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SUMMARY:2023 CNLA Summer Field Day
DESCRIPTION:CNLA Summer Field Day\nMonrovia\, 41 Floydville Rd\, Granby\, CT \n\nEDUCATION ~ ALL-DAY TRADESHOW ~ NETWORKING ~ PLANT ID CONTEST ~ TOURS  \nSchedule*: \n8:30am – Registration \n8:30am-2:30pm – Exhibits \n8:30am – 1:30pm – Plant ID Contest – Forms must be submitted by 1:30 \n9:30am – 2:00pm – Monrovia Full Farm Riding Tour \n9:30am – 10:30am – Welcome and Automation Keynote \n10:30am – 11:30am – Beech Leaf Disease: Biology and Management\, 1 PA\, 3A\, 3D \n11:30am – 1:30pm – Lunch \n1:30pm – 2:30pm – Hardscaping Panel \n2:30 – 3:30 – BOLO: Spotted Lantern Fly and Box Tree Moth! Options for Management\, 1 PA\, 3A\, 3D \n*Subject to change \n  \n\nAttendees register here! \nThe exhibitor registration and sponsorship form is available here or register online here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/2023-cnla-summer-field-day/
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SUMMARY:2023 CT Accredited Nursery Professional (CANP)
DESCRIPTION:Become a “CANP”\, A Plant Expert People Seek!\nRegister here! \n\nDID YOU KNOW…MORE PROFESSIONAL FIRMS ARE REQUIRING ACCREDITED NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE STAFF TO INSTALL AND DESIGN JOBS?\nWHY ENROLL IN CANP?\n\nTo become more knowledgeable\, to assist consumers in making better plant choices.\nTo improve your work performance.\nTo move your business forward.\nTo encourage team building.\nBecause it is important to have certifications within the industry.\n\nCANP IS FOR EVERYONE WORKING OR STUDYING IN THE GREEN INDUSTRY!\nPast students have backgrounds in all fields of our industry: Design\, Growing/Propagation\, Landscape\, Retail\, Turf Management and Wholesale.  It doesn’t matter if you’ve just started in the industry or have been involved for year . . . CANP is for you! \nSAME PROGRAM – DIFFERENT FORMAT\nCNLA’s annual 13-week certification program is ON-LINE.  The program will teach you the basics of botany\, plant identification\, and professional horticultural information. The low admission fee for the Connecticut Accredited Nursery Professional program makes accreditation open to all persons in the nursery and landscape industry.  Learn directly from several  instructors\, who give great\, two-hour informative lectures each night. \nThe program uses Zoom.  No software is needed for this platform.  Prior to the start of class\, instructions and the necessary links will be emailed to you.  The email will be sent to the address provided on the registration so please be sure it your email address.  A Plant ID workshop will be scheduled during the course.  The exam will be in person at a location to be determined.   Only registered attendees can participate in the class. \nThe registration fee will be $150 for members and $215 for non-members.  Included with the registration fee is a link for the manual.  The fee to purchase a hard copy of the manual is $80.  Manuals are available in English and Spanish. \nSCHEDULE*\nAll classes are on Tuesday; 7:00—9:00 pm\, except November 1st and 16th. \nAugust 29 – Perennials\nSeptember 5 – Plant ID I\nSeptember 12 – Plant ID II\nSeptember 19 – Botany\nSeptember 26 – Environmental Factors & Culture\nOctober 3 – Cancelled\nOctober 10 – Soils\nOctober 17 – Plant ID III\nOctober 24 – Insects\nNovember 1 – Nutrition\nNovember 7 – Plant Diseases\nNovember 14 – Weeds\nNovember 16 – Lawns\nNovember 21 – Design\nNovember 28 ~ Exam (The exam will be in-person. The location is tbd.) \n*Subject to change
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/2023-ct-accredited-nursery-professional-canp/
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SUMMARY:2024 CNLA Winter Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The CNLA Winter Symposium is scheduled for January 24th and 25th\, 2024 \nAqua Turf Club\n556 Mulburry St.\nPlantsville\, CT \nThe Winter Symposium is Connecticut’s top horticultural industry event. This is a great opportunity for Exhibitors to meet CNLA members\, network with other exhibitors\, attend educational programs\, and demonstrate new products. \n\nAttendee Registration is now open! Click here to download the registration form or register online here! \nView the two-day schedule here! (subject to change) \nSpeakers and Topics Include: \nKeynote Speaker – Jeff McManus\nDirector of Landscape\, Airport\, and Golf Services\, University of Mississippi\nBest Selling Author\nInspirational Speaker \nGrowing Weeders Into Leaders \nBased on his book\, Growing Weeders into Leaders\, this motivational keynote presentation is based on Jeff’s G.R.O.W. theory that explores Great Teams\, Raising Results\, Offense Scores and Winners Win. In this session\, Jeff will discuss ways to invest and grow employees and leaders in any organization\, which is key to long-term success. \nIt’s Not About the Paycheck \nOf course\, the paycheck is important\, but breaking through to passion and purpose only happens when we rethink conventional business wisdom. How do you re-train yourself\, your organization\, to think differently? How do you foster an environment where it’s safe to do it\, where purpose and passion can thrive without destroying your business? In this clever and engaging session\, Jeff debunks myths about success\, shares unforgettable stories and research\, and rouses an audience up\, preparing them to actively consider their own passion and purpose. \nTim Abbey\, Penn State Extension: Emerging Ornamental Plant Pests for Nursery Plants/Landscapes \nThis presentation will discuss key insect and disease problems that are growing concerns for ornamental plant pests. Some are not new\, such as needle cast diseases of needled evergreens\, while others are increasing their distribution in the United States\, such as crape myrtle bark scale. Identification\, biology\, damage symptoms and management options will be discussed. \nAriana P Torres\, Ph.D.\, Purdue University: Drive Sales of Native Plants Through Understanding Consumer Perceptions \nA presentation that covers the consumers’ perceptions towards native plants. Dr. Torres will also provide the most important factors influencing purchasing of native\, including pollinators preferences and perceptions regarding sustainability. \nOther Topics \nFamily Medical Leave Update\nScouting Box Tree Moth and Other Things to Look Out For\nSafeguarding Lives: Empowering Individuals with Fundamental Personal Safety Knowledge and Enhanced Situational Awareness\nEmpowering Change: The Electrification of Tools and Technologies\nPesticide Safety\nStorm Water Management in Connecticut: An Update on Efforts to Reduce Impacts and Enhance Resiliency \nRegistered Exhibitors (1/22/2024) \nAquarius Landscape Supply\nAT&T\nBall Seed Company\nBig Boy’s Toys\, LLC\nConnecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\nConnecticut Green Bank\nConnecticut Mulch Distributors\, Inc.\nDayton Bag and Burlap\nDenali Corp.\nEarthlife by Casella\nEast Coast Nurseries\nGreen Envy Products\, LLC\nGriffin Greenhouse Supplies\nHarnois Greenhouses\nHenry F. Mitchell Co.\nIdeal Block\nIntegrity Merchant Solutions\nLyman Agency\, Farm Family Insurance\nMB Tractor and Equipment\nNorthern Nurseries\nPierson Nurseries\nPlanters’ Choice\, LLC\nPrides Corner Farms\, Inc.\nProsource Plus\nSiteOne Landscape Supply\nSummer Hill Nursery\nSupreme Forest Products\nTexpak\nUCONN Extension\nUSDA\, APHIS\, PPQ\nUSDOL/Wage and Hour Division\nWell Lit
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/2024-cnla-winter-symposium/
LOCATION:Aqua Turf Club\, 556 Mulberry St\, Plantsville\, CT\, 06479
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SUMMARY:2024 CNLA Summer Field Day
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – 2024 CNLA Summer Field Day\nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, the 2024 CNLA Summer Field Day has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Winter Symposium. \nPlease contact the CNLA office by email or call 800-562-0610 if you have any questions. \n 
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/2024-cnla-summer-field-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T085810
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SUMMARY:2024 CT Certified Horticulturist Program (Formerly CANP)
DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Green Potential: Become a Certified Plant Expert!\nRegister online here or download the registration form here! \n\nDID YOU KNOW?\nAn increasing number of professional firms now require certified staff to handle installation and design projects \nWHY ENROLL IN CCH?\n\nBoost Your Knowledge: Gain expertise to guide consumers in making informed plant choices.\nEnhance Work Performance: Elevate your skills and excel in your role.\nAdvance Your Business: Propel your company forward with industry-recognized certifications.\nFoster Team Collaboration: Join a community of like-minded professionals.\nIndustry Relevance: Stay competitive by having certifications that matter.\n\nCCH WELCOMES ALL GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS!\nWhether you’re just starting out or have years of experience\, CCH caters to everyone working or studying in the green industry. Our past students come from diverse backgrounds including design\, growing/propagation\, landscape\, retail\, turf management\, and wholesale. \nProgram Format\nCNLA’s annual 13-week certification program (formerly CANP) will teach you botany\, plant identification\, and professional horticultural information. The low admission fee for the Connecticut Certified Horticulturist program makes accreditation open to all persons in the nursery and landscape industry. Learn directly from several instructors\, who give great\, two-hour informative lectures each night. Pass the CCH exam and you will be recognized at the CNLA Winter Symposium in January. \nThis on-line class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00—9:00 pm beginning August 27\, 2024 using Zoom. Prior to the start of class\, a link to login to the on-line course will be emailed to you via the email address provided during registration. A Plant ID workshop will be scheduled during the course. Only registered attendees can participate in the class. The exam will be in person\, location TBD. \nRates:\nMembers and their employees: $150\nNon-members: $215\nPhysical Manual: $90 (a digital copy is included in your registration) \n2024 SCHEDULE*\nAll classes are on Tuesday; 7:00—9:00 pm. \nAugust 27 – Perennials\nSeptember 3 – Plant ID I\nSeptember 10 – Plant ID II\nSeptember 17 – Botany\nSeptember 24 – Environmental Factors & Culture\nOctober 1 – Lawns\nOctober 8 – Soils\nOctober 15 – Plant ID III\nOctober 22 – Insects\nOctober 29 – Nutrition\nNovember 5 – Design\nNovember 12 – Weeds\nNovember 19 – Plant Diseases\nNovember 26 – Review\nDecember 3 ~ Exam (The exam will be in-person. The location is tbd.) \n*Subject to change \nContact the CNLA Office with any questions.
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/2024-ct-accredited-nursery-professional-canp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T080000
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SUMMARY:2025 CNLA Winter Symposium
DESCRIPTION:CNLA Winter Symposium\nWednesday\, January 22\, 2025\nAqua Turf Club\n556 Mulberry St.\nPlantsville\, CT \nThe Winter Symposium is Connecticut’s top horticultural industry event! This is a great opportunity for Exhibitors to meet CNLA members\, network with other exhibitors\, attend educational programs\, and demonstrate new products. \nNew this year\, Attendees can enjoy THREE dedicated education tracks for Growers\, Landscapers\, and Garden Centers. There is a full day of programing\, the CNLA and CNF Annual Meetings\, CCH Recipient Recognition\, breakfast and lunch\, exhibitor breaks\, and a raffle! Instead of a Spanish only session this year\, CNLA will provide a Spanish translation service for ALL of the education sessions! Attendees will be able to scan a QR code in each room and following along by reading the translation on any WiFi capable device. WiFi will be available at the venue. \n\nAll attendees who check in before 10:30am will receive a raffle ticket for the afternoon raffle. Must be present to win. \nExhibitor Registration: Download the registration form here or register online here. \nAttendee Registration: Download the registration form here or register online here. Students and Chaperones should complete the PDF registration form or contact the CNLA office at info@cnla.biz or 800-562-0610. \n\nClick here to download the full schedule!* \n*Subject to change\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker – Jones Loflin  Author\, Inspirational Speaker\, Coach\n\n\nA More Natural Way to Lead \n\nYou’re busy. You are already feeling overloaded. You’d like to build greater capacity in yourself and members of your team\, but where would you find the time? In short\, you want to take your leadership to the next level\, but the question is “How?” You need a fresh and practical blueprint. Jones Loflin says that new approach is built on four words: Grow\, Cultivate\, Prune\, and Harvest.  \nIn this innovative and engaging presentation built on the timeless practices of a gardener\, Jones equips leaders to identify where change is needed in their daily activities and take productive action. It’s time to get “growing” and harvest something better for your people and your organization. \n\n\nCurrent Exhibitors (as of 1/10/25): \nAmherst Nurseries Inc\nBall Seed\nBotaniworld\, LLC\nBurnett’s Country Gardens/Canterbury Horticulture\nCT Mulch Distributors\, Inc.\nCT Nurserymen’s Foundation\nCT Resource Conservation & Development Area\, Inc.\nEast Coast Nurseries\nGreen Envy Products\, LLC\nH.O. Penn Machinery Company\, Inc.\nHenry F. Michell Co.\nIdeal Concrete Block\nLebanon Seaboard\nThe Lyman Agency\, Farm Family Insurance\nMedford Nursery\nNorthern Nurseries\, Inc.\nOldcastle Lawn & Garden\nPlanters’ Choice\, LLC\nPrides Corner Farms\, Inc.\nProSource Plus\nRomex North America\nSHS Distributors\nSima Drilling Company\, Inc\nSiteOne Landscape Supply\nSummer Hill Nursery\nTexpak\, Inc.\nUConn Extension\nUSDA\, APHIS\, PPQ\nUS Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division\nVermont Mulch Company\nYoung’s At Three Rivers Nursery \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/2025-cnla-winter-symposium/
LOCATION:Aqua Turf Club\, 556 Mulberry St\, Plantsville\, CT\, 06479
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SUMMARY:June 18\, 2025 - Bloom After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 18\, 2025\nLarson’s Garden Center\n26 Covey Rd\nBurlington\, CT \n4pm-6pm \nBloom After Hours is designed to foster collaboration\, knowledge-sharing\, and community building within the horticultural industry in Connecticut. These meetings offer CNLA members a unique opportunity to visit fellow member companies\, engage in informative educational sessions\, and learn more about the latest trends and practice in the green industry. \nJoin us beginning at 4pm for light refreshments and a cold drink while hearing from Kaitlyn Larson\, owner of Larson’s Garden Center\, about how she uses AI and ChatGPT to help her business succeed. Learn a variety of way to utilize this technology for marketing\, organizational documents\, and more! \nClick here to register! \nAbout Kaitlyn Larson: \n\nKaitlyn is the 4th generation owner of Larson’s Garden Center on Rt 4 in Burlington\, CT. Larson’s is a Farm turned Garden Center started in 1919 by her Great Grandmother Lydia who began by selling excess homegrown fruits\, veggies\, and chickens roadside on Rt 6 in Bristol. 104 years later Kaitlyn has revitalized the family business\, moved its location 3 times\, and expanded offerings to include landscape design and installation in addition to the fantastic variety and quality of Annuals\, Perennials\, Trees\, and Shrubs she offers to the community. Her fun\, whimsical\, and down to earth approach makes creating dream landscapes and successful gardens\, enjoyable and fun. Kaitlyn believes in matching the plants and landscapes with the personality of the people who desire them by getting to know her customers. In turn\, Larson’s Garden Center believes in treating its customers like friends and its employees like family. \n\n\nGrowing up in the industry Kaitlyn’s depth of plant and maintenance knowledge is impressive\, she openly shares information and hopes that it helps people succeed and ultimately help them find peace and happiness. She believes flowers were placed on this earth to make us smile\, and we could never have too many smiles! \n\nKaitlyn graduated with honors from SNHU’s 3Year Honors program with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. She has a certificate in Landscape Design from NVCC and over 15 years of hands-on experience in design\, installation\, and maintenance of plants and landscapes. She is constantly learning\, growing\, and striving to make each year better than the one before\, bringing amazing variety\, knowledge\, and assistance to her community.
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/june-18-2025-bloom-after-hours/
LOCATION:Larson’s Garden Center\, 26 Covey Rd\, Burlington\, CT\, 06013\, United States
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SUMMARY:When ICE Comes to Your Door
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 25\, 2025\nVirtual\n3 pm – 5 pm \nThis program will guide employers through the critical steps of preparing for and responding to potential ICE activity at the workplace. Topics include assessing the likelihood of a raid\, understanding the distinctions among ICE raids\, audits\, and searches and seizures\, and recognizing the limits of governmental authority to search the premises or arrest employees. Participants will learn the two key decisions that should be made in advance\, how to evaluate ICE search warrants\, and how to develop an effective “ICE Enforcement Plan\,” including designating a point person and outlining essential response elements. The session will also cover best practices for first encounters\, such as what your designated representative should say and do\, how to handle requests for employee files or interviews\, and how to avoid claims of obstruction. Finally\, guidance will be provided on managing internal communication in the aftermath of a visit\, addressing employee concerns\, and responding to media inquiries from both print and television outlets. \nClick here to register. \nMembers: $0 \nNon-members: $50 \nPlease consider being a sponsor to help keep events like these free for our members. Simply the $150 sponsorship to your cart when you checkout! \nAbout Robert Noonan\, Esq\nRobert Noonan is an attorney and founder of Robert Noonan & Associates. Prior to starting the firm\, Bob served as Vice President and Counsel for the Connecticut Business and Industry Association.  In that capacity\, he was responsible for advising association members of the latest developments in workplace law and HR issues.  In addition\, Bob’s professional experience includes 20 years in Human Resources Management with Pitney Bowes Inc\, and the Napier Co\, an international manufacturing concern.  He holds a juris doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law as well as a master’s degree in industrial relations and a master’s degree in sociology. \nBob is the author of “An Employer’s Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act” and “The HIPAA Privacy Rule: Understanding the Compliance Obligations of Group Health Plans and Health Care Providers.”  He is a contributing author on disability law in Cumulative Trauma Disorders\, a medical text\, and writes on workplace issues for a variety of publications including the Connecticut Law Tribune.  In addition\, Bob has been featured in several publications including the Society for Human Resources Management’s Trends in Management (“Robert Noonan: Expert’s Viewpoint”)\, The New York Times\, The Hartford Courant\, The New Haven Register\, The Stamford Advocate\, The New London Day\, The Waterbury Republican and others.  Additionally\, he has appeared on several television and radio programs concerning workplace issues. \nHe is on the executive committee of the Employment Section of the Connecticut Bar Association\, a trustee of Gibbs College and a faculty member of St. Joseph’s College\, CCSU\, and the University of Hartford.  He is admitted to practice before the Connecticut superior courts and the federal district courts.
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/when-ice-comes-to-your-door/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T080000
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SUMMARY:CNLA Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association’s Inaugural Golf Outing!\nUPDATE: Shotgun start will be at 9am\, with registration opening at 8am and the driving range at 7:30am. Refreshments will be served on course\, with lunch after the round.\nJoin fellow industry professionals for a fun-filled day of golf\, networking\, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just looking for a day outdoors with peers\, this event is the perfect way to connect and unwind. Don’t want to play? Come just for dinner or volunteer! \nJuly 23\, 2025\nLyman Orchards Golf Club\n70 Lyman Rd\nMiddlefield\, CT \n$195/Player\n$55 – Lunch Only \nHighlights Include: \n\n18 Holes of golf with cart\nRefreshments and lunch\nContests\, raffles\, and prizes\nNetworking with CNLA members and guests\n\nSchedule: \nRegistration: 8-9am\nShotgun Start: 9am\nHappy Hour\, Lunch & Prizes: 1:30pm \nDownload the Registration and Sponsorship Form\nSponsorship Details\nThis event offers a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities giving you flexibility to pick what best suits your needs! \nAll sponsorships include signage and podium recognition during the tournament. \nBreakfast Sponsor\nHappy Hour Sponsor\nLunch Sponsor\nRegistration Area Sponsor – SOLD – SiteOne Landscape Supply\nDriving Range Sponsor\nClosest to the Pin Sponsor\nClosest to the Line Sponsor\nLongest Drive Sponsor – SOLD – Prides Corner Farms\nTee/Green Sponsor – 14 available – SOLD – Frank’s Landscape Construction\, Hyde Park Landscape\, New Christie Ventures and Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses \nThe following sponsorships also include your logo on each applicable item. \nPie Sponsor\nCart Sponsor – SOLD – Petitti Family Farms\nScorecard Sponsor – SOLD – CT Nurseryman’s Foundation\nBeverage Cart Sponsor \nGiveaway Sponsor:\nProvide a giveaway item at registration with your branding for each player. \nGolf Ball Sponsor:\nSold – Green Envy Products \nRaffle Prizes:\nWe encourage donations of prizes for our raffle after dinner. ($50 minimum value)
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/cnla-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Lyman Orchards Golf Club\, 70 Lyman Rd\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T190000
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SUMMARY:2025 CT Certified Horticulturist Program
DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Green Potential: Become a Certified Plant Expert!\nRegistration is now open! Click here to download the registration form or register online.\n\nDID YOU KNOW?\nAn increasing number of professional firms now require certified staff to handle installation and design projects \nWHY ENROLL IN CCH?\n\nBoost Your Knowledge: Gain expertise to guide consumers in making informed plant choices.\nEnhance Work Performance: Elevate your skills and excel in your role.\nAdvance Your Business: Propel your company forward with industry-recognized certifications.\nFoster Team Collaboration: Join a community of like-minded professionals.\nIndustry Relevance: Stay competitive by having certifications that matter.\n\nCCH WELCOMES ALL GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS!\nWhether you’re just starting out or have years of experience\, CCH caters to everyone working or studying in the green industry. Our past students come from diverse backgrounds including design\, growing/propagation\, landscape\, retail\, turf management\, and wholesale. \nProgram Format\nCNLA’s annual 13-week certification program (formerly CANP) will teach you botany\, plant identification\, and professional horticultural information. The low admission fee for the Connecticut Certified Horticulturist program makes accreditation open to all persons in the nursery and landscape industry. Learn directly from several instructors\, who give great\, two-hour informative lectures each night. Pass the CCH exam and you will be recognized at the CNLA Winter Symposium in January. \nThis on-line class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00—9:00 pm beginning August 26\, 2025 using Zoom. Prior to the start of class\, a link to login to the on-line course will be emailed to you via the email address provided during registration. A Plant ID workshop will be scheduled during the course. Only registered attendees can participate in the class. The exam will be in person\, location TBD. \nRates:\nMembers and their employees: $175\nNon-members: $250\nPhysical Manual: $90 (a digital copy is included in your registration) \n2025 SCHEDULE*\nAll classes are on Tuesday; 7:00—9:00 pm. \nAugust 26 – Perennials\nSeptember 2 – Plant ID I\nSeptember 9 – Plant ID II\nSeptember 16 – Botany\nSeptember 23 – Environmental Factors & Culture\nSeptember 30 – Lawns\nOctober 7 – Soils\nOctober 14 – Insects\nOctober 21 – Plant ID III\nOctober 28 – Nutrition\nNovember 4 – Plant Diseases\nNovember 11 – Design\nNovember 18 – Weeds\nNovember 25 – Review\nDecember 2 ~ Exam (The exam will be in-person. The location is tbd.) \n*Subject to change \nContact the CNLA Office with any questions.
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SUMMARY:2026 CNLA Winter Symposium
DESCRIPTION:CNLA Winter Symposium\nWednesday\, January 21\, 2026\nAqua Turf Club\n556 Mulberry St.\nPlantsville\, CT \nRegistration is officially open for the CNLA 2026 Winter Symposium\, taking place Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026\, at The Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville\, CT! This annual\, full-day event brings together professionals from every corner of the green industry for education\, an all-day tradeshow\, networking\, annual meetings\, and more. \nThis year’s program once again features three dedicated educational tracks—for Landscapers\, Growers\, and Garden Centers—allowing you to customize your day based on your business needs. We’re also excited to share that live Spanish translation will be available for every education session. \n\nEvent Highlights\n\nFull day of programming with expert-led sessions\nThree education tracks: Landscapers\, Growers\, Garden Centers\nLive Spanish translation for all sessions\n4 Pesticide Credits available\nCNLA & CNF Annual Meetings\nCCH Recipient Recognition\nPlant ID Contest\nBreakfast\, lunch\, exhibitor breaks\, and raffle\nAll-day tradeshow featuring top industry vendors\n\nSchedule*\nClick image for PDF Download \n \n*Subject to Change \nAttendee Registration: Download the registration form here or register online here. \nExhibitor Registration: Download the registration form here or register online here. \nThe Winter Symposium is Connecticut’s top horticultural industry event! This is a great opportunity for Exhibitors to meet CNLA members\, network with other exhibitors\, attend educational programs\, and demonstrate new products. \n  \n\n\nKeynote Speaker – Kathryn Dager\n\n\nLeadership’s Role in Cultivating a Positive Change \nCulture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built\, reinforced\, and modeled by leadership.\nYet too many leaders are stuck in their own agenda\, focusing on metrics\, reports\, and daily fire drills—while their culture shapes itself… often in the wrong direction. \nThe truth? Leaders have more influence over culture than they realize. They set the tone every day—through:\n• What they recognize.\n• What they ignore.\n• What they tolerate.\n• What they reinforce. \nAnd right now\, many leaders aren’t consciously and actively cultivating a positive culture.\nHere’s the reality: If you don’t cultivate culture intentionally\, a toxic culture will grow by default.\n• Without leadership reinforcement:\n• Employees feel unseen\, unappreciated\, and disengaged.\n• Negative behaviors go unchecked and become the norm.\n• Emerging leaders never get developed\, creating future talent gaps.\n• The biggest leadership mistake? Thinking culture is HR’s job. It’s not. \nCulture is a leadership function. It’s built through daily interactions\, feedback\, and reinforcement.\nIt’s time for leaders to step into their true role—as the architects of culture. \n\nCurrent Exhibitors\n(as of 1/14/26) \nAmerican National Insurance\nAmerican National Property and Casualty Co.\nBall Horticultural Company\nBotaniworld\, LLC (SoilWand)\nConnecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\nConnecticut Farm Bureau\nConnecticut Mulch Distributors\, Inc.\nConnecticut Nursrymen’s Foundation\nDeer Guys\nEast Coast Nurseries\nGreen Envy Products\, LLC\nGriffin Greenhouse Supplies\nH.O. Penn Machinery Company\, Inc.\nHelena Agriculture\nHenry F. Michell Co.\nIdeal Block\nIntegrity Merchant Solutions\nThe Lyman Agency\, Farm Family Insurance\nLynx Associates\nM&H Equipment\nMedford Nursery\nMilwaukee Tool\nMycorrhizal Applications\nMyCTSavings\, Office of the State Comptroller\nNorthern Nurseries\nPetitti Family Farms\nPlanters’ Choice Nursery\nPrides Corner Farms\, Inc\nQuonset Soil Solutions\, LLC\nRimol Greenhouse Systems\nShade Trees Nursery\, Inc.\nSHS Distributors\nSiteOne Landscape Supply\nSTIHL\nSummer Hill Nursery\, Inc\nSyngenta Professional Solutions\nTexpak\, Inc\nTrailside Nursery\, LLC\nTrimmaster Pro\nUConn Extension\nUSDA/APHIS/PPQ\nUS Department of Labor/OSHA\nUSDOL/Wage and Hour Division \n  \n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Aqua Turf Club\, 556 Mulberry St\, Plantsville\, CT\, 06479
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