ASLA Conference in Los Angeles
Join CA Sierra chapter at the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, the nation’s premier gathering for landscape architecture and allied professionals. Over three dynamic days, attendees come together to learn, connect, share knowledge, gain inspiration, and advance their practice.
This year’s theme, Action!, underscores the conference’s commitment to practice, progress, and purpose. In 2026, ASLA brings the Conference on Landscape Architecture to Los Angeles, a city that mirrors the very essence of our work: dynamic, layered, unfinished by design.
This event is managed by ASLA National.
Sierra Chapter Breakfast @ ASLA conference
Join us at ASLA Conference for Breakfast!
Connect with your Northern California colleagues, peers, and fellow students at this hosted event before the Annual Meeting gets underway. Stop by for a quick grab-and-go or stay awhile to network, reconnect, and make new connections.
Conveniently located in the convention center, it's an easy way to start your Annual Meeting experience on the right foot.
Date:
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time:
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Location:
Los Angeles Convention Center
Room 301
Please RSVP to let us know to expect you!
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SJV Coastal Cleanup Day
Join us for a fun and impactful day at Lodi Lake as we team up for the California Coastal Clean-Up!
SVS APA Speaker Series: Partnerships for Vibrant Places by SACOG
The 2026 Speaker Series theme, Building Better Communities Together, focuses on strengthening relationships and bringing together the diverse voices that create resilient and livable communities. It will highlight collaborative stories across sectors, disciplines, and communities that have depended on new and old relationships to advance planning. We hope you can join us in person, but we will have a live streaming option for all sessions at the same price as attending in person.
Time:
All sessions will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please check in prior to 9:30 a.m. and enjoy coffee. Join us for networking after each session from 11:30 a.m. to Noon.
Parking:
Free parking is available at 1271 West Capitol Avenue, behind Walgreens. Bike parking is available outside of the building, and YoloBus routes 37, 40, 41, 42A, 42B, and 240 serve the facility.
Pricing:
Members of Speaker Series Partner Organizations: $25.00/session
Non-Members: $35.00/session
APA Members that are Young Planners (under 35): $20.00/session
Approved for 2.0 AICP CM credits per session.
For more information, please contact:
Professional Events at jeni@proeventsjt.com or (916) 997-7002
9/25 - Partnerships for Vibrant Places
Hosted by: SACOG
Panelists: Jon Lim, President, Marysville Chinese Community, Inc.; Kary Hauck, CEO, Sapphire Marketing Group; Erika Bumgardner, AICP, Business Development Liaison, City of Woodland; Ian Evans, Executive Director, Yolo County Housing Authority; Rosie Ramos, External Relationships Program Manager, SACOG
Moderator: Lisa Lind, AICP, Blueprint Program Manager, SACOG
A region coming together for transformative change takes partnerships across multiple agencies and organizations. This session will highlight local initiatives that show how established relationships became stronger by including new community partners, and how those partners amplified voices and outcomes.
Golf Tournament
This year we are hosting the annual ASLA California Sierra Chapter Golf Tournament on Friday, October 2nd!
Tournament Schedule:
7:00 am Check-in/breakfast
8:30 am Shotgun start
1:30 pm No-host cocktails
2:00 pm Lunch Banquet/Raffle
Executive Committee - ASLA Sierra Chapter
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
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Roots and Horizons Mixer Hosted by DxLA
The ASLA California Sierra Chapter’s Diversity in Landscape Architecture (DxLA) Committee will be hosting an event to celebrate diversity in landscape architecture. We will have a keynote speaker, showcase professional and student landscape architecture projects focused on diversity, and share DxLA resources. This event is open to all and will be shared with allied organizations. Attendees will receive a food and drink voucher.
Save the Date! Registration coming soon.
Sac Republic FC vs Oakland Roots SC
Join us at the Sacramento Republic FC game on September 13th!
Limited Tickets: $20 each; Snacks and refreshments are included.
SVS APA Speaker Series: Development Economics for Inclusive Infill Development by AEP
The 2026 Speaker Series theme, Building Better Communities Together, focuses on strengthening relationships and bringing together the diverse voices that create resilient and livable communities. It will highlight collaborative stories across sectors, disciplines, and communities that have depended on new and old relationships to advance planning. We hope you can join us in person, but we will have a live streaming option for all sessions at the same price as attending in person.
Time:
All sessions will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please check in prior to 9:30 a.m. and enjoy coffee. Join us for networking after each session from 11:30 a.m. to Noon.
Parking:
Free parking is available at 1271 West Capitol Avenue, behind Walgreens. Bike parking is available outside of the building, and YoloBus routes 37, 40, 41, 42A, 42B, and 240 serve the facility.
Pricing:
Members of Speaker Series Partner Organizations: $25.00/session
Non-Members: $35.00/session
APA Members that are Young Planners (under 35): $20.00/session
Approved for 2.0 AICP CM credits per session.
For more information, please contact:
Professional Events at jeni@proeventsjt.com or (916) 997-7002
10/30 - Development Economics for Inclusive Infill Development
Hosted by: AEP
Panelists: Greta Soos, AICP, Senior Planner, City of Sacramento; Katie Hanten, P.E., President, Vertical Pacific, ULI Housing Chair; Affordable Infill Developer, TBD
With construction costs remaining stubbornly high in many places and rents becoming unachievable in many communities, this session will focus on successful approaches and examples of how we can foster affordable infill development.
Executive Committee - ASLA Sierra Chapter
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
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LARE Coffee Shop Study Session
Join the ASLA Sierra Chapter EPG for a LARE study session!
We will buy you a drink of your choice and spend some time together to study!
It's a great way to meet study buddies, review questions, and prepare for the exam!
Business of Design - Brown Bag: TBD
Open to all - emerging professionals and seasoned shareholders alike.
Bring your lunch and your questions for an engaging presentation & discussion!
ASLA - SIERRA CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY
Free Admission please RSVP
SVS APA Speaker Series: Synergy on the Streets: Aligning Multi-Disciplinary Teams and City Agendas for Community-wide Impact and Climate Resiliency by APA & ASLA
The 2026 Speaker Series theme, Building Better Communities Together, focuses on strengthening relationships and bringing together the diverse voices that create resilient and livable communities. It will highlight collaborative stories across sectors, disciplines, and communities that have depended on new and old relationships to advance planning. We hope you can join us in person, but we will have a live streaming option for all sessions at the same price as attending in person.
Time:
All sessions will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please check in prior to 9:30 a.m. and enjoy coffee. Join us for networking after each session from 11:30 a.m. to Noon.
Parking:
Free parking is available at 1271 West Capitol Avenue, behind Walgreens. Bike parking is available outside of the building, and YoloBus routes 37, 40, 41, 42A, 42B, and 240 serve the facility.
Pricing:
Members of Speaker Series Partner Organizations: $25.00/session
Non-Members: $35.00/session
APA Members that are Young Planners (under 35): $20.00/session
Approved for 2.0 AICP CM credits per session.
For more information, please contact:
Professional Events at jeni@proeventsjt.com or (916) 997-7002
Synergy on the Streets: Aligning Multi-Disciplinary Teams and City Agendas for Community-wide Impact and Climate Resiliency
Hosted by: APA & ASLA
Panelists: Joel Rehbein, Staff Architect, WMB Architects; Ben Woodside, Principal, CALA; Rachel Rios, Executive Director, La Familia Counseling Center, Inc.
This session explores how multi-disciplinary teams can align with community planning efforts and local stakeholders to meet community needs through unified, climate-resilient neighborhood design. The discussion will examine the intersection of a vital community hub and an adjacent complete-streets corridor for La Familia's Opportunity Center on Franklin Boulevard.
Executive Committee - ASLA Sierra Chapter
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
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Executive Committee - ASLA Sierra Chapter
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
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Executive Committee - ASLA Sierra Chapter
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
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2026 Summer Picnic
Please join us for ASLA Sierra Chapter’s Annual Summer Picnic!
Food, drinks, and raffle prizes will all be available
Bring your families and friends - the more the merrier!
ALSA Sierra & Sac County Open Forum
Hosted by Jessie Shen, Sacramento County.
The purpose of this meeting is to present Sacramento County’s proposed Housing and Infill Zoning Code amendments (June 2026 draft) to ASLA California Sierra.
Meeting Link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/231026933512452?p=PxVhyfwe9z0cKSKxbO
SacValley CNPS Nursery & Garden Tour
The ASLA California Sierra Chapter Climate Action Committee is partnering with the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) to host an event at the Sac Valley CNPS Nursery.
This program will focus on how landscape architects can effectively integrate California native plants into their projects to support and enhance biodiversity. Attendees will gain practical insights on plant selection, design strategies, and implementation approaches that maximize ecological benefits.
The event will begin with a discussion, followed by a guided tour of the nursery to see native species in context.
Refreshments will be provided.
Location
2140 Chase Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA
Cost
Free for all
Executive Committee - ASLA Sierra Chapter
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
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LARE Coffee Shop Study Session
Join the ASLA Sierra Chapter EPG for a LARE study session!
We will buy you a drink of your choice and spend some time together to study!
It's a great way to meet study buddies, review questions, and prepare for the exam!
March with us at Sac Pride
Join ASLA Sierra Chapter in the Pride Parade on June 14th, 2026!
The parade starts at 11:00am and registrants will receive an email with details. Queer LAs, allies, family, and friends are all invited!
Executive Committee - ASLA Sierra Chapter
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
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Sketch Crawl
Location:
The meeting location will be in front of the zoo.
Date/Time:
Saturday, May 30th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost:
$5 - Member
$10 - Non-Member
Executive Committee - ASLA Sierra Chapter
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
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Yoga & Park Tour
The ASLA California Sierra Chapter is hosting a yoga and park tour event at Southside Park. For Mental Health Awareness Month, we will discuss how parks positively impact mental health while also providing members an opportunity to unwind and connect with nature.
We will start with a tour of the park, led by Missy Ruth of CALA, who will discuss the design elements she contributed to the project. The park tour will also highlight the accessible Universal Universe playground. Following the tour, we will be doing yoga on the lawn!
Bring your yoga mat and join us for a fun and relaxing morning at Southside Park! Light refreshments will be provided.
Deadline to Submit Nominations
Interested in serving on the next executive committee?
We welcome all members to submit a nomination!
Deadline to Nominate is 4/30
Environmental Justice Webinar
The ASLA California Sierra Chapter DxLA & Climate Action Committees will be hosting an environmental justice webinar for World Landscape Architecture Month.
Come learn from José Leal and Paul Fragua, both with MIG, about diverse Indigenous world views, Indigenous led stewardship, projects with environmental justice components, and what you can do in your practice to support environmental justice.
Cost:
ASLA Members - Free
Non-Member - $10
Deadline to Register:
4/15/2026
Questions?
Email dxla@asla-sierra.org
UC Davis Career Fair
Come and showcase your firm's work and get to know talents who could become your potential employees. The career fair is targeting the UC Davis landscape architecture department. Space is limited to 15 tables.
Location:
UC Davis Hunt Hall Courtyard
Date/Time:
Friday, April 10th, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cost:
$200 - Each ASLA Sierra Chapter Member Firm Booth
$400 - Each ASLA Sierra Chapter Non-Member Firm Booth
*Note: Students do not need to register, just bring your best selves and show up!
Questions:
Please contact ASLA at epg@asla-sierra.org
Executive Committee - ASLA Sierra Chapter
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
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Business of Design - Brown Bag: Contracts
Open to all - emerging professionals and seasoned shareholders alike.
Bring your lunch and your questions for an engaging exploration of contracts.
Led by Brad a. McDowell, shareholder at Smith McDowell & Powell. This session guarantees fresh insights and actionable knowledge.
Date: Friday, March 13th
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
ASLA - SIERRA CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY
Free Admission please RSVP
Be a Design Awards Juror!
We are seeking students and professionals in landscape architecture or related field interested in serving as a juror for the Design Awards in our jury swap!
Our chapter partners with a different group the year of the design awards to do a jury swap. This allows our chapter members to have an objective review for the awards! In turn we also provide the same service for the partnering chapter, which is Alabama this year!
Jurors are expected to:
review and score about 30 projects on their own from mid March to early April
meet with the jury panel in a 2-3 hour meeting to deliberate and assign awards together in early April
Final award decisions will need to be complete by early April. More information regarding scoring guidelines will be provided at a later date.
LARE Coffee Shop Study Session
Join the ASLA Sierra Chapter EPG for a LARE study session!
We will buy you a drink of your choice and spend some time together to study!
It's a great way to meet study buddies, review questions, and prepare for the exam!
Executive Committee - ASLA Sierra Chapter
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
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Sip & Paint Social
Unwind with an evening of creativity, refreshments, and connection. Enjoy a guided paint session paired with great food and even better company! RSVP by 2/24 at link provided to secure your spot!
Sacramento Kings Game
Join us as the Sacramento Kings take on the Orlando Magic!
$42 per ticket (includes $10 food voucher) in section 216.
Tickets will be electronically delivered 2 days prior to the game via mobile phone. When registering, please use the mobile phone that can accept the tickets.
Meal vouchers will be handed out at the game.
Please register by February 13th.
Sponsored by Basalite Concrete Products, LLC
Location:
Golden 1 Center
Date/Time:
Thursday, February 19th
7:00pm
Cost:
$42 Per person
Contact Kevin Leamy at kevinl@fllandgroup.com with questions.
On Second Thought Thursday - Welcome Event!
This event is open to all people who want to celebrate diversity in landscape architecture and learn more about the DxLA Subcommittee. We will be discussing goals and ideas for events for 2026.
We would love to hear your ideas! Your first drink is on us!
This event is free and no registration is required - we hope to see you there!
Email DxLA@asla-sierra.org with questions.
Executive Committee - ASLA Sierra Chapter
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
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New Year’s Social at Tipsy Putt
All are welcome to come our New Year’s social hosted by EPG!
Let’s start off 2026 with some putt-putt, food, & drinks to reacquaint with our fellow emerging professionals.
Location:
Tipsy Putt
630 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Date/Time:
Thursday, January 30th
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost:
Members - $10
Non-Members - $15
Send any questions to epg@asla-sierra.org.
Executive Committee Meeting
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
Soak it Up Conference
Water, water management, and climate change accelerated urban flooding are of paramount import and concern to residents and decision makers in Southern California. The daylong conference organized by The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) in partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) and the SWA Group on Friday December 5, 2025, at USC’s Bovard Auditorium that will focus on landscape architecture’s leadership role in addressing critical urban flooding and water management issues.
Executive Committee - ASLA Sierra Chapter
The Executive Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (unless otherwise noted on the calendar). All are welcome to attend. Email contact@asla-sierra.org to receive the Zoom link.
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End of Year Event
Join us for an evening of good company, art, and reflecting on the year gone by. We will be gathering in the historic Muriel & Ernest Johnson Ballroom at the Crocker Art Museum. Access to one of the museum's galleries will be open throughout the event. Light bites and drinks will be provided.