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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T170000
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SUMMARY:Practical Soil Assessments for Ecological Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:This event confers 3 CEUs for AOLCPs \nOrganic and ecological landscaping is more than purchasing amendments or avoiding herbicides—it begins with building healthy soil. If you (or your clients) are concerned about weed pressure\, erosion\, drought stress\, or long-term input costs\, strengthening soil function is one of the most effective solutions. In this workshop\, we’ll explore how soil health underpins successful landscapes\, whether you’re managing properties professionally or stewarding a home garden. Facilitators will introduce practical tools and strategies to help you assess soil conditions and make more informed\, site-specific decisions. \nDesigned to support professional skill development\, this session builds participants’ capacity to evaluate soil physical and biological conditions using hands-on\, field-based assessment methods. You’ll practice interpreting key indicators—such as compaction\, water infiltration\, aggregate stability\, and microbial activity—and learn how to translate those observations into ecological landscaping and land management practices that improve resilience\, plant performance\, and long-term site health. \nThroughout the afternoon\,  we will: \n\nLearn what to look for when making soil assessments\, including visual indicators of soil structure\, aggregation\, and surface conditions\nUse simple field-based tools to evaluate soil physical characteristics such as water infiltration\, aggregate stability (slake)\, and compaction (penetrometer\, and discuss how these factors influence root growth\, drainage\, and erosion risk\nUnderstand how site hydrology interacts with soil structure and management practices to affect water movement and plant performance\nExplore biological indicators of soil health using tools such as microbial biomass measurements (microBIOMETER) alongside visual examples of soil microbiology through microscopic video observations\nDiscover practical ways to integrate soil-centered\, ecological practices into landscaping and land care work\n\nLearn more.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/practical-soil-assessments-for-ecological-landscaping/
LOCATION:Garden in the Woods\, 180 Hemenway Rd.\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T140000
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SUMMARY:Landscape Practices\, Ethics\, and Expertise: Indigenous Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:This course confers 2.5 CEUs for AOLCPs. AOLCPs receive 10% off the cost of the course. The discount code is available in the AOLCP Portal. If you have problems accessing the portal\, please email us. \nPart 1 | Wetlands: Ecological & Cultural Values\nBonnie Thomas & Nancy Turner\, PhD \nIn Northwestern North America\, wetlands (bogs\, estuaries\, swamps\, ponds\, tidal marshes)\, have been fundamental habitats and biodiversity hotspots. For over 14\,000 years\, these special ecosystems have provided First Peoples of the region with important foods\, medicines\, and materials. Many of our wetlands today have deteriorated and are in serious need of restoration. We dedicate the talk to Bonnie’s late Mother\, Secwepemc knowledge keeper\, Dr. Mary Thomas\, who taught us about a key wetland in her territory: the Salmon River estuary. \nPart 2 | What is the Role and Responsibility of a Professional in Respecting Indigenous Rights?\nPeggy Smith\, PhD \nWe often think upholding Indigenous rights is the responsibility of governments\, but professionals who work in the field of lands and resources have the potential to either undermine or uphold Indigenous rights. Dr. Smith will discuss how Indigenous rights shape land management and development\, as well as the responsibilities of professionals to uphold those rights through training and practice. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/landscape-practices-ethics-and-expertise-indigenous-perspectives/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
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SUMMARY:Evenings with Experts: How to Grow a Better Bird Feeder
DESCRIPTION:This event confers 1 CEU for AOLCPs \nPresented by Desirée L. Narango\, Conservation Biologist\, Vermont Center for EcoStudies \nBird populations are declining at an alarming rate due to habitat loss\, climate change\, and pesticides. Fortunately\, there are simple actions you can take to restore critical bird habitat in your yards and gardens. In this talk\, Desirée will share her research on the importance of native plants to food webs\, why insects matter for bird conservation\, and the practical steps you can take to support bird habitat throughout the year. \nDesirée L. Narango is a conservation scientist at the Vermont Center for EcoStudies. Her research program focuses on understanding how global change impacts bird and insect populations\, and identifying conservation solutions in human-dominated habitats including residential yards and urban green spaces. Desirée has a Ph.D. in Entomology and Wildlife Ecology from the University of Delaware. \nJoin this FREE workshop in-person in Lexington\, MA (no registration required) or sign up to view it online via Zoom
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/evenings-with-experts-how-to-grow-a-better-bird-feeder/
LOCATION:First Parish Church\, 7 Harrington Rd.\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
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SUMMARY:Urban Tree Symposium: Beneath the Canopy: Roots\, Soil\, and City Life
DESCRIPTION:This event confers 4 CEUs for AOLCPs \nNew England Botanic Garden’s annual Urban Tree Symposium is dedicated to exploring the importance of urban forests and ways we can improve our green spaces. Each symposium brings together experts in the fields of forestry\, horticulture\, biology\, technology and more. You can expect to hear current and important information that will impact your work in our communities and your own home. The Urban Tree Symposium is geared towards current and aspiring professionals\, students and tree enthusiasts.   \nThis event is sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts and co-hosted in partnership with the Ecological Landscape Alliance.  \nLearn more.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/urban-tree-symposium-beneath-the-canopy-roots-soil-and-city-life/
LOCATION:New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill\, 11 French Dr.\, Boylston\, MA\, 01505\, United States
CATEGORIES:conferences,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260429T204851Z
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SUMMARY:Career Pathways in the Ecology-based Landscaping Industry
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \nRegistration and CEU information coming soon. \nThis education program will introduce youth and young adults (ages 16-30) to the field of ecology-based landscape practice\, followed by networking with local landscape professionals.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/career-pathways-in-the-ecology-based-landscaping-industry/
LOCATION:The Discovery Center\, 3401 Reservoir Dr.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000
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SUMMARY:Evenings with Experts: Explore the Nighttime World of Caterpillars & Moths
DESCRIPTION:This event confers 1 CEU for AOLCPs \nThe Caterpillar Lab will present a photograph and video packed talk that explores the nighttime world of caterpillars\, moths\, and how to find them. Join us to learn how we can explore our own backyard habitats through the eyes of a moth\, using UV and special light traps to uncover a whole new perspective. This special lecture will include time to meet a few special caterpillar specimens up close\, and chat with Caterpillar Lab educators about all things local caterpillar. In-person attendees will also get to try out blacklight flashlights! \nThe Caterpillar Lab is a non-profit based in New Hampshire that fosters greater appreciation and care for the complexity and beauty of natural history through live caterpillar educational programs\, research initiatives\, and photography and film projects. They believe that an increased awareness of one’s local environment is the foundation on which healthy and responsible attitudes towards the broader natural systems of this world are built. \nJoin this FREE workshop in-person in Boylston\, MA (no registration required) or sign up to view it online via Zoom
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/evenings-with-experts-explore-the-nighttime-world-of-caterpillars-moths/
LOCATION:New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill\, 11 French Dr.\, Boylston\, MA\, 01505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000
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SUMMARY:Soil Health 3-Ways - July Session
DESCRIPTION:This 4-class course confers 4 CEUs for AOLCPs. \nUnder the tutelage of CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager\, Monique Bosch\, Soil Health 3-Ways participants will attend three virtual classes (via Zoom) that cover the three main properties of soil – physical\, chemical\, and biological – in the lead-up to an in-person\, practical application class. This 4-class course is intended for both commercial farmers and home gardeners to help them work with nature to produce healthy plants and nutrient-dense food. \nA single registration for this event includes access to all four classes in the course (descriptions\, dates\, and times detailed below). Zoom links for the virtual classes will be provided after registration. Attendance is limited to 22 participants. \nClass Details\nPhysical Properties (virtual) – July 9th\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\nYou will learn to interpret what type of soil and conditions you are working with\, using simple tools and methods. We will explore management practices for best structure\, texture\, and tilth. Understanding the physical properties of soil will help with many aspects of soil health that are often ignored. Rather than relying just on a chemical soil test\, physical testing will give us a better understanding of the actual make-up of our soils. This class will give you the ability to use simple tools to perform physical tests on soil to determine compaction\, soil texture\, structure and permeability. \nChemical Properties (virtual) – July 16th\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\nWe will learn how to interpret a chemical soil test\, analyzing macro and micro-nutrients\, pH\, Cation Exchange Capacity and Organic Matter content\, and how these values affect our soil’s ability to grow healthy plants and nutritious food. Using regenerative farming methods\, we will address issues of nutrient deficiency\, chemical imbalance\, and excesses. \nBiological Properties (virtual) – July 23rd\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\nWe will study the ‘Soil Food Web\,’ learning about the living organisms in our soil\, from the visible to the microscopic. Using a microscope\, we will zoom in to study the microbial communities that live in our soils and compost. With an understanding of the complex trophic structure of life in our soils\, we can determine aggregate structure\, fungal/bacterial ratios\, as well as nutrient cycling\, all influenced by our soil management practices\, as well as the chemical and physical make-up of our soils. \nPractical Application (In-Person @ The Hickories Farm) – July 25th\, 1:00pm-4:00pm\nThe course will conclude with an in-person\, practical application meeting at The Hickories Farm in Ridgefield\, CT\, putting to use many of the skills and topics we have covered in the previous virtual sessions. We will perform physical testing of soil\, including methods that you can apply to your own land or garden. To help determine the life in soil\, we will have microscopes on-hand to study various soil/compost samples. Together\, we will explore how we can work with nature to create healthy\, living soil. \nCost\nThis course is free for all participants thanks to grant funding through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. \nClick here to register for this course
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/soil-health-3-ways-july-session/
LOCATION:The Hickories\, 136 Lounsbury Rd.\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
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SUMMARY:NDAL Professional Intensive: Ecology-Based Landscape Practice
DESCRIPTION:This course confers 4.0 CEUs for AOLCPs. \nDiscount code available on the AOLCP portal or email the OLC Program Director. \nJoin Landscape Designer Larry Weaner and native plant expert Ian Caton on a deep dive into the integration of restoration ecology and garden design. From technical instruction to personal anecdotes in this on-demand virtual course\, Larry and Ian share over 70 years of combined experience on the fine points of designing\, planting\, and managing ecology-based landscapes. \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included\n\nAccess to all seven on-demand recordings from NDAL’s 2025 live Ecology-based Landscape Practice Intensive—including participant questions and real-world discussions\nParticipate in four live Conversation and Q&A sessions with instructors and peers\nNDAL’s 100+ page Ecology-based Landscape Practice Course Manual (digital) including an ecology-based plant characteristics chart\, equipment recommendations\, wildlife habitat enhancement strategies\, diagrams for planting and maintenance procedures\, and more\nNDAL Ecology-based Landscape Practitioner Certificate (Bundle only\, details below)\nContinuing education credits (CEUs)\nCommunity Forum to communicate with peers\nAdditional course materials including note-taking handouts and recommended resources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is accessible for 1 year from your registration date\nLearn more and register
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/ndal-professional-intensive-ecology-based-landscape-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
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SUMMARY:2026 ELA Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:ELA’s 32nd Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace: Navigating Uncertainty\n\nThis conference will confer 4 CEUs for any attending AOLCPs \nThe Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA) is excited to announce the 2026 Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace to be held on August 27 and 28\, 2026\, in Providence\, Rhode Island. The Annual Conference brings together leaders in ecological landscape practices with a diverse range of professionals involved in landcare\, including landscape architects\, designers\, growers\, horticulturists\, land stewards\,  arborists\, and installation/maintenance technicians. We also welcome students\, educators\, native plant enthusiasts\, community activists\, and home gardeners. The event will feature a two-day\, multi-track program with opportunities to network\, learn\, and share new insights and strategies that contribute to sustainable and regenerative landscape management. \nLandscape Design\nPresentations will explore innovative ways to use native plants\, mitigate climate change\, and design spaces that encourage biodiversity\, including habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife. Join us for some interactive workshops and discussions that will equip participants with practical tools and ideas for integrating ecological principles into landscape design. \nAdvocacy & Activism\nThis track will explore how to advocate for environmental and ecological causes and demonstrate how individuals and organizations are making a positive impact in their communities. Join us to learn about people who are actively working in or passionate about creating social\, environmental\, or policy change. \nManaging Evolving Landscapes\nThis track is dedicated to the practical aspects of implementing and maintaining ecological landscapes. These sessions provide tangible takeaways\, covering regenerative practices\, plant propagation\, creating and managing meadows\, and managing invasive species. Sessions will also focus on effective land management and maintenance\, including tools and best practices. \nEcological Business Practices\nJoin us for sessions on ecological business practices\, which offer actionable insights into building and running ecological businesses. \nRegistration Information & Ticket Options \nWe welcome ELA Members to take advantage of Members Only Pricing\, 30% off non-member pricing. Please consider joining or renewing today to take advantage of this and other member benefits. \nOnly Members receive the additional benefit of access to the recordings of the 2026 Annual Conference presentations. Recordings will not be sent to non-members even if you have a virtual registration\, but you will\, of course\, have access to the live presentations.  Please note that this is a change from previous conferences. \nTicket prices include breakfast and lunch for the days you are registered. Note that AOLCPs who are not already ELA members will receive a 15% discount on their ticket price. The discount code is available in the AOLCP Portal. If you have problems accessing the portal\, please email us. \n\n1-Day | Member In-Person Ticket: $225\n2-Day | Member In-Person Ticket: $400\n1-Day | Non-Member In-Person Ticket: $290\n2-Day | Non-Member In-Person Ticket: $520\n1-Day | Member Virtual Ticket: $135\n2-Day | Member Virtual Ticket: $240\n1-Day | Non-Member Virtual Ticket: $175\n2-Day | Non-Member Virtual Ticket: $315​\n\nVenue & Hotel Information​\nWe are pleased to be hosting this year’s conference at the beautiful Omni Providence Hotel in Providence\, RI! \nTo make your stay as convenient and affordable as possible\, the ELA has secured a special block of discounted rooms just for our attendees. \n\nHow to Book: Simply click here to reserve your room at this exclusive rate.\nA Quick Note: Conference tickets do not include your hotel reservation\, so please be sure to book your accommodation separately.\nDon’t Miss Out! Space is limited and the discounted rate expires on January 5th. We encourage you to book your room soon to secure these savings!\n\nLearn more and register on ELA’s website.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/2026-ela-annual-conference-eco-marketplace/
LOCATION:OMNI Providence\, 1 West Exchange St.\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:conferences,Continuing Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
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SUMMARY:Westchester Garden and Landscape Show
DESCRIPTION:Attending confers 2.0 CEUs for AOLCPs \nWhether you’re a homeowner\, gardener\, or landscape professional\, the Westchester Garden & Landscape Show brings together the region’s leading experts for a day of learning\, inspiration\, and innovation. \nSet within the beautiful 234-acre Lasdon Public Gardens\, this one-day event features expert presentations\, hands-on demonstrations\, guided garden walks\, research tours\, and a vibrant vendor showcase—all designed to help you create healthier\, more resilient landscapes. \nLearn practical\, science-based solutions for today’s landscape challenges\, from invasive pests and tree care to pollinator gardens\, native plants\, and sustainable landscape practices. You’ll leave with fresh ideas\, valuable connections\, and techniques you can put into practice right away. \nWhy Attend?\n\nThe Westchester Garden & Landscape Show offers something for everyone who cares about healthy\, beautiful outdoor spaces.\nLearn from the Region’s Leading Experts\nHear directly from nationally recognized arborists\, Cornell University researchers\, ecological restoration professionals\, landscape designers\, and horticultural educators as they share practical advice and the latest research.\n\nExperience Hands-On Learning\nGo beyond the classroom with guided tree walks\, live AirSpading® demonstrations\, invasive species field tours\, research garden tours\, and interactive workshops that bring the science of horticulture to life. \nDiscover Sustainable Solutions\nExplore innovative approaches to tree care\, native planting\, pollinator habitat\, soil health\, invasive species management\, climate resilience\, and environmentally responsible landscape maintenance. \nFeatured Experiences\nThroughout the day\, attendees can choose from a wide variety of educational sessions and demonstrations\, including: \n\nPlant Health Care Field Walks with leading arborists\nClimate resilience and landscape innovation panel discussion\nCreating Pollinator Victory Gardens\nManaging Westchester’s toughest invasive plants\nProtecting trees from invasive insects and diseases\nCaring for trees growing in turf\nLive AirSpading® and root care demonstrations\nHorticultural research tours featuring roses\, chestnuts\, hemlocks\, and oaks\nCornell University updates on sustainable turf management\nInteractive demonstrations of the Wildr ecological assessment platform\n\nMore Than a Conference\nThe Westchester Garden & Landscape Show is a place to learn\, network\, and be inspired. \nMeet fellow gardeners\, homeowners\, landscape professionals\, arborists\, municipal leaders\, educators\, and conservation organizations while exploring the latest ideas shaping the future of landscapes in our region. \nWhether you’re searching for practical solutions to today’s landscape challenges or simply looking for inspiration for your own garden\, you’ll find it here. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/westchester-garden-and-landscape-show/
LOCATION:Ladson Public Gardens\, 2610 Route 35\, Katonah\, NY\, 10536\, United States
CATEGORIES:conferences,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
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SUMMARY:UMass Extension Green School
DESCRIPTION:This course confers 4.0 CEUs for AOLCPs \nUMass Extension’s Green School is a comprehensive 60+ hour certificate short course that offers fundamental land care skills training in a compact time frame. The program is designed for professional practitioners such as landscapers\, lawn care providers\, nursery operators\, public and private grounds managers\, arborists\, professional gardeners\, landscape and garden designers\, industry sales and support professionals\, and others in the green industries. Both experienced professionals as well as those new to the industry will benefit from this course. \nThe curriculum\, which emphasizes a systems-based approach to plant and land care\, is built on a framework of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The curriculum seeks to promote understanding of economically efficient and environmentally sound cultural practices\, and the relation of those practices to the protection of natural resources and the health of non-target organisms. The primary learning objective is to communicate effective and efficient approaches for the production and maintenance of healthy\, resilient\, functional\, and attractive managed landscapes with simultaneous emphasis on responsibility\, sustainability\, and environmental stewardship. \nGreen School is a recognized source of high-quality horticultural training and has been successfully offered to the industry as a certificate short course since the early 1990’s. Green School graduates numbering into the thousands hold positions of responsibility for the production and maintenance of managed landscapes in Massachusetts\, New England\, the Northeast\, and beyond. \nCourse Format\nGreen School in 2026 will be an entirely online course taught by UMass Extension specialists\, UMass faculty\, and distinguished guest instructors. An online vs in-person course format offers particular benefits\, including registration cost savings due to reduced overhead\, savings on time and travel expenses\, and opportunity for those who may unable to attend in person due to other commitments\, travel restrictions or distance the ability to participate from the convenience of their own homes and offices! \nWhen? Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from October 27\, 2026 – December 17\, 2026. Mandatory orientation is scheduled for October 22\, 2026\, from 4 pm – 5:30 pm. \nGeographic Disclaimer: While attendees from far and wide are welcome to join us for this virtual course\, please note that the information presented will have a geographic focus on Massachusetts and New England\, and therefore will be most applicable to those locations (contact us to discuss for further details). Note also that scheduled class times are listed in Eastern Time. Prospective students in other time zones should consider and plan ahead to manage time zone differences. \nLearn More
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/umass-extension-green-school/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 CIPWG Invasive Plant Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This symposium confers 4.0 CEUs for AOLCPs \nTheme: From Awareness to Action: Strengthening Our Response to Invasive Plants\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026\nUConn Student Union\, 2110 Hillside Rd\, Storrs\, CT\n\n**Attend in person or purchase the recording**\nThe symposium will be recorded and made available after the event.  \n\nChoose one of the following registration options: \n\n\nAttend in person on October 28 and receive the full symposium recording after the event.\n\n\nRecording only\, not attending in person on Oct. 28.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/2026-cipwg-invasive-plant-symposium/
LOCATION:UConn Student Union\, 2110 Hillside Rd.\, Storrs\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T110000
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Place Ecological Symposium: The Living Forest
DESCRIPTION:This course confers 4.0 CEUs for AOLCPs \nAttendees seeking CEUs pay a reduced registration fee of only $20 (instead of $100 for members of BBG or $130 for nonmembers) \nExplore the forests that sustain us\, and discover how we can help them thrive. \nJoin us for Rooted in Place: The Living Forest\, an engaging day of conversation\, learning\, and exploration focused on the remarkable ecological\, cultural\, and community connections that make forests essential to our lives. \nFrom carbon storage and climate resilience to tree health\, forest management and the remarkable relationships between species\, this symposium brings together ecologists\, foresters\, educators\, and land stewards to explore what makes a forest a living\, interconnected system and how we can become better stewards of it. \nWhether you manage woodland\, care for trees in your yard\, work in conservation or simply love the forest\, there will be something to discover. \n\n11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Forests\, Carbon and Climate Change\n12:15 to 1:15 p.m. | Still Standing: White Oak\, a Living Symbol of Liberty and Legacy\n1:15 to 1:45 p.m. | Boxed Lunch\n1:45 to 3 p.m. | Breakout Sessions\n3 to 4 p.m. | Closing Keynote\n\nLearn more and register
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/rooted-in-place-ecological-symposium-the-living-forest/
LOCATION:Berkshire Waldorf High School\, 6 Main St.\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T090000
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SUMMARY:CT NOFA 2027 Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference confers 4.0 CEUs for AOLCPs. \nCT NOFA’s 45th annual winter conference will be taking place March 13\, 2027\, at Wesleyan University in Middletown\, Connecticut. It will be preceded by 3 days of virtual workshops\, March 9-11\, and will include a dedicated Organic Land Care workshop track. \nTickets include access to all virtual workshops\, the in-person conference on March 13 (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 – 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 discounted AOLCP 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 member portal or are unable to pay online\, please click here to email us. \nVisit the following links to learn more about the 2027 Winter Conference: \nGET TICKETS\n2027 CT NOFA Winter Conference information\nSubmit a workshop proposal\nBecome a conference sponsor\nBecome a conference exhibitor
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/ct-nofa-2027-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, Boger Hall Room 112\, 45 Wyllys Ave\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06459
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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