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Annual Conference, AGM & Showcase of Products

60th Anniversary Celebration - Diamonds in Design: Celebrating 60 Years of Landscape Architecture in BC

    Volunteers curated a terrific program filled with celebrations and surprises. Approximately 200 delegates, speakers and exhibitors gathered for this premier celebration event for landscape architects and allied design professionals in BC.
     

     As Tara bids farewell to our organization, we invite you to watch the heartfelt tribute video we've created to honour her dedication, contributions, and unwavering service throughout the years.

    Through her tireless efforts and unwavering commitment, Tara has left an indelible mark on our organization, touching the lives of colleagues, members, and the community alike. This video is a token of our gratitude and appreciation for her invaluable service and the profound impact she has had on our organization. 

    Credits to Emily Dunlop, MBCSLA for making this video!

    Showcase of Products and Services & Program Support

    We were fortunate to see so many returning exhibitors - thank you. We were also proud to welcome several new companies and product lines. BCSLA Showcase Exhibitors and Sponsors enjoy the informal atmosphere to increase their company profile and remind our design professionals about quality services, new and innovative products, and leading-edge technology that can be used by landscape architects in their offices and projects.

    Kate Haines, Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent
    of Professional Governance (OSPG)

    Getting From Here to There: The PGA and Navigating Practice Areas

     

    WHERE DO WE FIT IN? LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE ACROSS THE GLOBE (Hybrid Webinar)

    Speaker: Zach Druga, Government Affairs and Advocacy Manager, Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB)

    Zach spoke about landscape architecture practice issues globally and in North America, drawing from the Global Job Task Analysis with the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA).  Zach highlighted collaborative efforts in the US to define practice scope in legislation and discuss ICOR's work on regulating overlapping practices in architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, and surveying.

     

    Annual General Meeting (Hybrid)
    The 2024 AGM was virtually and in person on April 20, 2024 at 3:30 pm PT. In -Person Sign-in 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm PT.  At the Vancouver Marriott Downtown Hotel, 1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC.  The hard copy of the 2024 AGM Information Package was circulated via Canada Post on March 20, 2024.


    2024 BC Land Summit
    Join us for our 2024 conference the interdisciplinary 2024 BC Land Summit - Collaborations & Connections - from May 8 - 10, 2024, at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo, BC.  As a founding Member of the BC Land Summit Society the BCSLA foregoes our annual conference and collaborates with the five professional land use organizations to share ideas and solutions. Held every five years, the BC Land Summit is the premier collaborative conference providing interdisciplinary networking, education, professional development, and training opportunities for professional practitioners in fields related to land and land-use in British Columbia and beyond.

    2024 Land Summit Exhibitors
    We are pleased that so many BCSLA Affiliates and Suppliers are taking part in the trade show.  We recognize the big time commitment and costs!  Thank you. 

    For information on the Trade Show Schedule and Floor Plan (April 30, 2024) - click here.

    2023 AGM

    Following a review of the 2022 BCSLA Post Conference Survey results BCSLA volunteers have reviewed all of the comments and did their utmost to incorporate many of the observations into the planning of this great conference.  

    Passion, Challenge, Change 
    Download the 2023 Conference Program

    Follow the links below to view the recordings:

    • Nature In Practice Landscape Architects Creating A Better Future For All, Dr. Colleen Mercer Clarke
    • Reconciling People And Places: Landscape Architecture And Ipcas, Eli Enns
    • 2023 BCSLA and the Professional Governance Act Webinar  (One CE credit for the recorded session)

    KEYNOTE – Dr. Colleen Mercer Clarke
    Nature In Practice Landscape Architects Creating A Better Future For All

     

    KEYNOTE - Eli Enns
    Reconciling People And Places: Landscape Architecture And Ipcas (Indigenous Protected And Conserved Areas)

     

    2023 BCSLA and the Professional Governance Act Webinar

     

    Annual General Meeting (AGM)
    The 2023 AGM was held  on May 13, 2023 at the Paradox Vancouver Hotel. The 2023 AGM served to review: directors and committee reports 2022 financial statements, to appoint auditors/accountants for 2023, to elect directors and officers to hold office until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting and other business, as required.   

    2023 AGM Reports_Updated_April_18_2023

    2022 Audited Financial Statement

    2023 Zoom Instructions & Virtual AGM Rules of Order


    Showcase of Products & Services and Program Support
    Thanks to the exhibitors and delegates who made the Showcase of Products and Services a big success.  The exhibitors showcased their latest products and services to the delight of delegates.  Congratulations to Scott Murdoch, MBCSLA who won the Showcase of Products Challenge.  He was provided with $1,000 in Visa gift certificates and a complimentary registration for the 2024 BC Land Summit ($550 value).

    The BC Land Summit will be held in Nanaimo, BC from May 8-10, 2024.  Held every five years, the BC Land Summit is the premier collaborative conference providing interdisciplinary education, professional development, training and networking opportunities for professional practitioners in fields related to land and land-use in British Columbia.

    2024 Land Summit Exhibitors
    We are pleased that so many BCSLA Affiliates and Suppliers are taking part in the trade show.  We recognize the big time commitment and costs!  Thank you. 

    For information on the Trade Show Schedule and Floor Plan - click here.

    Archive AGM Reports (PDF)

    2022

    2021

    2020 - No Meeting

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    2017

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    2011

    2009

    Click to view background photo & credits
    Project: Telus Atrium Garden
    Landscape Architect / Firm: Sharp & Diamond Landscape Architecture Inc in collaboration with Cornelia Hahn Oberlander
    Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
    Photo Credit: Brett Hitchins