Chapter News and Events

June 2026

 

Join us this Thursday, June 4th, for our next Drink & Draw!

Federal and State Legislative Priorities Survey


Dear Members,


Do you care about the policy issues that impact your projects? Then, take this short Federal and State Legislative Priorities Survey to tell ASLA about those policies, regulations, and public funding that most affect your projects and employment opportunities.


Our chapter needs at least 29 members to take the survey so that we reach a statistically accurate result, ensuring that our chapter’s advocacy activities truly reflect the views of the membership.


Make your voices heard – take the Survey today!


Survey link: SurveyMonkey

 

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US AT

Fieldday: New England's Conference on Landscape Architecture


Friday, May 1, 2026

David Rubenstein Treehouse, Harvard University, Boston

plus site tours on Saturday, May 2 + beyond


We will continue to use fielddayconference.org as the one-stop place to share PDFs of slideshows, the Lightning Talk recordings, photos from the day, links to LA CES, AIA LU, and AICP information, and everything else from Fieldday.

Chapter Events

Drink & Draw


Thursday, June 4th

Drawing at Cove Basin at 5:30pm

Drinks at Track 15 around 6:45/7:00pm


Sketch and engage with fellow professionals in a casual, creative setting.



We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Other Industry Events Happening Soon

 

Take a Risk with Rope Playgrounds - CEU Provided by Berliner Play Equipment & UltiPlay


Please join Berliner Play Equipment and UltiPlay for a free CEU! 


UltiPlay clients across New England are invited to join a live webinar on Wednesday, June 3rd at 12 PM Eastern for a presentation of Take a Risk with Rope Playgrounds. Participants have the opportunity to join and earn 1 HSW learning unit with either AIA and LA CES.


See Details Here.

 

Stormwater Innovation Center is hosting a public stormwater walk on June 6th!


Additional tours held through 2026


Each tour limited to first 20 registrants


All are welcome!


See Details Here.

 

Garden Dialogues 2026: Provincetown, MA


Jul 18, 2026 | 9:00-10:30 AM ET

Provincetown, MA


Discover this private paradise on Cape Cod. Stroll the boardwalk of Cape Dune Garden, which includes a historic 1850s seaside cottage, and savor its garden by Angell Landscape Architecture that mixes native plants and South African perennials. This event is part of The Cultural Landscape Foundation’s nationwide Garden Dialogues program that provides exclusive access to exceptional private gardens.  


1.5 LA CES credits will be available to attendees.


See Details Here.

 

ELA’s 32nd Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace: Navigating Uncertainty


August 27 & 28, 2026


Register for the Annual Conference here.


The Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA) is excited to announce the 2026 Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace to be held in Providence, Rhode Island. The Annual Conference brings together leaders in ecological landscape practices with a diverse range of professionals involved in landcare, including landscape architects, designers, growers, horticulturists, land stewards,  arborists, and installation/maintenance technicians. We also welcome students, educators, native plant enthusiasts, community activists, and home gardeners. The event will feature a two-day, multi-track program with opportunities to network, learn, and share new insights and strategies that contribute to sustainable and regenerative landscape management.


See Details Here



See more events happening around Rhode Island on the

"What Grows on in Rhode Island" Calendar

Jobs + Opportunities

Project Manager (Pedestrian/Cyclist Transportation Infrastructure)


The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is a non-profit organization seeking an individual who will lead the planning, design, and construction of capital projects that advance the Woonasquatucket River Greenway.


The Project Manager will be part of a project team overseeing projects from early development through completion. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, funding sources, and technical consultants independently. The ideal candidate will have a background in pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, regulatory requirements, funding programs, and grant opportunities.


See details here.



Do you have a job or other opportunity to share with our RI ASLA community?


Job and RFP listings are free for RI ASLA members. $75 for non-members.


Post a Job Here

Other Chapter News

 

Candidates Wanted for RI ASLA Leadership


Help guide our profession! Nominate a colleague or volunteer today. Anyone may nominate a candidate for one of these open Executive Committee positions; you don't need to be a member to make a nomination. You DO need to be a member to serve in these positions.


The following Executive Committee positions are currently open:

President-Elect, Advocacy Chair, DEI Chair, and Membership Chair


Click here to learn more about ASLA leadership positions.



 

Resources for Immigrants + Employers


For many in our community, these are difficult days. We share these resources to help immigrant students and professionals and to help landscape architecture firms and related businesses as they strive to make our places of work safe and welcoming. We offer these for individuals, for employers, and for friends and colleagues who want to learn more:


ACLU Rhode Island

Immigrant Coalition of Rhode Island

Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island

Refugee Dream Center

Diocese of Providence


Additional Resources from BSLA


What do you need? Please be in touch with questions, comments, additional suggestions or requests. Email rhodeislandasla@gmail.com


We are grateful that you are in our community!

 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS FOR YOUR INCREDIBLE SUPPORT!

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors


Interested in getting involved?

Do you have events you'd like to share? Comments? Questions?

Email rhodeislandasla@gmail.com