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Registration is still open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals Level 1 training classes-- the baseline credential in design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes, emphasizing properly maintaining stormwater best management practices.
Level 1 training consists of a two- or three-day class, access to our online videos, webinar series, study materials, and a written exam. The course incorporates interactive classroom instruction on conservation landscaping topics (soils, native plants, habitat, natural communities, and invasive plant management) and stormwater best management practices (BMPs), with a field-based practicum.
Level 1 also teaches visual inspection and verification of BMPs.
In-person training is available at multiple locations, including Lancaster on September 25-26.
Scholarships may be available based on your locality. Discounts are available for companies sending 3+ employees. To find out more, send an email to: Katie@cblpro.org.
Click Here to register and for more information. Click Here for program flyer.
For more information on certification and other educational opportunities, visit the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals website.
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