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OCBA O’Boyle, Cowell, Blalock, & Associates, Inc. (OCBA) has been creating positive environmental chang

Michigan’s natural landscape is unique and worthy of preservation and enhancement. OCBA Landscape Architects has provided award-winning planning and design services since 1964. Our dedicated staff of landscape architects is thoughtful about ecological beauty and environmental assets. We continually look for opportunities to conserve and incorporate natural beauty with development planning. We beli

eve in going beyond the initial design to think about how the landscape performs over its lifecycle. The work we do fosters health and environmental benefits and can help our clients achieve their sustainability goals.

Please join us in welcoming Adam to OCBA as our Summer 2026 Intern!Adam is excited to gain real-world experience and exp...
05/13/2026

Please join us in welcoming Adam to OCBA as our Summer 2026 Intern!

Adam is excited to gain real-world experience and explore the collaborative nature of landscape architecture in -office and on-site.

Adam was drawn to landscape architecture after learning that a park he loved growing up had been intentionally designed by a landscape architect and family friend. The realization — that someone had thoughtfully created a place connected to so many core memories — inspired him to pursue the profession himself.

Outside of landscape architecture, Adam is a passionate writer nearing three million written words, enjoys traveling, loves cooking, and is currently fascinated by deep sea ecology. (There is so much down there!)

This summer, we’re excited to help Adam continue learning through meetings, job site visits, design collaboration, and community engagement as we also look forward to learning what Adam can teach us.

Welcome to the team, Adam!

Internships should be a doorway to reality. 🌿They’re the first chance to step beyond the classroom and into the day-to-...
05/12/2026

Internships should be a doorway to reality. 🌿

They’re the first chance to step beyond the classroom and into the day-to-day of the profession—collaborating with teams, solving real problems, understanding workflow, and seeing how design impacts communities. It takes their passion and shows how reality can transform it.

More than just experience for a résumé, internships build confidence, connection, and a stronger foundation for the future.

See what Molly, 2023 Summer Intern, has to say about their internship at OCBA - https://www.ocba.com/blog/whyinternshipsmatter

As WLAM comes to a close, we’re looking ahead. 🌿The spaces we design today shape the experiences of future generations. ...
04/30/2026

As WLAM comes to a close, we’re looking ahead. 🌿

The spaces we design today shape the experiences of future generations. With that comes responsibility to honor the land, respect our communities, and create places that reconnect people to the outdoors and each other.

“My hope for the next generation is to continue to create strong connections with the communities in which we work so that design is truly a reflection of who they are, and strong connections with nature so that outdoor spaces are authentic and encourage use.”
– Sandra J. Bliesener, PLA, LEED, AP

Access to landscape matters.It matters for our health.For moments of therapy and restoration.For connection—with nature,...
04/24/2026

Access to landscape matters.
It matters for our health.
For moments of therapy and restoration.
For connection—with nature, with our communities, and with each other.
Well-designed outdoor spaces bring value to neighborhoods and help create a sense of balance between the built environment and the natural world. They remind us that cities and nature are not meant to compete—but to coexist.
Having access to landscape and the outdoors isn’t a luxury. It’s a fundamental part of healthy communities.
That’s one of the many reasons landscape architecture matters.
Celebrating World Landscape Architecture Month 🌱

Why do we continue to choose landscape architecture?Because it’s more than design—it’s responsibility.Responsibility to ...
04/16/2026

Why do we continue to choose landscape architecture?

Because it’s more than design—it’s responsibility.

Responsibility to the land.
Responsibility to our communities.
Responsibility to the generations who will experience these places long after we are gone.

Our work is rooted in where we come from and guided by where we hope the future will go. Every project is an opportunity to listen—to the land, to the stories of the past, and to the voices shaping tomorrow.

The decisions we make today aren’t temporary solutions. They are lasting relationships between people and place.

And that responsibility is exactly why we choose this work—every day.

Celebrating World Landscape Architecture Month 🌿

04/08/2026

A day in the life of landscape architects across Michigan.
Meetings. Site visits. Conversations. Learning. Teaching. Celebrating.
As a small firm invested in our surrounding communities, we’re proud to stay involved in the conversations that influence change—because thoughtful design today creates stronger places that last long after we are gone.
What are you working on?

A before. An after.It’s wild how quickly the world around us can change through thoughtful design.During World Landscape...
04/03/2026

A before. An after.
It’s wild how quickly the world around us can change through thoughtful design.

During World Landscape Architecture Month, we’re reminded how fortunate we are to help shape the landscapes where people gather, play, and connect. It’s a responsibility we never take lightly—and a privilege we’re grateful for every day. 🌱

04/02/2026

The chamber welcomed new member O’Boyle Cowell Blalock & Associates (OCBA ) with a ribbon cutting ceremony this week. Located at 325 East Lake Street, Suite 30, Petoskey. Tel. (269) 381-3357 www.ocba.com OCBA Landscape Architects has delivered award-winning planning and design services since 1964. For more than six decades, we have approached every project with respect for ecological systems and the communities we serve. Through clear communication and collaboration, we listen carefully to understand goals and context, allowing us to protect and celebrate Michigan’s landscapes. Rooted in service, stewardship, and skill, our work creates resilient places that mature over time and provide lasting value.

04/02/2026

We are so excited to be here and thank you to everyone who came out to help celebrate us!

What does it really mean to be a licensed landscape architect? In our newest blog, we break down why licensure matters, ...
04/01/2026

What does it really mean to be a licensed landscape architect? In our newest blog, we break down why licensure matters, how it protects communities, and the role it plays in shaping landscapes that are both beautiful and responsibly designed. Read more and learn why credentials make a difference. 🌿

Read more here: https://www.ocba.com/blog/importanceofpla

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