ASLA UTAH DECEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER

UPCOMING EVENTS

ASCE: New Year’s Happy Hour Wednesday, January 20th, 6:00 - 7:00pm
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Victor Stanley: Virtual LA CES™ Webinar Public and the Pandemic Speakers: Gina Ford and Brie Hensold
Credits: 1.5 PDH-HSW On-Demand. REGISTER HERE

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Leadership Express

Seth Bockholt, Chapter President

reVISION - ASLA National Conference Recap

Lauren Smith, Chapter Past President

ASLA National hosted their first virtual conference November 16-18th. There was the opportunity to get up to 25 professional development hours at 75% of the regular price. Just like everyone, ASLA had to get creative to provide members with education sessions, networking opportunities, social interaction and field sessions.

In preparation of the conference, there were several virtual celebratory events held on the evenings of November 9th - 13th. These events were to recognize honorary members, professional and student awards, council of fellows, and award medals. Though everyone is disappointed we could not meet in person it's important that these events were able to be celebrated.

reVISION was kicked off by a discussion with ASLA's new CEO Torey Carter-Conneen, Majora Carter and Walter Hood. This discussion set the stage for the conference and addressed current events and the direction of our profession. Next up was the first series of Education Sessions to choose from, followed up a short 30 minute session then a break. The afternoon started with the second series of Education Sessions, another 30 minute sessions, Reflections by President Wendy Miller and ending with Happy Hour Networking discussions. The networking session had a panel and moderator that participants could communicate with via a chat function.

Day two was Design Day! Kicked off by President Wendy Miller and followed up with Education Sessions pertaining to design. There were also 'Behind the Scenes - Inside the LA Studio' sessions, where you can get an inside look at some well known Landscape Architecture Studios from around the country.

The last day, day three, started off with an inspiring Expression of Hope from Kimberly Garza, Diana Fernadez, Jose de Jesus, Andrew Sargent and Kona Gray. The day consisted of education sessions, virtual field sessions, and ended with a Call to Action presented to us by Elizabeth Kennedy, Katya Crawford, Ignacio, Keith Bowers, Ernie Wong and Torey Carter-Conneen. Overall reVISION 2020 was a huge success.

NEW Corporate Partnership Opportunity with ASLA UT

Brady Pitcher, Sponsorship Committee Chair

We are excited to offer corporate partnerships for firms desiring greater exposure and also for vendor’s who would like to participate with the ASLA UT Chapter at an entry level . This partnership affords corporations great marketing opportunities including: the company’s logo and link on the ASLA Utah website, a listing in the monthly newsletter, company contact information in the annual conference brochure, and up to four job listings per year using the ASLA Utah email blast. This is a great way to support the Chapter while gaining marketing exposure.

In addition to the new Corporate Partnership, there is also a menu of A la carte opportunities that are available to Sponsors and Corporate Sponsors to enhance their involvement with the Chapter.

If you are interested in these opportunities or have any questions, please contact Jenny Sonntag (uaslaexecutivedirector@gmail.com) or Brady Pitcher(bpitcher@sprinklersupplyco.com).

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Get to know our newest Executive Sub-Committee Member

Survier Castillo - Membership Sub-Committee

UASLA: Why did you choose Landscape Architecture as your profession?

SURVIER: Originally landscape architecture was going to be a stepping stone to residential/commercial architecture. As I learned more about the social and environmental justice factors in design, the more passionate I became in landscape architecture.

UASLA: Tell us about your educational background and any past professional experience.

SURVIER: In May of 2020 I graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor of landscape architecture. Promptly following graduation, I assisted in the campus plan of Hope Haven Rwanda in Kabuga, Rwanda.

UASLA: How do you presently practice Landscape Architecture?

SURVIER: Currently, I freelance in residential design.

UASLA: What project have you been involved in that you take great accomplishment in and why?

SURVIER: While at Utah State University I was fortunate to be part of a team that worked with the city of Helper, Utah to explore and complete a city master plan. This project resonated with me as I saw how good design can positively impact a community.

UASLA: What is a project outside your design influence that impacted you greatly and inspires you?

SURVIER: The projects that inspire me are the projects that focus on assisting lower-income communities, such as the work outlined by Barbara Brown Wilson.

UASLA: What are your top three goals that you would like to accomplish while serving on the ExCom Board?

SURVIER: The three things I would like to accomplish while serving on the ExCom Board are to bring greater awareness to the field of landscape architecture, assist others in receiving recognition for their work, and my personal goal is to connect with and learn from other professionals in landscape architecture.

Screen Shot 2020-11-23 at 1.41.39 PM.png — Winter Food Growing

**By:** Ashley Saulsberry

Just because winter is coming, doesn’t mean you have to give up on growing your own food. During these stressful times, many people have taken comfort in some casual horticulture or fungiculture, and here are some ways you can start or continue from the coziness of your home.

• Herbs – plants such as rosemary, mint, thyme, and oregano can all be grown well in pots indoors. Will need at least 6 hours of sun per day, so preferably choose a sunny, south-facing window or use a grow light.

• Microgreens – lettuces, arugula, spinach, and even seeds and harvested as microgreens. Just soak your seeds to get them germinating, plant in a little soil in seed-starting trays, keep moist, and harvest by cutting just above the soil once the first leaves appear. Will grow better with 4-6 hours of sunlight per day

• Sprouts – even quicker than microgreens, soak your mung bean, alfalfa, or sunflower seeds for at least 8 hours to start, then drain and rinse daily until sprouts are ready. Seeds can be placed in an upside down jar with a fine mesh top for drainage or you can purchase a sprouting kit. No direct sunlight is required, just be sure to rinse well at least once a day for best hygiene.

• Mushrooms – Since mushrooms do not photosynthe size, no light is needed for cultivation but you will want to keep a mister on hand for adding moisture. The eas iest way to start is to buy a mushroom growing kit, but forgoing the kit oyster mushrooms are some of the easiest with which to start your fungiculture journey. You will need to buy spawn and appropriately treat your substrate for success. Find a whole tutorial here https://blog.freshcapmushrooms.com/learn/a-simple way-to-grow-mushrooms-indoors/

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