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2025 VNLA Annual Report
February 10, 2026
2025 VNLA Annual Report View/download the 2025 VNLA Annual Report HERE! The report contains the 2025 VNLA Board of Directors listing, the 2025 VNLA Committee listing, the VNLA 2026 upcoming board meeting dates, the VNLA Past-President listing and where to find us. The report also features summary reports on the work conducted in 2025…
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The Compost Association of VT – FREE WORKSHOP – March 11, 2026
February 9, 2026
March 11, 2026 – Wednesday 10:30 am – Noon From Dry Spells to Downpours: Compost & Soil Health for Water-Wise Landscapes – FREE WORKSHOP HOSTED BY: Vermont Compost Company, 1996 Main Street, Montpelier, VT SPONSORED BY: The Composting Association of Vermont Extreme weather is testing our landscapes like never before. Compost and organic matter can…
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VNLA Winter Tour @ Claussen’s Florist, Greenhouse & Perennial Farm | 3/4/26
January 12, 2026
VNLA Winter Tour March 4, 2026 – 1:00 – 3:00 pm Claussen’s Florist, Greenhouse & Perennial Farm 187 Main Street Colchester, VT 05446 Come take a tour with the growing staff, and the facilities crew at Claussen’s. Exciting new facilities have been in the works during the past few years, and we are proud to…
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VAAFM Webinar 3/4/26: Restoring Abundance and Conserving Rarity: Helping Vermont’s Native Plants Thrive
January 11, 2026
March 4, 2026 – (Wednesday), 10:00–11:00 AM VAAFM Plant Health Section: Restoring Abundance and Conserving Rarity: Helping Vermont’s Native Plants Thrive Presenter: Grace Glynn, State Botanist, Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife Watch the Webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8ZrlhMggXQ&t=1444s This webinar will explore how botanists and horticulturists can work together to restore important habitats and maintain Vermont’s…
Read MoreVAAFM Webinar 2/19/26: Pesticide Certification, Licensing, and Regulatory Basics
January 10, 2026
February 19, 2026 – (Thursday), 10:00–11:00 AM VAAFM Plant Health Section: Pesticide Certification, Licensing, and Regulatory Basics Presenter: Bethany Creaser, Pesticide Certification & Training WATCH THE RECORDING HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq28o2sDlCE This webinar will cover foundational information related to pesticide certification and licensing, the Worker Protection Standard, and other core regulatory topics that are relevant to applicators…
Read MoreVAAFM Webinar 2/4/26: Introduced Pests, Nursery Inspections, and Plant Health Monitoring
January 7, 2026
February 4, 2026 – (Wednesday), 10:00–11:00 AM VAAFM Plant Health Section: Introduced Pests, Nursery Inspections and Plant Health Monitoring Presenters: Judy Rosovsky, State Entomologist & Ben Dillner, State Survey Coordinator WATCH THE RECORDING HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP6mQh_6NrI This session will focus on introduced pests of concern in Vermont, how AAFM is involved in detection and response, and…
Read MoreVCH Exam Review/Study Prep Session
January 7, 2026
January 26, 2026 5:00 – 6:00 pm – Virtual Only on Zoom – (see below to watch the recording) VCH Exam Review/Study Prep Session w/ Linzy Vos, VNLA Board Member and VCH Join us for this exam review/study prep session for those who working toward becoming a Vermont Certified Horticulturist. Visit HERE for more details…
Read MoreVAAFM Webinar: How We Work, What We Do, and Why Language Matters
January 6, 2026
VAAFM Plant Health Section: How We Work, What We Do, and Why Language Matters Webinar Presenter: Emilie Inoue, Plant Health Team Lead, AAFM This webinar was held on January 28, 2026. PLEASE SEE THE LINKS below to watch the webinar. Plant Health Language: https://youtu.be/pk47zkX-9Ls Plant Health Section Work: Plant Health https://youtu.be/d_qqmaWTubc This webinar will provide…
Read MoreRead about the VNLA Volunteer PROJECTS HERE!
October 8, 2025
Click here to learn more about the VNLA’s Volunteer Project Outreach Committee’s work which includes the Vermont Blooms Initiative and collaborative projects with Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity.
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