April was a clear reminder of the impact landscape architects make every day. From classrooms to city halls, #WLAM2025 showcased the profession’s creativity, advocacy, and service to the public.

Chapter Highlights
˿����Ƶ chapters brought landscape architecture to new audiences in diverse and engaging ways:

Iowa – PR Chair Haley Mougin, ˿����Ƶ, led a 30-day social media challenge:

“The month started with ˿����Ƶ’s five prompts, then shifted to chapter updates, firm sponsor spotlights every other day, and unique posts highlighting advocacy, K–12 outreach, student showcases—and even memes. It’s been a wild ride!”

Idaho-Montana – Celeste Penny, ˿����Ƶ, shared:

“We secured proclamations in Boise, Rupert, Butte, and Missoula; installed library displays in three Idaho cities; and hosted a hands-on kids’ workshop where participants built mini parks out of pasta and natural materials. We also encouraged members to contact legislators using easy-to-follow scripts.”

Georgia – Communications Chair Clarence Solodkin, ˿����Ƶ, noted:

“We collaborated with nonprofits, residential firms, and commercial practices. Participating organizations shared day-in-the-life snapshots to show what it’s like to work in landscape architecture across different sectors.”

Arizona – Communications Co-Chair Kevin Scholfield, Associate ˿����Ƶ, reported:

“We received a proclamation from the Governor, participated in the Palo Verde Bloom Festival, hosted a Sketch Crawl and lecture at ASU, guided landscape tours, joined LAF’s Garden Dialogues, and visited the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. A statewide studio takeover filled our social channels with firm voices and projects.”

Boston – Jessalyn Jarest, ˿����Ƶ, PLA, shared:

“We held four events, including Earth Day at Boston Green Academy, the AIA/BSA Youth Design Charrette, and ‘Rise Up Boston’ at the Museum of Science. We’ll wrap with a May 1 Industry Night for teens, featuring a panel, campus walk, and career guidance.”

Southern California – The chapter focused on wildfire recovery following the January fires that affected many members. Doug Short, ˿����Ƶ, shared:

“We knew right away that this would be a tragedy that would take years to heal. But as landscape professionals, we knew we had an important role to play.”

The chapter formed a Wildfire Task Force and hosted an April 21 webinar with fire resilience expert Douglas Kent, MS, MLA. A follow-up in-person Firescape Education Event for members is planned for June 21.

More WLAM 2025 Highlights

• Chapters in AZ, AR, CO/WY, GA, IA, NY, San Diego, and more led takeovers and public events.
• Earth Day cleanups and K–12 outreach brought landscape architecture into schools, libraries, and museums.
• Chapters like ˿����Ƶ Wisconsin spotlighted award-winning projects on social media.
• ˿����Ƶ Northern California launched a postcard sketch contest to engage the public.
• Proclamations were secured in Arizona, Boise, across Montana, and in cities throughout Florida.
• Industry partners helped amplify WLAM messaging.

Celebrating Licensure
On April 2, PLA Day highlighted the importance of professional licensure.

˿����Ƶ encourages licensed landscape architects to use “PLA” (Professional Landscape Architect) after their name. It’s a clear and consistent way for clients and the public to recognize your credentials.

in your ˿����Ƶ member profile today.

Thank you to everyone who helped make WLAM 2025 a meaningful celebration of the profession.