Upcoming Events

Green industry educational conferences, seminars, and trade exhibits provide the green industry opportunities for pursuing personal and professional development. This calendar includes upcoming local, regional, and national events and is compiled and managed by the Landscape and Nursery Association of Greater St. Louis

If you have an industry event you’d like added please email us at lnagslboard@gmail.com

iLandscape
Feb
25
to Feb 27

iLandscape

The Illinois + Wisconsin Landscape Show will return February 25-27, 2026 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois

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2026 Gateway Green Conference
Mar
4

2026 Gateway Green Conference

Make plans to attend the 2026 Gateway Green Conference on March 4 in Collinsville. This full-day event offers a platform for sharing new ideas and research-based information as experts explore three vital tracks: building sustainable landscapes, conservation stewardship, and tree care.

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March Programming - Danforth Plant Science Center
Mar
9

March Programming - Danforth Plant Science Center

Tour the greenhouses at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Join LNAGSL and horticulturist Evy Wolfe for a tour of the facilities. We will also be awarding the John L. Masek Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship to our four spring 2026 recipients.

Following the tour we will be meeting up around 6pm for networking, drinks, and food.

Fallon’s Bar and Grill 9200 Olive Blvd #116 Olivette, MO 63132 (We need a head count for Fallon’s so if you plan on joining, please RSVP)

Student tours are free.

Members Tour - $5

Non-Member Tour - $10

Click HERE to RSVP by Wednesday, March 4th.

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center at 

975 N. Warson Rd, St Louis, MO 63132

Parking is available on the east side of the building. Look for signs indicating visitor parking near the front of the building. If all visitor spots are taken, then please park in any other spot in the lot. Walk toward the circle drive and the Kemper Water Garden to access the main entrance for check-in.

Scholarships will be awarded in the main lobby after the tour.

***For the tour*** Eeveryone needs to wear closed-toe shoes in case we enter any lab spaces. Photos are allowed, but not in certain areas. The tour guide will let us know when we are entering those areas. 

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June Programming - Tree Walk
Jun
23

June Programming - Tree Walk

Dan Billman will lead us on a two hour walk that focuses on trees, diseases, treatments, and what trees we can plant to avoid issues. 

We will have water/drinks and light snacks at the start of the walk.

$20 per member $30 for non members

RSVP will be required and will be open as we get closer to the date.

Lindenwood University Campus

More details to follow…

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LIFT: The Landscape Professional Summit for Women
Oct
2
to Oct 3

LIFT: The Landscape Professional Summit for Women

Join the Women’s Network for the 2nd LIFT Summit! 

LIFT ’26 is the premier event designed exclusively for women representing all facets of the industry. The LIFT Summit brings together trailblazing leaders, innovators, and visionaries who are shaping the future of our industry. Connect, learn, and be inspired by our dynamic lineup of speakers who exemplify excellence and leadership.

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Design Symposium -
Feb
9

Design Symposium -

LNAGSL is excited to partner with the St. Louis Professional Designer Roundtable Group and STLCC - Meramec Horticulture to bring you our February programing. This event will bring together design student from STLCC - Meramec Horticulture Program and members of two great professional groups. More information on speakers to follow.

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Missouri Organic Association Annual Conference
Feb
6
to Feb 7

Missouri Organic Association Annual Conference

MOA Roots to Revenue: The Future of Regenerative Agriculture!

Join us in Columbia, MO, for concurrent sessions, hands-on discussions, and expert speakers covering soil health, marketing, specialty crops, livestock, certification, and more. Whether you’re an experienced producer, a new grower, or an ag professional, this is your opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with Missouri’s organic and regenerative farming community.

https://moaorganic.org/moa-conference/2026-moa-conference-22094/

info@MOAorganic.org

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Wild Things 2026
Jan
31

Wild Things 2026

The Wild Things conference is a celebration of nature, wildlife, ecosystem restoration, birding, botanizing, networking, and discovery

For the first year ever, Wild Things is expanding to downstate Illinois where things get wild-er!

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7th Annual Ritter Perennials New Plant Presentation
Jan
29

7th Annual Ritter Perennials New Plant Presentation

7th Annual Ritter Perennials New Plant Presentation!!!!
Be the first to see Ritter’s NEW Plants for 2026.

Please feel free to bring as many designers or installers from your company that might be interested.

When- Thursday January 29, 2026

Where- The Lodge Des Peres
             1050 Des Peres Road
             Des Peres, MO 63131

Time- 1pm

Please RSVP by January 23rd so we can provide snacks.

hello@ritterperennials.com

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2026 Shaw Series Winter Symposium
Jan
21
to Jan 22

2026 Shaw Series Winter Symposium

Join us at Missouri Botanical Garden's Bayer Event Center with experts in stormwater management, native landscaping, and climate resilience. Dive into topics like native plants, soil health, and bioretention basins, choose interactive breakout sessions, and network with industry leaders in stormwater management. 

Attendees of this event are eligible for up to 12 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and/or 12 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for Professional Engineers in Missouri.

Tickets are available for two-day series at $200 or single-day at $125. Tickets include a light breakfast, lunch, and a social hour (day 1 only). 

mobot.org/shawseries

shawseries@mobot.org

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Landscape Illinois - Weed ID Workshop
Dec
4

Landscape Illinois - Weed ID Workshop

Instructor: Dr. Aaron Patton from Purdue University

This half day workshop is designed for beginners

and for more experienced professionals who want

more information on herbicide use principles and

discussion of how to control common green

industry weeds. This workshop offers training in

weed identification, integrated weed management,

selecting the right herbicides, enhancing weed

control, and updates on the latest weed research

findings.

Contact Kellie Schmidt for more details…

kschmidt@landscapeillinois.org

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Gateway Outdoor Expo
Nov
15
to Nov 16

Gateway Outdoor Expo

The Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit is designed for everyone — from diehard adventurers to families seeking new ways to enjoy the outdoors to professionals building networks in the outdoor industry

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November Monthly Program
Nov
10

November Monthly Program

Our next LNAGSL meeting will be Monday, NOV 10th starting at 5 PM at Forest Park Visitor Center.


It will be jam packed with Industry Roundtable Discussions, LNAGSL Scholarship awards and 2026 Elections.

Please RSVP to lnagslboard@gmail.com

Food will be available for those who are interested

Qdoba Buffet - $30 (Optional)

STUDENTS & GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!!!

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Landscape Illinois - Pruning Workshop
Oct
31

Landscape Illinois - Pruning Workshop

Landscape Illinois is offering a Ground Pruning Workshop in Belleville, IL for both member and non-member companies. The course combines both classroom time and outdoor hands-on instruction. This is ground pruning of shrubs and trees only.  There will be no canopy work. The training is taught and supervised by certified arborists.

Contact: Kellie Schmidt for more info…

kschmidt@landscapeillinois.org

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Fall Field Day - Bellefontaine
Oct
25

Fall Field Day - Bellefontaine

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗮.𝗺. 𝘁𝗼 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. at Bellefontaine’s Level III Accredited Arboretum! This 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 celebrates trees, learning, and the beauty of fall.

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