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ADVANCE
PROGRAM
How to Participate
in This Virtual Event
Look for "Tips for Success" throughout the program!
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How to Visit a
Virtual Vendor
Find out what you will see at the trade show,
and interact live during trade show hours.
January 11-14, 2021
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How to Save
Your Seat
Gain access to all the sessions
NORTHERN GREEN VIRTUAL IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:
you want to attend. WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES
Your Trusted Partner
WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES
4 Northern Green Virtual Advance Program
Table of Contents Dear Green Industry Professionals,
Advertiser Index........................................... 4
Trade Show Hours....................................... 4 Northern Green is now more accessible than ever, with
Schedule Overview...................................... 5 region-relevant learning and valuable conversations
Monday Schedule Details.......................... 8 with people who understand your challenges.
Morning Coffee Chats.............. 8, 10, 14, 18
Keynote......................................................... 8 In these unprecedented times, nothing during trade show hours to have a
NGV Leaderboard........................................ 9 is more important to us than the text or video chat, learn about new
Virtual Game Hour....................................... 9 health and safety of green industry products and services and place
Tuesday Schedule Details........................ 10 professionals, their families, and the orders for the year ahead.
communities they serve. While it is
CEO & MGMT. Workshop......................... 12 Another vital part of Northern Green
unfortunate that we will not gather
Wednesday Schedule Details.................. 14 Virtual will be social events and
in person, this year we invite you to
College Central.......................................... 14 join us for what will be the first and a networking which will include coffee
Virtual Awards Celebration...................... 16 one-of-a kind dynamic online event, chats, opportunities to connect
Virtual Silent Auction................................ 17 Northern Green Virtual, scheduled to one-on-one and schedule meetings,
Thursday Schedule Details...................... 18 take place on January 11-14, 2021. Virtual Game Hour, and the Green
Pre-Registration Passes...........................20
Industry Awards Celebration. These
Northern Green Virtual will be the options will allow attendees to greet
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)........20
kick-off for the new year as it presents old friends and make new contacts in
Virtual Trade Show.................................... 21
a remarkable opportunity to exchange the virtual world.
Master Classes..........................................22 ideas, knowledge and to create and
renew connections with colleagues. We Let’s face it: change can be tough.
have been hard at work finding ways to Even good change. But sometimes
change can foster innovation. That’s
Advertiser Index create an exceptional virtual experience
like no other, despite the hurdles posed the case when it comes to this year’s
Anderson Nurseries, Inc........................... 11 by these challenging times. Northern Green Virtual event.
Ancom Communications Inc “Going digital” makes Northern Green
and Midwest Radio Rentals.............. 11 There will be concurrent sessions,
“lightning” sessions, networking more accessible than ever before –
Bachman's Wholesale
Nursery & Hardscapes......................... 3 opportunities, and a live keynote! And help us spread the word! And register
Borgert........................................................23 all of these will be available with an All- today at www.NorthernGreen.org. We
Access Pass until September 1, 2021. hope you’ll join us online in January!
Central Landscape Supply......................... 7
COWSMO, INC........................................... 11 Cassie Larson, MNLA Executive Director
In addition, connect with vendors by
Ditch Witch.................................................24 either scheduling an appointment or Jeff Turtinen, MTGF Executive Director
Gertens Wholesale & simply drop by their virtual booth Tim Malooly, MNLA President
Professional Turf Supply................... 19 Matt Cavanaugh, MTGF President
Minnesota Propane Association............. 15
Plaisted Companies.................................... 2
Ramy Turf Products.................................. 15
Rock Hard Landscape Supply................. 15
SMSC Organics Recycling Facility............ 7
Truck Utilities............................................... 7
Ziegler CAT................................................. 13
Cassie Larson, CAE Jeff Turtinen Tim Malooly, CiC, Matt Cavanaugh
MNLA Executive MTGF Executive CiD, CLiA MTGF President
Trade Monday, Jan. 11
10:00am – 1:00pm
Director Director MNLA President
Show Tuesday, Jan. 12
Hours 10:00am – 1:00pm
Vendors available Wednesday, Jan. 13
to video chat live! 10:00am – 1:00pm
(Booth pages are
available at any time Northern Green Virtual is presented by the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape
Thursday, Jan. 14 Association (MNLA) and the Minnesota Turf & Grounds Foundation (MTGF).
during show and
through Sept. 1, 2021.)
10:00am – 12:00pm
Virtual
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Schedule Overview* EDUCATION GENEROUSLY
SUPPORTED BY: WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES
Your Trusted Partner
Monday, Jan. 11 Wednesday, Jan. 13
8:00am – 8:45am: Morning Coffee Chats (space is limited) 8:00am – 8:45am: Morning Coffee Chats (space is limited)
Segments: Arborist/Tree Care; Landscape/ Segments: Irrigation/Water; Garden Center; Professional Gardeners
Hardscape Contractor; Sports Turf 9:00am – 10:00am: Concurrent Sessions
9:00am – 10:00am: Concurrent Sessions • Effective Ways to Communicate in Business Today
• Concrete Roof Deck Pavers set on a Pedestals System • Evaluating Tradeoffs of Emerging Technologies,
• Irrigation Sales and Retrofit for Efficiency What You Need to Consider
• University of MN Turfgrass Research Update • Professional Landscape Lighting Design
10:00am – 1:00pm: Live Trade Show Open 10:00am – 1:00pm: Live Trade Show Open
11:00am – 12:00pm: Concurrent Sessions 11:00am – 12:00pm: Concurrent Sessions
• Liability and Your Facility • Are You Digitally Relevant? Face the New World of
• New and Underused Perennials and Grasses Online Commerce and Communications Head On
• The Science Behind Rotary and Reel Mowing On Fine Turf, Part 1 • Nature as Gardener: Working with Natural Process
for Beauty & Reduced Maintenance
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Keynote: Pulling to Your Potential:
Unleashing the Wild Side of the Green Industry 1:00pm – 1:30pm: Lightning Talks
• Little Bluestem: A Great Native Grass
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Concurrent Sessions
• Invasive Species/Noxious Weeds Update
• Boxwood Blight
• Turfgrass Mixtures for Roadsides in Minnesota
• The Plant Parenting Revolution: Connect and Cultivate
• Water Regulations and Policy
Houseplant Trends to Maximize Retail Sales
• Time is Money: How to Streamline Your 1:30pm – 2:00pm: Mini Sessions
Social Media Strategy for Success • Advance Your Site Design Process with Vectorworks
Landmark – with Vectorworks, Inc.
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Virtual Game Hour
• Aspire Landscape Business Management
Software – with Aspire Software
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Concurrent Sessions
Tuesday, Jan. 12 • Adding Value with Large Precast Concrete
Modular Block Retaining Walls
8:00am – 8:45am: Morning Coffee Chats (space is limited) • Fertility Programming for Grounds, Parks, Sports Fields
Segments: Landscape Design; Golf; Snow • Trees and Shrubs for Pollinators
9:00am – 10:00am: Concurrent Sessions 4:00pm – 5:00pm: Green Industry Virtual Awards Celebration
• Evergreen/Conifer Challenges & Choices for the Future
• Finishing Touches: The Power of Details in Garden Design
10:00am – 1:00pm: Live Trade Show Open Thursday, Jan. 14
11:00am – 12:00pm: Concurrent Sessions
• Designing Containers 8:00am – 8:45am: Morning Coffee Chats (space is limited)
• The Science Behind Rotary and Reel Mowing On Fine Turf, Pt. 2 Segments: Landscape Management; Business Management; Grower
• Topdressing Programs for Athletic Fields 9:00am – 10:00am: Concurrent Sessions
1:00pm – 1:30pm: Lightning Talks • An Overview of Hardy Hydrangeas
• New Spirea Cultivars for Northern Gardens • Improving Turfgrass With Newer Bentgrass Cultivars
• Restoration & Maintenance of Hardscapes • Science of Roadway Deicers – How Less Can Be More
• Top 10 Turf Weeds and How to Control Them 10:00am – 12:00pm: Live Trade Show Open
• Agriculture & Pesticide Regulations
11:00am – 12:00pm: Concurrent Sessions
1:30pm – 2:00pm: Mini Sessions • The Green Industry in 2021: Will It Be 2020 2.0?
• Gator Base...Yes this stuff really works! – • The Science Behind Rotary and Reel Mowing On Fine Turf, Part 3
with Alliance Designer Products • Using Smart Irrigation Products to Conserve Water
• Mycorrhizae 101 and Its Benefits on Turf and
Landscape – with Mycorrhizal Applications 1:00pm – 1:30pm: Lightning Talks
• Bur Oak Blight at the Arboretum: What We've Learned
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Concurrent Sessions • Choosing Japanese Beetle Resistant Plants
• Evolving Gardens: Reimagining a World of Design Inspirations • Top Things to Consider with Organic Lawn Care
• Vacuum Suction Equipment / Essential Tools of the Trade • Labor, Immigration, and H-2A/H-2B
• All About Soils
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Concurrent Sessions
4:00pm – 6:00pm: CEO & MGMT. Workshop on • New Generations of Oaks to Know & Grow
Labor & Recruitment: Solving the Labor Crisis • Shoreline Design and Restoration
• Upselling Projects and Fire Features or Outdoor Kitchens
*Disclaimer: Although every reasonable effort is made to provide the speakers, topics, and sessions listed, some changes or substitutions may occur. Speakers and sessions are
subject to cancellation or changes up to and including the day the session(s) are scheduled to be held. Changes or cancellations are made at the discretion of MNLA/MTGF and may be
done without notifying attendees. If sessions are changed or cancelled, no refunds should be expected. Submission of the registration form acknowledges acceptance of this provision.
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Monday Schedule
Monday Schedule EDUCATION GENEROUSLY
SUPPORTED BY: WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES
Your Trusted Partner
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM roof deck pavers set on a pedestal system are a growing trend
Morning Coffee Chats (space is limited) both in commercial and residential installations.
Segments: Arborist/Tree Care; Landscape/Hardscape 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Contractor; Sports Turf
Irrigation Sales & Retrofit for Efficiency
Grab a cup of coffee (like you do every morning at Northern Parry Webb, Weathermatic
Green) and connect with industry friends before the
education sessions and tradeshow begin. Join the chat Is the irrigation system your working on more than 5 years
that relates to your work segment and come ready to share old? It may be time for a retrofit. Join us to learn how to sell
your biggest challenge in 2020 and how you are planning this concept to your clients.
differently for 2021. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
COFFEE CHATS University of Minnesota Turfgrass Research Update
GENEROUSLY Eric Watkins, University of Minnesota
SUPPORTED BY:
This presentation will update you on the latest projects
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM being conducted at the Turfgrass Research, Outreach, and
Concrete Roof Deck Pavers Set on a Pedestals System Education (TROE) Center and in field settings throughout
Dale Buker, County Materials Corporation the state of Minnesota. Topics will include MGCSA Member-
Driven Research, reducing water use on urban and suburban
This course is designed to provide an overview of precast
lawns, low-input turfgrass species, cultivar evaluations results,
concrete roof deck paver systems, including their advantages,
no-mow fine fescues, winter stresses research, bee lawns,
installations and options to create usable space. Concrete
improving shade tolerance, roadside turfgrass research, and
updates on UMN turfgrass breeding projects.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Live Trade Show Open
The technology you'll need Vendors available to video chat live!
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
To access the event platform/website, you will need Liability & Your Facility
a computer or iphone/android/tablet and a stable Patrick McGuiness, Zlimen & McGuiness PLLC
internet connection. You'll also need Zoom. If you don't Liability is a huge concern for your facility. While some
have it already, go to https://zoom.us/download and things are completely out of your control, there are still many
select the blue “Download” button under “Zoom Client steps you can take to minimize your exposure to liability. In
for Meetings.” Choose the location on your computer this humorous and educational seminar, attorney Patrick
where you’d like to save the download. Once the McGuiness will cover the types of risk which are inherent
download is finished, “ZoomInstaller” will appear. at any park or facility, and what can be done to limit the
Run the software, and Zoom will begin installing. amount of risk. We will cover what steps you can take from a
With Zoom, you'll be ready to participate in the event, maintenance standpoint, and how you can modify employee
watch virtual sessions, and join virtual meetings. behavior to improve overall safety.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Best Practices New & Underused Perennials and Grasses
COMPUTERS:
• Browser: We strongly recommend using Google Brent Horvath, Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc.
Chrome or Microsoft Edge Tried and new, see which plants have stood the test of time
• Internet: Ensure you and which will likely survive and thrive in the gardens of the
have a strong internet Midwest. Gain insight from a grower and breeder of hardy
connection to avoid perennials with 29 years of experience and a wide variety of
buffering or slow downs tastes when it comes to plants.
• Clear Your Browser Cache:
If you experience technical 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
difficulties, try clearing The Science Behind Rotary and Reel Mowing On Fine
your browser cache first. Turf, Part 1
• Close Unused Browser Jim Nedin, Jim Nedin Consulting Services
Tabs or Windows This three hour seminar will provide participants with a
• Use headphones or a separate speaker for the comprehensive understanding of the science behind mowing
best audio quality and experience on fine turf. We will take a deep dive into concepts and
MOBILE DEVICE: theories, and review best maintenance & mowing application
Please ensure that your mobile device is connected practices.
to a stable internet connection of 3 Mbps or higher.
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Monday Schedule
PRE-REGISTRATION
OPTIONS
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
TIPS FOR SUCCESS Live Keynote: Pulling to Your Potential: Unleashing
Using My Agenda and joining sessions
the Wild Side of the Green Industry
Chris Heeter, The Wild Institute
See description on page 8.
To add sessions to your agenda, from the main
navigation menu select Schedule > Agenda and then 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
click the plus sign (+) next to any session that you Boxwood Blight
want to add to your agenda. Dr. Andrew Lloyd, Bartlett Tree Experts
Boxwood Blight is a widespread fungal disease affecting
boxwoods, caused by Cylindrocladium buxicola. This
session will cover the signs of disease, treatments, and best
$125 (member*)/$175 (non-member) $50 (member*)
management practices. FREE to members
$50 for students (must be currently enrolled) $100 (non-member) and non-members
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Includes Access to: Includes Access to: Includes Access to:
• All Concurrent Sessions
The Plant Parenting Revolution: Connect and Cultivate
• Keynote Presentation
Houseplant Trendes to Maximize• VirtualRetail
Trade Show
Sales
a l
• Keynote Presentation • Lightning
LeslieTalks • Network
Halleck, Halleck Horticultural, LLC
and Communicate
Vi rtu
with Other Attendees
• Lightning Talks • MiniThe zeitgeist of nurturing ownership,
Sessions thoughtful collecting,
and creative display is in full (Note:
bloom in Does
the not include
world of houseplant
• Mini Sessions • Morning Coffee Chats
hobbyists.
(seats Houseplants, both oldaccess
are limited)
to concurrent
and new, are hot again with
• Morning Coffee Chats (seats are limited) sessions.)
homeowners, apartment & dorm dwellers, and at the office.
• Virtual Trade Show • Virtual Trade Show
Succulents, orchids, and unusual foliage plants fill the feeds of
• Network and Communicate with Other Attendees • Network andof
millions Communicate
social media users. Indoor edible and ornamental
with Other Attendees
Best Practices
• Virtual Game Hour (Monday, Jan. 11) gardening is gaining momentum. More than simply looking
(Note:
Some sessions may have limited capacity, so it's forDoes
waysnot include
to bring nature indoors, or grow their own food,
• Green
important Industry
to sign up asVirtual
soon asAwards Celebration
possible! access to concurrent
people are also looking to collect, connect, and nurture. This
(Wednesday, Jan. 13) sessions.)
session will cover current growing plant-keeping trends, the
To join a virtual session, navigate to the future of the houseplant craze, current and future popular
UPGRADES
specific session's & EXTRAS
page (Schedule Looking
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for even more from your Northern Green
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& marketing these add-onand
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My Agenda > Click
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& MGMT. session). SOLVING
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GREEN INDUSTRYgarden centers.
VIRTUAL AWARDS CELEBRATION
session page,
PLUS you
ZOOMwill be able
HAPPY to (Tuesday,
HOUR join the Jan. 12, 2021) – $50 (Wed. Jan. 13, 2021) – $20 (included with All Access Pass)
session (1) minute before*Members
the specified start
of MNLA, MGSCA, MPSTMA, MSA, MASMS, MAC, MTA, and/or MTSC.
time by clicking "Join Live Meeting".
Go to www.NorthernGreen.org to register. NOTE: Prices will increase after December 31.
2021 KEYNOTE
Monday, Jan. 11, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Pulling to Your Potential:
Unleashing the Wild Side of the Green Industry
Get ready to test your assumptions. With hilarious and poignant stories from her sled dog team, Chris Heeter
will help you explore the possibilities and push the boundaries of what a Wild green business can look like…
think beyond boxes and ‘how you’ve always done it,’ work in teams that lead the pack, attracting
and retaining great people and sustaining and protecting the planet along the way.
Included
• Hone your communication skills to develop a Wildly inclusive work environment. with All
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• Do more with less by drawing out the unique skills of each member of the team. Access aness
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• Attract and retain great workers by building a sense of belonging and connection. Passe
• Disrupt the green industry by being agile, open, and willing to do things differently.
Featured on the Discovery Channel’s ’National Geographic Today’ and recognized with national awards as a
speaker, Chris Heeter has followed her own Wild path since she was young. A wilderness guide for 30+ years,
Chris leads groups deep into the wilderness by canoe or dogsled. The abundant parallels between these
adventures and the workplace make up the core of her presentations. Chris grabs audiences with humorous
stories about her dogs and their personalities, then weaves those stories into practical takeaways. Chris is
on a mission to wake up the Wild side of GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:
organizations; to break through the trappings
of ‘how we’ve always done it;’ and to create
Chris Heeter Wild and vibrant workplaces that blend heart WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES
The Wild Institute Your Trusted Partner
with solid, successful business strategy.
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Monday Schedule
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Time is Money. How to Streamline Your Social Media
Strategy for Success
Melissa Harrison, Alee Creative, LLC
Content creation. Channel management. Metrics. Design and
imagery. It’s a lot to manage among everything else you’re
responsible for. We need a way to manage social media
without feeling overwhelmed (and instead, feel successful!).
Learn how to set yourself up for success with strategies
for social media content management. Learn how to set up
ongoing social media content strategy plans throughout the
year (not just during peak season) and leave with tools and
templates to support you in this effort. Learn how to use social
media effectively to GROW your business!
Learning objectives:
EARN YOUR WAY TO
THE TOP AND WIN! GAMEPAD
• How to manage content planning and tracking with content
calendars (template) Are you competitive? Want to win prizes?
• How to determine which social media channels are most We’ve got just the thing for you – the NGV
NGV
effective and how/where to allocate your time Leaderboard! Northern
• How to track success (template for metrics and ROI) Green Virtual will have
• Which automation tools, design programs or content tools opportunities for you
can save you time to earn points and win LEADERBOARD
• 35 starter content ideas (steal this!) prizes. What do you
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Virtual
have to do? Simply view the list of activities and
Northern Green Virtual Game Hour earn points as you attend the event! Below are
examples of actions you can take to accrue points
Bring a beverage as we laugh, play games, and win prizes.
Northern Green Virtual can’t happen without a little bit of fun! during Northern Green Virtual:
• Explore the trade show
• Attend sessions
Redo-Alt Change has been a constant this year, and while every effort
has been made to publish an accurate schedule here, it may • Watch videos
need small adjustments after the date of publication. Please • Build your private agenda
see NorthernGreen.org for the latest, most up-to-date schedule. • Join a virtual trade show live meeting
• Post a message in the conversations
• Attend a concurrent session
• Download an exhibitor flyer
• Post a photo
• Participate in a poll
• And many more…
Prizes will be awarded daily for game leaders which
can be seen on the leaderboard. So, challenge your
friends GENEROUSLY
and find SUPPORTED BY: WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES
Your Trusted Partner
your name
on top!
Monday, Jan. 11
Northern Green Virtual Game Hour GENEROUSLY
SUPPORTED BY:
3:00pm – 4:00pm, Monday afternoon
WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES
Your Trusted Partner
Available only with an All Access Pass!
Bring a beverage as we laugh, play games, and win prizes.
Northern Green Virtual can’t happen without a little bit of fun!
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Tuesday Schedule
Tuesday Schedule EDUCATION GENEROUSLY
SUPPORTED BY: WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES
Your Trusted Partner
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning Coffee Chats (space is limited) Finishing Touches: The Power of Details in Garden
Segments: Landscape Design; Golf; Snow Design
Grab a cup of coffee (like you do every morning at Northern C. Colston Burrell, University of Virginia
Green) and connect with industry friends before the Ever wonder why some gardens make your heart sing?
education sessions and tradeshow begin. Join the chat Chances are you are responding to details. All gardens have
that relates to your work segment and come ready to share well defined spaces and good planting -- great gardens stand
your biggest challenge in 2020 and how you are planning out because of details. From paving patterns to stonework,
differently for 2021. fencing, containers and sculpture, the details in both
COFFEE CHATS functional and artistic elements make a garden personal and
GENEROUSLY magical. This lecture celebrates spaces of various sizes that
SUPPORTED BY: combine form, color and texture in hardscape and plants to
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM fashion memorable places.
Evergreen/Conifer Challenges & Choices for the Future 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kris Bachtell, Morton Arboretum Live Trade Show Open
Throughout the Midwest, landscape conifers are being Vendors available to video chat live!
challenged by increased disease and insect pressure.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Following a review of these problems, a list of recommended
and other potentially useful conifers will be presented. Designing Containers
Contemporary designs have favored container gardening
that is much more versatile. Container designs are the
perfect opportunity to add a unique and personalized touch
for your clients. This session will cover the latest trends and
inspiration!
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
The Science Behind Rotary and Reel Mowing On Fine
Editing your profile Turf, Pt. 2
Jim Nedin, Jim Nedin Consulting Services
This three hour seminar will provide participants with a
To edit your profile, from the main menu navigation, comprehensive understanding of the science behind mowing
select Account > Edit My Profile. Here, you can add a on fine turf. We will take a deep dive into concepts and
profile picture, your organization's name, a short bio, theories, and review best maintenance & mowing application
set your profile preferences, and share other relevant practices.
information about yourself.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Topdressing Programs for Athletic Fields
Doug Soldat, University of Wisconsin
This talk will focus on all aspects of topdressing athletic
fields. We will discuss why topdressing is an important
practice and how it improves soil properties. We will also
discuss the specifics of topdressing, including sand selection,
and topdressing rate and frequency.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lightning Talk: New Spirea Cultivars for Northern
Gardens
Debbie Lonnee, Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
What's new in the world of spirea? Plenty! Lonnee will present
new varieties that will perform well in northern gardens, both
for commercial landscapes and home gardens.
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Tuesday Schedule
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Lightning Talk: Restoration & Agriculture & Pesticide Regulations Mini Session: Mycorrhizae 101 and
Maintenance of Hardscapes Join the MNLA Government Affairs Its Benefits on Turf and Landscape
Jeff Essig, Clean ‘N Seal team and Minnesota agriculture officials – with Mycorrhizal Applications
Application of premium cleaners and for the latest on pesticide regulation at Melissa Flora, Mycorrhizal
sealers to aging hardscapes is opening the local, state, and federal levels and Applications
the door for new opportunities in hear an update about current legislation The basics of how mycorrhizal fungi
paver and wall restoration. Join us to at the Minnesota legislature impacting work, with an expansion on their
learn about the latest products and pesticide use in the state. benefits for turf and landscapes.
application techniques. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Mini Session: Gator Base...Yes this Evolving Gardens: Reimagining a
Lightning Talk: Top 10 Turf Weeds stuff really works! – with Alliance World of Design Inspirations
& How to Control Them Designer Products C. Colston Burrell, University of
Maggie Reiter, University of Minnesota Keith Ehmke, Alliance Designer Virginia
This lightning talk will cover the Products Gardens and wild places around the
top 10 weeds we see in Minnesota Gator Base replaces the typical 6" of globe provide inspiration for garden
turfgrass areas. A few minutes will be crushed stone under a patio, terrace or design. Christopher Lloyd’s long border,
dedicated to each weed, and feature walkway. Gator Base will outperform Burle Marx masterpieces or Jensen
the latest IPM approaches designed to crushed stone and save you time in council rings, as well as boundless
optimize control and reduce pesticide the process! Ehmke will present the prairies and cathedral woodlands are
applications. applications, installation and limitations all grist for the mill. C. Colston Burrell
of working with Gator Base. explores the diverse landscapes,
magnificent gardens, iconography and
experiences that shape the gardens he
creates for clients with diverse needs
and expectations.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Vacuum Suction Equipment /
Essential Tools of the Trade
Ben Casura, Pave Tech / Probst Inc.
CEO & MGMT. Live demonstrations of game-changing
vacuum equipment and how it can help
WORKSHOP with installations. Overview of essential
tools of the trade.
Note: This session is a paid premium upgrade.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All About Soils
SOLVING THE John Raffiani, John Raffiani Inc.
LABOR CRISIS Soils play a complex role in the
ecosystem. It is important to
PLUS ZOOM HAPPY HOUR understand soils for plant health, water
Tues., Jan. 12, 2021, 4:00 – 6:00pm assessment, and so much more. Join us
for a more in-depth understanding of the
Whether you’re new to management or a veteran manager trying to adapt
old techniques to today’s difficult labor shortage, this two-hour workshop
soil beneath.
is essential to your success. Based in scientific study but presented 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
in an interactive and practical manner, Neal Glatt will equip managers
with the skills they need to hire for talent, develop their workforce, and
CEO & MGMT. Workshop on Labor
manage teams to get the highest possible level of performance. & Recruitment: Solving the Labor
Crisis/Happy Hour
Attendees will learn why candidates who seem so great
in interviews suddenly fail when working in the job, how to
Neal Glatt, GrowTheBench.com
coach today’s employees in a way that is motivating and See description at left.
effective, and how to shift their style to boost retention and
employee engagement. If you’ve been frustrated with current Change has been a constant this year,
workforce’s commitment, performance, and tenure, this
is the can’t-miss education you need!
Redo-Alt and while every effort has been made to
SUPPORTED BY: publish an accurate schedule here, it may
Following the workshop, grab your favorite need small adjustments after the date of
cold beverage and join us for an informal publication. Please see NorthernGreen.org
Neal Glatt happy hour to chat and wind down after for the latest, most up-to-date schedule.
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Wednesday Schedule
Wednesday Schedule EDUCATION GENEROUSLY
SUPPORTED BY: WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES
Your Trusted Partner
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM new sensors and services out there. How does one decide
Networking/Coffee Chats (space is limited) what to implement, what to explore, or what to wait on?
Segments: Irrigation/Water; Garden Center; Professional This seminar will include decision-making frameworks and
Gardeners guidelines about what to consider. Case study examples of
Grab a cup of coffee (like you do every morning at Northern on-course implementation will be featured.
Green) and connect with industry friends before the 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
education sessions and tradeshow begin. Join the chat Professional Landscape Lighting Design
that relates to your work segment and come ready to share Tommy Johnson and Ken Simons, Hunter / FX Luminaire
your biggest challenge in 2020 and how you are planning
differently for 2021. Insights from the field will go over professional landscape
lighting design. The panelists will go over why there is a
COFFEE CHATS
GENEROUSLY
need for outdoor lighting as well as lighting design concepts.
SUPPORTED BY: Additionally, we will discuss the difference between good
lighting and great lighting. Please join us to UP your lighting
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Effective Ways to Communicate in Business Today
Neal Glatt, GrowTheBench.com 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Business communication continues to evolve at an unbelievable
Live Trade Show Open
rate. In just 25 years, we’ve seen the evolution from landlines to Vendors available to video chat live!
pager codes to cell phones to smart phones to the cloud. Where 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
are we headed next? How does the next generation prefer to Are You Digitally Relevant? Face the New World of
communicate? What are the implications for business in 2021 Online Commerce and Communications Head On
and beyond? Leslie Halleck, Halleck Horticultural, LLC
In this session, Neal will walk attendees through the Are you digitally relevant? As a brick and mortar retailer,
communication changes and cultural shifts that drive them in grower, or service provider, you might be struggling to
the past, present, and future. Most importantly, attendees will compete for exposure (and sales) in the online marketplace.
learn how to more effectively communicate with customers During the 2020 pandemic shut downs, you may have been
and employees to improve every key business metric and forced to dive into digital commerce in a way you were not
utilize better communication to thrive. prepared for. Digital relevancy today is a non-negotiable
Learning Objectives: component of a successful comprehensive marketing
1. The difference between 2-D and 3-D communication strategy; and to staying relevant to an evolving customer
conversations and means. base. We’ll cover the ins and outs of current online technology,
2. How to select the proper channel for conversations to apps, social media, e-commerce and other digital distribution
maximize meaning and efficiency. channels you should employ so you can be “face-to-face” with
3. New tools to improve communication in 2021 and beyond. your customers in the online world to capture market share.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Evaluating Tradeoffs of Emerging Technologies, What Nature as Gardener: Working with Natural Process for
You Need to Consider Beauty & Reduced Maintenance
Maggie Reiter, University of Minnesota C. Colston Burrell, University of Virginia
We adapt and embrace technology to address economic and Picture-perfect plant combinations make for beautiful gardens
environmental challenges. There is a tremendous amount of yet keeping every plant in its place is a lot of work. If you
grow native and site adapted plants, and long to lower your
maintenance time and budget, this lecture is for you. Join
Burrell to learn tips and techniques for working with Mother
Nature to create a beautiful, reduced maintenance garden by
augmenting and editing. Using layering, under planting, free
seeing perennials and annuals, and a little benign neglect, you
can reduce the amount of time spent working in your garden.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Stop by College Central to visit with and support the
Lightning Talk: Little Bluestem: A Great Native Grass
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Engage in one-on-one conversations with educators
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Wednesday Schedule
1:00 PM - 1:30PM the latest information about invasive 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Lightning Talk: Invasive Species/ species regulation and management in Mini Session: Advance Your Site
Noxious Weed Update Minnesota. Design Process with Vectorworks
Jim Calkins, Minnesota Nursery & Landmark – with Vectorworks, Inc.
1:00 PM - 1:30PM
Landscape Association Eric Gilbey, PLA, ASLA, Prof. Member
Lightning Talk: Turfgrass Mixtures APLD, Vectorworks, Inc.
Take a few minutes to learn how plants, for Roadsides in Minnesota
including a number of important Vectorworks Landmark software is
Dominic Christensen, University of
landscape species, are assessed for Minnesota the ultimate tool for landscape and
possible regulation in Minnesota. irrigation design professionals and
What species and cultivars should the only stand-alone solution offering
Gain a better understanding of how
be included in a roadside turfgrass an intuitive interface that lets you
invasive species are regulated in the
mixture and how many species are create dynamic 2D/3D designs with
state, and learn how noxious weeds
necessary? When is the best time to intelligent site-specific objects and
are managed in Minnesota, including
seed across Minnesota? What are some design tools to improve your planting,
information about the development
important site preparation tips? How grading, irrigation, and hardscapes.
of a statewide, species-specific weed
should these areas be maintained after Now more than ever, landscape
management plan for Minnesota.
establishment? design professionals can be more
Learn which landscape species are
currently under review as potential 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM efficient in their design workflows
noxious weeds in the state along with Water Regulations and Policy to not only analyze site conditions,
the species that have been identified Hear the latest from Minnesota water incorporate landscape plans, and
for future review and potential listing policy experts on ongoing efforts at the estimate proposed materials and labor,
and regulation as invasive species in Capitol to address the most pressing but use these features to help create,
Minnesota. For example, Japanese issues related to clean water, water model, and present with Vectorworks
tree lilac and honeyberry are being conservation, and MNLA-specific Landmark.
reviewed for potential listing as legislation impacting Minnesota’s water 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
noxious weeds. Burning bush/winged resources. Mini Session: Aspire Landscape
euonymus will soon be regulated as a
Business Management Software –
Restricted Noxious Weed. Join us to get with Aspire Software
Darrin Braun, Aspire Software
Aspire Software offers a business
management system built specifically
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for companies in the landscape and
GREEN INDUSTRY snow/ice industries. Learn how Aspire’s
cloud-based platform makes a real
AWARDS CELEBRATI0N
REC O GNIZING E XCELLENCE IN MINNESOTA’S GREEN INDUSTRY
A joint effort by MNLA and MTGF,
Virtual
this event on Wednesday, Jan.
12, 2021, from 4:00-5:00pm will
be held virtually for the first time. QUICK GUIDE
There will still be lots to celebrate,
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
and we all need to have some fun MONDAY, JANUARY 11
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pesticide Recertification (Categories A,E,F,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Free coffee in Lobby C (while supplies last)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Free coffee in Lobby C (while supplies last)
and party together! We’ll recognize
and P available) 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Early Bird Session 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Early Bird Session
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
PLT Relicensure – Landscape Lighting Opening Keynote – All attendees and Opening Keynote – All attendees and
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. exhibitors welcome! exhibitors welcome!
Up Your Retail Game (by Getting Down to 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Business) Trade Show Open Trade Show Open
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
a number of deserving individuals
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent
Designing Plant Communities Workshop Sessions Sessions
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 10:05 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 10:05 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A Plant Out of Place Campfire, Sandbox, Climber’s Corner, Tech Campfire, Sandbox, Climber’s Corner, Tech
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lab, and Theater Sessions Lab, and Theater Sessions
Trade Show Preview Party 2:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 2:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
and companies for their service to THURSDAY, JANUARY 14
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Free coffee in Lobby C (while supplies last)
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. MNLA Annual Meeting
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
the green industry, their research,
Early Bird Session
8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions NORTHERN GREEN IS
GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Trade Show Open
9:05 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
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Wednesday Schedule
difference in their clients’ lives by providing the end-to-end
TIPS FOR SUCCESS functionality contractors need to gain full visibility into their
Scheduling 1:1 or group meetings business, make better decisions, and increase profit margins.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Adding Value with Large Precast Concrete Modular
From the main navigation menu, select People > Retaining Walls
Attendees/Exhibitors/Speakers. Find the person you'd
like to connect with and click the three dots symbol Michael Klotthor, Recon
(•••) next to their name. Select "Schedule Meeting". Come and learn about application techniques and uses for
Click the drop down next to an individual and select large precast concrete modular block retaining walls.
'Schedule meeting'. From the meeting scheduler 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
page, you will be able to add additional people to your Fertility Programming for Grounds, Parks, Sports
meeting. Fields
Doug Soldat, University of Wisconsin
Nutrient management is one of the most important aspects
Add people to to maintaining a quality turfgrass stand while protecting the
your meeting
environment. Many turfgrass areas can see a large benefit
from a small change in fertilizer programming. Learn how to
choose among the many fertilizer options, and make decisions
on products differing in N, P, and K, price and release rate.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Trees & Shrubs for Pollinators
Julie Weisenhorn, University of Minnesota
Blooming herbaceous plants usually come to mind when
talking about plants for pollinators, but don't forget about
trees and shrubs! University of Minnesota Extension
horticulture educator, Julie Weisenhorn, provides some
options for trees and shrubs that are not only great for
As you add people, you'll be able to view Minnesota yards and gardens, but also prove beneficial to
each participant's calendar, and select a pollinators. Handout provided online for download.
meeting date and time that works for you. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You can title the meeting and add a short Green Industry Virtual Awards Celebration
description before sending the invitation to
See description on page 16.
the participants.
VIRTUAL SILENT
AUCTION GAVEL
Northern Green is now virtual,
and so is the silent auction!
This year, you will be able to
browse the online catalog any
time leading up to the event.
Then, bid electronically from
January 11-14, 2021. There will
be fabulous industry products
and services, as well as sporting tickets,
gift certificates, and incredible experiences.
Hop online and bid to support green industry
Foundations. Bidding will end on January 14,
2021 at the close of Northern Green Virtual.
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Thursday Schedule
Thursday Schedule EDUCATION GENEROUSLY
SUPPORTED BY: WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES
Your Trusted Partner
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning Coffee Chats (space is limited) Science of Roadway Deicers – How Less Can Be More
Segments: Arborist/Tree Care; Landscape/Hardscape Steven Clark, Envirotech Services
Contractor; Sports Turf Chlorides used on our roadways increase public safety;
Grab a cup of coffee (like you do every morning at Northern however, many agencies over use products which can have
Green) and connect with industry friends before the detrimental environmental effects. Real world and laboratory
education sessions and tradeshow begin. Join the chat data will show how using less product can achieve more.
that relates to your work segment and come ready to share
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
your biggest challenge in 2020 and how you are planning
differently for 2021. Live Trade Show Open - Vendors available to video chat live!
COFFEE CHATS 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
GENEROUSLY The Green Industry in 2021: Will It Be 2020 2.0?
SUPPORTED BY:
Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM In this session, Charlie will discuss the current economic
An Overview of Hardy Hydrangeas conditions, the status of the lingering effects of COVID-19,
Richard Hawke, Chicago Botanic Garden and the outlook for spring 2021. He will also incorporate the
Hydrangeas are popular garden and landscape plants, but not structural changes already brought about by C-19 and the
all species are hardy in northern regions. Richard Hawke will business responses (key success factors) for success in the
give an overview of the genus and highlight the best hydrangeas green industry marketplace. Are you trying to determine your
for cold climates. Attendees will learn about a variety of best path forward? Then you do not want to miss this session!
hydrangeas, their culture and care, and landscape uses. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM The Science Behind Rotary and Reel Mowing On Fine
Improving Turfgrass With Newer Bentgrass Cultivars Turf, Part 3
Jim Nedin, Jim Nedin Consulting Services
Maggie Reiter, University of Minnesota
This three hour seminar will provide participants with a
It's important to select new bentgrass cultivars that are
comprehensive understanding of the science behind mowing
better-adapted to environmental stresses. However, we still
on fine turf. We will take a deep dive into concepts and theories,
see plenty of 'Penncross' use, a creeping bentgrass cultivar
and review best maintenance & mowing application practices.
that was released in 1954. This seminar will discuss creeping
bentgrass development over the years, where to find useful 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
data on bentgrass performance, and strategies for slowly Using Smart Irrigation Products to Conserve Water
incorporating new cultivars into established bentgrass areas. Steve Pallas, Hunter Industries/FX Luminaire
Smart irrigation technology uses weather data or soil moisture
data to determine the irrigation need of the landscape. This
session will cover everything from products to installation
techniques for smart irrigation technology.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
TIPS FOR SUCCESS Lightning Talk: Bur Oak Blight at the Arboretum: What
Joining or starting a discussion
We've Learned
Erin Buchholz, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
2020 saw the final demise of our prized bur oak by the Wilson
Join or start a discussion around a specific Rose Garden. Following fungicide injections and growth
topic by visiting the "Discussions" tab in the main regulator drenches between 2013 and 2019, we've adjusted
navigation menu. To Join A Discussion: Click on and readjusted our thinking when it comes to bur oak blight
a topic, and click the "Reply” Button to comment. (BOB). Will research have new answers for us, or could
To Start A New Conversation: Click "New resistance be bred into our cherished trees? Buchholz will
Conversation". share the specifics of past treatments, why the tree's site was
a challenge and hopes for the future as this disease continues
to affect bur oaks throughout the upper Midwest.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lightning Talk: Choosing Japanese Beetle Resistant
Plants
Katrina Freund Saxhaug, University of Minnesota
The Japanese beetle is a serious pest to a wide variety of
edible and landscape plants. Japanese beetles are commonly
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Thursday Schedule
managed by a combination of synthetic insecticides, the use 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
of physical barriers such as netting, and removal of beetles New Generations of Oaks to Know and Grow
by hand. Our research team is investigating sustainable Kris Bachtell, Morton Arboretum
alternatives including the development of organic plant- There is a myriad of new hybrid white oak group selections
based sprays and improved plant varieties through breeding. coming our way. Following a review of the “building block
In this session, I will discuss plants that are preferred by species” we will outline some of the most promising
Japanese beetles as well as species that show varying levels selections and cover their specific traits to aid in their best
of resistance. I will highlight past and current research on the landscape placement and use.
control of Japanese beetles and offer guidance for establishing
and maintaining landscapes for sustainable pest control. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Shoreline Design & Restoration
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Sam Geer and Michael Keenan, Urban Ecosystems
Lightning Talk: Top Things to Consider with Organic Shorelands are naturally full of a rich diversity of life: plants,
Lawn Care
animals, and microorganisms, including humans. As we
Shay Lunseth, Organic Lawns by LUNSETH understand more about the structure and function of
There's a lot to consider when offering organic lawn care shoreland, we also become aware of the importance of our
options to your customers. Today's consumers are demanding role in keeping these systems healthy. Our efforts can lead to
these options and it's important to know how to sell it. It can the restoration of a quality outdoor resource, and a community
be rewarding and profitable if you do it right. It all starts with full of life and beauty. Join the speakers to learn more about
setting their expectations. design as well as restoration of these essential spaces.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Labor Issues Upselling Projects & Fire Features or Outdoor Kitchens
Get the latest information about policy related to labor issues Tim Huinker, Mirage Granito Ceramico S.p.A
both locally and nationally, and how the election results will Outdoor kitchens and firepits are all the rage – especially given
impact the future. families are staying home more than ever due to the pandemic.
How can you take advantage of these trends and sell the value to
your clients? Join Huinker to explore sales techniques and trends.
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Pre-Registration Passes
Pre-Registration Passes
Go to www.NorthernGreen.org to register.
NOTE: Prices will increase after December 31.
$125 (member*)/$175 (non-member) $50 (member*) FREE to members
$50 for students (must be currently enrolled) $100 (non-member) and non-members
Includes Access to: Includes Access to: Includes Access to:
• All Concurrent Sessions • Keynote Presentation • Virtual Exhibit Hall
• Keynote Presentation • Lightning Talks • Network and Communicate
• Lightning Talks • Mini Sessions with Other Attendees
• Mini Sessions • Morning Coffee Chats (Note: Does not include access
(seats are limited) to concurrent sessions.)
• Morning Coffee Chats (seats are limited)
• Virtual Exhibit Hall • Virtual Exhibit Hall
• Network and Communicate with Other Attendees • Network and Communicate
with Other Attendees
• Virtual Game Hour (Mon., Jan. 11)
(Note: Does not include access
• Green Industry Virtual Awards Celebration (Wed., Jan. 13) to concurrent sessions.)
Add-On Options 1. CEO & MGMT. WORKSHOP: SOLVING THE LABOR CRISIS 2. GREEN INDUSTRY AWARDS VIRTUAL CELEBRATION
PLUS ZOOM HAPPY HOUR (Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021) – $50 (Wed. Jan. 13, 2021) – $20 (included with All Access Pass)
*Members of MNLA, MGSCA, MPSTMA, MSA, MASMS, MAC, MTA, and/or MTSC.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Visiting an exhibitor's booth
From the main navigation menu, you will select
Trade Show > Vendor Directory then scroll to your
desired vendor or use the search tool in the top right
corner to locate an exhibitor by name, description, or
keyword. Click on the exhibitor name to enter their
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Show Booth” to enter a live zoom call with the vendor opportunity to maintain many common
during trade show hours.
green industry certifications and licensures.
CEUs Offered
All sessions during Northern Green Virtual
at Northern
qualify forGreen
MNLA-CPVirtual Shield
recertification points.
Many other sessions will also qualify for
Northern Green Virtual will provide you the opportunity
CEUs from various organizations including:
to maintain many common green industry certifications
International Society of Arboriculture,
and licensures. All sessions during Northern Green
ASLA-MN, Irrigation Association, APLD,
Virtual qualify for MNLA-CP recertification points.
MGCSA, MN Tree Inspector Recertification,
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