Water.
The community of Fargo is no stranger to water. For generations, water has drawn people to Fargo. It has strengthened livelihoods, provided nourishment and beauty, and crushed hopes and dreams. Join us in September as we learn from this resilient community the importance of preserving, protecting, and embracing this artful and everchanging resource.
Please see below for complete information on schedule, lodging, and other conference details.
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Schedule
See the current schedule below. Please note the schedule is subject to change. Check back frequently for more information.
Wednesday, September 14th, 2022
North Dakota State University, Renaissance Hall, 5th Floor, 650 Northern Pacific Avenue, Fargo
Noon Executive Committee Retreat
5:30pm Welcome Mixer Loretta Building, Elevate, 4th Floor, 210 Broadway North, Fargo
Thursday, September 15th, 2022
North Dakota State University, Renaissance Hall, 5th Floor
650 Northern Pacific Avenue, Fargo
7am Exhibitor Setup
7:30am Registration and Breakfast
8:30am Welcome: NDSU Director of the School for Design, Architecture and Art, Michael Strand, and NDC ASLA President Zack Fergus
8:45am Session I: Watershed Education and Research Center, Matt Torgerson (1 CEU)
9:45am Break: Exhibitor Visits
10:00am Session II: Stormwater, Placemaking and Art, City of Fargo Engineering and Planning (1 CEU)
11:15 Break: Exhibitor Visits
Noon Lunch
12:15pm Session III: Keynote Presentation - 6 Seasons, Bob Somers (1 CEU)
1:15pm Travel to Diversion Tour Site
1:45pm Session IV: Fargo/Moorhead Diversion Site Tour, FM Diversion Authority (1 CEU)
3pm Travel to Microsoft Campus
3:30pm Session V: Microsoft Campus Landscape Stormwater Strategies, Matt Torgerson (1.5 CEU)
5:30pm Travel to Loretta Building
6:15pm Awards Ceremony Mixer, Loretta Building, Elevate, 4th Floor, 210 Broadway North, Fargo
6:45pm Emerging Professionals Award / Fellowship Presentation
7:30pm Awards Ceremony Presentation
Friday, September 16th, 2022
North Dakota State University, Renaissance Hall, 5th Floor
650 Northern Pacific Avenue, Fargo
7am Exhibits Open
7:30am Registration and Breakfast
8:30am Welcome to Day Two, Zack Fergus
8:45am Session I: State of the Chapter
9:30am Session II: National ASLA Strategic Plan and CLARB Update
10:30am Session III: Downtown Fargo Walking Tour, TBD (1 CEU)
Noon Conference Closing: NDC ASLA President Zack Fergus, Chris Brandriet, and Bryan Leininger
Cancellation Policy
In the event that the conference is canceled by organizers, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded.
Registrations canceled by the attendee will be fully refunded until September 1st. After that date, no refunds will be provided.
Downtown Fargo Hotels include:
Jasper Hotel Home | Jasper Hotel (jasperfargo.com) A limited room block has been reserved at the Jasper Hotel for the evenings of September 14th and 15th with a room rate of $159 + tax and fees. We encourage you to reserve your rooms at this link Details - Jasper Hotel (jasperfargo.com) well before the block closes on August 30th.
Radisson Blu Fargo Book a Hotel in Fargo, ND | Radisson Blu (radissonhotelsamericas.com) A limited room block has also been reserved at the Radisson Blue Fargo for the evenings of September 14th and 15th with a room rate of $154 + tax and fees. Reservations may be made in one of the following ways before the room block closes on August 30th:
Or, go to www.radissonhotelsamericas.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-fargo , enter the appropriate dates, select “promotional code” in the promotional code drop-down menu and enter NDCASL in the fillable field.
Or, call the Radisson Blu Fargo directly at (701) 232-7363 and ask to book in the NDCASLA Room Block.We encourage you to reserve your rooms at this link
COVID-19 Protocols
NDC ASLA wants everyone to have a safe, healthy conference! We will adhere to state and local guidelines related to current pandemic conditions, including wearing masks indoors and social distancing when required. Most, but not all, of our indoor events will be in spaces large enough for social distancing, however with any gathering there are assumed risks in attending. If you are sick, please do not attend the conference.