NH Landscape Association

Forest. Fungi . Fresh perspective 🍄‍🟫

https://unh.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6DlXL775PCnfiMS

Stop guessing. Start knowing. 🌿
https://nhlaonline.org/register/plant-id-summer-course/

🌿🍄 Step into the forest after hours…

Join us for our first Landscape After Hours event of the 2026 season as we explore the fascinating world of fungi at Distant Hill.

Walk the trails, discover emerging mushrooms, and learn how these hidden networks play a vital role in healthy landscapes—from soil health to plant partnerships.

📅 May 27
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
🎟️ Free to attend (RSVP requested)

Come connect, learn, and experience the industry in a whole new way.

👉 RSVP: https://nhlaonline.org/events/

🌿🌸 Ready to Level Up Your Plant Game? 🌸🌿

Join us this summer for the NHLA Summer Plant Identification Course and turn "that green thing over there…” into “yep—that’s a Hydrangea paniculata—and it’s planted way too tight.”

🗓 Tuesday Evenings
📍 June 9 – September 8, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Get your hands dirty (in the best way 🌱) while building real-world skills, boosting your confidence, and prepping for the plant ID portion of the NHCLP exam. Whether you’re brushing up or just getting started, this course is built to help you grow 🌿

👷‍♂️ Learn by doing
🌼 Expand your plant knowledge
📈 Strengthen your professional edge

👉 Spots won’t last forever—check it out here:
https://nhlaonline.org/plant-id-summer-course/

This week marked the completion of our Intro to Safety & Basic Equipment Use program with NHTI, and we’re proud to celebrate this group earning their Safety Certificates 🦺👏

Great work investing in safer crews, stronger teams, and a more professional industry 💪🌱

Up next:🌱 Introduction to Plant ID & Landscape Maintenance�📅 July 8 – August 5 | 5:00–8:00 PM�📍 NHTI, Concord, NH

This hands-on course will cover plant ID, soil health, turf management, and real-world landscape practices.
👉 Registration info coming soon—stay tuned!

🌿🚨 Did You Know? 🚨🌿
NHTI has introduced a Certificate Program for the Landscape Industry—and the first 6-week course is all about safety!

Intro to Safety & Basic Equipment Use
Designed for crew leaders and managers, this program combines classroom learning with hands-on training to help crews work safer, smarter, and more confidently—while reducing accidents and injuries. 🦺🌱

Thank you to our friends at Ready Equipment for leading equipment safety training for the week 4 session!

Shoutout to Freedom Outdoor Services LLC sharing these great photos as well as their continued participation with our association💪

👉 Want to learn more? Check out our website for full details!

https://nhlaonline.org/event/intro-to-safety-and-basic-equipment-use-landscaping/

Great businesses don’t grow alone—they grow together. 🌱

The best part of this industry? The people.

Join the New Hampshire Landscape Association and connect with a community that’s passionate about growing, learning, and supporting each other every step of the way.

👉 Come grow with us: https://nhlaonline.org/register/membership-application/

A big THANK YOU to everyone who braved the rain to join us for NHLA Safety Day and a special thanks to our friends North Point Outdoors for hosting us!☔️💪

It was great to see such strong engagement across all of our stations, with valuable takeaways to help build safer, stronger crews this season. A special thank you to Cross Insurance and New Hampshire State Police Troop G for their impactful presentation on impaired driving—an important message for all of us.

And of course, we couldn’t have done it without the support of our amazing sponsors—thank you for helping make the day a success!
Advanced Turf Solutions
Milton Cat Londonderry Nh
Avery Insurance Agency
Turf Depot Londonderry
GPS Fleet Consulting
MacMulkin Chevrolet
Cross Insurance
UNH Extension

Let’s keep safety at the forefront this season! 🦺🌱

Spring is coming… is your crew ready? 🌱
NHLA Safety Day is your chance to refresh skills, learn new safety practices, and start the season strong. From equipment safety to job site awareness, we’re covering what matters most.
Spots are limited—don’t miss out!�Register now and make safety your team’s top priority 🦺

https://nhlaonline.org/register/2026-nhla-safety-day/

Join us on March 31 for NHLA’s Safety Day —
A day of engaging discussion and hands-on activities!

REGISTER HERE: https://nhlaonline.org/register/2026-nhla-safety-day/

Building a Safety-First Crew – How attitudes, habits, and leadership prevent injuries
Fuel, Fluids, and the Environment – Spill prevention and response
Ticks Are a Workplace Hazard – Preventing tick bites and tick-borne illness
Think Before You Start – Recognizing hazards when assessing a job site
Battery-Powered Tools: New Tech, New Risks – Unique hazards of electric tools, batteries, and chargers
Heat Kills – Recognizing heat stress and taking action
Chainsaws Without PPE: What Goes Wrong – Real injuries and why PPE matters
Sharp Tools Are Safer Tools – Avoiding injuries while sharpening and using hand tools
Impaired Driving On and Off the Job – What it means for you, your crew, and your business

Location: NOTE THIS IS A NEW LOCATION FROM PREVIOUS EMAILS
North Point Outdoors, 22 Ashleigh Dr, Derry, NH

Date/Time: 
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Cost: 
$25 per person, lunch included!

2026 NHLA Safety Day | New Hampshire Landscape Association (NHLA) WHEN Tuesday, March 31, 2025 8:30am – 2:00pm WHERE North Point Outdoors 22 Ashleigh Dr, Derry, NH 03038 COST – ATTENDEES $25 per person, lunch included!