VAASLA upcoming events

Sparks@Play PLAYTour and Happy Hour: A Hands-On CEU Experience (10/08/2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Title: Sparks@Play PLAYTour and Happy Hour: A Hands-On CEU Experience

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Time: 3:30 PM

Location 1: Mt. Trashmore Hillside Playground, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA

Location 2: Three Notch'd Brewery & Craft Kitchen, 4561 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA

Registration: Free

Join us for a hands-on CEU experience with Sparks@Play! Dr. Ariel Mansholt will lead a playground tour and cover inclusive playground design, with the opportunity to earn one CEU afterward.

The group will then head to Three Notch'd Brewery & Craft Kitchen for a happy hour, with food and drinks provided by Sparks@Play. Dr. Mansholt will give a presentation there as well, offering a chance to earn a second CEU.

Registration closes Tuesday, October 6th. Session attendees earn 2 PDH / CEUs.

Thank you to our sponsor, Sparks@Play!

2026 Fall Symposium and Awards Celebration (11/06/2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

2026 Fall Symposium and Awards Celebration

The Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects is excited to host the 2026 Fall Symposium and Awards Celebration in collaboration with the Virginia Tech Landscape Architecture Program from November 6-7 in Blacksburg, Virginia.

The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

For more information on the full event schedule, hotels, education sessions, and exhibitors, please visit the symposium and awards webpage.

Friday, November 6

Awards Celebration
6:00pm-8:30pm
*Awards presentation begins at 6:45pm
Virginia Tech | The University Club: South End Zone at Lane Stadium
185 Beamer Way, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Saturday, November 7

Symposium and Expo
8:00am-2:00pm
Virginia Tech | Squires Student Center
290 College Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Questions? Email admin@vaasla.org.