ASLA Iowa Ex Comm is holding their December meeting on the 19th, from 12:00PM to 1:30PM

Members wishing to address the Ex Comm are welcome to attend. All meetings provide the option to attend virtually or in person. For information on how to attend please, CONTACT US for meeting details.

For meeting minutes of past meetings or additional information on Ex Comm related business, please CONTACT US.

Thank you.

Come enjoy a day in Ames with your fellow ISU landscape architecture students, faculty, and LA professionals.

Details:
Game: Texas Tech (Homecoming)
Day: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Time: TBD (not yet released)
Location: Ames, Iowa, Lot 85 E, Space 212
Thank you to Confluence for donating the parking pass!

ASLA Iowa Ex Comm holds their regular monthly meetings on the 4th Thursday of each month from 11:00AM to 12:30PM, March to October, 2024. November and December dates are TBD.

ASLA Iowa Ex Comm holds their regular monthly meetings on the 4th Thursday of each month from 11:00AM to 12:30PM, March to October, 2024. November and December dates are TBD.

About the CEU:

Framing Cultural + Biological Capacities for Development through Integrated Water Management

(1) LA CES HSW Credit

Speakers:

Adam Mekies, PLA - Sherwood Engineers

Craig Clarkson, PE - Sherwood Engineers

Stephanie Fleckenstien, PE - Sherwood Engineers

This session will delve into the relationship between cultural and biological capacities in development through the lens of integrated water management. By examining the broader implications of these challenges, the session will highlight how new lenses in responsive infrastructure and nature-based solutions are transforming our approach to sustainable development. Participants will gain insights into the importance of considering both the hydrologic and bio-urbanism cycles in planning and implementing development projects.

Using two Iowa / Des Moines metro case studies, Middlebrook and the Market District, we will illustrate practical applications of integrated water management in diverse contexts. The Middlebrook case study will focus on large-scale greenfield sites and their potential for innovative green infrastructure solutions. The Market District case study will highlight the challenges and opportunities in urban redevelopment, particularly in light of that project shifting stormwater requirements. Through these examples, we will discuss opportunities in integrated water and water reuse, emphasizing the circular economy principles in urban metabolism planning. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how these strategies can be applied to create resilient and sustainable district and landscape systems. 

ASLA Iowa Ex Comm holds their regular monthly meetings on the 4th Thursday of each month from 11:00AM to 12:30PM, March to October, 2024.

The ASLA Iowa Chapter will be hosting the 2024 annual golf outing on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Blank Golf Course in Des Moines, IA.

Mini Golf is available for those who would like to join the fun but prefer not to golf!

Light breakfast and check in 7:30AM, shotgun start 8:00AM. Those playing mini golf can plan to arrive anytime that morning and then stay to join the group for lunch and prizes.

Registration is open. Register by end of day Thursday, May 9. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Hole sponsorships available and, purchase Mulligans in advance too!

Thank you!

Join us for the 2024 ASLA Iowa Chapter Annual Winter Social! Plan to bring your sketchpad and draw winter landscapes while sitting in warm comfort of Jasper Winery.  Join for on your own sketching from 2-4pm, with the voted fan favorite sketches receiving a prize package. Then, join us starting at 4:00pm for networking and refreshments. 

Entry Fees:

ASLA Members: Free!

Non-Members: $10 at the door 

The ASLA Iowa Chapter will be hosting a 2023 Awards Gala on the evening of October 5, 2023 starting at 5:00PM at the Bright Grandview Golf Course located in eastern Des Moines with convenient access from I35, 235 as well as, University Ave.

A plated buffet of chicken, steak, salad, variety of vegetables along with appetizers, fruit, dessert and beverage will be provided. Individual ticket, individual ticket plus one or, entire table of 8 ticket options are available for registration. Join your ASLA Iowa Chapter members to honor this year’s award recipients. Feel free to invite your award-winning clients, as well! We hope to see you there!

Join us for a night at the ballpark with Anova Site Furnishings! We will be getting group tickets for this game, so please make sure to register by June 9th to reserve your seat! Professional members will receive Cubby Bucks for purchase of food and beverage, but we ask you to purchase your ticket through Iowa ASLA to commit to attending. Open to professionals and a plus-one.

Please register below by June 9th!

The ASLA Iowa Chapter will be hosting the 2023 annual golf outing on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Toad Valley Golf Course in Pleasant Hill, IA.

Mini Golf is available for those who would like to join the fun but prefer not to golf!

Check in 7:30AM, shotgun start 8:00AM. Those playing mini golf can plan to arrive anytime that morning and then stay to join the group for lunch and prizes.

Registration is open. Register by May 25. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Hole sponsorships available and, purchase Mulligans in advance too!

Thank you!

For 2022 ASLA Iowa will be hosting a Tailgate Watch Party. This will take place on Saturday, October 15th at The Hall.

Again in 2022, ASLA Iowa Chapter will be hosting the annual Fall Conference and Awards Lunch.

Click here to see the conference schedule.

Click here to register for the full conference.

Click here to register to attend the Awards Lunch only.

We hope to see you there!

Victory Stanley is hosting our Fall Social at Smash Park Monday, September 12, 2022 from 5-7PM. We hope to see you there! RSVP below. Non-members will pay cash at the door.

Stacy with Site Source | Landscape Forms will be hosting our summer social at Confluence Brewing on Thursday, July 21st from 5-7! Bike with your coworkers, or walk the trails, and join us for some comradery!

Please RSVP Here:

The ASLA Iowa Chapter will be hosting the 2022 annual golf outing on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Toad Valley Golf Course in Pleasant Hill, IA.

New this year, Mini Golf is available for those who would like to join the fun but prefer not to golf!

Registration is open, CLICK HERE to register. Hole sponsorships also available!

We hope to see you there!

ASLA Iowa Chapter is proud to be partnering with Iowa State University Department of Landscape Architecture to bring you our annual spring conference.

The conference will be held in the Iowa State University Alumni Center on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

Attendees can look forward to a great lineup of speakers followed by a happy hour. 7 HSW CEU’s available!

The day will conclude with the P.H. Elwood Lecture presented by Charles Birnbaum, President of The Cultural Landscape Foundation.

CLICK HERE for complete schedule.

CLICK HERE for a map showing the location and public parking.

Registration is closed.

We hope to see you there!