A group of 46 early risers from the Penn./Del. Chapter visited three recent park projects in New York City: the High Line, Chelsea Cove and the 9/11 Memorial. Ann Marchino and Gwen Johnson were the event co-coordinators. Landscape Architects from James Corner Field Operations, Michael van Valkenburgh Associates and Peter Walker Partners (PWP) met the chapter members at their respective project to give the members the low down. Here, Matt Donham of PWP at the 9/11 Memorial brushes aside some gravel to reveal the structure behind the illusion of a conventional tree pit perched 14 inches above the root ballroot on Pier 62.
Photo: Pennsylvania/Delaware Chapter

Delaware Report
The Delaware section met on Oct. 13 regarding the Delaware State Board of Landscape Architects revising state rules and regulations to better conform to recent CLARB changes concerning professional practice. The definition for the practice of landscape architecture should be amended to include storm water management design services.

Eastern Section Report
In July, the Eastern section hosted its 3rd Annual Summer Nursery/ Garden tour. Members spent the day learning about new perennial offerings and typical nursery operations at Clearview Nursery in Souderton, and then enjoyed a picnic lunch in the locally renowned perennial garden of Stephanie Cohen in Collegeville. Eastern section attended a college football game and tailgate party as Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Western Section Report
Western Section hosted a CEU event at the Pittsburgh Zoo on June 1. The evening consisted of a tour of the zoo grounds while learning about the native plants, tree pests and structural pruning of trees for public safety. Another CEU event was held at the Allegheny County Building on July 21. The session covered the county?EUR??,,????'?????<