Big News: Jen Williams Is Coming to CCA!

Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for a great talk about aquascaping by none other than Jen Williams.

Jen is an award-winning aquascaper who has earned recognition for her stunning aquascaping skills in regional, national, and international events. She will share her expertise and knowledge on how to create beautiful aquascapes for your own aquarium. Come learn something new!

We also have a great donation from Tropica that will be included in the auction. Come win some cool new plants!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Location:
John F. Kennedy High School
1901 Randolph Rd
Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902

Meeting Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Schedule

• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Set up
• 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Socializing
• 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Aquascaping Talk with Jen Williams
• 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Break
• 2:45 PM: Auction and raffles

Join us for an early meal and drinks with the speaker!

Also, don’t forget to submit your entries and vote for the Photo of the Month for a chance to win $10 in CCA Bucks!

Upcoming 2026 Activities

We also have some great activities lined up for the rest of 2026. Be on the lookout for a potential garage sale opportunity as well!

• August 8: Annual Summer BBQ
• September 12: David Snell on Photographing Fish
• October 10: Rebecca Goldring on Puffer Fish (New)
• November 14: TBD
• December 12: Annual Holiday Party

Speaker Details

Jen Williams, Aquascaper

• Fort Mill, SC
• Former Oase Brand Ambassador
• Board of Directors, Aquatic Gardeners Association (AGA), 2015–present
• Board of Directors, Greater Washington Aquatic Plant Association (GWAPA), 2008–2024
• Associate Editor, Amazonas magazine

Jen Williams is a well-known aquascaper through her participation in national and international events, speaking engagements, and competitions. Her passion and talent have earned her recognition as one of the most decorated aquascapers in U.S. live events.

Since 2008, Jen has won numerous awards at competitions including The Aquatic Experience, Aquafest, Aquamania, The Big Fish Deal, and Aquashella.

In addition to being an esteemed aquascaper, Jen is a dedicated fishkeeping enthusiast with a particular fondness for biotopes and native species. She has kept a diverse array of fish through the years and holds a Master Level breeding award from the Potomac Valley Aquarium Society (PVAS).

Jen served on the board of the Greater Washington Aquatic Plant Association (GWAPA) from 2007 until moving from the DC area in 2024. She has also served as a board member of the Aquatic Gardeners Association (AGA) since 2015.

She is now an Associate Editor at Amazonas magazine, where she writes a regular column that brings aquatic plants and aquascaping to a broader community of hobbyists.

Always eager to grow the hobby in the U.S., Jen enjoys traveling to clubs nationwide to give presentations, aquascaping demos, inspiration, and encouragement to future aquascapers.

A respected member of the industry with a mission to inspire and educate, Jen’s passion and enthusiasm have given her the opportunity to reach many hobbyists, both new and experienced, to help grow the community and share her love of aquascaping and fishkeeping.