Landscape Design Association

Creating beautiful landscapes and gardens in Chicagoland for more than 20 years!

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Membership Renewal

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- Membership Dues for 2010 are $100 for a Full Membership and $50 for an Associate Membership.  Associate Memberships are available to employees of firms that currently have a Full membership.

- Payment must be received by 12/31/09 to be included in the 2010 LDA Directory.

•  #1  Pay now via Paypal (using a direct transfer from your checking account or credit card) - please click on the link 'Pay your Membership Dues' provided at your upper left, then indicate Full or Associate Member and submit.  Then click on 'Buy Now'.    A note about Paypal - On the subsequent PayPal page, you can sign in if you have or want to establish a PayPal account; to skip this step and pay via a Credit Card, look to the Paypal screen where several credit card symbols are shown and click on 'continue'.  If you prefer, you may mail a check to membership chairperson, Ann Gusfield, 2383 Madiera Court, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
  
•  #2  Take a few moments to update your profile completely.  We value your suggestions for programs and workshop ideas as well as your interest in committee positions.  Current information is vital to insure you maximize all the benefits of LDA. 
   That's it For membership renewal! 

 

Highlights and Activities included in your 2010 LDA Membership:

• 20th Year LDA Celebration and Holiday Party in December
• Design Off - This year we combat the challenges of the Urban Landscape with Rooftop potential**
• Garden Walk - see member gardens in the Western Suburbs**
• Workshops - interactive - hands on design techniques**
• Programs - New plant material, Water features, technology and legalities
• Summer BBQ - possible tied in with Garden Walk!
• Covering Ground - in color and packed with valuable information
• Networking and Mentorship opportunities available on Resource page
• Hardcopy of the Landscape Design Association's member directory
• Access to LDAONLINE Bulletin Board for posting wants and needs
• Sponsorship opportunities available for vendors and service providers to Landscape Designers

** Extensive workshops may require an additional fee

Thank you very much for your continued interest in our association as a vehicle to improve your skills and network opportunities.  As a member of LDA, you are showing your commitment to a higher standard of professionalism in our landscape industry!

 

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Landscape Design Association 

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Thank you for joining the Landscape Design Association!

Upon receipt of the annual dues, your account will be fully activated.

Meanwhile, visit the 'Events' page and mark your calender with upcoming events!

Covering Ground

You have reached the Covering Ground archive.

The opportunity to view past issues of our quarterly publication is a privilege extended to LDA members. If you would like to become a member of LDA,

click here! 

 

You are welcome to view our current issue of Covering Ground.  You may access that link on the resource page.

 

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Educational Resources

Education

• American Academy of Landscape Design
• Chicago Botanic Garden – Events Listing
• College of DuPage
• College of Lake County
• Harper College
• McHenry County College
• The Morton Arboretum
• Northwestern University’s certificate program in Residential Landscape Design & Management
• Triton College

Industry Organizations

• American Nursery & Landscape Association
• American Society of Landscape Architects
• Association of Professional Landscape Designers
• Garden Conservancy
• Garden Writers Association of America
• Ilinois Green Industry Association
• Illinois Arborist Assoc.
• Illinois Landscape Contractors Association
• International Society of Arboriculture
• Irrigation & Green Industry Network
• Midwest Ecological Landscape Association
• National Gardening Association
• Ornamental Growers Asso. of Northern Illinois
• Perennial Plant Association

Magazines

• Chicagoland Gardening Magazine
• Fine Gardening Magazine
• Horticulture Magazine

Newsletters

• University of Illinois Extension - Home, Yard & Pest

Environmental

• IL Pesticide Safety Education & Licensing Info

Plant Material Information

• CBG Plant Evaluation Database
• Great Plant Picks
• Landscape Plants of Upper Midwest
• Longwood Gardens
• National Plant Database
• University of Illinois Extension Services-Hort Page

Design Software

• Dynascape Design and Management Software
• Vectorworks Landmark 

Legislation

Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act has changes that will be in effect 1/1/2010.
SB 1357 was signed into law August '09.

You may now Email your 'locate request' via J.U.L.I.E. LINK.

 

The Landscape Architect Practice Acts / Title Acts. What does it mean for the Designer? 

Read this informative Article that appeared in the 2010 Winter edition of Covering Ground by Maureen DiRienzo.

View the current version of the Landscape Architect Licensure Act, Follow the link below.
SB #1925

THIS BILL HAS PASSED 2009
To view the activity of the Senate Bill #1925, follow the below link.
SB #1925

 

THESE BILLS FAILED TO PASS COMMITTEE 2009
To view the activity of the Senate Bill #1711 or the House of Representatives Bill #2636 - AKA The Landscape Architect Practice Act, please follow the below links
SB #1711
HB #2636

 

Click here for a listing of the Illinois State Representatives
Click here for a listing of the Illinois State Senators

 

To view Sample letters that you may send to your representatives regarding the Landscape Practice Act.– please select from below.
Sample Letter #1
Sample Letter #2

Board Archive and Committee

For a hard copy of the membership’s roles and responsibilities please select from below:

• President
• Treasurer
• President Elect
• Secretary
• Membership
• New Members
• Liaison
• Programs
• Workshop
• Garden Walk
• Social Events
• Newsletter
• Website
• Hospitality

Bulletin Board

The opportunity to post wants, needs or announcements has been long desired and we are happy to provide this Bulletin Board for member use only.  To submit a post to the LDA Bulletin Board, click here.  Please note that all submissions will be subject to approval by Committee.

• Web Master Assistant (2.1) - LDA is looking for someone that would like to learn more about websites!  Patty Glicksberg will teach you the ins 'n' outs of the Expression Engine.  We would like to find a successor for the LDA Webmaster.  No experience necessary, but helpful.  Learn on the committee and become a valuable part of the LDA network.
• Concrete contractor needed (11.23) - Searching for concrete contractor that does finish concrete, willing to do small job - stoop and front walk in Evanston. Please contact Margaret Morris.

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2010 Membership Application

Membership benefits include programs, workshops and garden walks for the landscape design professional.  LDA produces a quarterly newsletter, annual membership directory, and provides opportunities to network, serve on committees, and participate in mentorships with other members.  Enjoy camaraderie at annual social events.  Membership runs from January through December.

Member dues: $100 / year
Associate* dues: $50 / year

*Associate membership is offered to those whose employer is a full member.  Associates may participate in all events.

 

Please complete the below application.  Upon completion you will be directed to Paypal where you can directly pay for the membership.  Alternatively, you may send your check to the below listed Membership Chair.  Your membership will be activated upon receipt of funds.

Ann Gusfield,  Membership Chair
2383 Madiera Court
Buffalo Grove, IL  60089 

Applications and checks must be received by December 31^st for inclusion in the 2010 LDA Membership Directory.  Late recipients will be listed in the LDA website only.

 

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