West Almond Trails IMPACT Run

IMPACT: Friends Improving Allegany County Trails is hosting the inaugural year for our annual trail run through the forested Phillips Creek and Turnpike State Forest.  The 5K run or walk will follow the newly improved Trail 3 loop then the Trail 2 loop before finishing at the trail head of the State Route 244 parking lot.  It has a true length of 5.5K and may have wet spots to cross.

The 10K run starts with everyone following the East side of Trail 3 then continues north on Trail 4 to the Stewart Forest Road. It will follow a short section of the gravel road north before turning onto the Trail 5 loop and heading back south to Trail 4, merging with Trail 6, and finally heading south on Trail 2/6 before finishing at the trailhead of the State Route 244 parking lot. There is one creek crossing and potentially wet spots to run through.  

Both runs will pass through rolling hardwood stands as well as sections of older pine plantations showing off the beauty of Western New York. The 10K route gains 482 feet and losses 470 feet while the 5K route gains 156 feet and looses 175 feet.    Map of Phillips Creek and Turnpike State Forests

This year's run will have a special commemoration to two founding members of IMPACT: Friends Improving Allegany County Trails.  Both Pam Schu and Gail Bartas were unmatched in their enthusiasm, promotion, and use of local trail systems.  The accomplishments of IMPACT are directly linked to their dedication which continued until their passing. IMPACT Friends Group website

Sign up Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Belmont/WestAlmondTrailsIMPACTRun

Rochester Walk and Talk

ROC THE RIVERWAY: Leveraging the Value of Rochester’s Riverfront

Join the City of Rochester for a tour of five ROC the Riverway Projects! Starting at the Kate Gleason Auditorium in the Bausch & Lomb Library.

Date: Friday, August 22, 2025

Time: 2:00 – 5:15PM

Our "Urban Forest Soil Genomics Workshop" uses very specific examples from urban environments to demonstrate what soil genomics look like after impacts from stressors such as compacted soils, overwatering, and deicing salts. Using NEW SOIL GENOMICS RESULTS from samples collected in urban and natural environments, this workshop builds awareness of the importance of healthy soils and how to improve tree growth amid multiple Urban Forest "stressors". * Due to the frequency and proliferation of water restrictions, we include a bonus talk on how to optimize tree hydration during drought and severe water restrictions. Three main learning areas of this workshop are: 1. Built Environment = Stresses for Trees: What happens when the soil is overwatered? Why do most trees not have deep roots? Why are compacted soils bad? Why is volcano mulching bad for your trees...while foot-deep leaf litter in natural forests is good? Wire baskets: remove or retain? Why do trees like the space between the concrete sidewalks and compacted soils? The one factor common to all of these questions: Soil Oxygen. All these problems are too common in urban areas because of depleted soil oxygen, which becomes the primary factor which limits the health of tree roots. Knowing this is in fact the case, then how should we specify soil oxygen? 2. What is "Soil Genomics" and How Can it Reveal the Secrets of Urban Forestry: Don't Guess it, Test it! This session provides an introduction and overview of soil genomics testing. We will provide detailed examples of soil genomics test results from typical urban environments, and a healthy forest framework will be used to explain why it is so difficult to grow trees in “Urban Forests.” 3. Healthy Soils Support Healthy Trees - The Amazing Soils Genomics: Urban forests face various stressors, including soil degradation, pollution, invasive pests, and extreme climate changes. Additionally -- through compaction and removal of organic matter -- most soils in developed sites are destroyed by the development process. Soil Genomics is a fascinating new field that explores how microbes in the soil affect the health and growth of plants and trees. It is like a DNA test...but for soil...providing a better understanding of the composition and function of soil microbial communities and their response to environmental stressors. This knowledge can be used to develop more effective strategies for managing soil health specifically within urban forests, such as promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms and improving soil structure and nutrient availability. This presentation shares cutting-edge knowledge and technologies which can help community forestry supporters improve how trees can be grown for the long term in order to ensure the ideal environmental payoff from mature tree canopies. Bonus talk (1 LACES PDH and 1 ISA CEU pre-approved): How to keep trees hydrated during drought and water restrictions? Water restrictions and shortages affect the long-term viability of urban trees, which take decades to reach maturity and provide benefits to our environments. How much water do trees really need to survive and thrive? Would you be surprised to learn that the amount may be significantly less than many water prescriptions? We will look at case studies of water usage during droughts and water restrictions. The main goal is to provide methods to keep trees alive and thrive during water restrictions and shortages.

Come on down to the Copper Crow in Albany's warehouse district for a night of mingling with other Landscape Architects AND Planning colleagues!

A large variety of appetizers and snacks provided and great happy hour discounts on drinks! 

So tell your fellow members and friends to come out. Please fill out this google forms link to let us know if you are attending!  Happy Hour RSVP

Did you enjoy our Walk & Talks? Coming this February and March is our winter version – Lounge & Learn! Earn PDHs from the comfort of your couch and spend time with your NYU ASLA friends virtually. More information on dates and topics will be shared soon.

We have 5 sessions coming up soon (5.5 PDH credits pending). Please join us!

Learn more and register here: SIGN UP HERE!

As part of the SUNY ESF Dept. of Landscape Architecture Professional Practice course, and to support department-wide interest, we would like to invite you and your colleagues to participate in student portfolio reviews and a 'career fair' to be held both in person and virtually in February. Our students were able to connect with many of you last semester, which was a wonderful experience for them - thank you once again to those who were part of this!

For those in relative proximity to Syracuse:

Monday February 10th In-Person Portfolio Reviews + 'Landscape Architecture Career Fair' @ Nifkin Lounge in Marshall Hall, 8:30am - 2pm

We will hold space for portfolio reviews in one area and 'interviews' in another. On this day we will be hosting Torey Carter Coneen, CEO of National ASLA. Torey is interested in meeting our students, faculty, and local practitioners / chapter members. Happenings that day [times are somewhat approximate]:

• 8:30am - 2pm portfolio reviews / interviews. These will be available for all students in our department to sign up for.

• 12pm informal luncheon with Torey in Nifkin during reviews/ interviews.

• 2-4:30pm tour of facilities, stop by studios, possibly other activities. Most studios are held concurrently during this time. If interested in this please let me know.

• 5:30 - 6:30 Torey Carter-Coneen lecture in Nifkin. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

• 7pm+ evening meal with Torey, details TBD. Let me know if you would like to attend dinner.

We will arrange visitor parking passes in the P22 Lot and will be in touch with further details. There are loading zones near Nifkin that can be used as needed. If there are any other questions please let us know.

 For those who are farther afield:

Week of February 17th Virtual Portfolio Reviews + 'Landscape Architecture Career Fair' interviews.

We would be happy to host these during class on Monday, February 17th, from 8:30 - 11:30am, plus appointments during other days / times of the week, depending on your availability.

You can choose to participate in portfolio reviews, interviews, or both - students benefit from all of this, and our department is grateful for the generosity of your time and insights. The portfolio reviews in particular are an excellent way for students to receive feedback from practitioners about their 'first impression' portfolio materials. They really enjoy and benefit from meeting people in the field, like all of you. Anticipate that portfolio reviews are 15-minute meetings with students, and are intended as informal feedback. Anticipate that 'career fair' interviews are 30-minute appointments for those interested in available positions. Note that these events are intended as a supplemental, landscape architecture-focused series to the campus-wide career fair held during the week of 2/10; some students may attend both.

SIGN UP HERE!

Please use this sign-up sheet to indicate your availability for either the in-person events on 2/10 or virtual events during the week of 2/17. Please indicate your name, firm, and type of meeting ['portfolios', 'interviews', or 'both']. Meetings can be concurrent with others. Students will have the ability to sign up for appointment slots during times marked as available.

NYU ASLA Emerging Professionals is hosting a L.A.R.E. Prep meeting on Thursday, February 13th, at 6PM-7PM. We invite you to come to an overview of the L.A.R.E. exam's content, helpful resources, and most importantly to introduce you to others who are preparing for the same exam.

Meeting Zoom Link: https://bartonandloguidice.zoom.us/j/2016348792?omn=84295363941

Please contact Emily at edewindt@bartonandloguidice.com with any questions!

As part of the SUNY ESF Dept. of Landscape Architecture Professional Practice course, and to support department-wide interest, we would like to invite you and your colleagues to participate in student portfolio reviews and a 'career fair' to be held both in person and virtually in February. Our students were able to connect with many of you last semester, which was a wonderful experience for them - thank you once again to those who were part of this!

For those in relative proximity to Syracuse:

Monday February 10th In-Person Portfolio Reviews + 'Landscape Architecture Career Fair' @ Nifkin Lounge in Marshall Hall, 8:30am - 2pm

We will hold space for portfolio reviews in one area and 'interviews' in another. On this day we will be hosting Torey Carter Coneen, CEO of National ASLA. Torey is interested in meeting our students, faculty, and local practitioners / chapter members. Happenings that day [times are somewhat approximate]:

• 8:30am - 2pm portfolio reviews / interviews. These will be available for all students in our department to sign up for.

• 12pm informal luncheon with Torey in Nifkin during reviews/ interviews.

• 2-4:30pm tour of facilities, stop by studios, possibly other activities. Most studios are held concurrently during this time. If interested in this please let me know.

• 5:30 - 6:30 Torey Carter-Coneen lecture in Nifkin. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

• 7pm+ evening meal with Torey, details TBD. Let me know if you would like to attend dinner.

We will arrange visitor parking passes in the P22 Lot and will be in touch with further details. There are loading zones near Nifkin that can be used as needed. If there are any other questions please let us know.

 For those who are farther afield:

Week of February 17th Virtual Portfolio Reviews + 'Landscape Architecture Career Fair' interviews.

We would be happy to host these during class on Monday, February 17th, from 8:30 - 11:30am, plus appointments during other days / times of the week, depending on your availability.

You can choose to participate in portfolio reviews, interviews, or both - students benefit from all of this, and our department is grateful for the generosity of your time and insights. The portfolio reviews in particular are an excellent way for students to receive feedback from practitioners about their 'first impression' portfolio materials. They really enjoy and benefit from meeting people in the field, like all of you. Anticipate that portfolio reviews are 15-minute meetings with students, and are intended as informal feedback. Anticipate that 'career fair' interviews are 30-minute appointments for those interested in available positions. Note that these events are intended as a supplemental, landscape architecture-focused series to the campus-wide career fair held during the week of 2/10; some students may attend both.

SIGN UP HERE!

Please use this sign-up sheet to indicate your availability for either the in-person events on 2/10 or virtual events during the week of 2/17. Please indicate your name, firm, and type of meeting ['portfolios', 'interviews', or 'both']. Meetings can be concurrent with others. Students will have the ability to sign up for appointment slots during times marked as available.

Wednesday, February 5 @ Noon over Zoom

Meeting Invite: SIGN UP HERE! (click to RSVP and add to your calendar!)

NYU ASLA is having an online chat with the Executive Committee about how we shape our Chapter!  Come meet the leadership, learn about upcoming events, and discuss what you would like to see from the Chapter. We look forward to your participation and helping us grow!

NYUASLA Emerging Professionals is hosting a Virtual Post L.A.R.E. Happy Hour on Thursday, December 19th, from 6PM-7PM. Come join your NYUASLA Peers to celebrate and debrief the December 2024 Exams! This is not limited to only those who took an exam(s) during the December exam section - even if you have not taken any exams, you are welcome to listen in about others exam experiences.

This meeting is open to Landscape Design/Architecture professionals and students in the Upstate NY area! Please RSVP for attendance purposes. The RSVP and zoom links are below!

RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/eXQ431BCQQm17Ttj7

Zoom Meeting Link: https://bartonandloguidice.zoom.us/j/2016348792?omn=81405704542

Please contact Emily at edewindt@bartonandloguidice.com with any questions!

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NYUASLA Emerging Professionals is hosting a ‘Work/Life Balance’ meeting on Wednesday, May 15th, at 12PM-1PM. Come join to discuss and interact with your peers to find out what work/life balance means to you and others, along with some helpful information on finding and maintaining a balance that might work for you! This meeting is open to Landscape Design/Architecture professionals and students in the Upstate NY area with no registration required!

Zoom Meeting Link: https://bartonandloguidice.zoom.us/j/2016348792?omn=84677983415

Please contact Emily at edewindt@bartonandloguidice.com with any questions!

The Annual Upstate ASLA Awards Dinner will be held on April 26th , 2024 in Syracuse, NY from 5PM to 10PM at the historic downtown venue, The Palladian (https://liveatthetreasury.com/p/palladian-hall/). This year we are theming the event “Gilded & Green: Landscape Architecture’s Legacy”. The theme is inspired by this year’s Chapter theme “Roots”.  Attendees are encouraged to dress for the period!

Also new this year, we will be offering two opportunities for credit hours instead of the typical hour credit. On Friday April 26th, we will be providing a 1.5 credit Downtown Tour of Syracuse lead by historians from the Onondaga Historical Society. Then on Saturday April 27th,  we will be hosting a breakfast and 1.5 credit hour tour of the newly renovated Marshall Hall at SUNY ESF hosted by the Department of Landscape Architecture.

Last day for early bird tickets for the Annual Awards Dinner. Get yours now! The Annual Upstate ASLA Awards Dinner will be held on April 26th , 2024 in Syracuse, NY from 5PM to 9PM at the historic downtown venue, The Palladian (https://liveatthetreasury.com/p/palladian-hall/). This year we are theming the event “Gilded & Green: Landscape Architecture’s Legacy”. The theme is inspired by this year’s Chapter theme “Roots”. Roots reference not only the roots of plants but the foundations that we as professional Landscape Architects have come from. Traveling back to the Edwardian age when the profession was in its infancy, attendees are encouraged to dress for the period! Also appearing this year are interactive door games and a photo booth to share the night with friends and colleagues.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-annual-reception-and-awards-celebration-ny-upstate-chapter-asla-tickets-797943138407

Deadlines:

• Open for submissions: March 1, 2024

• Submissions close: April 13, 2024

• Recipient Announced: May 1, 2024

Recipient Selection: 

• All eligible applicants that submit a thoughtful and complete application will be entered.

• The recipient will be chosen by lottery. (See Notes below).

• The recipient will receive a Stipend check of $1000. 

Contact Person: Anita Bueno, DEI Chair, asla.nyu.dei@gmail.com

How do the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion show up in your design project(s) and/or research?

Are you a student, emerging professional, or more established professional looking for some guidance on how to navigate the field of Landscape Architecture? OR are you open to offering some guidance? Then this Mentorship Program is for you! 

This mentorship program will run from mid-March to mid-June 2024 and is open to Landscape Design/Architecture professionals and students in the Upstate NY area. You can be in any year of practice to sign up to be a mentee or to be a mentor, feel free to pick which option you feel best fits you. 

Since matches will be limited to who participates and to the number of people we have to sign up to be mentors and mentees, please encourage your friends and colleagues to sign up!    

HOW IT WORKS:

 1.Fill out the application BY Tuesday, MARCH 12th - the sooner the better! (Information shared in the application will remain confidential and will only be used for matching purposes.) 

2. Matches will be made by trios, 1 Professional of 8+ years, 1 Emerging/ Developing Professional of 0-7 years, and 1-2 students (undergraduate or graduate)

3. Mentorship trios will be introduced via the first zoom meet up session Tuesday, March 19th @ 6pm. A zoom link will be sent to those who register.

4. After the first session meetings will be asynchronous (aka you will be meeting with your Mentorship groups on your own); we will send email resources once a month until the last month of the program, mid-June. 

Link to register: https://forms.gle/ugN4EPkTHLQveH4TA

Please contact Emily at edewindt@bartonandloguidice.com with any questions!

Come down to Whitman Brewing in honor of Pi Day! From 5:30 to 7:30pm on 3.14.24 to mingle with your fellow LAs while enjoying a drink and some Detroit style pizza. Members will get 1 drink ticket to use at the bar and food (pizza & other appetizers) will be provided! 

Please let us know if you can make it and hope to see you there. https://forms.gle/LUecnQGXcsv52BTQ9 

INLS 2024 will have 6 PDHs available for Registered Landscape Architects (pending ASLA approval of presentations). You must attend all 6 sessions to receieve PDH credits. PDH credits must be paid for in advance of attending classes. Please note that you will register & pay for PDHs & INLS separately ($125 Conference + $100 PDH Credits).

Register for the Symposium Here: https://www.ithacanativelandscape.com/

Register for CEUs Here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ek8a6xnf44120ded&oseq=&c=&ch=