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Managing our water plant section at Chesapeake Natives Nursery, we have converted an abandoned swimming pool into growing space for native
water plants.

Profile: Kaila Blevins I am currently interning at Floura Teeter Landscape
Architects, where we design parks and outdoor
Studied at: Morgan State University - Master’s in
Landscape Architecture community spaces. I also work with Groundsmith
Collective, where we design stormwater management
Awarded: MNLGA Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship solutions and prioritize the use of native plants.
2022
What would you like MNLGA members to know about
How did you hear about the scholarship, or what their investment in you?
prompted you to apply?
As a first-generation college student, the scholarship
A previous student at Morgan received the scholarship has allowed me to continue pursuing higher
and encouraged me to apply. education in a field I am passionate about.

What kind of work are you currently doing in the What piece of advice do you think would be helpful
green industry? for others following in your footsteps?
Say yes to new things. It can lead to career-changing
things.

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