60th Anniversary Celebration - Diamonds in Design: Celebrating 60 Years of Landscape Architecture 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.
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 BCSLA AGM Reports: REVISED-March 21, 2024
- 2024 BCSLA AGM Agenda: REVISED-March 20, 2024
- 2024 Special Resolution #1: Proposed Bylaw Amendment: Board of Directors
- 2023 Audited Financial Statements
- 2023 Balance Sheet (unaudited)
- 2023 Income Statement (unaudited)
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)
2020 - No Meeting
