Fifty years on, LAF is marking its half-century of commitment to the environment with its 50 & Forward Campaign. This fundraising campaign has a minimum goal of $3.5 million to expand existing programs and support new initiatives that will position LAF to better meet its goals.

• Double its annual support for students to diversify the pool of talent and increase academic opportunity.


• Lead a forum for practicing landscape architects to share innovative and entrepreneurial approaches and make the research ideas accessible to all.


• Invest in new research that will benefit nonprofits, community leaders and advocates who make the case for more environmentally friendly policies and solutions.


• Expand research grants and stipends for academics and landscape architecture programs.


• Increase investment in the profession to broaden and deepen the pool of talent, drive innovation for improved practices and create new business opportunities for the landscape industry.