BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CT Nursery & Landscape Association - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CT Nursery & Landscape Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cnla.biz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CT Nursery & Landscape Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T123000 DTSTAMP:20260722T171016Z CREATED:20260722T165517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T171016Z UID:34716-1786015800-1786019400@www.cnla.biz SUMMARY:CNLA Garden Center Leadership Council DESCRIPTION:Running an independent garden center can sometimes feel isolating. Whether you’re managing customer expectations\, addressing workforce challenges\, adapting to unpredictable weather\, or protecting already tight margins\, many business owners and managers find themselves facing the same issues with limited opportunities to discuss them with peers. \nThat’s why the CNLA Garden Center Leadership Council was created; to help professionals connect\, learn\, and grow together while strengthening their businesses and the industry we serve. \nThe Garden Center Leadership Council is a peer-driven group designed specifically for owners and managers of CNLA member garden centers. Through monthly virtual meetings\, participants engage in open\, confidential discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing their businesses and the green industry. \nThese conversations provide a valuable forum to share ideas\, discuss industry trends\, explore solutions to common business challenges\, and learn from the experiences of fellow professionals. The Council encourages collaboration\, accountability\, and practical problem-solving while building a strong network of support among industry leaders. \nIf you are an owner or manager of a CNLA member company\, and would like to participate in the Garden Center Leadership Council\, please complete the below form and a member of the staff will be in contact with you.  The council meets via zoom on the 1st Thursday of the month from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. \nExperience firsthand the value of the Garden Center Leadership Council and connect with colleagues who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of our industry. \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nCompany/Organization(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nMessage\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \nΔ\n \n\n  URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/cnla-garden-center-leadership-council/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260722T171156Z CREATED:20260722T171156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T171156Z UID:34720-1786460400-1786464000@www.cnla.biz SUMMARY:CNLA Landscape Leadership Council DESCRIPTION:Running an independent landscaping company can sometimes feel isolating. Whether you’re managing customer expectations\, addressing workforce challenges\, adapting to unpredictable weather\, or protecting already tight margins\, many business owners and managers find themselves facing the same issues with limited opportunities to discuss them with peers. \nThat’s why the CNLA Landscape Leadership Council was created; to help landscape professionals connect\, learn\, and grow together while strengthening their businesses and the industry we serve. \nThe Landscape Leadership Council is a peer-driven group designed specifically for owners and managers of CNLA member landscape companies. Through monthly virtual meetings\, participants engage in open\, confidential discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing their businesses and the green industry. \nThese conversations provide a valuable forum to share ideas\, discuss industry trends\, explore solutions to common business challenges\, and learn from the experiences of fellow professionals. The Council encourages collaboration\, accountability\, and practical problem-solving while building a strong network of support among industry leaders. \nIf you are an owner or manager of a CNLA member company\, we invite you to join us for our first discussion on Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026\, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Experience firsthand the value of the Landscape Leadership Council and connect with colleagues who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of our industry. \n  \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nCompany/Organization(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nMessage\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \nΔ\n \n\n  URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/cnla-landscape-leadership-council/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000 DTSTAMP:20260722T181610Z CREATED:20260722T163013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T181610Z UID:34710-1787155200-1787162400@www.cnla.biz SUMMARY:Bloom After Hours ~ Disease ID in the Nursery: Pathogens to Scout for This Season DESCRIPTION:Register now to secure your spot! \nJoin the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association (CNLA) for Bloom After Hours\, an exclusive networking and educational event designed to promote collaboration and professional development within Connecticut’s horticultural community. These gatherings provide CNLA members with unique access to industry-leading companies\, expert-led sessions\, and the latest best practices in the green industry. \nBeginning at 4:00 PM\, enjoy light refreshments and beverages while hearing from Charles Krasnow\, PhD.\,  Greenhouse and Nursery Extension\, University of Connecticut. \nDisease ID in the Nursery: Pathogens to Scout for This Season This session will equip professionals with essential knowledge to identify and manage key pathogens affecting nursery crops\, enhancing plant health and productivity throughout the season. \nAbout Charles Krasnow\, PhD:\nCharles Krasnow is the Extension Specialist for Greenhouse and Nursery Crops at the University of Connecticut. With a Ph.D. from Michigan State University and extensive experience in controlled environment agriculture\, he collaborates closely with growers to address pest and disease challenges through research\, education\, and applied solutions that support Connecticut’s agricultural community. \nAbout Burnett’s Country Gardens:\nBurnett’s Country Gardens has been a cornerstone of horticulture in eastern Connecticut since the 1970s. Founded by the Burnett family\, it has grown from a local nursery into a premier garden center offering a wide range of quality plants\, expert landscaping services\, and customized garden design. The venue provides an inspiring setting for this professional gathering. \nRegister now to secure your spot! URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/bloom-after-hours-disease-id-in-the-nursery-pathogens-to-scout-for-this-season/ LOCATION:Burnett’s Country Gardens\, 380 New London Rd\, Rt. 85\, Salem\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cnla.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bloom-After-Hours-Logo-e1784744145574.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T183000 DTSTAMP:20260629T183707Z CREATED:20260629T142723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T183707Z UID:34621-1787682600-1787682600@www.cnla.biz SUMMARY:2026 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 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 interested 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. \n  \nThis on-line class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm beginning August 25\, 2026 using Zoom. Prior to the start of class\, a link to login to the virtual course will be emailed to you via the email address provided during registration. A Plant ID workshop is scheduled for September 19\, 2026; 10:00 – noon at Prides Corner Farms\, 122 Waterman Rd\, Lebannon. Only registered attendees can participate in the workshop. The exam will be in-person at The CT Agricultural Experiment Station\, 123 Huntington St\, New Haven; 6:00 – 8:00 pm. \nRates:\nMembers and their employees: $175 (after 8/7/26 the rate is $205)\nNon-members: $250 (after 8/7/26 the rate is $280)\nPhysical Manual: $100 (a digital copy is included in your registration) \n2026 SCHEDULE*\nAll classes are on Tuesday; 6:30 – 8:30 pm. \nAugust 26 – Perennials\nSeptember 2 – Plant ID I\nSeptember 9 – Plant ID II\nSeptember 16 – Botany\nSeptember 19 – Plant ID Workshop (In-person at Prides Corner Farms\, 122 Waterman Road\, Lebannon\, CT; 10:00 – Noon)\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 1 ~ Exam (The exam will be in-person at The CT Agricultural Experiment Station\, 123 Huntington St\, New Haven; 6:00 – 8:00 pm.) \n*Subject to change \nContact the CNLA Office with any questions. 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