BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Hampshire Landscape Association (NHLA) - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nhlaonline.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Hampshire Landscape Association (NHLA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T063237 CREATED:20260422T034829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T034950Z UID:6759-1781024400-1788897600@nhlaonline.org SUMMARY:2026 NHLA Summer Plant Identification Course DESCRIPTION:The Plant Identification Summer Course introduces the fundamentals of plant identification\, including key features of plants included on the NHCLP Plant Identification List. \nThis 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. \nThe NHCLP Plant Identification List includes a broad range of commonly used plants in the landscape industry. \nWho 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. \nContent: 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. \nDates & 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. \nLocations: 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. \nCost: $525.00 per student \nInstructor(s): \n\nAndrew Mauch\, Sales\, Millican Nurseries\, Inc.\nAbby Zuidema; Owner\, Mosaic Plant Design\n\nFormat: 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. \nRegistration: Please complete the online registration form linked below. If paying be check\, please send payment by May 31\, 2026. \nFor more information: Email Abby Zuidema\, NHCLP Coordinator\, certification@nhlaonline.org \nRegister for the Plant ID SUmmer Course URL:https://nhlaonline.org/event/2026-nhla-summer-plant-identification-course/ CATEGORIES:NHLA,Summer Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nhlaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_4851-rsz.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T063237 CREATED:20260401T163121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T163121Z UID:6704-1782408600-1782414000@nhlaonline.org SUMMARY:Landscape After Hours – Rock Crest Gardens DESCRIPTION:Rock Crest Gardens is a fourth-generation landscape company rooted in a long-standing commitment to quality\, service\, and a genuine passion for horticulture. Owner Derek Rugg and his son Desmond have turned this passion into a truly unique tree and shrub nursery\, established in 2021\, where they hand pick and grow more than 200 species and 700 cultivars — including an impressive collection unusual and large specimen Japanese maples and conifers. \nJoin 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. \nExperience the Industry! \nLandscape 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. \nThere 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. \nRSVP here for one or multiple LAH events. \nFor more LAH events\, visit https://nhlaonline.org/events/ \nLAH events will be held rain or shine (within reason). Dress for the weather and terrain. \nContact Amy Papineau with any questions education@nhlaonline.org or 603-560-6576. \nCo-hosted by NHLA and UNH Extension URL:https://nhlaonline.org/event/landscape-after-hours-rock-crest-gardens/ LOCATION:Rock Crest Gardens\, 119 Piscassic Road\, Newfields\, NH\, 03856 CATEGORIES:NHLA,Summer Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nhlaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rockcrest.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR