Call for Proposals Now Open for SERC 2026

Call for SERC 2026 Proposals are Now Open!

The 2026 South East Regional Conference call for proposals is now OPEN!

From now until October 31st, submit your session to be considered as a part of the South East Regional Conference! This amazing opportunity will allow you to connect with attendees from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, as well as share your knowledge.

We invite landscape architects, academics, allied professionals, and vendors to the profession to submit proposals!

Educational sessions such as workshops, short courses, lectures, tutorials, and panel discussions are desired and will generally be limited to one hour. Lengthier deep dive sessions, workshops, or field sessions may be considered but will be broken up by regularly scheduled breaks. Multidisciplinary panel discussion sessions that address thematic issues are also encouraged. 

The South East Regional Conference will take place from May 30th to June 1st at the Sheraton in Downtown Raleigh. Speakers must be available this weekend to be considered.

The Theme: Rising Together: Innovation and Stewardship for a Changing Southeast

As the Southeast navigates rapid growth, climate change, and shifting urban and ecological landscapes, the need for visionary, inclusive, and regionally responsive solutions has never been greater. "Rising Together" speaks to the power of collective action—municipalities, designers, engineers, ecologists, developers, and community leaders—coming together to shape resilient, future-forward landscapes.

This year’s theme centers on landscape innovation, sustainable infrastructure, and regional collaboration, acknowledging the Southeast’s unique environmental challenges and cultural contexts. From coastal adaptation to equitable green space development, this conference explores how design and stewardship can work hand-in-hand to create lasting positive impact across communities

2025 Call for Executive Committee Nominations

Have you considered throwing your hat into the ring for an NCASLA Executive Committee position? We need your unique ideas and one-of-a-kind perspective! 

 If you feel that you can, or know someone who might want to, the call for nominations starts May 8, 2025 and closes June 10, 2025. To be considered, complete the CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FORM.

The positions listed below are open for this election period and will be on the ballot later this summer: 

• President-Elect: 1-year term (3-year commitment)

• Secretary: 2-year term

• Member at Large - Awards: 2-year term

• Member at Large – Licensure & State Advocacy : 2-year term

• Member at Large - Emerging Professionals : 2-year term

• Coastal Section Chair: 2 year term

• Mountain Section Chair: 2 year term

• Triangle Section Chair: 2 year term

• Triad Section Chair: 2 year term

  Please view the position descriptions and complete the Nomination Form by June 10, 2025 No extensions will be given.

Do you have questions? Email manager@ncasla.org.

Statement on Hurricane Helene

Dear NCASLA Members,

We are devasted by the hurricane that has affected so many in western North Carolina and the surrounding areas.

Our management staff is currently reaching out to members one by one in the Mountain section to ensure they are safe.

The Red Cross is providing shelters in locations impacted by Hurricane Helene. If you are in need of shelter, please visit this map on the Red Cross website to find the location closest to you. No identification is required.

A Crisis Cleanup hotline has been set up to call for assistance with free debris cleanup from Hurricane Helene. The number is (844) 965-1386. The hotline will be open through October 11th.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety has set up a website with information on local county pages and resources. For more information, click here.

We ask members to please not travel to western North Carolina at this time. There are many ways to help.

The state of North Carolina has created the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. “Donations made to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund will go to nonprofits working to meet the immediate needs of storm victims such as food and water, cleaning supplies, and other emergency supplies. All of the donations made will go to disaster relief.”

To learn more information and donate, please click here.

ReadyNC also has a list of resources for those impacted, as well as places to donate. Learn more here.

Check your local news organizations for any local donation drives near your area.

Thank you,

NCASLA

May 2024 Newsletter

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Drake Fowler

I want to invite you to Asheville for the 2024 NCASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture. This conference is going to ELEVATE the profession and we will scale new heights through the many wonderful speaking sessions and tours that we have lined up. You do not want to miss this conference. We are so excited to welcome our keynote speaker Torey Carter-Conneen. Torey has serves as the CEO of ASLA. There are so many learning opportunities at this conference and if you are looking for topography, we got it.

I have lived in Asheville for 20 years now, and it is a great funky mountain town. If you lose your way on I-40 just follow the energy to our little nexus in the mountains, good vibes y’all. If you arrive Wednesday, come to The North Carolina Arboretum, my favorite place, for a great set of tours and talks. Thursday is the main event and be sure to say hello to our great vendors that support our chapter. Finally, spend Friday touring the grounds at Biltmore or touring a brewery. Stay the weekend and tour the Blue Ridge Parkway, see some live music, and eat at some great restaurants downtown.

I hope to see you in Asheville this June. Register now!

Thank you,

Drake Fowler, NCASLA President

---

Congrats To All New Grads!

Welcome to the Landscape Architecture Profession. As a young professional, you get a discounted membership for 5 years! Click here to renew/join ASLA.

We have an active Emerging Professional Group in North Carolina and would love for you to be involved. Contact our Emerging Professional chair: Britt Davis, hellobrittdavis@gmail.com for more information!

Follow our event calendar and social media for upcoming events.

---

State Advocacy Day is Coming!

Join us for State Advocacy Day on May 28 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Halifax Mall in Raleigh. Connect directly with state legislators on pressing issues. There will be a training held beforehand. Registration is required.

---

Reminder to Register for the LARE!

Registration is open for the August LARE and ends July 22nd. Make sure to register with CLARB and have your account updated. Check your eligibility, contact your licensing board, and start studying today!

---

National ASLA Conference Registration is Open

This year, the Conference on Landscape Architecture will be held in Washington D.C. on October 6-8. Click below for more information!

---

Girl Power!

NCASLA and ASLA want to celebrate women in landscape architecture with a special event entitled “Girl Power!”

This event will bring landscape architects to local elementary schools and each school will receive special copies of four books by ASLA members.

We need your help! Consider donating to help bring this special project to all 50 chapters.

---

Nominate Your Project for the Sir Walter Raleigh Awards

The Sir Walter Raleigh Awards are seeking new design submissions that contributed to the “character, environment, and appearance” of Raleigh. Submissions are due by Sunday May 19th at 11:59 PM.

From their website:

“The Sir Walter Raleigh Awards celebrate outstanding new contributions to the character, environment and appearance of the city of Raleigh. Submit your nominations for the 2024 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards now through Sunday, May 19 at 11:59 p.m. to recognize projects and individuals that have contributed to excellent design in our city. Anyone can submit a nomination through the online form found on the Sir Walter Raleigh Awards webpage. Simply complete the online nomination form and submit 10 digital photos of the project. 

The award categories encompass a wide range of projects and designers, highlighting innovation and the positive effects of design on our community. These categories can include: 

• Residential 

• Commercial 

• Rehabilitation/Historic Preservation 

• Public Facilities 

• Public Spaces 

• Landscape Design 

• Community Impact 

• Educational
  

Please contact Kasey Evans at kasey.evans@raleighnc.gov if you have any questions.”