ANNOUNCEMENTS
Election is now open!
The WI ASLA Board of Directors election is now open. We encourage all eligible members to review the candidates and cast your vote using the link below. Your participation helps shape the future of our chapter and profession.
Thank you to all of the candidates for their willingness to serve and support the continued growth and success of WI ASLA.
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Full and Associate Members are invited to participate in the election. Please check your email for a link to vote.
Join us at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Join us on June 25, 2026 from 3-5pm at Boerner Botanical Gardens for a tour of Margie's Garden and the Botanical Gardens. A social will follow at Whitnall Beer Garden.
Members: $30*
Non-Members: $50
* Firm Partners please contact admin@wiasla.com for a discount code.
Save the date for the Fall Field Session
Join us for an exciting field session featuring visits to the International Crane Foundation and the Aldo Leopold Foundation, followed by a social gathering in the Wisconsin Dells.
Continue the experience on Saturday with a visit to Devil’s Lake State Park and lunch at Tumbled Rock Brewery.
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More information and registration coming soon!
In Pursuit of Place Summit
UW-Extension has partnered with University of Minnesota-Extension, University of Missouri-Extension, Purdue University, Michigan State University-Extension, and Nebraska Extension to secure a grant from the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) to host the “In Pursuit of Place Summit”, June 22–25 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Recognition Awards
Congratulations to the Recognition Award Recipients!
Pam Schuler
Lifetime Achievement Award
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WI ASLA Student Chapter
Visibility Award
Jamie McArdle
Chapter Support Award
Paul Ganshert
Lifetime Achievement Award
Liza Lightfoot
Public Service Award
Tiara Wuethrich
Chapter Service Award
Jonathan Bronk
Chapter Service Award
Jason Valerius / CARPC
Environmental Enhancement Award
Andrew Pudwill
Chapter Support Award
RECENT EVENTS
Terrace Town at Monona Terrace
The Wisconsin ASLA Emerging Professionals played a key role in organizing and volunteering at the Terrace Town open house event, where students and their families gathered to enjoy a hands on tile placement game featuring a variety of stormwater management strategies. After filling the grid with tiles, participants added up their points to see if they could beat the goal and earn the title of Stormwater Superhero. Thank you to the dedicated professionals and student volunteers whose enthusiasm helps inspire young learners and strengthens the visibility of landscape architecture in our communities.
Spring Conference in Milwaukee
Our annual Spring Conference brought together an incredible community of landscape architecture professionals for days filled with collaboration, learning, and connection. Highlights included an inspiring keynote, connecting with our generous chapter sponsors during the vendor expo, and exploring a beautifully designed local park during the tour. Thank you to all the vendors, speakers, attendees, and volunteers who contributed to the success of this event. Your continued participation and support make this conference a meaningful tradition, and we are already looking forward to gathering again next year.
Annual Meeting and Recognition Awards
We had such a great time gathering at The Coopers Tavern in Madison for this year’s Annual Meeting. It was wonderful to reconnect with colleagues, share stories, and celebrate the vibrant landscape architecture community we’re proud to be part of. A highlight of the evening was recognizing our WI ASLA Recognition Award winners, whose thoughtful and inspiring work continues to elevate the profession. The event also gave us a chance to look back on the memorable programs, events, and educational opportunities that shaped the past year. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening special.
Ask Me Anything Mentorship Event
Great conversations were had by all at the Ask Me Anything mentorship event hosted in partnership with Badger ASLA at Saiki Design in Madison. We kicked off the evening with snacks and Pictionary before breaking into small groups for networking and mentorship discussions. Students in attendance had the opportunity to meet many mentors participating in the mentorship program, discussing their academic experiences and career aspirations.
Fall Field Session in Door County
Huge thanks to everyone who joined our Fall Field Session on Saturday! The weather was perfect, and the fall colors were stunning. Here's a quick recap: At The Ridges Sanctuary, Inc, Executive Director Katie & SmithGroup Principal Gregg guided us through the unique ecosystem and shared next steps on implementing their master plan. At The Clearing Folk School, Executive Director Tammy & retired Executive Director Mike walked us through its rich history and scenic campus, along with a stop at an original Jens Jensen council ring. In Fish Creek, Town Administrator Travis & Historical Association Director Laurie showed us the Town of Gibraltar’s new parkland and their inspiring vision for the future. We wrapped up the day at Stabbur Beer Garden in Sister Bay. Cheers to a great day in Door County!
Park(ing) Day on Monroe Street
Can you believe Park(ing) Day has already come and gone? It was such a fun day on Monroe Street in Madison on Friday! The Emerging Professionals are extremely grateful to the students from Badger ASLA and sponsors from Midwest Playscapes, Inc., KOMPAN Inc Americas, and ForeverLawn, Inc. for helping them out on the day of the event! Thank you to all who helped make this event a success, we couldn't have done it without you! (Including Techo-Bloc, Landscape Forms, Vestre, Thomas Steele Site Furnishings, Ganshert Landscapes, and Monroe Street Arts Center) Our social at Camp Cantina was also a success, with delicious food and good conversations. We love our Wisconsin ASLA community!
Jensen Longenecker and WI ASLA Professional Awards Reception
A heartfelt thank you to the UW-Madison Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture for their continued partnership in hosting the annual Jensen Longenecker Banquet. This year’s event once again showcased the incredible talent and dedication within our landscape architecture community, celebrating both student accomplishments and professional excellence. Congratulations to all the 2025 Professional Design Award winners. Your submissions inspire and encourage communities, clients, and future generations of landscape architects.
AWARDS
Congratulations to our Professional Award Winners!
Thank you to all applicants that submitted entries for the 2025 Professional Awards. Award winners were announced at the Jensen-Longenecker and WI ASLA Awards Reception at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 18, 2025. It was great to come together for this awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of students and professionals in Wisconsin. Thanks to the UW-Madison Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture (DPLA) for their partnership in this event.
Professional Awards
Student Awards
Congratulations to our 2025 WI ASLA Student Award recipients! Each year, senior students from the landscape architecture department are nominated by their instructors to present about their academic careers to a jury of professionals from WI ASLA. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
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Honor Award- Alyssa Wittman
Merit Award- Emma Krug
Finalist Award- Sam Morales
Finalist Award- Kyu Chang
Student Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to Ava, Nick, and Dhruv for winning this years WI ASLA Student Scholarship! They were tasked with designing a small space near the entrance of their studio building including the use of salvaged stone blocks from another part of campus. Their design, titled "Campus Pollination," was the highest scoring by the jury out of three total entries.
Congratulations Ava, Nick and Dhruv!
What is a Landscape Architect?
This video describes what a Landscape Architect does and highlights some of the projects created by Landscape Architects in Wisconsin. Created in February 2020 by WI ASLA and Adisi Imagery.
SPONSORSHIP
We greatly value your sponsorship-it is critical to our operations. Please reach out to let us know how we can provide value to you. We hope you decide to be a part of our sponsorship program.
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Check out our new and improved sponsorship menu for more information, including new firm sponsorship opportunities!
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Thank you for your continued support of WI ASLA!
ASLA NATIONAL NEWS
Shawn Kelly Receives the ASLA Medal
Congratulations to Shawn Kelly, FASLA for being honored with the 2022 ASLA Medal. In the words of the American Society of Landscape Architects:
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"The ASLA Medal is the highest honor the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) can bestow upon a landscape architect whose lifetime achievements and contributions to the profession have had a unique and lasting impact on the welfare of the public and the environment."
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Shawn continues to leave an incredible impact on the profession in Wisconsin and throughout the nation. Amongst an impressive resume of service and achievements, he has worked to protect licensure in our state and has mentored and inspired countless students as an instructor at UW-Madison. His dedication to landscape architecture and the next generation of practitioners makes him a well-deserving recipient of this prestigious honor.
The ASLA Climate Action Plan was released with great excitement at the 2022 Conference on Landscape Architecture in San Francisco. The document is a product of the hard work of the ASLA Climate Action Plan Task Force. Goals and initiatives provide a framework for climate action through 2040. A Climate Action Field Guild was also released for ASLA members.
ASLA Launches Climate Action Plan
The 2022-2024 Strategic Plan was released at the 2021 Conference on Landscape Architecture in Nashville. The plan discusses the new mission statement for ASLA and select focus areas that will advance the profession. These areas include: Community, Connection, Innovation, Scale, and Voice.
