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!!!
The Civic Power of Greenways
The Civic Power of Greenways - Public Panel Discussion
Presented in partnership, by: Great Rivers Greenway, St. Louis County Library, and Focus St. Louis
Wild Ones - St. Charles - Rooted in Darkness
Join Wild Ones St. Charles Area Chapter in Partnership with St. Charles City-County Library for…
Rooted in Darkness: Responsible Lighting to Support Native Plants and Diodiversity
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…
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!
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…
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.
Grow Native! 2025 Webinar Series
Grow Native! Webinar: Rainwater Plants and Practices in Grow Native! Gardens of Excellence
Everlasting Fall Event - Growing Green
Join LNAGSL Member Growing Green for Everlasting Fall Happy Hour on Wednesday, October 15th, where networking gets a festive upgrade! 🍂
Enjoy refreshments, network with fellow St. Louis business professionals, and create a gorgeous fall wreath in a fun and relaxed setting. 🌟
The best part? Your attendance supports @youthinneed1974, a local nonprofit dedicated to building positive futures for vulnerable children, teens, and families. 💚
🔗 Register now to secure your spot!
HortiCULTURE Exchange 2025: Transforming Community
Featured speakers Doug Tallamy and Austin Eischeid will offer fresh insights into the evolving world of horticulture. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and interact with others who are passionate about plants and sustainable landscapes. A continental breakfast will be provided as participants enjoy a morning of inspiration, connection and green innovation.
STLCC - Meramec Open House and Self-guided Tours
STLCC Horticulture Department invites students, alumni, industry professionals and the community to explore othe newly transformed spaces — including state-of-the-art labs and greenhouses. These new learning spaces are part of the College’s STLCC Transformed initiative to modernize facilities and programming to improve the overall student experience and meet workforce demands in Missouri.
Enjoy self-guided tours, meet instructors and staff, and mingle with friends, peers and guests over light refreshments.
The Garden Center Show
Registration is open for The Garden Center Show! Don't miss your opportunity to network with the industry's leading buyers and suppliers!
2025 Perennial Plant Association National Symposium
Save the date for 2025 in Des Moines, IA! July 28 - 31, 2025
SAF Congressional Action Days
Registration is open!
Registration includes: Lunch on Monday and Tuesday | Issues and Advocacy Training on Monday | Reception on Monday Evening | Grassroots Breakfast on Tuesday | Hospitality Suite on Tuesday | Open Mic Reception on Tuesday
Cultivate’23
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Pond-O-Rama
The St. Louis Water Garden Society hosts a pond and water garden tour in June. This annual event, affectionately dubbed “Pond-O-Rama,” is our premier fundraising event. In fact, Pond-O-Rama attracts visitors from all over St. Louis and beyond. It is no surprise why. First, the beauty and peacefulness of water gardens is obvious. Plus, the tour includes some of the most spectacular private and commercial gardens in St. Louis. Tour guests love the intimate experience. Similarly, our hosts get to enjoy showing off their gardens and sharing information.