Events

NVNLA EVENTS

Board Meeting

Meetings are held monthly on the first Tuesday of every month at 2PM. Dates:  1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1, 5/6, 6/3, 8/5, 9/9, 10/7, 11/4, 12/9.   Please email for Access to the Virtual Meetings.  

2025 Spring Jumpstart

Greetings everyone! We are excited to announce that the first membership event of the year for NVNLA, Meet Keynote Speaker, Kevin Heffernan and Soil Scientist, Dan Swartz! As we look forward to an amazing year ahead of us, let us kick-start it with a bang by joining us at our highly anticipated event. Be prepared to exchange knowledge and ideas with other members of our organization who share the same passion for plants and landscapes as you do. Not to mention, this is a great opportunity to network with professionals in the field and expand your own personal connections. So, don’t miss out on this thrilling event and let’s make it a successful kickoff to an exciting year with NVNLA!              Earn 2 CEUs

2025 Byron Wates Award Dinner

Come join us for a grand evening of celebration at NVNLA’s Annual Dinner! We are thrilled to honor the new recipient of the prestigious Byron Wates Award, an esteemed recognition in the field of landscaping and nurseries. This award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry and have demonstrated exceptional leadership and passion in their work. It is a true honor to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our award winner, and we are excited to share this incredible moment with our NVNLA community. The Annual Dinner promises to be a night filled with delicious food, great company, and, most importantly, a well-deserved recognition for our Byron Wates Award recipient. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening!

2025 Green Industry Professional Seminar Pesticide Recertification

Time to look forward to 2025 and  getting your training and recertifications scheduled.  Before your holiday and end-of-year activities overwhelm you, look at our program and register now.

Our seminar is happening on January 17, 2025, (a little earlier than prior years) at NVCC Annandale Campus right off the Beltway.

See the program here: Green Industry 2025 Seminar-2

Register yourself and your staff here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mwxpgqg

Thanks for your attention and cheers to your Holiday fun!

2025 NVNLA Virginia Certified Horticulturist Certification Review Class

Location: Merrifield Garden Center Fair Oaks, Second Floor Meeting Room (Mobility Accessible Room and Restrooms)
12101 Route 29, Fairfax, VA 22030

Dates: Thursdays from 1-4 pm, January 23 through February 27, Snow Make-up Date March 6

Past Events

2024 September Members Meeting at Lubber Run

We are excited to announce that the September membership event of the year for NVNLA will be held at Lubber Run, Arlington Virginia

2024 Virginia Certified Horticulturalist Test Preparation Training

Are you looking to become a certified horticulturalist in Virginia? If so, we have great news for you! In 2024, the Virginia Certified Horticulturalist Test Preparation Training will be taking place at VCE Fauquier. This is a great opportunity for you to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this field. The training program will cover everything you need to know to ace the certification test, including plant identification, and more. With experienced trainers and state-of-the-art facilities, VCE Fauquier is the perfect place to enhance your horticultural expertise and take your career to the next level. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to become a certified horticulturalist in Virginia!

2024 Spring Jump Start

Greetings everyone! We are excited to announce that the first membership event of the year for NVNLA, Meet Delegate David Bulova and Horticulturist Janet Draper! As we look forward to an amazing year ahead of us, let us kick-start it with a bang by joining us at our highly anticipated event. Be prepared to exchange knowledge and ideas with other members of our organization who share the same passion for plants and landscapes as you do. Not to mention, this is a great opportunity to network with professionals in the field and expand your own personal connections. So, don’t miss out on this thrilling event and let’s make it a successful kickoff to an exciting year with NVNLA!

2024 June Members Meeting at Shade Tree Farm

We are excited to announce that the June membership event of the year for NVNLA

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