Registration is Closed!
If you would still like to join us, please reach out to a
staff member or call 410-222-3831.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Maritime conference center
692 maritime boulevard
linthicum heights, md 21090
If you find yourself lost at any point, please ask an onsite WSA Parking volunteer. They will be in these areas ready to assist you. Arriving late? Call our Conference Liaison Pam Godfrey if you need assistance: (443) 333-9685
DIRECTIONS TO CONFERENCE:
GPS Address for Maritime Conference Center:
692 Maritime Boulevard
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1952
*If given the choice on your GPS, enter from Corporate Blvd. /Aero Drive. Don't enter from Hammonds Ferry Road.
Maritime Conference Center is a large campus. Our event is taking place in Building 3 North Conference / Academic Building. Volunteers will be stationed and signage will be placed to assist you with finding your way to the main Conference entrance.
Reduce your carbon footprint - Carpool with your friends!
Venue Aerial Map:
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We can’t wait to see you!
What to Bring:
A refillable water bottle and/or travel mug for beverages *** This is zero waste event - all items provided by venue will be compostable. Please avoid bringing items with you that need to be disposed that are not compostable or recyclable.
Cash, credit card, or check for Silent Auction items winning bids, Juliet's Studio Jewelry, and the cash bar at Happy Hour
A pen and notebook to jot down what inspires you
Take Advantage of:
Funders Office Hours: Meet one-on-one with a funder to discuss your next project! Must be registered for the Conference to sign-up! *** Bring site photos, maps, or any other materials with you. If any slots are still available on Saturday, they will be posted by the registration desk for you to sign-up on site.
CEU’s offered: ISA (must sign-in at the session) and CBLP, UMD Master Gardener and UMD Master Naturalist (self-reported). *** For more information about CEUs, click here and contact WSA Director of Restoration, Jeffrey Popp at jeff@aawsa.org if you have further questions.
Share Your Conference Photos With Us:
Posting about the Conference on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn? Use #SpringIntoAction2025 in your posts for a chance for WSA to share the photos on social media.
Keynote Presentation:
Benjamin Vogt (virtual)
Owner of Monarch Gardens & Author of Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design
Famous author and garden designer Benjamin Vogt shares why gardening with native plants is an ethical imperative in a world of climate change and extinction. This deep dive explores ecology, science, psychology, and philosophy as we ponder how to embrace gardens as places to create empowering social and cultural change.
This year, WSA is thrilled to host three national speakers, including Benjamin Vogt!
As an environmental organization, we prioritize sustainability while delivering an exceptional educational experience. To minimize our carbon footprint, these speakers will present to us virtually. The Maritime Conference Center's advanced audiovisual technology ensures an engaging and interactive experience.
Thank You to our 2025 Business and Scholarship Supporters!
ABET
Alliance for the Chesapeake
arundel rivers federation
Atwell, LLC
Jan Atwood (Scholarship supporter)
bayland consultants & designers, Inc.
Bee Safe Mosquito Control
The Brick Companies
Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council
Ciminelli's Landscape Services
crossing currents aquatics
Davey Tree Expert Company
Echoes of Nature
DJ Gile (Scholarship supporter)
Good Earth Gardeners
Green Landing Nursery
greenvest
John Groeger (Scholarship supporter)
Herrington Harbour North
Himmel’s Landscape & Garden Design
Homestead Gardens
Hyatt & Weber, P.A.
iStormwater
Maryland Stream Restoration Association
McHale Landscape Design
OpinionWorks
PDK Horticultural LLC Invasive Plant Control
Pennoni
Petro Design Build Group
Phelps Water Company
providence of maryland
Robert & Karen Royer
Scenic Rivers Land Trust
Severn Grove Ecological DeSIgn
Save Our Trees Program Leaders (Scholarship supporter)