As the group explores the trails, participants will search for emerging fungi while learning about their critical role in forest ecosystems—from decomposing organic matter to forming underground partnerships with plants. This relaxed field walk offers landscape professionals a closer look at the hidden fungal networks that support healthy soils, resilient forests, and thriving landscapes.
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Experience the Industry!

Landscape After Hours (LAH) are free events that provide opportunities for landscape professionals to get together in a casual atmosphere while getting out and seeing interesting and innovative projects, sites, and services in NH’s green industry. Join us for a Thursday evening of inspiration, learning, and networking each month, May – October, 5:30 – 7pm.

There is no fee to attend LAH, but we do ask that you RSVP so we know how many people to expect and so we can contact you if we need to cancel due to weather. RSVP here for one or multiple LAH events.

For more LAH events, visit https://nhlaonline.org/events/

LAH events will be held rain or shine (within reason). Dress for the weather and terrain.

Contact Amy Papineau with any questions education@nhlaonline.org or 603-560-6576.

Co-hosted by NHLA and UNH Extension

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This course is designed to support individuals who are new to the industry, as well as those looking to build or refresh their plant knowledge. The first session introduces participants to identification methods and plant families. In the following sessions, participants apply key identification features to a variety of plant materials.

The NHCLP Plant Identification List includes a broad range of commonly used plants in the landscape industry.

Who Should Attend: This course is open to anyone interested in strengthening their understanding of plant materials. It is also designed to help participants prepare for the plant identification portion of the NHCLP Exam. The course welcomes both NHLA members and non-members.

Content: Over 250 woody and herbaceous plants will be reviewed in the course, roughly 18-20 plants per week. Quizzes will be held weekly to review the identification, common name and scientific name of the plants covered. The plant list is posted posted here.

Dates & Times: Fourteen 3-hour sessions covering the basics of plant identification and identification of each of the plants on the NHCLP Plant Identification List. Held on Tuesday evenings, once per week, June 9– September 8, 2026 from 5-8 pm.

Locations: Classes will be held at nurseries, parks and estates in NH, central to the majority of participants. Past classes have been held in the Concord & Seacoast areas.

Cost: $525.00 per student

Instructor(s):

• Andrew Mauch, Sales, Millican Nurseries, Inc.
• Abby Zuidema; Owner, Mosaic Plant Design

Format: Students will learn the identifying features and landscape value of the plants on the Plant List in the Certification manual. Students who attain a 60% average on weekly quizzes and the NHLA Plant ID Exam will receive a certificate of course completion. The Plant ID portion of the NHLA Certification exam is usually held a week or two after the end of this course. For information on the Exam see Steps to Certification.

Registration: Please complete the online registration form linked below. If paying be check, please send payment by May 31, 2026.

For more information: Email Abby Zuidema, NHCLP Coordinator, certification@nhlaonline.org

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Join us for a tour of 12 acres of inspiration. See firsthand how these specialty trees are grown and selected, discover distinctive plants that can set your designs apart, and gain ideas and practical knowledge you can bring directly to your next project.

Experience the Industry!

Landscape After Hours (LAH) are free events that provide opportunities for landscape professionals to get together in a casual atmosphere while getting out and seeing interesting and innovative projects, sites, and services in NH’s green industry. Join us for a Thursday evening of inspiration, learning, and networking each month, May – October, 5:30 – 7pm.

There is no fee to attend LAH, but we do ask that you RSVP so we know how many people to expect and so we can contact you if we need to cancel due to weather.

RSVP here for one or multiple LAH events.

For more LAH events, visit https://nhlaonline.org/events/

LAH events will be held rain or shine (within reason). Dress for the weather and terrain.

Contact Amy Papineau with any questions education@nhlaonline.org or 603-560-6576.

Co-hosted by NHLA and UNH Extension

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Dates and Times: July 8 – August 5, 2026; Wednesday evenings, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: NHTI Campus, 31 College, Drive, Concord, NH.  Sweeney Hall, Room 311, with outdoor hands-on sessions on the grounds of NHTI and off-site locations.

Cost: $350

REGISTER TODAY!

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of landscape management. Over five weeks, participants will learn essential concepts including plant care, soil health, turf management, and plant identification, while gaining an understanding of how environmental and site conditions influence maintenance decisions. Each class will include hands-on learning to build practical skills in the areas covered. The program also emphasizes workplace professionalism, including effective client and team communication. The course concludes with a comprehensive property evaluation and assessment to identify landscape management practices that support healthy, functional, and well-maintained outdoor spaces.

This class does not take the place of the NH Certified Landscape Professional certification, but provides an introduction to several of the topics covered more in depth in the NHCLP program.

Course Outline:

Week 1 – July 8, 2026

• Components of a landscape
• Types of maintenance tasks
• Seasonality and service frequency
• Crew structure and daily operations
• Tools, personal gear, and site awareness

Week 2 – July 15

• Planting and Soils
• Plant anatomy
• Planting basics and best practices
• Conditions that affect planting
• Basic plant nutrition and amendments

Week 3 – July 22

• Turf establishment and maintenance

Week 4 – July 29

• Plant classification and identification
• Common plants
• Pruning, deadheading, and dividing

Week 5 – August 5

• Client interaction and communication
• Crew roles and escalation
• Site assessment fundamentals
• Regulatory awareness

Instructors:

• John Lahey, Stephens Landscaping Professionals
• Amy Papineau, UNH Extension Landscape Horticulture Field Specialist
• Mac McPhail, United Ag & Turf Northeast
• Abby Zuidema, NHCLP Coordinator, Mosaic Plant Design
• Andrew Morse, Belknap Landscape Co. Inc

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Experience the Industry

Landscape After Hours (LAH) are free events that provide opportunities for landscape professionals to get together in a casual atmosphere while getting out and seeing interesting and innovative projects, sites, and services in NH’s green industry. Join us for a Thursday evening of inspiration, learning, and networking each month, May – October, 5:30 – 7pm.

There is no fee to attend LAH, but we do ask that you RSVP so we know how many people to expect and so we can contact you if we need to cancel due to weather.

RSVP here for one or multiple LAH events.

For more LAH events, visit https://nhlaonline.org/events/

LAH events will be held rain or shine (within reason). Dress for the weather and terrain.

Contact Amy Papineau with any questions education@nhlaonline.org or 603-560-6576.

Co-hosted by NHLA and UNH Extension

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ORGANIZER:
golftourney@nhlaonline.org

WHEN:
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Registration 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start 8:30 a.m. Rain or Shine!
(Preregistration is a must, no walk-ins accepted!)

WHERE:
Candia Woods
313 South Road, Candia, NH 03034

COST:
Foursomes – $700

REGISTRATION:
Registration opens at 6:30 am on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 [SOLD OUT]
Email Pam at golftourney@nhlaonline.org, if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

(All expenses include golf, cart usage, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, hot dogs, snacks, meal and prizes)

Space is limited so sign up early! Due to high interest, only ONE team per company is allowed. Thank you for your understanding

TEE Sign Sponsor Registration HERE

Raffle Donations Needed, please email Pam at golftourney@nhlaonline.org. Thank you!

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During the tour, we’ll share insights into the project’s design vision, planning, and construction process, along with key decisions and lessons learned that have helped shape this exceptional legacy property. Come enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow landscape professionals while exploring an inspiring waterfront landscape.

After you register with the link below, you will receive directions to the site.

Experience the Industry

Landscape After Hours (LAH) are free events that provide opportunities for landscape professionals to get together in a casual atmosphere while getting out and seeing interesting and innovative projects, sites, and services in NH’s green industry. Join us for a Thursday evening of inspiration, learning, and networking each month, May – October, 5:30 – 7pm.

There is no fee to attend LAH, but we do ask that you RSVP so we know how many people to expect and so we can contact you if we need to cancel due to weather.

RSVP here for one or multiple LAH events.

For more LAH events, visit https://nhlaonline.org/events/

LAH events will be held rain or shine (within reason). Dress for the weather and terrain.

Contact Amy Papineau with any questions education@nhlaonline.org or 603-560-6576.

Co-hosted by NHLA and UNH Extension

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UNH Extension forester and arborist, Lindsay Watkins, and Chadd Hippensteel from UNH Grounds will lead this tour of favorite campus trees with a focus on the stresses and threats to the campus tree canopy.

Experience the Industry

Landscape After Hours (LAH) are free events that provide opportunities for landscape professionals to get together in a casual atmosphere while getting out and seeing interesting and innovative projects, sites, and services in NH’s green industry. Join us for a Thursday evening of inspiration, learning, and networking each month, May – October, 5:30 – 7pm.

There is no fee to attend LAH, but we do ask that you RSVP so we know how many people to expect and so we can contact you if we need to cancel due to weather.

RSVP here for one or multiple LAH events.

For more LAH events, visit https://nhlaonline.org/events/

LAH events will be held rain or shine (within reason). Dress for the weather and terrain.

Contact Amy Papineau with any questions education@nhlaonline.org or 603-560-6576.

Co-hosted by NHLA and UNH Extension

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NOTE the special start time of 6:30 pm for this event, so we can see the lights as the sun goes down.

Experience the Industry

Landscape After Hours (LAH) are free events that provide opportunities for landscape professionals to get together in a casual atmosphere while getting out and seeing interesting and innovative projects, sites, and services in NH’s green industry. Join us for a Thursday evening of inspiration, learning, and networking each month, May – October, 5:30 – 7 pm.

There is no fee to attend LAH, but we do ask that you RSVP so we know how many people to expect and so we can contact you if we need to cancel due to weather.

RSVP here for one or multiple LAH events. Location information will be sent to you after registration.

For more LAH events, visit https://nhlaonline.org/events/

LAH events will be held rain or shine (within reason). Dress for the weather and terrain.

Contact Amy Papineau with any questions education@nhlaonline.org or 603-560-6576.

Co-hosted by NHLA and UNH Extension

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