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Arboretum director named American Society of Landscape Architects fellow

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The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced that Drake Fowler, executive director of The North Carolina Arboretum, has been elected to its 2026 Council of Fellows. 

ASLA Fellows are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the landscape architecture profession and society at large.

Election to the ASLA Council of Fellows is among the highest honors ASLA bestows on members and is based on work, leadership, knowledge and service.

Fowler has led The North Carolina Arboretum since 2024, following a decade serving as the organization’s CFO and deputy director. Prior to joining the Arboretum, he managed operations for Design Workshop, an international, award-winning landscape architectural firm. He served as president of the North Carolina Chapter of the ASLA in 2024.

“The profession of landscape architecture has given so much to me. I am honored to be elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects,” Fowler said. “I am humbled to be among such amazing talent. The other professionals in this esteemed group are staunch defenders of the Earth, promoters of great design and advocates of equality through universal design.”

ASLA Fellows will be elevated during a special ceremony at the 2026 Conference on Landscape Architecture, which will be held in Los Angeles Sept. 16-18.

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