Continuing Education

Taught by: Dr. Robert Schutzki, Michigan State University

• August 25, 2011 9:00am - 4:00pm
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI

This one-day workshop includes classroom instruction and a hands-on laboratory.
Topics include: foundations in plant science & techniques that guide pruning practice
aesthetically and scientifically. The outdoor laboratory will offer a diverse group of plants
to improve your pruning skills.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (PDF)
 

Taught By: Dr. Robert Schutzki, MSU

• August 24, 2011 9:00am - 4:00pm
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI

This one-day workshop includes classroom instruction and field walks
on the respective college campus. Classroom instruction will explore
basic plant identification techniques for woody and herbaceous plants.
The field walks will put those ID techniques to work on a variety of
trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Taught by: Dr. Robert Schutzki, Michigan State University

• August 25, 2011 9:00am - 4:00pm
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI

This one-day workshop includes classroom instruction and a hands-on laboratory. Topics include: foundations in plant science & techniques that guide pruning practice aesthetically and scientifically. The outdoor laboratory will offer a diverse group of plants
to improve your pruning skills.
 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (PDF)

Taught By: Dr. Robert Schutzki, MSU

• August 24, 2011 9:00am - 4:00pm
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI

This one-day workshop includes classroom instruction and field walks on the respective college campus. Classroom instruction will explore basic plant identification techniques for woody and herbaceous plants. The field walks will put those ID techniques to work on a variety of trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (PDF)

Landscape Practice 2011 Registration Form (pdf) - April 7, 2011 in Traverse City

Pruning: The Art, Science, & Practice Registration Form (pdf) - April 8, 2011 in Traverse City

Location: Michigan CAT – Grand Rapids.

Registration & Workshop Information (PDF)

Every attendee leaves this workshop with:

• An operating budget built with your numbers, for your company
• A pricing system that calculates the prices your company must charge to cover your costs and profit
• An efficiency rating that shows you what your sales should be, and how money is lost to waste and inefficiency
• Estimating methods that improve field productivity and profit
• Dead-simple, proven methods to measure and track job costs
• Wage and bonus systems that get staff thinking like entrepreneurs

Workshop Details

March 23, 2011 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: Bay Landscaping - Essexville, MI

Taught by: M. David Sutton, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Tri City Tree Doctor/United Tree Service
Preventive medicine is not just for people - your clients’ landscapes can benefit from your ability to identify common landscape pests and diseases. At this workshop you’ll also learn landscape planning strategies to avoid commonly seen pest, disease and abiotic disorders and environmentally friendly management techniques of common landscape pests and diseases, followed by Q & A. MDA Pesticide Recertification Credits have been approved and ISA Recertification Credits have been applied for.

Cost: MNLA Member $35   Non-Member $49
In Partnership with SVNLA
Registration Code: LHC
Click here to download a registration form! (PDF)

Taught by: Greg Pierceall, Professor Emeritus of Purdue University
This two-day workshop will provide landscape designers with graphic instruction that will sharpen their skills and give them a competitive edge in this tough economy. The first day will cover black and white landscape drawings and the second day will cover rendering with markers and colored pencils! Having fun is required!
Cost: MNLA & APLD Members $149    Non-Member $199

Click Here to Register!
A list of materials that each attendee will need to bring will be sent with a confirmation letter upon registration.

Hotel Accommodations:
A block of rooms have been reserved at The Comfort Inn in Okemos. Located .2 miles from the MNLA Office, this hotel is within walking distance of the workshop!

The reduced overnight rate of $75 for single or double occupancy has been secured under the group name: “Michigan Nursery & Landscape”. To make reservations, please call (517) 347-6690 or visit their website at:

http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelHome?hotel=MI306

The Comfort Inn offers a full complimentary breakfast and high-speed internet. Reserve your room by March 20th to get the reduced rate!

Taught by: Dr. Robert Schutzki, MSU
This workshop covers the basics of landscape design for novice designers and those wanting to refine their approach. Topics include: plant selection, plant/function/ site relations, design intent, organization of space, & landscape design process. Exercises include: landscape character, design synthesis, functional analysis, & integration of plants/architecture/site conditions.
Cost: MNLA Member $199    Non-Member $279

February 16-18, 2011   9am - 4pm
MNLA Office - Okemos, MI

A list of materials that each attendee will need to bring will be sent with a confirmation letter upon registration.

Hotel Accommodations:
A block of rooms have been reserved at The Comfort Inn in Okemos. Located .2 miles from the MNLA Office, this hotel is within walking distance of the workshop!

The reduced overnight rate of $75 for single or double occupancy has been secured under the group name: “Michigan Nursery & Landscape”. To make reservations, please call (517) 347-6690 or visit their website at http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelHome?hotel=MI306. The Comfort Inn offers a full complimentary breakfast and high-speed internet.

Reserve your room by Feb. 8th for the reduced rate!

February 10, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
Lansing Community College, West Campus
5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, Michigan
 
 
SUMMARY
This workshop is being offered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) – Water Resources Division (WRD) to provide information to the regulated community regarding the 2009 6th Circuit Court ruling which established pesticide applications as point source discharges of pollutants under the Clean Water Act and mandated that these discharges now be covered under the NPDES permit program. WRD staff will provide a detailed review of the content of the pesticide general permits, explain the permit application process, summarize the record keeping and reporting requirements, and explain how the DNRE expects to handle compliance activities.
 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Any persons or entities that have responsibility for determining whether pesticide treatments are needed; have the financial responsibility for pesticide treatments; or apply pesticides in, over, or near surface waters of the State of Michigan for the purposes of controlling aquatic nuisance plants and algae, controlling aquatic nuisance animals, reclaiming fish populations, controlling mosquitoes and other flying insect pests, or controlling forest canopy pests.

 
 
REGISTRATION
Cost: $75 - Includes workshop materials and refreshments
For workshop details and on-line registration, go to: www.michigan.gov/dnreworkshops and select “Upcoming DNRE Workshops.”
Other Registration Information: Contact the Environmental Assistance Center at 800-662-9278
 
 

The Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association and Michigan State University Pesticide Safety Education Program present Pesticide Credit Clinics throughout the State of Michigan. These day-long sessions feature up-to-date information on federal and state pesticide laws and regulations and pesticide application methods.

8 Commercial Core, 3A, 3B, 6 or Private MDA Pesticide Recertification Credits have been applied for at each clinic day!

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND DETAILS. (pdf)

Location:  Detroit Area (specific locations TBA)

Sponsored by MNLA, APLD, and MSU.

Details to follow soon.  Please check back shortly or contact Kristin Faasse at MNLA at (800) 879-6652 or kfaasse@mnla.org

Calendar of Events

For more information about the CGIP, MNLA and MDA education, contact Kristin Faasse at 1-800-879-6652.

JANUARY

January 25, 2012. Wednesdays with WMNLA: “Civility – One “Easy” Way to Grow Your Business” presented by Dave Steenstra, Ferris State University. Location: Grand Hall Harbourfront Place, Grand Haven. RSVP to Laurel Nease (616) 847-8955 or info@wmnla.com