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CCLC Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary!

  In Summer 2003, representatives of non-profit organizations, businesses, governmental agencies, and committed individuals from throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed came together to form the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC).  This new organization was developed to promote the principles of conservation landscaping and encourage its proliferation throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.  CCLC set out to…

Giddy Up, Partner!

Blogger Jamie Alberti  November 11th, 2020 Meaningful Partnerships to Promote Native Plants and Sustainable Landscaping   Let’s face it: having a great partner makes a world of difference!  That’s true for many facets of life.  But, in this year of upheaval, new normals, and reshaping our interactions, leaning on professional partners has been more crucial…

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CBLP Announces New Level 1 Format

The Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) certification program announces a newly-revised Level 1 training for summer 2020. This highly interactive three-day course will combine online learning with a field day. In addition to the safety benefits of remote learning, this course will:   Incorporate the expertise of all eight certified CBLP instructors from across the…

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Gathering

This year has brought the CCLC team more unexpected and unique challenges than most of us have faced in our lifetimes, as it has, I’m sure, for most of you. As we have worked through the unprecedented events of 2020, I have tried always to remember that there is tremendous opportunity for growth during times…