Potomac ASLA is the Potomac Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the national professional association representing landscape architects. Potomac Chapter ASLA was founded to advocate for and serve members studying and practicing landscape architecture in the Greater Washington, DC region, including northern Virginia and suburban Maryland.
Membership in POASLA gives you many benefits. To learn more about membership, contact Christine Cotter, POASLA Executive Director or visit ALSA’s membership page.
Visit our jobs page to see current openings
If you would like to advertise a job, contact Christine Cotter
ccotter@potomacasla.org
ASLA announced a one-year fellowship with Keenan Gibbons, ASLA, PLA, principal and director of landscape architecture at SmithGroup and lecturer at the University of Michigan. As ASLA’s second Climate & Biodiversity Action Fellow, Gibbons will
advance landscape architecture strategies that are most effective in addressing the climate and biodiversity crises. He will focus on reducing extreme heat impacts, particularly for underserved communities in the U.S. and worldwide.
POASLA has been LARE Prep workshops for years. 
These live virtual workshops are led by Sarah Gronquist. Sarah has taught exam preparation and university level courses for 15 years, including grading and drainage, construction detailing, planting design, business practices, and professional practice. These webinars are open to all. They are free for POASLA members, $10 for non-members.
Register for the Planning and Design workshop, June 3, 2026.
Sparks@Play is making communities a better place through play. With expertise and a passion for Playgrounds, Parks and Sports Infrastructure, our team provides consulting, design, installation, construction and maintenance services to a wide variety of commercial and governmental clients. No matter the size or complexity of your play project, trust the play experts at Sparks@Play to deliver a space that meets the goals of your community or school. The team at Sparks@Play is dedicated to better play. We Are Play!
VICTOR STANLEY, a leader in quality site furnishings, helps you bring your visions to life. From benches and bike racks to smart litter receptacles, which use our Relay Sensor and Service to enable efficient collection routing, we meticulously design, engineer and manufacture every detail to ensure our site furnishings will withstand the test of time. Celebrating over 60 years of helping create a place for people to gather, live life and make timeless moments.
Landscape Forms is the industry leader in integrated solutions of high-design site furniture, advanced LED lighting, structure, and custom environments. We create solutions that help designers and other clients achieve beautiful, functional landscapes that enhance the experience of outdoor space.
Our secret is simple. Design, Culture and Craft drive everything we do.
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MD Potomac ASLA Mentorship Mixer
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2026 Annual Awards & Gala
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Ruppert Nursery Tour
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LARE Prep – Planning & Design
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Sparks@Play Playground Tour | June 5
LARE Prep – Construction Documentation & Administration | Sept 9
LARE Prep – Grading, Drainage & Stormwater Mgmt | Oct 7
“The biggest benefit of joining the ASLA is being part of the movement and learning how as a group we can work to improve lives through landscape.”
