AALD became officially constituted on November 22, 1996 with its first annual meeting at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Truro. With 40 founding members, the group dedicated itself to providing quality landscape design services to Atlantic Canadians. AALD united the individual designers to provide a common voice to government and the industry, a professional public image, and the opportunity to share design ideas and educational opportunities.

Who are the members: Practicing landscape designers, landscape architects, horticulture students, and people or companies with an active interest in landscape design & horticulture.

Benefits of membership

• Directory of members
• Networking
• Educational seminars and field trips
• Newsletters and notices
• Certification
• Group advertising (eg, brochures, website, trade shows)
• Meetings (business & educational)
• Lobby groups
• Promotion of the design industry

Jamey Smith of Red Oak Landscaping in PEI took over as Chair of AALD in January, 2009. He has hosted a great tour of some of his landscape creations in PEI, and brought his extensive experience with the Dynascape Landscape Design software to the assistance of members who have recently acquired it. We appreciate the time Jamey has set aside to lead our association during his term.