9:00am – 3:30pm Industry Tour (Meet at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel)
Travel by motorcoach to some of Nova Scotia’s finest sites including the new Seaport Farmers Market, NSCC Green Roof and Living Walls, the historical Halifax Seed Company, Pier 21 (Canada’s Immigration Museum), and lunch and a tour at Keith’s Brewery - theres something for everyone on this years tour! Click here to download the tour program and registration form!
8:00am – 11:00am ISA Exam (Westin Nova Scotian Hotel - Fundy Room)
The Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arborists will be offering the opportunity to write the ISA Exam on Monday morning. Visit www.isaatlantic.org for more information.
8:30am – 10:00am Plant Health Atlantic Executive Board Meeting (Westin Nova Scotian Hotel - Commonwealth B)
10:30am – 12:00pm IPM Exam (Westin Nova Scotian Hotel - Commonwealth B)
The IPM Accreditation Program (IPMAP) recognizes companies, park systems, golf clubs and their superintendents, and other interested institutions who demonstrate their knowledge of and commitment to the principles of IPM through a process of certification, audit, and professional development. Integrated Pest Management or IPM is a decision making process that uses all necessary techniques to suppress pests effectively, economically and in an environmentally sound manner. For more information on IPM, or to register for the IPM Exam, contact Ken Browne at atlisnb2003@yahoo.com.
11:00am – 1:00pm CLD Portfolio Workshop (Westin Nova Scotian Hotel - Fundy Room)
Ellen Ruddick, CLD, will be offering a two hour CLD Question & Answer session to help with the exam and portfolio preparation. To register, contact Julia Ricottone at julia@canadanursery.com or by phone at 1-888-446-3499 ext. 8615.
1:00pm-5:00pm Certification testing (Westin Nova Scotian Hotel - Fundy Room)
Exam opportunities for CLT (written only), CLD, and CLP. Registration form coming soon. For more information please contact Julia Ricottone at julia@canadanursery.com or by phone at 1-888-446-3499 ext. 8615.
1:00pm-7:00pm - Landscape Construction Workshop – led by Robert Bowers (ICPI) (Westin Nova Scotian Hotel - Atlantic Ballroom)
This 6 hour workshop will cover the Construction of Permeable Pavements, How to Sell and Market Concrete Pavers, Estimating Labor and Materials for Segmental Concrete Pavements, Maintenance of Management of Interlocking Concrete Pavements, and will provide ample opportunity for question and answers. Click here to download registration form with more details on this workshop.
1:00pm-7:00pm - Landscape Maintenance Workshop – led by Eric Lyons (U. of Guelph) and Jeff McMann (City of Markham) (Westin Nova Scotian Hotel - Commonwealth B)
This 6 hour workshop will cover Pesticide free turfgrass management topics led by Eric Lyons, followed by a presentation on "Improved Grounds Maintenance" which will cover the theory and techniques needed to attain an eye-catching landscape led by Jeff McMann. Click here to download registration form with more details on this workshop. Click here to download registration form with more details on this workshop.
8:00pm – 10:00pm Early Bird Reception (Westin Nova Scotian Hotel - Habour Suites)
Join us at our HortEast Early Bird Reception for Exhibitors, Sponsors and Delegates. A cash bar will be available and light appetizers will be served. No registration necessary - just come out and have a good time!
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