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SUMMARY:ASLA-NCC Native Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:Lombard Reservoir to Francisco Park\nSan Francisco \nWhen we plant local native plants\, we build buffets to feed clouds of butterflies and feed our ecosystem! \nNative plants look gorgeous in landscapes as varied as urban\, residential\, commercial and parks. Native plants evolved together on our varied geology\, in our varied weather (droughts and deluges) and are the foundation of our food web of pollinators\, birds and other wildlife. \nBenefits of native plants will be compared to introduced plants for butterfly caterpillars and pollen specialist bees. Each of California’s butterfly caterpillars evolved to eat a small set of native plant leaves\, as Monarch butterfly caterpillars co-evolved to eat only milkweed leaves. \nLombard Reservoir is located on clay and chert rock soil\, former northern oak woodland plant community. \nFrancisco Park is located on sandy soil\, former northern coastal dune scrub plant community. \nBio\nSusan Karasoff gardens in San Francisco’s clay and chert soil in former northern oak woodland. Susan is a member of the California Native Plant Society Yerba Buena chapter. Susan leads the Russian Hill Neighbors parks group that volunteers adding local native plants and weeding in Lombard Reservoir and Francisco Park. Susan takes an “only the easiest plants survive” approach to gardening. Susan grows a buffet of native butterfly caterpillar\, pollen specialist bee\, edible\, shade tolerant and colorful native plants. \nLocation\nMeet at Lombard Reservoir/George Sterling Park/Alice Marble tennis courts in front of the tennis courts\, Greenwich at Hyde\, prior to walking down to Francisco Park. Francisco Park has bathrooms\, a children’s playground and a dog park \nCost: ASLA Members Free\, Non-Members $10 \nREGISTER
URL:https://asla-ncc.org/event/asla-ncc-native-plant-walk/
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SUMMARY:ASLA-NCC Professionals & UC Berkeley Students Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opportunity to meet & mentor current Landscape Architecture students from the University of California\, Berkeley! \nThe Mentor Mixer pairs quick conversations with lasting impact\, bringing together UC Berkeley students and landscape architecture professionals in a relaxed\, welcoming setting. \nSimilar to a speed dating format\, mentors and students will rotate through short conversations\, giving everyone the opportunity to connect\, exchange ideas\, and find common ground over something we can all agree on\, a shared love of thoughtful design and beautiful landscapes. At the end of the evening\, each mentor and mentee will be paired\, and participants can continue building their connection from there. \nThere is no charge to attend the mixer\, but registration is requested. \nPlease REGISTER by February 16th.
URL:https://asla-ncc.org/event/uc-berkeley-student-and-mentor-mixer/
LOCATION:Freehouse\, 2700 Bancroft Way\, Berkeley\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T210000
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SUMMARY:ASLA-NCC Sharks Night
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the ninth annual ASLA-NCC Sharks Hockey Night at the SAP Center in San Jose on Thursday\, February 26th. Our San Jose Sharks are playing against the Calgary Flames. Your ticket includes a pregame celebration at the SAP Center Penthouse Plaza\, a private space overlooking the tank reserved for our group with food and drinks. Bundle up and bring your family\, friends and co-workers for this high energy winter sport event in the South Bay. \nPre-game social at Penthouse Plaza 221-222 beginning at 6:00pm\, game at 7:00pm \nWhere: SAP Center 525 West Santa Clara Street\, San Jose Directions \nEASILY ACCESSIBLE VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION! The SAP center is conveniently located adjacent to the Diridon Caltrain and VTA Station. CLICK HERE for public transportation information including Caltrain\, ACE & VTA and Capitol Corridor. CLICK HERE for parking prices. \nTicket (includes beverages and food):\nASLA Members $50.00\nNon-members $75.00\nPurchase tickets by February 20th. \nTickets will be sent electronically to the purchaser’s email address after February 20th. \nCLICK HERE for the SAP Center bag policy. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://asla-ncc.org/event/asla-ncc-sharks-night/
LOCATION:SAP Center\, 525 West Santa Clara Street\, San Jose
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch with Leaders Applying the Climate & Biodiversity Action Plan: Dive Deep in Key Guides for Decarbonizing the Design Process and Designing for Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn about the updated Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan and discuss two of the accompanying practice and operations guides – Decarbonizing the Design Process: A Phase by Phase Approach for Landscape Architects and the Biodiversity Primer for Landscape Architects: Essential Knowledge to Inform Meaningful Action. These in-depth resources offer valuable guidance for achieving both the Climate and Biodiversity LA2040 goals. The intention of the “lunch and learn” is to share insights and knowledge to apply national guidance and frameworks to regional and local practices. \nFacilitator \nMafe Gonzalez\, ASLA\nLandscape Designer and Botanist\, BASE Landscape Architecture\nBiodiversity and Climate Action Committee Co-Chair\, ASLA Northern California Chapter \nPanelists:\nMariana Ricker\, ASLA\, PLA\nAssociate Principal\, SWA Group\nClimate & Biodiversity Action Plan Task Force\, Climate Lead \nMariana Ricker was the lead author for the climate goal in ASLA’s recently updated Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan and is now the co-chair for the CBAC’s climate subcommittee. As a member of the subcommittee for several years\, she previously co-authored the guide on Decarbonizing the Design Process. Mariana is a landscape architect with SWA Group\, where she leads a wide range of projects\, from community parks to district-scale urban development and planning around the Bay Area and beyond. She also co-lead the development of SWA’s Climate Action plan and is committed to advancing built environment sustainability within her project work\, at a firm-wide level\, and professionally. \nBetsy Peterson\, ASLA\nAugust Design Collaborative\nBiodiversity Primer for Landscape Architects: Essential knowledge to inform meaningful action Editor \nBetsy led the development of the Biodiversity Primer while serving as the Co-Chair for the CBAC’s Biodiversity Subcommittee in 2024-25. Betsy is a landscape designer based in Scotland\, UK. She was awarded an LAF Fellowship in 2023 to research how individuals can help stem global biodiversity decline from home. This research culminated in the Biodiversity Victory Gardens Project . Collaborating on the Biodiversity Primer was a fitting next step that deepened her understanding of the important role landscape architects play in addressing the biodiversity crisis – any time we shape the land\, we impact biodiversity. \nASLA Members – No Charge\nNon-Members – $15 \nThe zoom link will be sent with your registration confirmation. \nREGISTER
URL:https://asla-ncc.org/event/lunch-with-leaders-applying-the-climate-biodiversity-action-plan-dive-deep-in-key-guides-for-decarbonizing-the-design-process-and-designing-for-biodiversity/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity and Climate Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T163000
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SUMMARY:ASLA-NCC Observations On Garden\, Stone\, and Spatial Practice Lecture & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to an evening lecture with Charlotte Zhang\, Partner at July & Partners\, a landscape architecture practice based in China and Japan with projects primarily across Asia. The studio is known for its thoughtful approach to garden design\, material expression\, and the spatial craft of landscape. \nIn this talk\, Observations: On Garden\, Stone\, and Spatial Practice\, Charlotte will share reflections from her design practice and research on garden traditions and contemporary landscape work. The lecture will explore ways of understanding nature in garden design\, offer comparative insights into Chinese and Japanese garden traditions\, and discuss the tectonic and spatial role of stone in shaping garden spaces. Charlotte will also share selected recent projects and the evolving direction of the practice. Join us for an evening of design conversation\, followed by light refreshments and networking. \nCost:\nASLA Members – $5\nNon-Members – $10\nSpace is limited. Please REGISTER by March 27th \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://asla-ncc.org/event/asla-ncc-observations-on-garden-stone-and-spatial-practice-lecture-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Creative Landing Spaces\, 440 9th Street Suite B\,\, San Francisco
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SUMMARY:Stanford's Lecture Series featuring James Lord Happy Hour & Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate with ASLA-NCC and Stanford\, as they partner to bring you the annual in-person lecture with Surface Design\, Inc.\, happy hour\, and abbreviated campus tour. Bring your colleagues and friends and enjoy an evening learning and exploring on “The Farm”! \nFor more information and details on other lectures in this 5-part series please visit the website: https://architectplanning.stanford.edu/spring-lecture-series \nTour Route: Start and Finish Tour at ChEM-H / Neuro research complex\, Outdoor Picnic Tables on Northeast Corner 290 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA 94305 (map) \nHappy Hour: ChEM-H / Neuro research complex\, Outdoor Picnic Tables on Northeast Corner\n290 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA 94305 (map) \nLecture: ChEM-H / Neuro research complex Rotunda Level 2\n290 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA 94305 (map) \nParking: Free Parking at Via Ortega Garage after 4pm\n498 Via Ortega\, Stanford\, CA 94305 \nPublic Transportation: Caltrain to Palo Alto Station\, Free Stanford Margarite Shuttle (Picks up on South Side of Platform) to Event Location \nFrom Caltrain to Chem H\, take line X to Jane Stanford Way and Via Ortega \nLINE X Stanford Transportation \nFrom Chem H to Caltrain\, take line Y. \nLINE Y Stanford Transportation \nCOST:\nASLA Members – FREE\nNon Members – $10 \nPlease REGISTER in advance so we can prepare for your visit to Stanford!
URL:https://asla-ncc.org/event/stanfords-lecture-series-featuring-james-lord-happy-hour-tour/
LOCATION:Stanford\, 290 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T183000
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SUMMARY:ASLA-NCC Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and colleagues as we honor the recipients of the 2026 ASLA-NCC Professional and Student Awards Reception and Awards Presentation (includes plentiful hors d’oeuvres and beverages) \nDirections \nPublic Transportation \nMembers $50\, Non-members $75 Students $25 \nRegistration by April 17th is required. No at the door registration will be accepted.
URL:https://asla-ncc.org/event/asla-ncc-annual-meeting-awards-presentation-reception/
LOCATION:Lake Chalet\, 1520 Lakeside Dr.\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T130000
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SUMMARY:ASLA-NCC Presidio Tunnel Tops Sketch Crawl
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of World Landscape Architecture Month\, ASLA Northern California Chapter is thrilled to \npartner with the Presidio Trust and landscape architects Chip Sullivan and Elizabeth Boults for a \nmagical journey in search of the genius loci—the spirit of place. \nJoin us at Presidio Tunnel Tops for an immersive afternoon of drawing\, field sketching\, and collage. We \nwill begin at the Western Lawn (near the Presidio Visitor Center) and explore the site through observation and creative expression. At the conclusion of the event\, participants are invited to share their sketches and reflections\, bringing their experiences to life. \nThis event is FREE and open to all\, whether you’re a designer\, artist\, student\, or simply curious. \nPlease REGISTER by April 24th. Spots are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://asla-ncc.org/event/asla-ncc-presidio-tunnel-tops-sketch-crawl/
LOCATION:Presidio Tunnel Tops Western Lawn\, San Francisco
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