Events

This Workshop will be offered on these dates below.  Please click on the attachment below for more detailed information.

MDA has granted 8 Commercial or Private Core Recertification Credits
MNLA has granted 6 MCN CEUs

Sponsored by:
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Michigan State University Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program
Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association

The Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association has teamed up with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Michigan State University Extension to bring Comprehensive Core Training throughout the State of Michigan.

By attending one of these day-long sessions you’ll receive 8 commercial or private core pesticide recertification credits and up-to-date information on federal and state pesticide laws and regulations and pesticide application methods.
 

CLICK ON THE ATTACHMENT BELOW FOR THE TOPICS, SCHEDULE, AND REGISTRATION FORM.

Northern Michigan Sustainability Academy

Please join us for the Northern Michigan Sustainability Academy. Below are the session dates and topics. 

Please click on the following link for session topic details and the registration form:

REGISTRATION FORM AND SESSION DETAILS

All classes will be held at Pine Hill Nursery, 886 US 31 North, Kewadin, MI 49648 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost:
 MNLA Members:
 $50.00 per person for each Session OR $200 per person for All 5 Sessions
           
 Non-MNLA Members:
 $75.00 per person for each Session OR $300 per person for All 5 Sessions


Five Sessions Are Available.  Go to one or two, or go to all five.

NOVEMBER 11:

• Defining Sustainability and Applying It to the Green Industry
• General Plant Biology and Its Role in Guiding Sustainable Practice
• Sustainable Plant Selection and Responsible Plant Use

Instructor:  Dr. Robert Schutzki, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University

DECEMBER 2:

• Sustainability in Soils, Storm Water Management, Irrigation, and Water Use

Instructors:  Elise Hansen Tripp, Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Grand Rapids, MI
and TBA

MARCH 12:

• Sustainable Approaches in Landscape Design
• Techniques for Sustainable Design: Hardscape; Rain Gardens, Bioswales, Filter Strips, and Drainage Swales; and Green Roofs

Instructors: Dr. Robert Schutzki, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University
Scott Palmer, Oaks Concrete Products, Inc., Wixom, MI
Brian Majka, J. F. New & Associates, Inc., West Olive, MI
Presenter TBA

MARCH 19:

You are cordially invited to attend the SEMNLA monthly meetings.
What better way to end the day, but in the relaxing atmosphere of a private room in a local restaurant, networking with your green industry colleagues and enjoying the beverage of your choice and appetizers.

For Information on Exhibiting, Advertising, and/or Attending visit:

www.glte.org

For Information on Exhibiting, Advertising, and/or Attending visit:

www.glte.org

For Information on Exhibiting, Advertising, and/or Attending visit:

www.glte.org