Outreach and Engagement
The Outreach and Engagement Committee connects landscape architects with opportunities to inspire, mentor, and make a difference across Virginia. Through partnerships with K-12 schools, colleges and universities, community organizations, and climate action initiatives, we create meaningful ways for members to engage with students, support emerging professionals, strengthen existing programs, and help shape a more resilient future. Interested in volunteering? |
New and Upcoming Events:
ASLA / Groundwork RVA Partnership Green Team Sessions Join Groundwork RVA's high school cohort once in the Spring and once in the Fall to discuss the role of Landscape Architecture in understanding site, tree selection, design and tree planting. (2-4 hrs. each session) ASLA / Groundwork RVA Partnership Apprenticeship Program Sessions Join Groundwork RVA's young adult cohort cohort once in the Spring and once in the Fall to discuss the role of Landscape Architecture in understanding site, tree selection, design and tree planting. (2-4 hrs. each session) ASLA / Groundwork RVA Partnership Middle School Planting / Education Sessions Work with Groundwork RVA and students at Henderson Middle School to envision, plan, and plant new trees in August. (2-4 hrs. each session) Henrico Life Ready Expo Participate in Henrico's annual life ready expo at the VA ASLA table, engage with 6th-12th grade students and families to introduce Landscape Architecture in September. (4 hrs.) Mission Tomorrow Participate in Chamber RVA's largest 8th grade career fair for the greater Richmond area. Engage in short conversations with over 12,000 students across three days in October. (4-8 hr. segments each day) |
If you have any questions, ideas, or would like to learn more about getting involved with the Outreach & Engagement Committee email admin@vaasla.org.
Tools You Can Use: From ASLA
ASLA has a vast array of resources for K-12 educators. If you are working with a teacher, or have a school-related project, think about sharing some of these. The more we share about the future of the field, the more students will see landscape architecture as a potential field of study. Some of what is available:
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Tools You Can Use: From VA ASLA
VA ASLA has a vast array of resources for members participating in events. If you are participating in career days, class talks or presentations, or others we have resources for you. Some of what is available:
| Top Ten Online Resources for Landscape Architects This is a fun run down of some of the best places online to look for landscape architecture.
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Heard any Good Podcasts Lately? Here are Some of the Good Ones for Landscape Architects As recommended by ASLA on The Dirt: The Landscape Architect Podcast: This podcast, which is focused on landscape architecture, broadens the discourse within the profession by talking to leaders from all areas of the field. Host Michael Todoran with co-host Margaret Gerhart. Placemakers: Slate is a major hub for podcasts, and their Placemakers is a story-driven show about urban design and planning. Host Rebecca Sheir and the producers at Slate explore how innovative communities are tackling environmental and social issues. As recommended by Feedspot: The Green Room by Furnitubes: Hello and welcome to the Green Room at Furnitubes. Join us every month for a new episode around industry musings, interviews, and discussions exploring all things landscape architecture, street furniture, and urban design. |
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