CT Nursery & Landscape Association

Supervisory Custom Grounds Turf and Ornamental 3A License Prep Course
2019-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ABC-CT/Construction Education Center, 35 A Jackson Robert Way, Plainville, CT, 06062-2842
Course Dates: February 6, 7, 13, 20, 21, 27, 28 and March 6.
This is the prep course to take for the 3A License. Topics include: Pesticide safety, handling, mixing, calculations, classification, usage; Plant physiology, weed science, mycology, insect science, physiological disorders; and law and regulations.
Instructor: Mark Kokinchak

B.S. Environmental Horticulture, University of CT; 1985
CT licensed Arborist 3d and Custom Grounds; Turn and Ornamental 3a license #62400
Worker Protection Standard Qualified Instructor

Presentation Format:
Most all study materials are available from the web. As such, students should have access and be able to use the internet to obtain information. There is no need to purchase any other materials. Students should have an email address to receive web links and other information. Students should come prepared to take notes, study at home and bring a calculator.
Missed Class:
An outline of the missed class will be provided. Personal tutoring can be arranged, outside of the class for $75 per hour.
Questions:
Contact Mark Kokinchak at cell phone: 203-903-7708 or email: Mark.Kokinchak@gmail.com.
Registration:
Registration is closed. Please contact the CNLA office with any questions.

2019 Winter Symposium Attendee Registration
2019-01-23 - 2019-01-24 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St, Plantsville, CT, 06479
Register as a general attendee | Register as an exhibitor | Become a sponsor | Download the registration form
When registering on-line, please note, that the “Purchase For” field should be the Company Name.
Why attend?

Central location
Large two-day trade show
Relevant educational programs
Earn pesticide credits
Spanish programs
Prizes
Reception with the Exhibitors

Registered Exhibitors (as of January 14, 2019)

Automated Systems
Ball Seed
Bigelow Nurseries
CT Farm Bureau Assoc.
CT Mulch Distributors
CT Nurserymen’s Foundation
Dayton Bag and Burlap
East Coast Nurseries
Farm Credit East
Farm Family Insurance
Fourth Generation Nurseries
Green Earth Ag & Turf
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies
H.O. Penn Machinery
Harvest New England
Heartland
Ideal Concrete Block Co.
Instant Hedge
K & S Associates
Kogut Nursery
Monrovia
Nextgen Equip. Supply
Northern Nurseries/Medford Nursery
NYP Corp.
OESCO, Inc.
Planters’ Choice
Prides Corner Farms
SavATree
Schmidts and Serafines
Sima Drilling Company
SiteOne Landscape Supply
SODCO Turf Farms
Summer Hill Nursery
TexPak, Inc.
The CT Agricultural Experiment Station
The Vermont Mulch Co.
TLC Wholesale Nursery
UCONN (Dept. of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture)
UCONN Extension – Risk Management
USDA, APHIS, PPQ
USDOL/Wage and Hour Division

Thank you sponsors
Event Sponsor
Connecticut Nurserymen’s Foundation

Lunch Sponsors

Program Sponsor

Plan your day
Click here to view the programs planned for each day.

Need directions?
Get directions to the Aqua Turf Club

Pricing
Pre-Registration ends January 15, 2019
Members: $90
Under 30: $55
5+ people rate: $85 each
Non-members: $105
After January 15, 2019, all fees will increase by $10
Register as a general attendee | Register as an exhibitor | Become a sponsor | Download the registration form
This Program is a cooperative effort of CNLA, UConn Extension, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, and the Risk Management Agency/USDA. These institutions are equal opportunity employers and program providers.

2019 Winter Symposium Exhibitor Registration
2019-01-23 - 2019-01-24 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St, Plantsville, CT, 06479
The annual CNLA Winter Symposium & Expo draws industry professionals from all over Connecticut and surrounding states. The Expo will provide your company an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your products, explain your services and interact with green industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with professionals in your area!
Click here to register on-line. Please note, that the “Purchase For” field should be the Company Name.
Click here to download the exhibitor registration form.
Click here to to download the program brochure and the attendee registration form.

CT Invasive Plant Working Group 2018 Invasive Plant Workshop
2018-10-04 08:00 - 16:30 | Student Union, UCONN, Storrs, CT, 06269
The Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) 2018 Invasive Plant Symposium will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Student Union, University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. The theme of the symposium is: Invasive Plants in Uncertain Times: Achieving More with Less. The 9th biennial conference features national, regional, and local experts as well as citizen volunteers sharing practical solutions for invasive plant management and actions needed to promote native species and improve wildlife habitat.

2018 Yard Goats Game
2018-08-11 18:05 - 22:05 | Dunkin Donuts’ Park, 1214 Main Street, Hartford, CT
Join your colleagues and friends at Dunkin Donuts’ Park when the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies) take on the Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles). Tickets are only $15/person and includes $2 in loaded value to each ticket. Tickets are on a first come, first served basis.
Click here to download the registration form.
Click here to register for the baseball game.

2018 Summer Field Day
2018-07-25 08:30 - 15:30 | CT Agricultural Experiment Station at Lockwood Farms, 890 Evergreen Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06518-2361
Education ~ Tradeshow ~ Networking ~ Ask the Experts ~ CNF Silent Auction ~ Tours ~ Food ~ UCONN Dairy Bar ~ Other Activities
Click here to register.
Current Exhibitors (as of 7/15/18)

Automated Systems
Bayer Ornamentals
Bigelow Nurseries, Inc.
Connecticut Farm Bureau Association
Connecticut Gardener
CT Mulch Distributors*
Cusson Automotive/ Alternative Fuel Solutions
Dayton Bag and Burlap
Dunning Industries
East Coast Nurseries
Experiment Station Assoc.
Farm Credit East ACA*
Farm Family Insurance
Fouth Generation Nursery
Green Earth Ag & Turf
Griffin
H.O. Penn Machinery Co.
Harrell’s
Harvest New England
Hocon Autogas
Ideal Concrete Block Co.
K & S Associates
Kogut Nursery, LLC
Lynx Associates
Monrovia
Northeast Greenhouse & Nursery Supply
Northern Nurseries/Medford Nursery
Northern Playground Surfacing
NYP Corp.
OESCO, Inc.
The Plant Group, Inc.
Planters’ Choice, LLC
PR Russell Bark Mulch
Prides Corner Farms, Inc.
Risk Management Agency
SiteOne Landscape Supply
Summer Hill Nursery Inc.
Texpak
The Vermont Mulch Co.
The W.I. Clark Co.
UCONN Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
USDA, APHIS, PPQ
USDOL/Wage and Hour Division

* Sponsors
Click here to become an exhibitor.

Young Professionals Network
2018-06-20 19:00 - 21:00
If you are interested in joining the Young Professionals Network or know of anyone who would be than this is the event to attend.
The Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association (CNLA) recently launched its Young Professionals Network. This group provides young professionals (under 40 years old) an opportunity to get involved with events and programs that will provide exposure to all facets of the industry and to build and establish new networking relationships while advancing industry knowledge, fostering career growth and having a rewarding and enjoyable time while doing so.
The goal is to have the Young Professional meet throughout the year at various networking events. These events are being designed to share ideas and best practices; to collaborate to overcome challenges; and to provide social, networking, education and development and volunteer opportunities.
The next event is scheduled for 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouse, 437 North Street, Greenwich, CT. A tour of the property will be available as well as food and beverages. The registration is $15/person.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact Dustyn Nelson at 860-459-1960 or Maggie Bridge at 203-869-3418.
Click here to register.
