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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T183455
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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: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:20250205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T183455
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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T151018Z
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SUMMARY:Octoraro Watershed Association Annual Dinner and Meeting
DESCRIPTION:See you there!
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/octoraro-watershed-association-annual-dinner-and-meeting/
LOCATION:Britain Hill Winery\, 790 Little Britain Rd N\, Quarryville\, PA\, 17566\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T170000
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SUMMARY:Watershed Congress Along The Schuylkill River
DESCRIPTION:The Watershed Congress advances the best available information and techniques for protecting and restoring watersheds. \nThe focus on networking across disciplines means that the Congress melds science\, policy and practical applications into one program. \nEvery 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-2/
LOCATION:Alvernia College\, 400 Saint Bernardine St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T080000
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SUMMARY:2025 PA-DE ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Echoes and Horizons: Building the Future While Preserving the Past\nIn 2025\, PA-DE ASLA is going back to where it all started. Taking a cue from Gettysburg’s significant landscape and its legacy and future\, the 2025 PA-DE ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture is built on the theme “Echoes and Horizons: Building the Future While Preserving the Past”. \nBe in the hallowed space. Take in the history and contemplate the future. Join us April 10-12\, 2025 in Gettysburg\, Pennsylvania for two-and-a-half days of immersive education\, field sessions\, networking\, and facetime with vendors. \nWe look forward to seeing you in Gettysburg in April!
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/2025-pa-de-asla-conference-on-landscape-architecture/
LOCATION:Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel & Conference Center\, 95 Presidential Circle\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T170000
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CREATED:20250102T142141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T142141Z
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania DCNR Watershed Forestry Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/pennsylvania-dcnr-watershed-forestry-summit/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T170000
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CREATED:20241213T152848Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivate 2025 Presented by AmericanHort
DESCRIPTION:Come visit Octoraro at the green industry event that offers you countless opportunities to grow your business\, build your network\, and discover the latest industry trends!
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/cultivate-2025-presented-by-americanhort/
LOCATION:Greater Columbus Convention Center\, 400 North High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Meet-up at Octoraro Native Plant Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, September 18\, 2025 from 5-7pm at Octoraro Native Plant Nursery for an evening to network with your friends and colleagues in the ecological landscaping field. \nOctoraro Native Plant Nursery has been supplying seed grown native trees and shrubs to the Mid-Atlantic region for 35 years. Traditionally specializing in wetland trees and shrubs\, millions of plants grown at the nursery have been planted in riparian buffers\, reforestation projects\, large landscape designs\, and more. Currently\, ownership is transitioning from Jim MacKenzie and Mark Gutshall to Kevin and Claire Zuidervliet. This transition promises to honor Octoraro’s strong legacy as a high-quality grower\, while also cultivating new relationships and exploring more native plant species to be added to our offerings. \nPlease join us for an evening of food and tours at Octoraro Native Plant Nursery’s propagation facility. Tours will focus on how Octoraro sustainably grows native trees and shrubs for restoration efforts\, landscape contractors\, and retail businesses. There will also be discussions and examples of underutilized native species that Octoraro is developing propagation and growing protocols to better serve the growing demand for native plants. \nRegister
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/mid-atlantic-meet-up-at-octoraro-native-plant-nursery/
LOCATION:Octoraro Ticklewood Nursery\, 270 Baker Road \, PA\, Cochranville\, PA\, 19330\, United States
CATEGORIES:MeetUp
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Native Plant Society Octoraro Native Plant Nursery Tour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/pennsylvania-native-plant-society-octoraro-native-plant-nursery-tour/
LOCATION:Octoraro Ticklewood Nursery\, 270 Baker Road \, PA\, Cochranville\, PA\, 19330\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T183455
CREATED:20241213T153345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T153442Z
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SUMMARY:Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference
DESCRIPTION:We’ll see you on October 14\, 2025 for the 10th Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference!
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/lehigh-valley-watershed-conference-2/
LOCATION:Lehigh University\, 1 West Packer Avenue  \,  Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T183455
CREATED:20250908T193648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T194933Z
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SUMMARY:4th National Stream Restoration Conference - 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 CONFERENCE AGENDA\nResilient Rivers:\nAdapting for the Future!\n*Check for updates\, as the agenda is subject to change. \nMonday\, October 20\, 2025 \n1:00 – 5:00 pm (Foyer)\nRegistration & Conference Information Desk Open\nExhibitor Set–Up (Exhibit Hall & Atrium) \nTuesday\, October 21\, 2025 \n7:00 am  (Foyer)\nRegistration & Conference Information Desk Open \n9:00 am\nRegional Roundtables\n1. Northeast\, Mid-Atlantic and Eastern Canada (Watertable)\n2. Southeast (Baltimore A)\n3. Gulf Coast and Caribbean (Baltimore B)\n4. Rocky Mountains\, Alberta & British Columbia (Homeland)\n5. West Coast\, Hawaii\, Alaska & Yukon (Fells Point) \n11:00 Lunch on Your Own \n1:00 pm– 4:45 pm\nOpening Plenary Session (Maryland Ballroom)\nModerator: Beth Styler-Barry\, The Nature Conservancy\, NJ\nResiliency in the Face of Changing Climate\nThe opening session explores how restoration can advance community resilience in the face of extreme weather and other environmental challenges. \n1:00 pm\nWelcome & Opening Remarks\n— Kennon White & Alan Walker\, Resource Institute \n1:20 pm\nSession Kickoff: Why Resilience Matters\n— Moderator: Beth Styler-Barry\, The Nature Conservancy\, NJ \n1:30 pm\nStream and Floodplain Restoration Lessons Learned Following 2024 Helene Flooding in Western North Carolina\n— Greg Jennings\, PhD\, PE\, Jennings Environmental\, PLLC\, Asheville\, NC \n2:00 pm\nHolding the Line: Hurricanes\, Restoration\, and Resilience on the Gulf Coast\n— Roberta Swann\, PhD\, Mobile Bay National Estuary Program\, Mobile\, AL \n2:30 pm\nWildfires and Restoration for Disaster Resiliency\n— Jim Nankervis\, Blue Mountain Consultants\, Berthoud\, CO \n3:00 pm Break in the Exhibit Hall & Atrium \n3:20 pm Roundtable Findings: Building a Path Forward \n3:45 pm Panel Discussion: Connecting the Dots \n4:45 pm Adjourn \n5:00 pm\nWomen in Stream Restoration (WiSR) Meeting \n6 – 8 pm Sponsors’ Reception (Exhibit Hall)\n____________________________________________________________ \nWednesday\, October 22\, 2025 \n7:30 am (Foyer)\nRegistration & Conference Information Desk Open \n8:30 am– 12:10 pm Technical Breakout Sessions\nwith a Break at 10:10 am in the Exhibit Hall & Atrium\nA.  Advances in Stream Restoration Science (Baltimore A)\nB.  Innovative Tools & Techniques (Baltimore B)\nC.  Planning & Restoration Programs (Homeland)\nD.  Public Engagement & Community Resilience (Kent)\nE.  Urban Stream Restoration (Watertable)\nF.  Ecological Considerations & Functional Uplift (Fells Point) \n12:10 – 1:30 pm Lunch Provided \n1:30 – 5:10 pm Technical Breakout Sessions\nwith a Break at 3:10 pm in the Exhibit Hall (Exhibit Hall & Atrium)\nG.  Climate Resilience & Adaptation (Kent)\nH.  Dam Removal & Aquatic Passage (Watertable)\nI.  Overcoming Challenges & Lessons Learned (Baltimore A)\nJ.  Floodplains & Watershed Hydrology (Baltimore B)\nK.  Multi-Benefit Restoration (Fells Point)\nL.  Compensatory Mitigation Strategies (Homeland) \n4:45 pm Adjourn for the Day \n4:45 pm Happy Hour by the Mid-Atlantic Stream Restoration Association \n____________________________________________________________ \nThursday\, October 23\, 2025 \n7:30 am (Foyer)\nRegistration & Conference Information Desk Open \n8:30 am Closing Session (Maryland Ballroom)\nRestoration That Works: Economic & Community Benefits Across Diverse Landscapes\nModerator: John Giordanengo\, Principal Restoration Economic Restoration Services\, Fort Collins\, CO \n8:30 am\nThe Economic Benefits of Ecological Restoration (Guidance from Unlikely Places)  \n— John Giordanengo\, Principal Restoration Economist\, Economic Restoration Services\nFort Collins\, CO \n9:00 am\nRestoring the Lifeblood: Salmon\, Sovereignty\, and Community Renewal in the Klamath Basin\n— Kenneth Brink\, Vice-Chair\, Karuk Tribe\, Happy Camp\, CA\n— Toz Soto\, Karuk Tribe\, Somes Bar\, CA \n9:30 am\nThe Triple Bottom Line of Urban Stream Restoration\n— Josh Burch\, DOEE\, Washington\, DC \n10:00 am Break in the Exhibit Hall & Attrium \n10:20 am\nNatural Awe Restoration: Revitalizing Eudora\, AR Through Community-Led Design\n— Tomeka Butler\, Mayor\, Eudora\, Arkansas\n— Lee Forbes\, PE\, CFM\, Headway Environmental\, Houston\, TX\n— David Bidelspach\, PE\, 5 Smooth Stones Restoration\, Livermore\, CO \n10:50 am\nThe Importance of Policy for Stream Restoration\nPanel Discussion\n— Jim Howe\, Senior Policy Advisor for Freshwater\, The Nature Conservancy \n11:45 am\nConference Wrap-Up\, Survey & Next Steps\n— Alan Walker\, Resource Institute\, Waynesville\, NC \n12:15 pm Cash Drawing for $500 (Must be Present to Win) \n12:15 pm Conference Adjourns – See you in 2026! \n1:00 – 5:00 pm\nField Trip to Jabez Stream & Wetland Restoration Project\nField Trip Registration\nJoin us for a site visit to one of the most ambitious restoration efforts in the Severn River watershed. The project restores 2\,600 feet of incised stream\, enhances wetlands\, and reduces sediment and nutrient pollution flowing to the Chesapeake Bay. Led by Underwood & Associates\, it’s a decade in the making—and the largest project in Severn Riverkeeper’s history.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/4th-national-stream-restoration-conference-2025/
LOCATION:The Renaissance Harbor Place Hotel\, 202 E Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2025 Chesapeake Watershed Forum
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Zuidervliet of Octoraro Native Plant Nursery will be presenting! \nFor two decades\, the Chesapeake Watershed Forum has brought together partners to collaborate\, innovate\, and drive meaningful progress in restoring and protecting the shared waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. As we mark this milestone 20th anniversary\, we have an opportunity to reflect on the successes and challenges that have shaped our work and the lessons that will guide us forward. \n2025 is a pivotal year – both a moment to celebrate how far we have come and a chance to plan for what’s ahead. Planning for 2025 and Beyond efforts led by the Chesapeake Bay Program challenge us to think critically about the future of conservation and restoration efforts. While uncertainties exist\, by embracing a mindset of resilience and adaptability\, we can continue building a strong foundation for the next generation of conservationists in our region. \nThis year’s theme centers on human-centered approaches – ensuring that the needs\, well-being\, and aspirations of people remain at the core of our work. By prioritizing trust and collaborative decision-making\, we create impactful solutions and longstanding outcomes. Our ability to navigate change isn’t just about responding to external forces; it’s about proactively shaping a future that meets the needs and collective futures for all of us.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/2025-chesapeake-watershed-forum/
LOCATION:National Conservation Training Center\, 698 Conservation Way\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
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SUMMARY:MANTS 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Octoraro at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS)\, one of the horticulture industry’s largest and most B2B trade shows. Thousands of industry professionals gather at MANTS in January to connect\, source plants and products\, discover what’s new\, and build business relationships. All education happens peer-to-peer on the show floor\, making MANTS the marketplace where the green industry moves forward together.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/mants-2026/
LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, One West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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SUMMARY:2026 DE Horticulture Industry Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us January 14 & 15 at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover for education\, exhibits\, and networking. Registration is Open. \n 
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/2026-de-horticulture-industry-expo/
LOCATION:Modern Maturity Center\, 1121 Forrest Avenue\, Dover\, DE\, 19904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Trade Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Delaware Nursery and Landscape Assocation":MAILTO:info@dnlaonline.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join professionals from around Delaware and the region for a two-day conference focused on Delaware’s wetlands. \nIn previous years\, the Delaware Wetlands Conference has brought together over 400 attendees\, 50 different presentations and poster displays\, and 30 exhibitors and sponsor tables. The 2026 edition will take place on January 26 and 27. \nConference sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities are now open. \nCalls for presentation and poster abstracts are now open. \nConference registration will open on Oct. 1\, 2025 and close on Jan. 21\, 2026. \nFor more information\, please contact Olivia Allread\, at 302-739-9939.
URL:https://www.octoraro.com/event/2026-delaware-wetlands-conference/
LOCATION:Chase Center on the Riverfront\, 815 Justsin Street\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19801\, United States
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