Welcome to APLD Arizona
The desert is our design studio.
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WHO WE ARE
The Arizona Chapter of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers is a community of landscape design professionals who call this desert home. We connect members across the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas through events, education, and a shared love for design that's unmistakably Arizona.
The best work in this landscape happens when designers are in conversation with each other and with the architects, builders, interior designers, artists, and makers who shape Arizona alongside us. That's the community we're building.
JOIN
Events, education, good people, and a whole lot of desert inspiration. The Arizona Chapter hosts gatherings throughout the year designed to connect, inform, and inspire the landscape design community.
To learn more about membership, reach out to our Membership Chair or join directly through the APLD National website.
FIND A DESIGNER
Looking for a landscape designer who knows this desert? Browse our Member Directory to find a qualified professional in your area - designers who don't just work in Arizona, but are shaped by it.
2026 Board Members
2026 Board Members
President: Elizabeth Przygoda
Vice President: Maggie Weber
Treasurer: Sonya Becker
Secretary: Jessica Dorfler
Sponsorship & Membership Chair: Wendy King
Marketing Coordinator: Bethany Schalesky
Website Manager: Erin Hutton
Next Member Meeting
Next Member Meeting
golden hour on 5
the apld studio sessions | the build, the finish, and the light betweenJoin us five floors above Tucson as the sun sets over the city. Hosted by Cimarron Circle Construction, this evening brings together designers, builders, and industry partners for conversation, good food, and a closer look at the craft behind the landscapes we create.
When
Thursday, November 19, 2026
5:00 to 7:00 PMWhere
Arizona Sands Club, Private Dining Room (5th Floor)
565 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719Who’s Speaking
Rob Staples, Cimarron Circle Construction
Rob shares the story of Cimarron Circle, the Tucson builder his father founded in 1978, and how their team brings designed spaces to life.
Thomas Cooper, MMG Arizona Pool Plastering
Thomas walks us through PebbleTec pool finishes and how a surface comes alive in the light.
The Evening
5:00 PM | Doors open, drinks + golden hour
5:45 PM | Presentations
6:15 PM | Taco bar + conversation
Sunset is around 5:20, so arrive by 5:15 to catch the light.
What’s Included
A taco bar with shredded chicken, carne asada, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa, crema, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, and warm flour or corn tortillas. Water, iced tea, coffee, and soda, plus two drink tickets per guest for beer or wine.Bring a Friend
Golden hour is better shared. Bring a colleague, a friend, or anyone who loves good design, and add them to your RSVP so we can plan for food and drinks.RSVP
Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 11.
RSVP HEREQuestions?
Contact Jessie Dorfler at jessie@cimarroncircle.com.
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