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We passed out ASLA coloring books and copies of Landscape Architecture magazine to those who attended the opening of the Fayetteville Farmer's Market. The City of Fayetteville's Celebration of Trees is a tree and shrub giveaway to the public. Our chapter helped and promoted Landscape Architecture. Thank you to Jeremy Pate, Dirk Thibodaux, Alan Ostner, Alison Jumper, Travis Brooks, Melissa Evans and several UA Landscape Architecture students for volunteering.
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Wednesday and Thursday, April 23-24, 2008
Earth Day at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
We participated in a celebration of Earth Day at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. 1,600 elementary school children attended the two day event. Stations were set up with different groups discussing recycling, the environment, landscape architecture, etc. with the children in 15 minute increments. Thank you to Greg Bland, Alison Jumper, Stuart Thompson, Jeremy Pate, Courtney Tannehill McNair, Amanda Williamson, Travis Brooks and Melissa Evans for volunteering to lead the "Design Your Park" presentation.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Girl Scouts USA Career Day
Thank you to Juliet Richey and Courtney McNair for presenting Landscape Architecture and Planning to the Northwest Arkansas Girl Scouts USA for their Career Day at the Jones Center in Springdale.
Arkansas Earth Day Festival, Little Rock, AR
Thank you to Mark Webre, Julie Luther, Richard Coleman for representing the Arkansas Chapter at the Earth Day Festival at the Clinton Presidential Library. Landscape Architecture Magazines and Arkansas ASLA Chapter Coloring Books were handed out to the public.
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Welcome to the ASLA Arkansas Chapter |
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On this site, you will find complete information about the Arkansas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. There are many resources of value to those interested in or practicing in the field of landscape architecture in Arkansas, including information about Chapter activities and news, awards, past issues of newsletters and other pertinent documents, professional standards, licensure information, and complete Chapter contact information.
WHAT IS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE?
Landscape architecture encompasses the analysis, planning, design, management, and stewardship of the natural and built environments. Types of projects include: residential; parks and recreation; monuments; urban design; streetscapes and public spaces; transportation corridors and facilities; gardens and arboreta; security design; hospitality and resorts; institutional; academic campuses; therapeutic gardens; historic preservation and restoration; reclamation; conservation; corporate and commercial; landscape art and earth sculpture; interior landscapes; and more. Landscape architects have advanced education and professional training and are licensed in 47 states.
Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects is the national professional association representing landscape architects. Beginning with 11 original members, ASLA has grown to more than 18,000 members and 48 chapters, representing all 50 states, US territories, and 42 countries around the world. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship.
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