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).
shawseries@mobot.org
InvigorateU
Landscape Illinois invites you to the InvigorateU conference in Bloomington, IL January 27th & 28th
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
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!
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
Design Symposium -
***Save the Date***
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.
Spring Training for Landscape Professionals
Spring Training for Landscape Professionals
February 17th, 2026 8:00am-4:00PM
Stoneleaf Nursery - Eureka, IL
iLandscape
The Illinois + Wisconsin Landscape Show will return February 25-27, 2026 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois
GrowNative! Professional Certification Testing
February 27, 2026 at Missouri Botanical Garden, St Louis, MO
GrowNative! Professional Certification Testing
March 13, 2026 at Drury University, Springfield, MO
GrowNative! Professional Certification Testing
March 27, 2026 at University of Missouri, Columbia MO
GrowNative! Professional Certifiaction Testing
April 3, 2026 at Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City, MO
2026 ASLA Central States Conference
The 2026 ASLA Central States Conference is coming to St. Louis April 15-17!
GrowNative! Professional Certification Program Testing
December 12, 2025 at Drury University, Springfield, MO
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…
Registration Deadline COMMUNITY CONSERVATION FORUM
Check out main event on Dec 8th on the industry calendar for more info.
Living in the Liberated Landscape
Join Wild Ones for a free webinar featuring award-winning ecological designer and author Larry Weaner. Imagine a yard that becomes richer in wildlife and easier to care for with each season!
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
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
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
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!!!
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
