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Blogger Beth Ginter May 11, 2026 This fall will mark ten years of Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) training. CBLP was piloted in Maryland, Virginia, and DC in October-December 2016, with 116 people participating in the initial training cohort. As we approach midyear 2026 and set plans in motion to celebrate this milestone,…
Katie Pinkham February 10, 2026 It’s hard to believe how many weeks have already passed since our 11th Turning a New Leaf Sustainable Landscaping Conference. We only gather for this conference every two years, and for the CCLC team it’s truly a labor of love—months of planning logistics, coordinating details, and striving to create real…
Every two years, the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC) celebrates individuals who advance conservation landscaping in the Chesapeake Bay region. Their work helps us rethink how we approach the places we live, work, learn, and play. This year, we are delighted to announce that Lauren Wheeler is the recipient of the 2025 Marcy Damon Conservation…
Blogger Beth Ginter May 21, 2025 At CCLC, odd numbered years are conference years. Those of you who’ve been involved with our organization for a while know that well before there was a CBLP program, there was Turning a New Leaf. It’s an important part of our commitment to providing quality educational programming…
As our team enjoys a well-deserved winter break, I find myself reflecting on the hard work we have done this year, how far we’ve come since the beginning of the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional program (CBLP), and the changes coming in the upcoming year. Shereen and Beth at a CBLP Level 2 class …
