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SUMMARY:2026 CT NOFA Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA’s 44th annual winter conference will be taking place March 7\, 2026\, at Wesleyan University in Middletown\, Connecticut. It will be proceeded by 3 days of virtual workshops\, March 3-5. \nThis year’s conference will include an Organic Land Care workshop track and AOLCPs will earn CEUs by attending the conference. \nTickets include access to all virtual workshops\, the in-person conference on March 7 (including lunch)\, and exclusive access to all virtual workshop recordings for 3 months after the conference. Tickets are available now and in several formats: \n\n$70 – CT NOFA Members\n$70 – Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals\n$90 – General Admission\n$100 – Bronze Supporter Ticket (this ticket helps to defray the cost of lunch for scholarship attendees)\n$120 – Silver Supporter Ticket (this ticket helps cover the conference and lunch cost for scholarship attendees)\n$140 – Gold Supporter Ticket (this ticket fully funds an additional scholarship ticket for someone who would otherwise be unable to attend)\n\nWe’re deeply appreciative of those who are able to ‘pay it forward’ by choosing one of the Supporter tier tickets. By doing so\, we are able to make scholarship tickets available to those who might not otherwise be able to attend. \nPlease note: to access CT NOFA member or AOLCP discounted tickets\, you MUST login through our member portal. You may do so at the ticketing page by clicking on the “login” button in the upper right corner of that window. If you are unable to login to the CT NOFA member portal or are unable to pay online\, please click here to email us. \nVisit the following links to learn more about the 2026 Winter Conference: \nGET TICKETS\n2026 CT NOFA Winter Conference information\nSubmit a workshop proposal\nBecome a conference sponsor\nBecome a conference exhibitor
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/2026-ct-nofa-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, Boger Hall Room 112\, 45 Wyllys Ave\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06459
CATEGORIES:conferences,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:The Native Plant Society of New Jersey Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ecologies in Flux: Restoration\, Resilience\, and Disease in a Changing Landscape\nEcological disruption is no longer abstract or remote. It is unfolding daily in our yards\, parks\, and landscapes\, manifesting itself in storms of unprecedented intensity that alter forests overnight and diseases spreading rapidly through degraded habitats. Traditional landscape management methods—rigid\, manicured\, and heavily dependent on constant intervention—have proven insufficient to respond to the pace and scale of change. This symposium directly engages with these evolving conditions\, bringing together three distinct yet complementary perspectives rooted in ecological landscape design\, infectious disease ecology\, and arboretum management and horticulture. Each speaker brings practical wisdom and conceptual depth\, highlighting strategies to enhance resilience\, sustain biodiversity\, and creatively adapt to environmental uncertainty. \n\n\n\n\nAt the heart of this gathering is an exploration of critical intersections: between human intention and ecological spontaneity\, biodiversity and community health\, and catastrophic events and innovative recovery. Renowned landscape designer Larry Weaner will advocate for design approaches that embrace the inherent dynamism and unpredictability of natural systems\, showing how ecological principles can guide the creation of self-sustaining\, adaptive landscapes. Dr. James Shepherd of Yale will illuminate the often-overlooked relationship between biodiversity loss and human health\, explaining how restoring balanced ecosystems can reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Lastly\, Kathleen Salisbury’s experience managing the Ambler Arboretum after catastrophic storm damage provides a compelling case study in how horticultural expertise and creative leadership can transform ecological devastation into powerful educational opportunities and model landscape-restoration projects. Together\, these speakers challenge us to deepen our ecological literacy and cultivate practical\, adaptable responses to the environmental disruptions shaping our era. \n\n\n\n\nThis symposium is designed for attendees at all levels of experience and expertise\, from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned professionals. Throughout the day\, participants will have opportunities during breaks to connect with organizations actively shaping environmental awareness and action\, such as Dark Sky International New Jersey\, Jersey-Friendly Yards\, FoHVOS New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team\, The Nature of Reading Bookshop\, and Garden State Gardens. These interactions will provide valuable resources\, deepen community ties\, and further enrich the day’s discussions. \nAOLCPs will earn 3 CEUs by attending this meeting. \nClick here to learn more and register to attend.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/the-native-plant-society-of-new-jersey-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Gateway Building Ocean County College\, 1 College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:conferences,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:2026 Mad Gardeners Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Mad Gardeners 2026 Symposium will feature three terrific speakers: Lee Clippard\, Executive Director of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, will speak about the center\, its native plant database and their research on wildflower meadows; Cassie Banning\, the Director of Farm and Gardens at the Mt. Desert Land & Garden Preserve\, will speak about the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden\, a 1920s collaborative design between Mrs. Rockefeller and Beatrix Farrand\, and the over 160 annual varieties in its ten-thousand-square-foot border; and Madeline Hooper\, creator and host of the public broadcasting series GardenFit\, will lead a fun\, interactive class on how to use your body to garden without causing aches and pains. Tickets are on sale now! \nThis event provides AOLCPs with 2.5 CEUs. \nClick here to view the full day’s roster of events and speakers and to register to attend.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/2026-mad-gardeners-symposium/
LOCATION:Housatonic Valley Regional High School\, 246 Warren Turnpike Rd.\, Falls Village\, CT\, 06031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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