-Wyoming Chapter of ASLA...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/president-s-letter-june-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21722014f1bdc719619d88</guid><category><![CDATA[President's Letter]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:41:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e4f2_714f43233cc7476c8bb498d6ed249a4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Day with MDASLA and POASLA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday, June 28, 2026 1:35 PM Camden Yards Join Maryland ASLA, Potomac ASLA, Country Casual Teak, and Nolan Brands for Game Day! This is an amazing opportunity to socialize and network with ASLA and watch an incredible game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals!  Seats will be located in the Picnic Perch- that means free food and soft drinks! EARLY BIRD TICKET SALE ENDS MAY 31, 2026!]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/game-day-with-mdasla-and-poasla</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c9ebecb0791383ec03ce7</guid><category><![CDATA[Archives]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:39:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e4f2_27b6bcd9b5c14307a3f42e5324a4a380~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional Development + Climate/Biodiversity Action Committee – Call for Volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maryland ASLA Chapter is seeking passionate and motivated volunteers to join our Professional Development (PD) + Climate / Biodiversity Action Committee.]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/pd-climate-biodiversity-action-committee-call-for-volunteers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fbdba5c8c0e5ad53609111</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[President's Letter: May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s an honor to serve as Chapter President during the nation’s 250th anniversary. In that spirit of democracy, I want to highlight a simple but powerful way to advocate for our profession: ASLA iAdvocate. ASLA iAdvocate is our grassroots platform – designed to empower landscape architects to speak up on the policy issues shaping our work. It gives both ASLA members and non-members a quick, direct way to contact legislators and support initiatives that matter to our communities. And it truly...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/president-s-letter-may-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f8bcb96774f9d9f8d3afaa</guid><category><![CDATA[President's Letter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:39:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e4f2_714f43233cc7476c8bb498d6ed249a4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Maryland Landscape Architects seeking Professional Track Faculty member]]></title><description><![CDATA[POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month professional track at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor to contribute to our Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) programs. Promotion to Associate Clinical Professor and Full Clinical Professor available based on performance. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in landscape architecture...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/university-of-maryland-landscape-architects-seeking-professional-track-faculty-member</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de965d698fcbe5d29fc802</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Opportunities]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:33:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e4f2_30e0a1273af845828cef9985a711b799~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maryland Potomac ASLA Mentorship Mixer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrate all things mentorship with students, emerging professionals, and seasoned practitioners (including MD- and POASLA fellows)! This special evening brings together students, emerging professionals, and seasoned practitioners (including MDASLA and POASLA Fellows!) for a night of reflection and meaningful connection-making. As we celebrate the culmination of the 2026 Maryland-Potomac ASLA Mentorship Program and recognize the recipient of the 2026 MDASLA LARE Support Fund, we hope to...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/maryland-potomac-asla-mentorship-mixer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3b24ed142869289e7febe</guid><category><![CDATA[Archives]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:19:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e4f2_62daa12944174ab984ecb53c96ec78fc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buildings and the Spaces Around Them - Walking Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: May 28, 2026 Time: 6:00-8:00PM Location: AIA Center Downtown, One Charles Center, 100 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA Division 32 invites you to experience Buildings and the Spaces Around Them, a guided walking tour that reveals Baltimore through a fresh perspective. Discover the stories behind some of the city’s most iconic architecture, from the influential figures who funded these landmarks to the designers who brought them to life. Along the way, participants will visit...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/buildings-and-the-spaces-around-them-walking-tour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3aa46838edf8f8dd2eee4</guid><category><![CDATA[Archives]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:48:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e4f2_14dcdb08f2d4449f82f825a72bcd5662~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Maryland ASLA Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrate design, history, and landscape at the Maryland ASLA Awards Gala on Thursday, May 14, at the William Paca House &#38; Garden in Annapolis. Marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this year's event takes place at the restored Georgian home of singer William Paca -- one of the nation's premier historic landmarks. Stroll the gardens during Cocktail Hour (5-6pm) followed by our annual Awards program (6-9pm). Join colleagues and friends for an inspiring evening in a...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/2026-maryland-asla-gala</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3a843d142869289e7ea6f</guid><category><![CDATA[Archives]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:38:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e4f2_2da22e0217af4ed589827300274081ce~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floura Teeter Seeking Landscape Architect/Environmental Designer]]></title><description><![CDATA[About Floura Teeter Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Floura Teeter is a woman-owned, growing, and progressive design firm serving the Mid-Atlantic region. We are seeking innovative and entrepreneurial professionals who are passionate about environmental stewardship and interested in helping grow our firm. The Role We are looking for a Landscape Architect / Environmental Designer with 5–10 years of experience to join our team. This role sits at the intersection of technical design,...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/floura-teeter-seeking-landscape-architect-environmental-designer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce8c79f7044e6cf7a8ca20</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:37:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e4f2_30e0a1273af845828cef9985a711b799~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trustee Letter: April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is here! Welcome, and thank you for reading the MDASLA Newsletter. By way of introduction, my name is Brian Reetz, a former MDASLA President (circa 2004), and I’m honored to now serve as your newly appointed Trustee. I’m pleased to share my first update on recent national efforts by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and to stay connected with the important work happening across our profession. ASLA continues to demonstrate leadership at the intersection of design,...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/trustee-letter-april-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce7850719295076f2c40c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trustee's Letter]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:20:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e4f2_a29b6c5ad5d646bb9229e73d2212a6ea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocacy Update: Sustainability in 2026 Maryland State Legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maryland legislative session often begins with around 2600 bill proposals, resulting in about one-third passing each year. ASLA’s Environmental Sustainability Policy Statement includes the belief that “environmental sustainability is the stable coexistence of natural and built ecosystems and human activity”. In this installment of the Maryland ASLA - Legislative Awareness series, we look at sustainability in four proposed bills progressing through chambers and why each bill is considered...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/advocacy-update-sustainability-in-2026-maryland-state-legislation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd6740f7044e6cf7a641db</guid><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:52:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maryland ASLA Announces 2026 L.A.R.E. Support Fund Recipient]]></title><description><![CDATA[MDASLA is proud to announce the recipient of the 2026 L.A.R.E. Support Fund!]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/maryland-asla-announces-2026-l-a-r-e-support-fund-recipient</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce6d37d6854e26a0aa3400</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bcaa73_17b73055958c42ea8dfacefe5d4c8e5e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_572,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Takeaways from the MDASLA Regional Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[This February, landscape architects and designers from throughout the region came together for the MDASLA 2026 Regional Conference, a day of inspiration and conversation on the theme “Leading Locally: Our Responsibility to the Community, Climate and Ecosystem.” In a content-packed day filled with practice-based presentations (and 6 CEUs!), participants gained insight into the ecological—and ethical—issues shaping landscape architecture practice across the state’s ecoregions. ]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/6-takeaways-from-the-mdasla-regional-conference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd68d8cf14a7a450c912d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bcaa73_7729deb73096429899a48c20056c7971~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MDASLA Advocacy &#38; Awareness Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2026 Maryland legislative session! The MDASLA Executive Board advocates on members behalf to state legislator by hiring a legislator consultant to guide the board on bills have the potential to impact landscape architecture licensure and the practice of landscape architecture. The Advocacy Committee made up of MDASLA Board Members and volunteers and legislative Advisor, Jack Neil Associates follow the progress of bills, inform members about the impacts and write letters of...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/mdasla-advocacy-awareness-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9c8057fac2e2861fba253</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:17:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MDASLA Announces 2026 Scholarship/Fellowship Recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) offers this annual scholarship and fellowship opportunity in furtherance of its mission to empower landscape architects and advance the profession through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. We are proud to announce the recipients of this year's scholarships, recognizing the outstanding students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and passion for the field of landscape...]]></description><link>https://www.marylandasla.org/post/mdasla-announces-2026-scholarship-fellowship-recipients</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a70f517c30ee3798302a01</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Students]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:06:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maryland ASLA</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>