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SUMMARY:2025 PA Landscape & Nursery Association Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Octoraro and PLNA is thrilled to welcome you to our 2025 Annual Conference held February 5 & 6 in Lancaster\, PA! \nAfter a successful 2024 educational conference and celebration\, we are continuing the revitalized tradition of a two-day gathering of PLNA members\, colleagues\, supporters\, and collaborators intended to kickstart the Spring growing and selling season. \nNEW THIS YEAR: PLNA is introducing a dedicated expo space in conjunction with the educational component and right in the center of all the action. Purchase a table and display all of your products and services! \nWe invite you to consider all of the sponsorship\, exhibit\, and advertising opportunities and be an integral part of the success of this event. There are options for all budgets\, and we welcome everyone. \nWe hope to see you in Lancaster in February.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/2025-pa-landscape-nursery-association-annual-conference/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Lancaster\, 2400 Willow Street Pike\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Delaware Horticulture Industry Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 DE Horticulture Industry Expo & Pesticide Conference\nJanuary 15\, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm \nThis day will award 2 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits for DE Categories 02\, 03\, 06\, 10\, PA. 1credit for DE Category 5C. Credits also available for PA\, MD\, and ISA. 1 DE CNP CEU. \nJanuary 16\, 7:45 am – 3:00pm \nThis day will award 3 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits for DE Categories 02\, 03\, 06\, 10\, PA. Credits also available for PA\, MD\, and ISA. 0.5 DE Nutrient Management CEUs. 1 DE CNP CEU. \nRegistration fee includes: continental breakfast\, lunch\, tradeshow and seminars \nRegistration after January 6 may not include lunch \nFor registration brochure visit www.dnlaonline.org \nIf you require a vegetarian entree’ please indicate in the NOTES section located at the bottom of the online form. \nAll fees non-refundable. Registration substitutions may be made on day of meeting at no charge. \nIf you have special needs that need to be accommodated\, please contact the DNLA two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/delaware-horticulture-industry-expo-2/
LOCATION:Modern Maturity Center\, 1121 Forrest Avenue\, Dover\, DE\, 19904\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Delaware Nursery and Landscape Assocation":MAILTO:info@dnlaonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T130000
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SUMMARY:MANTS 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come see us at Booth 21\, just inside the main floor entrance to your right.\nMANTS is a premier event for the horticulture industry\, consistently attracting over 11\,000 attendees and more than 900 exhibitors. In 2024\, the show drew a highly qualified audience\, with over 82 percent of participants being decision-makers or influencers within their organizations. The sold-out trade show floor featured a diverse array of products\, from plants and nursery stock to garden items and outdoor living\nessentials. MANTS 2025 is poised to offer even more opportunities for learning and partnership-building.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/mants-2025/
LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, One West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association MANTS Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Registration: \nFREE for PLNA Members!\nNon-members are welcome to register for $25.00. \n(Join PLNA within 30 days of the event and receive $25 off your membership dues!) \nAre you attending or exhibiting at MANTS in January? Join PLNA members and guests on opening day for coffee and a hot breakfast. We hope to see you in January! \nPlease review and consider these event guidelines. \nBecome a Sponsor!
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/pennsylvania-landscape-nursery-association-mants-breakfast/
LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, One West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T170000
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SUMMARY:10th Delaware Wetlands Conference
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Delaware Wetlands Conference! In previous years\, this event has brought together over 400 attendees\, 50 different presentations and poster displays\, and 30 exhibitors and sponsor tables. The skeleton agenda is now available below. \nDiscover more about this inspiring event here. \nLooking to become a sponsor? Have questions about registration or abstracts? For more information\, please contact Olivia.Allread@delaware.gov or call 302-739-9939.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/10th-delaware-wetlands-conference/
LOCATION:Chase Center on the Riverfront\, 815 Justsin Street\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T170000
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SUMMARY:Delaware Horticulture Industry Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us January 18 & 19 at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover for education\, exhibits\, and networking.  Registration is Open. \nTopics include: \n\nThe ABC’s of Focused Selective Removals\nA Light Touch: Dynamic Design that Conserves & Manages Existing Elements\nSediment & Erosion Control Best Practices- Design\, Permitting\, & Construction\nWhat Climate Change Means for Indigenous & Newly Emerging Pests\nNaturalistic Landscaping on Commercial Properties\nPesticides: Risk vs Perception…But What about the Science?\nInvasive Pest Update: What’s Here Now\, Heading Our Way\, & How Will We Manage Invasive Insects\nHow Do Consumers Perceive Native Plants?\n\nJanuary 18th will award 2 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits for DE Categories 03\, PA. Credits from PA\, MD\, and ISA will also be available. 1 CNP credit \nJanuary 19th will award 3 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits for DE Categories 03\, PA. Credits from PA\, MD\, ISA and 1 DE Nutrient Management CEU will also be available. 1 CNP credit \nDownload the registration brochure and return with payment\, or register via credit card at https://2023DEHORTEXPO.eventbrite.com  (Do Not Use Internet Explorer)
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/delaware-horticulture-industry-expo/
LOCATION:Modern Maturity Center\, 1121 Forrest Avenue\, Dover\, DE\, 19904\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Delaware Nursery and Landscape Assocation":MAILTO:info@dnlaonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T170000
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SUMMARY:MANTS 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) welcomed more than 11\,000 attendees\, including exhibitors in Baltimore from January 11 through 13 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Known as the Masterpiece of Trade Shows™\, MANTS jump-started the 2023 green industry trade show season on a high note bringing together horticulture industry leaders from around the country. A sold-out trade show floor showcased more than 900 exhibiting companies in more than 1\,530 booths. Attendees from 42 states and 14 foreign countries spent three days connecting\nwith colleagues\, discovering new products\, and seeking new plants\, nursery stock\, landscape and garden items\, heavy and light-duty equipment\, tools\, outdoor living essentials\, and other allied industry products.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/mants-2024/
LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, One West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174536
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SUMMARY:Green Industry Conference
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nJoin us for a packed day of presentations\, skill-building\, and the chance to connect with fellow professionals who share your interests! Lunch will be provided. \n\nWho is this for?\n\n\nGreen industry professionals\nGreenhouse Growers\nParks and School Grounds Managers\nNursery Owners\nTurfgrass Professionals\nLandscape Contractors\nHorticulturists and Garden Managers\nGreen Infrastructure and Stormwater Professionals\nHorticulture Students\nLicensed Pesticide Applicators\n\n\nWhat will you learn?\n\n\nHow to recognize and manage plant stressors in the landscape\nThe latest information on emerging pest and disease issues in our region\nHow to keep plants healthy while reducing pesticide usage\nThe use of native plants in the landscape\nHow to build resilient landscapes in a changing climate\nThe latest information from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture\nHow to use pesticides safely\n\n\nWhen:January 4\, 2024\n(8:30 AM-6:00 PM)\n \nWhere:Ambler Learning Center\, Temple University Ambler Campus\n580 Meetinghouse Rd.\nAmbler\, Pennsylvania 19002\nView Map \nRegistration deadline:December 27\, 2023\n11:59 p.m. \nCredits Offered:Pesticide Applicator\nPrivate Category\nPesticide Applicator\nCore Credits\nPesticide Applicator\n06 Ornamental and Shade Trees\nPesticide Applicator\n07 Lawn and Turf\nPesticide Applicator\n18 Demonstration and Research\nPesticide Applicator\n23 Park or School Pest Control\n \n\nEach year\, the Southeast Pennsylvania Green Industry Conference provides green industry professionals in the region with an opportunity to stay up-to-date on the latest research\, techniques\, and technology to help their businesses succeed. This conference also provides a wealth of opportunities for attendees to earn pesticide recertification credits\, continuing education units (CEUs) for a variety of professional certifications\, and network with colleagues\, industry experts\, college and university faculty\, regulatory experts\, and Penn State Extension educators. \nThis year’s conference will focus on the impact of regional extreme weather\, such as drought\, flooding\, heat\, and high wind\, on our industry. Speakers will address tornado recovery\, root diseases of ornamentals\, heat and drought tolerance in turfgrass\, plant selection for a changing climate\, native plants\, and more!
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/green-industry-conference-3/
LOCATION:Ambler Campus\, Temple University\, 580 Meetinghouse Rd.\, Ambler\, PA\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T080000
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SUMMARY:2023 Turning A New Leaf Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 10th Turning A New Leaf sustainable landscaping conference will be held at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Kent Island\, MD. Optionally\, participants may join us for a welcome dinner or one of our field days. \nThe conference is appropriate for landscape architects\, designers\, and contractors\, horticulturists\, arborists and tree care companies\, lawn care companies\, nurseries\, botanical gardens\, natural resource managers\, developers\, civil engineers\, planners\, stormwater professionals\, master gardeners\, and homeowners.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/2023-turning-a-new-leaf-conference/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Bay Beach Club\, Kent Island\, MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174536
CREATED:20230727T171820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T172021Z
UID:18869-1695715200-1696006800@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:IPPS Eastern Region Annual Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Annual Plant Production Conference of the IPPS Eastern Region. Come reconnect\, recharge\, and learn from the best in the business via three days of educational sessions and three days of tours. Discover what makes Ontario one of the best horticultural communities in North America.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/ipps-eastern-region-annual-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hamilton Hotel\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T170009Z
UID:18861-1689753600-1689872400@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:2023 PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:July 19-20\, 2023\, at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg (Hershey Area) in Grantville\, PA.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/pacd-scc-joint-annual-conference-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Harrisburg (Hershey Area)\, Grantville\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T150000
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CREATED:20221219T173348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T001752Z
UID:18815-1686646800-1686927600@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:Watershed Forestry Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:PA DCNR and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy invite you to attend the 2023 Watershed Forestry Summit. All watershed forestry professionals\, decision makers\, and volunteers are encouraged to join! Attendees will enjoy sessions on the latest watershed forestry science\, outreach and implementation strategies\, funding options\, and more. This year we will also be offering an optional pre-summit field trip on June 13th\, at an additional fee\, to showcase some successful watershed forestry best management practices. Detailed agenda and additional Information to come.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/watershed-forestry-summit-2023/
LOCATION:Blair County Cconvention Center\, 1 Convention Center Drive\, Altoona\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T150000
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CREATED:20230511T000811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T000850Z
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SUMMARY:Choose Clean Water Conference
DESCRIPTION:Agenda Overview\nMonday\, May 22\n1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. ForumPlus—Siting Solar: An Understanding of Solar Fields in the Bay Watershed \nTuesday\, May 23\n8:00 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast open\n9:00 a.m. Opening plenary session\n10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Breakout session round one\n11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch and keynote speaker\n1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Breakout session round two\n2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Field Trips\n6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Reception & Dinner\, Historic King Mansion \nWednesday\, May 24\n8:00 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast open\n9:00 a.m. Opening plenary session\n10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Breakout session round three\n11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch and keynote speaker\n1:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Breakout session round four\n2:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Breakout session round five\n3:00 p.m. Conference End
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/choose-clean-water-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Harrisburg\, One North 2nd Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, PA\, 17101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20221219T174045Z
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SUMMARY:Delaware Horticulture Industry Expo 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us January 18 & 19 at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover for education\, exhibits\, and networking.  Registration is Open. \nTopics include: \n\nThe ABC’s of Focused Selective Removals\nA Light Touch: Dynamic Design that Conserves & Manages Existing Elements\nSediment & Erosion Control Best Practices- Design\, Permitting\, & Construction\nWhat Climate Change Means for Indigenous & Newly Emerging Pests\nNaturalistic Landscaping on Commercial Properties\nPesticides: Risk vs Perception…But What about the Science?\nInvasive Pest Update: What’s Here Now\, Heading Our Way\, & How Will We Manage Invasive Insects\nHow Do Consumers Perceive Native Plants?\n\nJanuary 18th will award 2 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits for DE Categories 03\, PA. Credits from PA\, MD\, and ISA will also be available. 1 CNP credit \nJanuary 19th will award 3 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits for DE Categories 03\, PA. Credits from PA\, MD\, ISA and 1 DE Nutrient Management CEU will also be available. 1 CNP credit \nDownload the registration brochure and return with payment\, or register via credit card at https://2023DEHORTEXPO.eventbrite.com  (Do Not Use Internet Explorer)
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/delaware-horticulture-industry-expo-2023/
LOCATION:Modern Maturity Center\, 1121 Forrest Avenue\, Dover\, DE\, 19904\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Delaware Nursery and Landscape Assocation":MAILTO:info@dnlaonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20221205T180526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T180756Z
UID:18810-1673427600-1673618400@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:MANTS 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show\, MANTS\, is known as the Masterpiece of Trade Shows™ and is sponsored by the state nursery and landscape associations of Maryland\, Virginia\, and West Virginia. MANTS is the place where horticulture industry leaders gather every January because MANTS means business. \nWe’ll see you at Octoraro’s Booth #21!  To register and learn more\, go to MANTS.com.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/mants-2023/
LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, One West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20221219T184643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T185025Z
UID:18820-1672819200-1672851600@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:Green Industry Conference
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Southeast Pennsylvania Green Industry Conference provides green industry professionals in the region with an opportunity to stay up-to-date on the latest research\, techniques\, and technology to help their businesses succeed. This conference also provides a wealth of opportunities for attendees to earn pesticide recertification credits\, continuing education units (CEUs) for a variety of professional certifications\, and network with colleagues\, industry experts\, college and university faculty\, regulatory experts\, and Penn State Extension educators. \nWho is this for? \n\nGreen industry professionals\nNursery owners\nTurfgrass professionals\nLandscape contractors\nHorticulturists and garden managers\nGreen infrastructure and stormwater professionals\nHorticulture students\n\nConference Topics \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTurfgrass\nOrnamental Landscape\nRegulatory and Labor Issues\nGreen Infrastructure\nUrban Landscapes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCredits Available\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPC\nCore\nCat. 05\nCat. 06\nCat. 07\nCat. 18\nCat 23\nPCH\nISA\n\nPesticide Recertification Credits (PC\, Core\, Cat. 05\, 06\, 07\, 18 & 23) will be offered for PA applicators only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/green-industry-conference-2/
LOCATION:Ambler Campus\, Temple University\, 580 Meetinghouse Rd.\, Ambler\, PA\, 19002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T000000
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CREATED:20211230T171907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T171907Z
UID:18737-1654214400-1654905600@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:Lancaster Water Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:Leading the way to clean water by protecting over 7\,000 acres of wild lands\, the Lancaster Conservancy created Lancaster Water Week to connect us all to clean water. Lancaster’s 1\,400 miles of streams and rivers drive local economic and agricultural growth. They are a place of recreation and the source of our drinking water. Water Connects Us All! \nWe strive for streams and rivers that are fishable\, swimmable\, and drinkable. We need your help.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/lancaster-water-week-2022/
LOCATION:Lancaster County\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T170000
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts 2022
DESCRIPTION:Jim MacKenzie will be speaking at this conference. Details to be announced.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/pennsylvania-association-of-conservation-districts-2022/
LOCATION:DE
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T130000
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CREATED:20211230T170805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T171008Z
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SUMMARY:Land Ethics Symposium 2022
DESCRIPTION:Symposium Overview\nLook forward to the 22nd year of this not-to-be-missed symposium geared towards landscape architects\, designers\, contractors\, land planners\, municipal officials and homeowners. Learn how to create ecologically sound and economically viable landscapes through the use of native plants and sustainable practices. Continuing education credits will be available! \n2022 Symposium Speakers\n\nDarrel Morrison\, FASLA\, Professor and Dean Emeritus\, College of Environment and Design\, University of Georgia\nAsh Gills\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Owen Graduate School of Management Law School\, Vanderbilt University\nBeth Styler Barry\, Director of River Restoration at The Nature Conservancy\nDarren Damone\, Principal\, Director of Practice Development\, Andropogon Associates\, Ltd.\nJason Curtis\, Senior Associate\, Director of Sustainability & Technology\, Andropogon Associates\, Ltd.\n\n 
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/land-ethics-symposium-2022/
LOCATION:DE
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20211230T170314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T170413Z
UID:18733-1643702400-1643821200@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:Delaware Wetlands Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 conference will be the 10th anniversary of the Delaware Wetlands Conference. It will also coincide with World Wetlands Day on February 2. \nIn previous years\, this conference has brought together over 400 attendees\, 50 different presentations and poster displays\, and 30 exhibitors and sponsor tables. \nThe agenda usually includes subjects such as soil science\, climate adaptation\, monitoring\, and wetland restoration and creation projects. \nThe event will follow the state of Delaware’s COVID-19 guidance for state buildings which currently includes wearing masks for both vaccinated and unvaccinated guests. \nTo register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-delaware-wetlands-conference-tickets-148373843159 \n 
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/delaware-wetlands-conference-2022/
LOCATION:Chase Center on the Riverfront\, 815 Justsin Street\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T000000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20211230T165217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T165217Z
UID:18729-1642032000-1642550400@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:Delaware Horticulture Industry Expo 2022
DESCRIPTION:The  2022 DE Horticulture Industry Expo will be held via ZOOM.  The virtual event\, held January 12th\, 13th and 19th\, will feature a great line-up of speakers. \nFeatured topics include: \n\nGlyphosate Toxicology and Alternatives for the Green Industry\nWhat Landscapes Ought to be in the 21st Century\nDelaware’s New Invasive Plant Law SB22\nManaging an Historic Garden in the Modern Age\nUrban Invaders – Managing Invasive Plants in Urban Green Spaces\nTurning Up the Heat on Your Business\nWhat is Your Soil Test Telling You\nLegal Updates for Snow Management\n\nJanuary 12th will award 2 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits for DE Categories 03\, PA. Credits from PA\, MD\, and ISA will also be available. 1 CNP credit \nJanuary 13th will award 2 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits for DE Categories 03\, 06\, PA. Credits from PA\, MD\, and ISA will also be available. 1 CNP credit \nJanuary 19th will award ISA credit and 1 DE Nutrient Management credit. 1 CNP credit \nDownload the registration brochure and return with payment\, or register via credit card at https://2022DEHORTEXPO.eventbrite.com  (Do Not Use Internet Explorer)
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/delaware-horticulture-industry-expo-2022/
LOCATION:DE
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Delaware Nursery and Landscape Assocation":MAILTO:info@dnlaonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20211230T164021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T172825Z
UID:18727-1641373200-1641564000@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:MANTS 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show\, MANTS\, is known as the Masterpiece of Trade Shows™ and is sponsored by the state nursery and landscape associations of Maryland\, Virginia\, and West Virginia. MANTS is the place where horticulture industry leaders gather every January because MANTS means business. \nAlthough the MANTS trade show will be in-person this year\, Octoraro’s Booth #21 will be set up with literature\, but will not be staffed due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Baltimore County. To register and learn more\, go to MANTS.com.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/mants-2022/
LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, One West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20210105T171335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T171335Z
UID:18647-1613635200-1613653200@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:Land Ethics Symposium 2021
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 21st year of this not-to-be-missed symposium geared towards landscape architects\, designers\, contractors\, land planners\, municipal officials and homeowners. The symposium’s focus: how to create ecologically sound and economically viable landscapes through the use of native plants and sustainable practices. This year\, expect lively dialog on topics ranging the restoration of the American chestnut to the future of urban park design. Continuing education credits will be available. \nDue to the pandemic\, this will be an all virtual symposium. \n2021 Speakers\nDr. Bill Powell — SUNY College of Env. Sci. and Forestry\nAmerican Chestnut Research & Restoration Project \nTom Smarr — Executive Director of Jenkins Arboretum\nThe Future of Urban Parks: The Challenges of\nResponsible Design & Management \nTim Majoros — Pennsylvania Horticulture Society\nThe Navy Yard: A Philadelphia Redevelopment Success Story \nBaldev Lamba (panel moderator) — Temple University\nPanel: The Intersection of Ecology and Art in Landscape Design
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/land-ethics-symposium-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20210105T182053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T182319Z
UID:18650-1613134800-1613147400@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:Nursery to Design: Plant Purchasing and Site Layout for Native Landscape Projects
DESCRIPTION:New Directions in the American Landscape \nNursery to Design: Plant Purchasing and Site Layout for Native Landscape Projects | Bob Swain\, Jim MacKenzie\, & Bill Carter \nThe ecology-based landscape movement is slowly changing the way plants are being grown\, procured and planted. This includes alterations in species\, propagation technique\, size\, packaging\, site layout\, and the expanded use of seed. In these presentations a nursery grower\, seed producer\, and landscape contractor will illustrate what designers and planters need to know about new developments in how to handle plants and seeds before and after arriving at a project site.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/nursery-to-design-plant-purchasing-and-site-layout-for-native-landscape-projects/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20210105T183410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T183525Z
UID:18653-1610526600-1610623800@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:Delaware Horticulture Industry Expo 2021
DESCRIPTION:Registration is underway for the 2021 Delaware Horticulture Industry Expo which will be held via ZOOM. The virtual event\, held January 13th\, 14th and 20th\, will feature a great line-up of speakers. \nFeatured topics include:\n• Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast\n• Integrated Vegetation Management Practices for Wetlands and Riparian Zones\n• Key Diseases in Herbaceous Ornamentals in Landscape Beds\n• Top Ten Tips to Creating A Smartphone Studio – How to Look & Sound Professional with your Device!\n• Waiting in the Wings: Trees and shrubs trying to break into the biz\n• COVID and the Impact on Green Industry Business’s Financial Needs\n• Our Majestic Oaks and their Achilles Heel \nJanuary 13th will award 3 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits for DE Categories 03\, PA. Credits from PA\, MD\, and ISA will also be available. \nJanuary 14th will award 2 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits for DE Categories 03\, PA and 1 credit for Category 5A. Credits from PA\, MD\, and ISA will also be available\, and .5 DE Nutrient Management CEU will also be available. \nJanuary 20th will award ISA credit \nDownload the registration brochure and return with payment\, or register via credit card at https://www.accelevents.com/e/2021DEHortExpo (DO NOT USE Internet Explorer) You may be required to create a password\, if you haven’t done so for past events. \nThose that require recertification credits must register and pay individually\, and need to be able to login to zoom individually on their own device.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/delaware-horticulture-industry-expo-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20210105T155919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T160324Z
UID:18642-1609920000-1610136000@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:MANTS 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show\, MANTS\, is known as the Masterpiece of Trade Shows™ and is\nsponsored by the state nursery and landscape associations of Maryland\, Virginia\, and West Virginia. MANTS is\nthe place where horticulture industry leaders gather every January because MANTS means business. \nNormally held at the Baltimore Convention Center\, this year MANTS is virtual. Visit Octoraro’s Booth #21 online. To register and learn more\, go to MANTS.com
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/mants-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20190927T201214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T201255Z
UID:2973-1595408400-1595509200@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:73rd PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:In July 2020 conservation districts and partner organizations from across Pennsylvania will come together during the 73nd PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/73rd-pacd-scc-joint-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Wyndham Garden State College at the Mountain View Country Club\, 310 Elks Club Road\, Boalsburg\, PA\, 16827\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20190927T200242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T200242Z
UID:2970-1584172800-1584205200@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:Watershed Congress Along The Schuylkill River 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Watershed Congress advances the best available information and techniques for protecting and restoring watersheds. The focus on networking across disciplines means that the Congress melds science\, policy and practical applications into one program. Every year\, a growing and changing group of individuals attends to gain new knowledge\, acquire tools\, and practice techniques that will allow them to take active roles in the stewardship of their natural resources.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/watershed-congress-along-the-schuylkill-river-2020/
LOCATION:Montgomery County Community College\, 101 College Drive\, Pottstown\, 19464
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20190927T202807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T202807Z
UID:2983-1584000000-1584032400@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:Land Ethics Symposium 2020
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, this informative conference focuses on ways to create low-maintenance\, economical and ecologically balanced landscapes using native plants and restoration techniques. Participants have opportunities to network and share their experiences with peers at this professional program. The symposium is geared toward professionals\, including landscape architects\, designers\, contractors and the green industry\, environmental consultants\, land planners\, managers and developers\, and state/municipal officials. Continuing education credits are available.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/land-ethics-symposium-2020/
LOCATION:Delaware Valley University\, 700 E. Butler Avenue\, Life Sciences Building\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T174537
CREATED:20190925T202207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T202207Z
UID:2960-1583913600-1584032400@www.octoraro.com
SUMMARY:PA Riparian Forest Buffer Summit 2020
DESCRIPTION:PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry and Western PA Conservancy will once again be hosting a Riparian Forest Buffer Summit in 2020. This years’ event will be held in Altoona\, PA at the Blair County Convention Center. \nThe Buffer Summit provides conservation professionals and decision makers with the latest science\, policy\, and implementation strategies to get trees planted along the Commonwealth’s streams. Attendees have substantial opportunities to network with each other and with exhibiting sponsors throughout the two-day event. Conservation professionals working with riparian forest buffers from all sectors – beginners to seasoned decision makers alike – are encouraged to attend. \nHave something exciting to share at the 2020 Riparian Forest Buffer Summit? Fill out this request for proposal and return it to Jason Swartz (c-jlswartz@pa.gov) by October 15\, 2019.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/pa-riparian-forest-buffer-summit-2020/
LOCATION:Blair County Cconvention Center\, 1 Convention Center Drive\, Altoona\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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