BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Hampshire Landscape Association (NHLA) - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New Hampshire Landscape Association (NHLA) 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:20260311T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T075139 CREATED:20251216T181442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T215315Z UID:6325-1773216000-1776254400@nhlaonline.org SUMMARY:Intro to Safety and Basic Equipment Use: Workforce Education at NHTI DESCRIPTION:Certificate Course: Intro to Safety and Basic Equipment Use \nThis certificate is designed for crew leaders and managers to prepare current and new workers for safe seasonal operations\, lower accident and injury rates and reduce Workers Compensation claims. \nEach class combines classroom teaching and hands-on learning focused on the importance of safety and compliance in the landscape industry. \nThis course gives landscaping professionals the knowledge and skills to work safely\, productively\, and with confidence. \nDates and Times: March 11 – April 15\, 2026; Wednesday mornings\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLocation: NHTI Campus\, 31 College\, Drive\, Concord\, NH.  Sweeney Hall\, Room 311\, with outdoor hands-on sessions on the grounds of NHTI. \nCost: $350 \nRegister Now\nCourse Outline: \nWeek 1 – March 11\, 2026 \n\nWhat is Safety Culture in the Landscape Workplace?\nIntroduction to Safety Policies & Procedures\n\nWeek 2 – March 18 \n\nRecognizing and Reacting to Hazardous Conditions\nPersonal Protective Equipment\n\nWeek 3 – March 25 \n\nWorksite Safety & Traffic Control\nLifting\, Handling & Ergonomics\n\nWeek 4 – April 1 \n\nEquipment Inspection\, Startup\, & Shutdown\nHand Held and Walk Behind Equipment\n\nWeek 5 – April 8 \n\nTruck & Trailer Pre-trip and Driving\n\nWeek 6 – April 15 \n\nSafety Culture in Your Workplace\nCourse Review\n\nInstructors: \n\nAndrew Morse\, Belknap Landscape Co. Inc\nBret Lemme\, Belknap Landscape Co. Inc\nLonna Blais\, Certified Industrial Hygenist\nJeffrey Gibson\, Cross Insurance\nMichael Collins\, Ready Equipment\nTrooper Kevin Raymond\, NH State Police\nTrooper Matthew Bailey\, NH State Police\n\nParticipants should bring the following PPE for hands-on portions of the course: \n\nEye protection\nWork gloves\nSafety shoes\nHearing protection\nHard hat URL:https://nhlaonline.org/event/intro-to-safety-and-basic-equipment-use-landscaping/ LOCATION:NHTI\, Concord’s Community College\, 31 College Dr.\, Sweeney Hall\, Rm 311\, Concord\, NH\, 03301 CATEGORIES:NHLA,Spring Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nhlaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/shutterstock_2154698865-scaled-e1765908782735.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T075139 CREATED:20260401T161052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T161311Z UID:6698-1779903000-1779908400@nhlaonline.org SUMMARY:Landscape After Hours – Exploring the Fungi of Distant Hill DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Landscape After Hours gathering of the 2026 season! Michael Nerrie\, founder and CEO (Chief Environmental Observer) of Distant Hill\, will lead us on an after-hours walk exploring the fascinating world of fungi. Set on 155 acres of biodiverse forest\, fields\, and wetlands spanning the Walpole–Alstead town line\, Distant Hill offers an ideal landscape for discovering mushrooms and other woodland fungi. \nAs 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.\n___________________________________________\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. RSVP 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-exploring-the-fungi-of-distant-hill/ LOCATION:Distant Hill Gardens\, 507 March Hill Road\, Walpole\, NH\, 03608 CATEGORIES:NHLA,Spring Activities,Summer Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nhlaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mushroom.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR