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ADVANCE PROGRAM JANUARY 11-13, 2022

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Table of Contents

Advertiser Index........................................4 Schedule Overview...................................4 Association Meetings...............................4 Trade Show Hours.....................................4 Master Classes (Tuesday)........................6 Wednesday-At-A-Glance..........................8 Keynote Address.......................................9 Interactive Track.......................................9 Wednesday Sessions.........................10-15 Register Your Way...................................10 Connect Over Coffee..............................11 Free Gift for First-Timers........................12 Northern Green App on Whova..............14 Thursday-At-A-Glance............................16 CEO & MGMT. Track................................17 Trade Show Casino.................................17 Thursday Sessions........................... 18-24 Hotels......................................................20 Have Fun Downtown...............................22 Green Industry Awards Celebration.......23 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).......24 Where to Find Handouts.........................24 Exhibitors........................................... 26-27 Trade Show Features Lakeshore Campfire.........................28 Trade Show Casino...........................28 Innovation & Inspiration Theater.....28 Career Central...................................28 Free Lunch........................................28 The Sandbox.....................................29 Trivia Trail..........................................29 Hardscape LIVE!...............................29 Backyard Campfire...........................28 Registration Options and Form........ 30-31 App Job Board........................................32

Advertiser Index

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SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PLT Relicensure 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Landscape Design Challenge 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pesticide Recertification (Categories A,E available) 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Creating a Culture of Service and Engagement 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NCMA SRW Installer Course - Level 1/Basic 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Doing More with Less 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Green Industry Awards Celebration

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Free coffee in Lobby C (while supplies last) 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Early Bird Session 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Opening Keynote – All attendees and exhibitors welcome! 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Trade Show Open 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 10:05 a.m. – 4:50 p.m. Campfire, Sandbox, and Theater Sessions 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

ASSOCIATION MEETINGS THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022

• 7:00am – 8:00am MNLA Annual Meeting. Room 101FG. • 10:45am – 11:45am MPSTMA Annual Meeting. Room 101FG. • 12:00pm – 1:00pm MAC Luncheon. Lounge A. • 12:30pm – 1:30pm MGCSA Annual Meeting. Room 101FG. Disclaimer: Although every reasonable effort is made to provide the speakers, topics, and sessions listed, some changes or substitutions may occur. Speakers and sessions are subject to cancellation or changes up to and including the day the session(s) are scheduled to be held. Changes or cancellations are made at the discretion of MNLA/MTGF and may be done without notifying attendees. If sessions are changed or cancelled, no refunds should be expected. Submission of the registration form acknowledges acceptance of this provision.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Free coffee in Lobby C (while supplies last) 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. MNLA Annual Meeting 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Early Bird Session 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Trade Show Open 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 9:05 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 9:10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Campfire, Sandbox, and Theater Sessions 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. MPSTMA Annual Meeting 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. MAC Luncheon 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. MGCSA Annual Meeting 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

Trade Show Hours Visit the Northern Green exhibitors in a 198,000 square foot exhibit hall. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. THURSDAY, JAN. 13 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Northern Green is presented by the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) and the Minnesota Turf & Grounds Foundation (MTGF).

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MASTER 1

CLASSES

PLT RELICENSURE

7:30am - 4:30pm | Aud 1

Pending Minnesota Dept. of Labor & Industry approval, this class satisfies eight hours of continuing education requirements for the Power Limited Training Licensure, including 2 hours of code and 6 hours of technical training oriented specifically toward the landscape industry.

PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION WORKSHOP

9:00am - 4:00pm | 102 DEF

Pending approval by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), this workshop meets Commercial Pesticide Applicator Requirements for Category A (Core) and Category E (Turf and Ornamentals). Licensed applicators with Categories A and E who last attended a recertification workshop in 2020, and newly-licensed pesticide applicators in 2021, must attend an MDA-approved workshop by December 31, 2022. By attending the Pesticide Recertification track and scanning in and out onsite with staff of the Department of Agriculture, applicators will obtain recertification credit.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN CHALLENGE

8:00am - 4:00pm | 101 FG

Design Leaders: Jason Rathe, Field Outdoor Spaces; Alyson Landmark, Southview Design, and Michael Keenan, Urban Ecosystems Inc. Coordinator: Julie Weisenhorn, University of Minnesota Time for some design fun! The Landscape Design Challenge brings MNLA designers together to flex their creative muscles! Design leaders will offer up a series of diverse design challenges, and teams will be putting marker to paper to develop and present their solutions. Leaders will share the real-life solution that was implemented. This is an opportunity to stretch your design skills, learn how challenging problems can be solved, and have some fun with fellow designers!

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Facilitator: John Kennedy, John Kennedy Consulting Join international speaker, strategist, and author John Kennedy as he explores the right ingredients needed to build a workplace culture that supports the needs of the customer and the wants of its employees. John’s morning session will address the four stages of building a strong service culture and the systems needed to drive that culture each and every day. From vision, values and volition to rewards, recognition and respect, John will set the right balance of both to drive alignment and engagement into 2022 and beyond. The afternoon will take a deeper dive into creating standards of excellence for an exceptional customer experience. Topics will include the four reasons customers buy, the top expectations of your green industry clients, how to deal with difficult customers, and the six steps to delivering a consistent customer experience.

NCMA SRW INSTALLER COURSE – LEVEL I/BASIC 9:00am - 4:00pm | 101 CDE

Presented by: Frank Bourque, Landscape and Hardscape Business Consultant The one-day classroom Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) Installer Course teaches installers fundamental SRW installation guidelines, material and system component properties, soils and compaction, the effect of water, and site practices. The SRW basic installer course is intended for contractors new to the business and for new employees of established installer companies who want to become NCMA certified. Those who successfully complete the classroom training and pass a written examination become certified as a Certified SRW Installer (CSRWI). This credential is highly valued by consumers, and the program includes a wealth of valuable course information and reference material which attendees take back to work for implementation as money-saving and profit-making ideas.

DOING MORE WITH LESS 9:00am - 4:00pm | 101 AB

Turf and grounds managers are constantly faced with the challenge of providing a high-quality product with the least amount of resource and labor inputs. As the price of fertilizer, plant health products, labor, and irrigation (to name a few) continue to increase, a focus must be placed on “Doing More with Less.” In this Master Class, attendees will learn about some of the most important maintenance practices for tree and turf care. Attendees will leave with a list of strategies that they can implement to improve their bottom line, while improving plant health and playability.

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WEDNESDAY AT-A-GLANCE Some session titles and other details subject to change. 1:45 PM 2:15 PM

Allianz Field—The Beginning Years, Pt. 2 Ryan Moy | Theater Overview of Federal and State Legislative Priorities Forrest Cyr, Tim Malooly | Lakeshore Advance Your Site Design Process with Vectorworks Landmark Eric Gibley | Backyard

2:00 PM 3:00 PM

Long-Term Performance of Urban Trees Eric North | 102 ABC Drip Line Installation John Raﬃani | 102 DEF Spirit of the North: Designing with Plants on the 49th Parallel Tony Spencer – Streaming | Aud 2 MDA Industrial Hemp Program and Industry Outlook Tony Cortilet, Margaret Wiatrowski, Katherine Mutschler | Aud 1 Communicating with Customers about Pesticides and Fertilizer | Dave Gardner | Aud 3 GCSAA BMP Facility Adoption Workshop, Pt. 2 Emily Fuger | 101 CDE

2:00 PM 3:00 PM

Hardscape LIVE! – How to Signiﬁcantly Increase Paver and Slabs Installation Efficiency | Frank Bourque | Sandbox

2:00 PM 4:00 PM

INTERACTIVE TRACK PT. 2: Heartsaver® CPR AED Training Training provided by CPR professionals | 101 AB

2:20 PM 2:50 PM

3:00 PM 3:30 PM

Landscape Contractor Horror Stories – How a Simple Project Can Cost You Thousands | Roger Axel | Theater The Top 10 Green Industry Legal Issues You Need to Know About! | Zlimen & McGuiness | Lakeshore Tools to Help You Grow or Start an Irrigation Company Steve Pallas | Backyard

3:10 PM 4:10 PM

Carmen Miranda in the Midwest Irvin Etienne | Aud 1 Success in Construction Begins with Estimating, Pt. 2 Greg Herring | Aud 3 Small Trees for Urban Landscapes Jason Rathe | 102 ABC Jumping Worms Lee Freilich, Jim Calkins | Aud 2 Virtual Consultations—What You Should Know Panel | 102 DEF The Economics of Crabgrass and Nutsedge Control – Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck | Dave Gardner | 101 CDE

4:20 PM 4:50 PM

Edible Ornamental Perennials Neil Anderson | Theater Tools & Techniques for Advanced Tree Risk Assessment Chad Giblin | Lakeshore How Do Residents Compare Artiﬁcial vs. Natural Turfgrass? Mike Barnes | Backyard

7:30 AM University of Minnesota Turfgrass Research Update 8:20 AM Eric Watkins | 101 CDE 8:30 AM OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Recharge and Stress Less: 9:45 AM Beating Burnout Before It Brutally Beats You!

Dr. Jermaine Davis | Main Aud

10:00 AM Trade Show Open 5:00 PM 10:00 AM Success in Construction Begins with Estimating, Pt. 1 11:00 AM Greg Herring | Aud 3

Alternative Water Sources for Landscape Irrigation John Raﬃani | 102 DEF Keeping New Gardeners Gardening Julie Weisenhorn | Aud 1 Wildscaping: Explorations in Naturalistic Planting Design Tony Spencer – Streaming | Aud 2 GCSAA BMP Facility Adoption Workshop, Pt. 1 Emily Fuger | 101 CDE Still in the Fight: Winning the Dutch Elm Disease Battle with Resistant Elms | Ben Held | 102 ABC

10:00 AM INTERACTIVE TRACK PT. 1: Heartsaver® CPR AED Training 12:00 PM Training provided by CPR professionals | 101 AB 10:05 AM Designing Beautiful, Healthy Lighting... For All!, Pt. 1 10:35 AM Nancy Clanton | Theater

Walkthrough of the New Minnesota Turfgrass Decision-Making Dashboard | Maggie Reiter | Lakeshore MNLA Certiﬁcation Exam Study Tips Certification Task Team | Sandbox Quantum-Next Generation Battery-Powered, Fast, Plugless, Tree Injection Device | Eric Lindberg | Backyard

10:40 AM Designing Beautiful, Healthy Lighting... For All!, Pt. 2 11:10 AM Nancy Clanton | Theater

MNLA 101 Patrick McGuiness | Lakeshore Research for the Real World—The Year in Review Jim Calkins | Backyard

11:00 AM MN Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspection Demo 12:00 PM Sandbox 11:20 AM Bee Lawn Installation and Management 11:50 AM James Wolfin | Theater

It's About Time... How to Save Some of Yours Keith Ehmke | Lakeshore Professional Gardening Industry Chat Backyard

12:00 PM Hardscape LIVE! – Hardscape Tools & Technologies 1:00 PM Frank Bourque | Sandbox 12:15 PM Understanding the Biology and Management of Japanese 12:45 PM Beetle in Minnesota | Dominique Ebbenga | Theater

Landscape Design Industry Chat | Lakeshore Seeding Tips for Turf Areas | Ross Braun | Backyard

1:00 PM 1:30 PM

Allianz Field—The Beginning Years, Pt. 1 Ryan Moy | Theater Arborist/Tree Care Industry Chat Lakeshore Dogwoods for Minnesota Gardens Debbie Lonnee | Backyard Garden Center Industry Chat Sandbox

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2022 KEYNOTE WED. 8:30–9:45 AM | MAIN AUDITORIUM JANUARY 11-13, 2022

S S E L S S E R T S D N A E BEATING BURNOUT BEFORE G R A RECH IT BRUTALLY BEATS YOU!

Are you stretched with personal and professional responsibilities to the point of overload and exhaustion? Are you constantly being expected to do more with less? Have you come to accept that using the weekend to “catch up” on work is a constant reality? If you would like to learn how to develop a better game plan, Dr. Jermaine Davis is fired up to teach you how to move off Burnout Street! We’ve all felt depleted and drained for days on end. Burnout sabotages personal achievements and destroys organizational success.

Stop the madness by cultivating a positive stress response style and developing healthy coping mechanisms. Dr. Jermaine will teach you the principles and practices he’s taught to over 7,500 of his college students over the last twenty years. As a professional development expert, motivational teacher, and leadership coach, Dr. Jermaine’s keynote presentation will inspire you to take control of your life and career by teaching you how to recharge, refresh, renew, and replenish your personal and professional batteries so you can thrive and succeed.

Dr. Jermaine Davis

Sharing success strategies from his books, Get Up Off Your Butt & Do It NOW, and Lessons from the Road, Dr. Jermaine explains how success and happiness doesn’t happen by chance. G E N E R O U S LY S U P P O R T E D B Y: You must be deliberate, intentional, and purposeful. Davis’ Quote Journal Series is a great resource as you seek to stress less and combat burnout. WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES

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INTERACTIVE TRACK

*Requires Wednesday Registration, plus paid upgrade.

Wednesday, Jan. 12 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm | 101 AB ®

Heartsaver CPR AED Training Training provided by CPR Professionals

CPR training is important. It can save your life, a loved-one’s life, a co-worker’s life, or even a stranger’s life. CPR training helps people learn the skills and develop the confidence to provide CPR when encountering a cardiac arrest victim. And while AEDs can be used by the public regardless of whether the responder has been trained, even minimal training improves performance, timeliness, and efficacy. This interactive, hands-on training is intended for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. This training can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Everyone completing the training will receive a two-year certification.

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WEDNESDAY SESSIONS 7:30 AM - 8:20 AM | 101 CDE

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 102 DEF

Eric Watkins, University of Minnesota This presentation will update you on the latest projects being conducted at the Turfgrass Research, Outreach, and Education (TROE) Center and in field settings throughout the state of Minnesota. Topics will include reducing water use on urban and suburban lawns, low-input turfgrass species, cultivar evaluations results, no-mow fine fescues, winter stresses research, bee lawns, improving shade tolerance, seed mixture studies, and updates on UMN turfgrass breeding projects.

John Raffiani, John Raffiani Inc. / Raffiani's Automatic Sprinkler Service A look at water sources other than municipal and ways to leverage them. Topics to cover are storage tanks, pumping situations, rainwater capture, and basic designs. This course will spark ideas to use in the field when water is not conventionally available. Useful formulas will be shown and applied to field situations.

University of Minnesota Turfgrass Research Update

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Main Aud

Keynote: Recharge and Stress Less: Beating Burnout Before it Brutally Beats You Jermaine Davis, Jermaine M. Davis, Seminars & Workshops, Inc. See full description on page 9.

Alternative Water Sources for Landscape Irrigation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 101 CDE

GCSAA BMP Facility Adoption Workshop, Pt. 1 Emily Fuger, GCSAA Best Management Practices (BMPs) are the tools that successful superintendents use every day to maintain quality playing surfaces. The adoption of BMP plans at the facility level helps the Minnesota GCSA and GCSAA advocate for golf course superintendents with national, state and local lawmakers. It demonstrates our commitment to professional land

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4. ONSITE – If you miss the Jan. 4 pre-registration deadline, you must register onsite Jan. 11-13.

Receive a discount on registration when you register by January 4! Plus, members of the following associations receive a $20 discount: MNLA, MGCSA, MPSTMA, MAC, MASMS, MSA, MTA, and MTSC. Don’t forget that when you register by December 20th, your badge will be mailed to you in advance. If you register between December 21 - January 4, you will be able to utilize Self-Check-In onsite. Questions? Contact the Northern Green office for assistance at 651.633.4987. 10 | Northern Green 2022 Advance Program

management by using science-based practices, including the responsible use of inputs, to the media and our communities. In this workshop, Fuger will explain why BMPs are important at your facility and show how easy it is to use GCSAA’s online tool to develop your own BMP plan. Part 2 of this session is at 2:00pm in the same room. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Aud 1

Keeping New Gardeners Gardening Julie Weisenhorn, University of Minnesota It's been a couple of interesting years for gardeners and the companies that support them, so we asked them to tell us about their recent gardening experiences and buying habits. Join Julie Weisenhorn from University of Minnesota Extension, as she fills you in on what we learned! 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 102 ABC

Still in the Fight: Winning the Dutch Elm Disease Battle with Resistant Elms Ben Held, University of Minnesota The session will cover the history of DED resistant elms, where we are today in identifying resistance in Minnesota survivor elms, and what we can expect in the future. Management considerations will also be covered. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Aud 3

Success in Construction Begins with Estimating, Pt. 1 Greg Herring, The Herring Group In part 1 of this two-part session, Herring will discuss how a company's historical income statements can help make estimating much easier. He will talk specifically about calculating labor rates, burden rates, and overhead recovery rates. Part 2 of this session is at 3:10pm in the same room. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Aud 2

Wildscaping: Explorations in Naturalistic Planting Design (Streaming) Tony Spencer, The New Perennialist Wildscaping is about using plantdriven landscape design to create and sustain dynamic garden spaces, filled with beauty and wildlife, to rekindle our relationship to the natural world. Join writer and planting designer Tony Spencer for an encounter with some of the international designers, innovations, issues, and landscapes leading the way.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 101 AB

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Lakeshore Campfire

Cortnee Hansen, CPR Professionals See description of this Track on page 9.

Patrick McGuiness, Zlimen & McGuiness Wondering about events and services offered by MNLA? Or have you been interested in getting more involved, but just not really sure what the next step would be? Join board members and staff to learn more about how to take full advantage of your membership, or consider joining if you haven’t already.

Interactive Track: CPR/First Aid Training

10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Sandbox

MNLA Certification Exam – Study Tips John Moe, Pangaea Design Members of the MNLA Certification Task Team will provide information on the MNLA Certification Exam, including exam study tips. Make this campfire session your first step to becoming a MNLA Certified Professional in 2022! 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Backyard Campfire

Quantum – Next Generation, Battery-powered, Fast, Plugless, Tree Injection Device

Erik Lindberg, Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements Sometimes innovation occurs incrementally, sometimes it occurs in leaps. The Rainbow Quantum™ Micro Injector represents a new era in battery-powered tree injection design and performance for the care of urban ecosystems. Join us for this hands-on demonstration to learn about our new tree injection device and see it in action yourself. 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Lakeshore Campfire

Walkthrough of the New Minnesota Turfgrass Decision-Making Dashboard Maggie Reiter, University of Minnesota This presentation will introduce the new Turfgrass Decision-Making Dashboard developed by the University of Minnesota. A walkthrough of the online tool will demonstrate functions of value to park and sports turf managers. This will be followed by a few simple case studies that show how modeling and forecasting technology can inform decision-making. 10:05 AM – 11:10 AM | Theater

Designing Beautiful Healthy Lighting…For All! Nancy Clanton, Clanton & Associates, Inc. “Light” impacts differently with humans, insects, and animals. Each entity has unique healthy needs in 1) spectrum of light, 2) when the light appears, 3) lighting level and 4) lighting duration. Understanding the lighting “needs” of each will help us to design lighting that encourages outdoor activities with minimal environmental impact on flora and fauna. Finally, learn the importance of natural sunlight, and star filled sky darkness. www.NorthernGreen.org

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10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Backyard Campfire

Research for the Real World – The Year in Review

research findings that have been reported during the past year. It will also provide an opportunity for MNLA members to comment on industry research needs and to provide input on this MNLA Foundation initiative. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sandbox

MN State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspection Demo We'll have a truck and trailer set up for the demo and a Minnesota State Patrol officer will be on hand to discuss the most frequent types of commercial vehicle citations and how to satisfy state and federal requirements. Bring your questions!

Jim Calkins, Sustainable 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Theater Horticultural Solutions Bee Lawn Installation Since its early beginnings, the nursery and Management and landscape industry has benefited James Wolfin, Metro Blooms from basic and applied research designed to increase our understanding of plant Your "how-to" guide on creating a bee lawn. science and how the application of that Wolfin, an entomologist and Metro Blooms' scientific knowledge can be used to sustainable landcare manager, teaches the enhance the success and profitability of steps for converting a traditional turfgrass the green industry. Research efforts that lawn into a beautiful, flowering bee lawn have the potential to benefit the nursery that promotes pollinator health, water and landscape industry include everything quality, and natural resource conservation. from improved production practices like 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Lakeshore Campfire more effective propagation techniques It's About Time...How to and more efficient container fertility Save Some of Yours management, to a better understanding of consumer preferences and associated Keith Ehmke, Alliance Designer Products marketing strategies, to new and improved Learn the benefits associated with plant selections resulting from plant using Xtreme Edge, Nitro and Gator breeding and selection programs. Clearly, Base - particularly the time savings! green industry professionals have a vested 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Backyard Campfire interest in nursery and landscape research and continue to benefit from such efforts Professional Gardening Industry Chat today. With this relationship in mind, the Networking and making connections is MNLA Foundation has included a focus on what it's all about. Connect with and learn research in its strategic plan and has been from your industry peers at a networking variously sharing nursery and landscape meeting during Northern Green. research findings with the MNLA membership since January 2012 under the moniker "Research for the Real World." The MNLA Foundation is also supportive of research programs at the University of Minnesota that Join your industry colleagues for a free benefit the green industry. This cup of coffee in Lobby C each morning of Backyard Campfire Northern Green (while supplies last). session will highlight current G E N E R O U S LY S U P P O R T E D B Y: trends in nursery and landscape research and some of the

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WEDNESDAY SESSIONS (continued) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Sandbox

Hardscape LIVE!: Hardscape Tools & Technologies Frank Bourque, Frank Bourque Landscape & Hardscape Business Consultant In this session, we will take a look at some of the most efficient tools available to help you increase productivity and profits while reducing physical labor and the need for more employees to perform jobs. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Backyard Campfire

Seeding Tips for Turf Areas

Ross Braun, Purdue University Establishing turfgrass by seed can be challenge. Braun, Ph.D., Purdue University, will present on seed characteristics, establishment tips, and potential herbicide options that can be applied around the time of seeding. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Theater

Understanding the Biology and Management of Japanese Beetle in Minnesota Dominique Ebbenga, University of Minnesota Be sure to join Ebbenga as she shares her current research evaluating and understanding the basic biology of Japanese beetle in Minnesota’s climate. This session will discuss the development of a degree-day model to forecast Japanese beetle population timing, three years of relatively high larval (white grub) overwintering survival, observations of life stages from egg to adult, and impacts of Japanese beetle feeding injury on Minnesota wine grapes.

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12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Theater

Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green.

Ryan Moy, Allianz Field Join Moy to learn about managing a professional soccer pitch in the MLS. Part 1 of this session is at 1:00pm in the same location.

Landscape Design Industry Chat

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Theater

Allianz Field - The Beginning Years, Pt. 1 Ryan Moy, Allianz Field Join Moy to learn about managing a professional soccer pitch in the MLS. Part 2 of this session is at 1:45pm in the same location. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Backyard Campfire

Dogwoods for Minnesota Gardens

Debbie Lonnee, Bailey Nurseries, Inc. Whether a small tree or multi-stem shrub, dogwoods are important plants for Minnesota gardens. Recent breeding has brought us improved cultivars that are worth utilizing in landscapes. Lonnee will go through the species and cultivars that will work in Minnesota. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

Arborist and Tree Care Industry Chat Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Sandbox

Garden Center Industry Chat Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green. 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Backyard Campfire

Advance Your Site Design Process with Vectorworks Landmark

Eric Gibley, Vectorworks, Inc. Vectorworks Landmark software is the ultimate tool for landscape and irrigation design professionals and the only standalone solution offering an intuitive interface that lets you create dynamic 2D/3D designs with intelligent site-specific objects and design tools to improve your planting, grading, irrigation, and hardscapes. Now more than ever, landscape design professionals can be more efficient in their design workflows to not only analyze site conditions, incorporate landscape plans, and estimate proposed materials and labor, but use these features to help create, model, and present with Vectorworks Landmark.

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Overview of Federal and State Legislative Priorities

Tim Malooly, Water in Motion; Forrest Cyr, MNLA Malooly, MNLA President and Government Affairs Committee Chair, and Cyr, MNLA Director of Government Affairs will host a discussion about ongoing public policy issues impacting the Green Industry in Minnesota. Topics will include labor and workforce immigration reform, water regulations and backflow reform, pest management issues, and other topics relevant to MNLA members throughout Minnesota. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Aud 3

Communicating with Customers About Pesticides and Fertilizer David Gardner, The Ohio State University The proper application of pesticides and fertilizers has been important for amenity sports turf management for many years. However, there are a lot of controversies associated with the use of these products due to concern over misapplication and the potential harm to humans, animals or the environment. In this session, Gardner will talk about these controversies in the context of strategies to answer some of the common questions that applicators are asked about the use of these products. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 102 DEF

Drip Line Installation

John Raffiani, John Raffiani Inc. / Raffiani’s Automatic Sprinkler Service Beginner to advanced design ideas will be presented to apply drip lines to hedges, hills, planting beds, and turf. Water movement in soil will be discussed. Components and applications will be emphasized for solid takeaways to use in the field. Learn to program by soil type, intake rates, and precipitation rates. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 101 CDE

GCSAA BMP Facility Adoption Workshop, Pt. 2 Emily Fuger, GCSAA See description on page 8. The first session is at 10am in the same room.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 102 ABC

Long-Term Performance of Urban Trees Eric North, University of Minnesota From storm damage to construction conflicts, urban trees face a multitude of challenges. This presentation will explore how street and park trees respond to urban conditions and what you should reasonably expect for tree performance. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Aud 1

MDA Industrial Hemp Program and Industry Outlook Anthony Cortilet, Kathryne Mutschler, and Margaret Wiatrowski, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Members of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Hemp Program will present an overview of the complex federal and state laws that govern the production of hemp in the state. They will also give a brief overview of this developing industry and highlight some of the challenges and issues facing regulators, farmers, and processors.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Aud 2

Spirit of the North: Designing with Plants on the 49th Parallel (Streaming) Tony Spencer, The New Perennialist What kind of plant palettes work well for naturalistic designed landscapes in our northern latitudes? Join Canadian writer and planting designer Tony Spencer for his homegrown perspective on designing with plants to create and sustain gardens on the wild side in tune with nature and our northern spirit. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Sandbox

Hardscape LIVE!: How to Significantly Increase Paver and Slabs Installation Efficiency Frank Bourque, Frank Bourque Landscape & Hardscape Business Consultant In this session, we will explore densegraded and permeable installations and the new tools you can use to dramatically increase your base installation, screeding, paver, and slab installation efficiency.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 101 AB

Interactive Track: CPR/First Aid Training Cortnee Hansen, CPR Professionals See description of this Track on page 9. 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | Backyard Campfire

Dry Shade - Friend or Foe

Mike Heger, Ambergate Horticultural Consulting Creating landscapes in dry shady situations certainly has its challenges but good results are possible. Proper plant selection is one of the paramount issues. During this session, we will explore some of the top woody and herbaceous candidates. In addition, we will also touch upon some of the cultural concerns that need to be considered when designing for such situations. 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

Seven Top Tips for Good Mental Health Kay King, NAMI Minnesota Learn a few mental illness basics plus helpful strategies for managing stress that promote good mental health.

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WEDNESDAY SESSIONS (continued) 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | Theater

The Me, Me, Me Generation: Understanding Millennials from a Millennial Perspective Ryan McEnaney, Bailey Nurseries This session gives both a personal and research-driven look at the Millennial Generation and proposes communication strategies to engage and grow business with Millennials, the largest age group in the United States. McEnaney will walk through research conducted by national experts, industry examples, and success stories from other industries to provide ideas for growing your business. Data is woven through the personal narrative of our speaker, a Millennial himself, and member of a multi-generational family business. 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Backyard Campfire

Tools to Help You Grow or Start an Irrigation Company

Steve Pallas, Hunter Pallas will identify tools that are available for you to help you grow or get started with irrigation. The irrigation

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Landscaping Contractor Horror Stories - How a Simple Project Can Cost You Thousands Roger Axel, CBO, Retired Building Official Many seemingly simple landscape projects can instantly turn into a nightmare. Permits, MN State Building Code, and local municipal ordinances that are overlooked can result in significant delays which may result in removal of materials already installed, fines, and repairs of public rights-of-ways. This seminar will guide the landscape contractor through the numerous code-related issues they need to be aware of before starting a project 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

The Top 10 Green Industry Legal Issues You Need to Know About

Patrick McGuiness, Zlimen & McGuiness Find out what legal issues your business may be facing. Attorney and MNLA Board member McGuiness will cover the big legal issues he is seeing around the industry and answer questions too. From mechanic's liens to overtime issues, contracts to collections, there are many ways that the law effects your business even if you don’t know it. Get your legal questions answered in this quick run down of the current hot topics for the green industry. 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | Aud 2

Jumping Worms Lee Frelich, University of Minnesota and Jim Calkins, Sustainable Horticultural Solutions Jumping (Asian) earthworms have been recently invading Minnesota on top of a long-established invasion of European earthworms. Learn how to distinguish jumping worms from European worms, how jumping worms spread, and review 14 | Northern Green 2022 Advance Program

their current occurrence across the landscape in Minnesota. The impacts of jumping worm invasion on the ecology of soils, vegetation, and gardens will be reviewed. Finally, ongoing research on control measures for jumping worms at the University of Minnesota will be summarized. 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | 102 ABC

Small Trees for Urban Landscapes Jason Rathe, Field Outdoor Spaces, Inc. Well-placed small trees do a lot of work in urban landscape designs. They create the walls of "outdoor rooms", provide privacy from neighbors and break up fence lines, while also providing habitat for birds and harvest for humans! You'll come out of this session with key placement areas for small trees in urban landscapes along with a list of reliable cultivars and maintenance requirements. 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | Aud 3

Success in Construction Begins with Estimating, Pt. 2 Greg Herring, The Herring Group In part 2 of this two-part session, Greg will continue the discussion from Part 1 and discuss how labor hour management provides feedback into the estimating process. He will also discuss some geeky, but very important topics like revenue recognition (construction in process accounting) and job cost accounting and how these matters help improve the estimating process. Herring will also talk about pricing "rules of thumb" that he has developed from working with many highly-profitable companies. The first session is at 10:00am in the same room. You will want to attend part 1 for part 2 to be worth your time. 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | 101 CDE

The Economics of Crabgrass and Nutsedge Control Products – Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck David Gardner, The Ohio State University Control of grassy weeds and sedges can be done if you apply the right products at the right time of year. But, in addition to agronomic effectiveness, which products are the most cost effective? In this session Gardner will discuss strategies to control crabgrass and other grassy weeds using traditional and newer herbicides. This session will also make comparisons to show product costs and how they can vary either between brands or types of herbicide (pre-vs. post-emergence, for example).

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Irvin Etienne, The Garden at Newfields, Indianapolis Museum of Art I love tropical plants and if I had more time and energy I’m not sure I would grow much else. The tropicals and annuals give more color and texture than any other groups of plants. This talk is all about using tropicals and annuals in the garden. Covers their use in containers, mixed with perennials and shrubs, and using them all alone. Pure tropicalissmo!

Neil Anderson, University of Minnesota While many ornamental perennials grace our landscapes, not all are edible and some are downright poisonous! Anderson will talk about creating edible perennial landscapes and give sun/shade crop examples of items that can be used. Example recipes will provide opportunities to market these in a savvy way.

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How Do Residents Compare Artificial vs. Natural Turfgrass?

The pandemic forced many into virtual consultations with clients. Join a panel of local landscape designers to hear what has been successful about virtual meetings and what could use some improvement. Walk away with useful tips and techniques to help you down the road.

Michael Barnes, University of Minnesota With many locations facing issues around the inputs used by natural turfgrass, the adoption of artificial turfgrass has expanded across both public and private landscapes. However little work has been done to understand how residents feel about these new artificial surfaces. This session explores new research about how residents compare artificial and natural turfgrasses and why these perceptions

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Tools & Techniques for Advanced Tree Risk Assessment

Chad Giblin, Trees & Me Tree risk assessment is often a key part of difficult decisions when it comes to retaining or removing large, old, or damaged trees. Emerging and improving technology can help with decisions by providing a more in-depth analysis of tree risk that may be present but difficult to diagnose or quantify. In this session, we'll take a look at different tools available for advanced tree risk assessment and some of the information they can provide.

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THURSDAY AT-A-GLANCE Some session titles and other details subject to change.

7:00 AM Irrigation Strategies for Creeping Bentgrass & POA Annua 8:00 AM Using ET, Soil Moisture Sensors, & Rooting Depth

Kevin Frank | 101 CDE

7:00 AM – MNLA Annual Meeting | 101 FG 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Trade Show Open 8:00 AM Native Trees for Minnesota Landscapes 8:50 AM Alan Branhagen | Aud 1

Federal Government Relations Update | Andrew Bray | 102 DEF Labor, Seasonal Staffing, and Lessons Learned in 2020-2021 | Garden Center Panel | Aud 3 Nicollet Mall: Design Through Implementation Laura Kamin-Lyndgaard | Aud 2 SLAN vs. MLSN Soil Testing Recommendations Kevin Frank | 101 CDE Training and Standards for Seasonal Staff Joel Mueller | 102 ABC

8:00 AM PREMIUM TRACK PT. 1: There’s No “I” in Team: Using Culture, 10:00 AM HR Strategy, and People Practices to Strengthen Your Business

11:20 AM Container Combinations Using Tropicals 11:50 AM Irvin Etienne | Theater

Using Sensors and Data for Turf | Bryan Runck | Lakeshore How to Prevent Work Injuries | Chris Flegel | Backyard

12:00 PM Hardscape LIVE! – Features and System Automation for Outdoor 1:00 PM Sound, Light, and Fire Features | Frank Bourque | Sandbox

12:00pm – MAC Luncheon | Lounge A 12:15 PM Landscape Awards Presentation 1 12:45 PM Theater

Landscape Management Industry Chat Lakeshore Invasive Species/Noxious Weeds Update Jim Calkins | Backyard 12:30pm – MGCSA Annual Meeting | 101 FG

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Landscape Awards Presentation 2 Theater The Next Generation of Mycorrhizal Technology: MycoApply© EndoThrive™ | Melissa Fiora | Lakeshore Landscape Contractor/Hardscape Contractor Industry Chat Backyard

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PREMIUM TRACK PT. 2: There’s No “I” in Team: Using Culture, HR Strategy, and People Practices to Strengthen Your Business Kristen Ireland and Erin Mies, People Spark Consulting | 101 AB

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Landscape Awards Presentation 3 Theater Lawn Irrigation Design and Technology Jim Ruzicka | Lakeshore Plant Walkabout Debbie Lonnee | Backyard

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Tree Preservation for Underdog Species Chad Giblin | Theater New Forms of Payment for Retail Garden Centers Sam Kirkland | Backyard Grower Industry Chat Lakeshore

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Construction and Restoration of Interlocking Permeable Concrete Pavement | David Smith, Andy Erickson, Greg Ambrose | Aud 2 Lessons Learned and Next Steps – Vermillion River Watershed and City of Lakeville Partnership Projects for Groundwater Protection | Travis Thiel, Matt Kruse, Kelly Perrine | 102 ABC What is in Your First Aid Kit? John Ball | Aud 3 Modern Peonies – Landscape Qualities that Endear Them Nate Bremer, Harvey Buchite | Aud 1 Converting Turf to Native/Pollinator Habitat and How to Pick Your Fights with Weeds | Paul Bockenstedt | 102 DEF Light Effects on Turfgrass Eric Watkins | 101 CDE

Kristen Ireland and Erin Mies, People Spark Consulting | 101 AB

9:05 AM Natural Stone: Trends, Techniques, and Estimating 10:05 AM Scott Frampton | Aud 2

The Winter Garden | Alan Branhagen | Aud 1 Irrigation Strategies for Healthy Lawns and Water Savings Sam Bauer | 102 DEF E-Commerce—Platforms and How to Manage Sam Kirkland | 102 ABC Let There Be Light—Managing Tree and Turf Conﬂicts John Ball | Aud 3 Dead Greens Coming Out of Winter – What Now? Kevin Frank | 101 CDE

9:10 AM First Aid Demonstrations 9:40 AM CPR Professionals | Lobby C

Update on Palmer Amaranth, a Prohibited Eradicate Noxious Weed in Minnesota | Shane Blair, Denise Thiede, MDA | Theater Park and Sports Turf Chat Ben Boeding, Roger Weinbrenner | Lakeshore Beneﬁcial Insects in the Greenhouse Vera Krischik | Backyard

9:45 AM Raingardens: Design & Maintenance for Water 10:15 AM Quality and Habitat | Matt Kumka | Theater

Trending Houseplants Hannah Brand | Lakeshore Lawns to Legumes—Reﬂections and Future Prospects James Wolfin | Backyard

10:00 AM Hardscape LIVE! – New Technologies and Techniques to 11:00 AM Increase Your Retaining Wall & Raised Patio Installation

Frank Bourque | Sandbox

10:40 AM First Aid Demonstrations | CPR Professionals | Lobby C 11:10 AM Everyone Likes New Equipment, So Why Not Keep

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Businesses typically approach HR in one of two ways. Many look at human resources responsibilities as compliance officers, a necessary evil, a have-to-do…. These businesses are looking for the safe routes, the ones that keep them out of legal trouble. They are not truly leveraging the power of their employees: their team. They are playing NOT to lose. Other businesses know that their success depends on their team. They know that whether customers return depends on the interactions with their employees. They work with their employees to drive business success, they are an employer of choice and they are able to retain their high-performing employees, even in a tight labor market. These are the businesses that are taking aim for their target. They are playing to WIN. Playing to WIN doesn’t have to be hard or take a lot of resources. It’s not about trendy perks or game rooms. It’s having employees who know what is expected of them, managers that provide direction, clarity, and coaching, and having goals and rewards aligned to drive business results – and they do exactly that.

Kristen Ireland

In our interactive, 2-part session, we will share a variety of simple and practical tools business owners and managers can put to work in organizations of any size, and discuss the important role they play in making things stick. In doing this, leaders develop the culture and reputation that not only attracts great talent, but that keeps it, too. • Session 1 - Culture, Compliance Basics, and Recruiting & Interviewing • Session 2 - Hiring/Onboarding, Managing Performance, Engaging & Retaining Your Employees

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THURSDAY SESSIONS 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | 101 CDE

Irrigation Strategies for Creeping Bentgrass and Poa Annua Using ET, Soil Moisture Sensors, and Rooting Depth Kevin Frank, Michigan State University How do you determine how much irrigation to apply every night? Do you feel the soil? Do you use ET rates from a weather station? Do you use soil moisture sensors? Research was conducted at Michigan State University that compared different strategies to schedule irrigation to creeping bentgrass and poa annua putting greens constructed to USGA specifications. Turfgrass performance, water inputs, and leaching amounts were collected and the results may surprise you. 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Aud 3

Garden Center Panel: Labor, Seasonal Staffing, and Lessons Learned in 2020-2021 Join local garden center owners to hear about the ups and downs of the past two years. This session will cover what has worked, what hasn’t, and what is coming down the pike. In addition to hearing from the panelists, there will be opportunity for questions at the end of the session. Come ready to engage! 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | 102 DEF

Federal Government Relations Update Andrew Bray, National Association of Landscape Professionals Join Bray for an update on federal political and policy debates that directly impact your business, and the advocacy efforts

SILENT AUCTION

Stop by the Silent Auction in Lobby B on Wednesday and Thursday during Northern Green! Bid on fabulous industry products and services, as well as sporting tickets, gift certificates, jewelry, and incredible experiences. Bring your phone, bid online, and get ready to win big! 18 | Northern Green 2022 Advance Program

undertaken. In 2021, NALP defended and promoted the landscape industry before the White House, congress, federal agencies, all 50 states and even local jurisdictions that have proposed pesticide, fertilizer and leaf blower bans. They also prioritized advocacy around COVID-19, immigration reform, and climate change. Finally, Bray will cover new policy coming out of California and potential implications for Minnesota as well as water regulations. Come get informed and engaged on the issues that impact your bottom line. 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Aud 1

Native Trees for Minnesota Landscapes Alan Branhagen, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Learn emerging selection and evaluation criteria for Midwestern native trees that capture our spirit of place, strengthen our plantings' ecosystem services, and create healthier, more resilient communities for us and all life around us. 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Aud 2

Nicollet Mall: Design through Implementation

aims to match fertilizer recommendations with turfgrass growth and performance. This research study compared the effects of nutrient recommendations from both methods on annual bluegrass and putting greens over three years. 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | 102 ABC

Training and Standards for Seasonal Staff

Joel Muller, League of Minnesota Cities Learn what is required for safety training of seasonal staff. Included in this discussion is the importance of training and followup along with your legal responsibility to provide training for seasonal employees. Discussion will also cover training resources, some of which are free. 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 101 AB

CEO & MGMT. Track: There’s No “I” in Team: Using Culture, HR Strategy and People Practices to Strengthen Your Business, Pt. 1 Erin Mies and Kristen Ireland, People Spark Consulting See description of this Track on page 17. 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | 101 CDE

Laura Kamin-Lyndgaard, Coen + Partners Originally designed by Lawrence Halprin and completed in the 1960s, the renovation of Nicollet Mall prioritizes space for pedestrians, dense tree canopies, and numerous works of public art while respecting the historic street alignment and design intent. James Corner Field Operations led the design team for the recent renovations, with Coen+Partners providing local and technical support. Attendees to this session will learn key design strategies that support the overall vision and project goals, with a focus on pavement and planting – from design through implementation.

Dead Greens Coming out of Winter—Now What?

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E-Commerce – Platforms and How to Manage

SLAN vs. MLSN Soil Testing Recommendations Kevin Frank, Michigan State University There are several different soil testing philosophies that are used to make nutrient recommendations for turfgrass. Sufficiency Level of Available Nutrients (SLAN) is the oldest and most established method for determining fertilizer recommendations but due to its foundation in agriculture is often criticized as being out of touch with modern turfgrass performance objectives. The Minimum Levels for Sustainable Nutrition (MLSN) method is a newer philosophy that

Kevin Frank, Michigan State University Recent winters have resulted in extensive winterkill to annual bluegrass putting greens throughout North America. Since the epic winterkill events of 2014 there have been several research studies and numerous real-world examples of reestablishment success and unfortunately in some cases failures. This presentation will describe tips and tricks for reestablishing greens that were completely dead to greens with sporadic damage. 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | 102 ABC

Sam Kirkland, Epicor Lessons learned from the trenches. As businesses were forced into an e-commerce offering some succeeded and some have gone back to the drawing board to develop a go-forward plan. We will discuss what worked, what didn't, and how to plan for 2022 and beyond.

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THURSDAY SESSIONS (continued) 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | Aud 3

Let There Be Light – Managing Tree and Turf Conflicts John Ball, South Dakota State University Trees and turfgrasses are common companions yet they come from dissimilar environments. One of the biggest challenges is managing shade from trees but their canopies do not block light - they mine it. This session will cover how you can measure the changes in light quality and intensity and most importantly what can be done to improve turfgrass performance with the least impact on the tree. 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | Aud 2

Natural Stone Trends, Techniques and Estimating Scott Frampton, Landscape Renovations In this session, Frampton will cover the latest trends in natural stone paving, walls, and accents; the latest in tools and equipment for installation; and how to profitably estimate construction costs.

9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | Aud 1

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Backyard Campfire

Alan Branhagen, MN Landscape Arboretum Here in the Upper Midwest we experience true winter but our landscapes rarely celebrate this season. Sandwiched between colorful fall foliage and spring's riotous bloom, the season still offers sublime beauty. Learn how select and design with plants that can make our gardens extraordinary experiences in the wintertime.

Vera Krischik, University of Minnesota Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs for landscapes, nurseries, and greenhouses require the use of insecticides that conserve beneficial insects released to manage pest insects. Technical information on beneficial insect ecology and use of insecticides to mange pests will be discussed. In Canada, 85% of the greenhouse programs use beneficial insects, which if used properly reduce insecticide use and conserve beneficial insects and pollinators.

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9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | 102 DEF

Irrigation Strategies for Healthy Lawns and Water Savings Sam Bauer, Ramy Turf Products Water is the most precious resource on earth. The responsible application of water to turfgrass via an irrigation system is critical in preserving this resource and being an environmental steward. There are many aspects of managing irrigation that must be considered in order to maximize water use efficiency. In this session we will discuss turf management and irrigation strategies that lead to water savings without sacrificing the beautiful lawns we desire.

HOTELS

A limited number of discounted room rates have been secured for Northern Green 2022 at the hotels below. Because there are a number of conventions in Minneapolis the week of Northern Green, we encourage you to book your rooms early to ensure you get the ideal room and rate for your circumstances. HILTON MINNEAPOLIS 1001 Marquette Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Rate: $119 (single/double rate) Reservations: 888-933-5363 or 612-376-1000 MILLENNIUM HOTEL MINNEAPOLIS 1313 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Rate: $115 (single/double rate) Reservations: 844-202-5924 or 612-332-6000 HYATT REGENCY MINNEAPOLIS 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Rate: $121 (single/double rate) Reservations: 877-803-7534 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 225 South 11th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Rate:$105.95 (single/double rate) Reservations: 612-341-3300 (Reference Group Code: MNL) 20 | Northern Green 2022 Advance Program

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Update on Palmer Amaranth, a Prohibited Eradicate Noxious Weed in Minnesota

Beneficial Insects in the Greenhouse

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Lakeshore Campfire

Park and Sports Turf Industry Chat

Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green. 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Lobby C

First Aid Demonstrations Join the experts from CPR Professionals Plus for quick first aid demonstrations that can be helpful on the job or elsewhere. 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Backyard Campfire

Lawns to Legumes: Reflections and Future Prospects

James Wolfin, Metro Blooms The Lawns to Legumes program seeks to assist Minnesotans in converting their traditional turfgrass lawn area into beautiful, pollinator-friendly habitat. In this talk James will highlight success stories, achievements, and the future goals and needs of the Lawns to Legumes program. Your yard can bee the change!

REGISTER YOUR WAY! Shane Blair and Denise Thiede, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Since 2016 Palmer amaranth has been introduced via multiple pathways into Minnesota. A review of these pathways shows the potential for the introduction and movement of noxious weeds. These case studies also highlight the efforts that will be required to manage species with the potential to harm agricultural and natural lands going forward.

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Theater

Rain Gardens - Design and Maintenance for Water Quality and Habitat Matt Kumka, Barr Engineering Co. Learn how rain gardens should be sited, design specifics, and planting strategies. 9:45AM - 10:15AM | Lakeshore

Trending Houseplants

Hannah Brand, Tonkadale Greenhouse In this session, Brand will dive deep into the top trending houseplants and how you can keep up with the trends. The thrill of the unusual plant hunt and how to look out for poached plants being sold. A big look into the crazy plant world that is continuing to grow bigger and bigger and not stopping anytime soon!

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Sandbox

Hardscape LIVE!: New Technologies & Techniques to Increase Your Retaining Wall and Raised Patio Installation Frank Bourque, Frank Bourque Landscape & Hardscape Business Consultant In this session, we’ll take a look at the most efficient methods and tools available to help you build different types of retaining wall installations. We will cover base preparation and installations for segmental retaining walls, big block walls, double sided walls, and tandem walls. 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Lobby C

First Aid Demonstrations

Join the experts from CPR Professionals Plus for quick first aid demonstrations that can be helpful on the job or elsewhere. 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Backyard Campfire

Belgard is Redefining Simple

Adam Traynor, Belgard Hardscapes Come learn about Belgard’s new products that focus around modularity and how they impact your business and installation methods.

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Lakeshore Campfire

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Sandbox

Alan Craig, Iseli Nursery & Weeks Roses Conifers are an essential part of gardens in the upper Midwest, providing color, texture, privacy and wildlife habitat to our landscapes during the warmer months as well as adding interest during our long winters. We will look at some tried and true conifers as well as some exciting new varieties for northern landscapes.

We'll have a truck and trailer set up for the demo and a Minnesota State Patrol officer will be on hand to discuss the most frequent types of commercial vehicle citations and how to satisfy state and federal requirements. Bring your questions!

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Theater

Irvin Etienne, The Garden at Newfields, Indianapolis Museum of Art Geraniums and spikes have their place in containers but they shouldn’t be the only thing. Let’s go beyond the usual and explore how tropicals can raise your container designs to a new level of color, texture, and drama. Selected properly they require no more care than traditional annuals.

12 Months of Color: Conifers for the Upper Midwest

Everyone Likes New Equipment, So Why Not Keep it Looking That Way? Chad Braun, Town & Country Club This session will highlight tools and techniques that can be implemented in your operation to help keep your fleet looking it’s best, as well as the many benefits that maintaining your investment has to offer.

MN State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspection Demo

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Theater

Container Combinations Using Tropicals

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How to Prevent Work Injuries

Chris Flegel, TBG This session will help employers and employees identify common hazards on their sites and workplaces and the OSHA requirements for PPE. The session will briefly cover common hazards such as falls, ladders, silica, equipment and excavations. 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Lakeshore Campfire

Using Sensors and Data for Turf

Bryan Runck, University of Minnesota Join Runck to learn how researchers are studying the use of sensors to inform and improve turf. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Sandbox

Hardscape LIVE!: Hardscape Features and System Automation for Outdoor Sound, Lighting & Fire Features Frank Bourque, Frank Bourque Landscape & Hardscape Business Consultant This session will review how to make backyards complete with sound, lighting, and fire features. Learn how these enhancements can dramatically increase the outdoor experience for your clients and the value of your projects. We will show many profitable yard fire feature enhancement options such as fire pits, fireplaces, and grill islands and how to grow your business, expand the range

of the services and installations you offer, and how you can reach different markets for better margins and profits. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Backyard Campfire

Invasive Species/Noxious Weeds Update

Jim Calkins, Sustainable Horticultural Solutions Although jumping worms have been in Minnesota for some time, the fear that these invasive earthworms would be found in a nursery facility became a reality in 2021, and jumping worms have become the leading example of an invasive species that poses a threat to the nursery and landscape industry and native ecosystems. In addition, the continuing spread of Oriental bittersweet and Japanese hops in southeastern Minnesota, the damage caused by garlic mustard and common and glossy buckthorn as these species continue to spread across the state, the finds of Palmer amaranth in west-central and southern Minnesota, the growing threat of oak wilt, and the potential impacts of invasive insects like the brown marmorated stink bug, lily leaf beetle, spotted wing drosophila, and viburnum leaf beetle are just a few more examples of the invasive species that already pose a threat in Minnesota. Sadly, there are many other invasive species that have not yet found their way to Minnesota like boxwood blight, mountain pine beetle, spotted lanternfly,

and Asian longhorned beetle. The response to invasive species varies from doing nothing, to a wait-and-see perspective, to regulation and proactive management depending on the level of the threat and the politics of a given invasive species. Learn how plants and other organisms are assessed for possible regulation in Minnesota, gain a better understanding of how invasive species are regulated in the state, and learn how noxious weeds and other invasive species are managed in Minnesota including information about the development of a statewide, species-specific weed management plan. For example, Japanese tree lilac and honeyberry are being reviewed for potential listing as noxious weeds and burning bush/winged euonymus will soon be regulated as a Restricted Noxious Weed in Minnesota and its production and sale will no longer be allowed. While the green industry should support goals of protecting human and animal health, agricultural production, and the environment, regulation can also have negative impacts on the nursery and landscape industry; as a result, it is important for green industry professionals to understand and be engaged in the regulatory process. Join us for this Backyard Campfire session to get the latest information about the regulation and management of invasive species in Minnesota and to share your thoughts on this important topic. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

HAVE FUN DOWNTOWN Whether you frequently visit Minneapolis or you’re visiting for the first time, you’ll be able to find something fun! Even within the walls of the Minneapolis Convention Center, you will find the Craft Bar and Lounge, a great area to network, enjoy a bite to eat, grab a drink, and relax. In addition, here are a few activities to consider after hours. • LIKE SPORTS? Take in a Minnesota Vikings home game at US Bank Stadium against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 9, 2022. • MUSIC AFICIONADO? Check out the calendar for the Dakota Jazz Club, First Avenue & the 7th Street Entry for live performances. • FABULOUS FOOD AND DRINK? Check in with the folks at Meet Minneapolis at their booth in the lobby at Northern Green. If you tell them your cuisine of choice, they will make recommendations and even make a reservation for you on the spot! 22 | Northern Green 2022 Advance Program

Landscape Management Industry Chat Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Theater

Landscape Awards Presentation, Pt. 1 Learn about this year's MNLA Landscape Awards from the people behind the project. You'll see a presentation using the photos submitted with the entry and hear the details behind the plan from those who executed it. Award-winning landscapes offer innovation and inspiration for all green industry professionals. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

The Next Generation of Mycorrhizal Technology: MycoApply® EndoThrive™

Melissa Flora, Mycorrhizal Applications Discover how mycorrhizae, tiny soilborne beneficial fungi, can benefit your plants, your production, and ultimately

your bottom line. These symbiotic soil organisms create a network of microscopic filaments, which actively mine and deliver resources directly to the plant roots. MycoApply® EndoThrive™, the latest advanced mycorrhizal inoculant product from industry leaders Mycorrhizal Applications, makes it more efficient than ever to apply mycorrhizal inoculants, due to the advantages inherent in its nextgeneration formulation technology. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Theater

Landscape Awards Presentation, Pt. 2 See description above at 12:15pm. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Backyard Campfire

Landscape and Hardscape Contractor Industry Chat

Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green.

trade show floor visiting exhibitors to learn about some of the tried and true as well as new plants available in 2022.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 101 AB

CEO & MGMT. Track: There’s No “I” in Team: Using Culture, HR Strategy and People Practices to Strengthen Your Business, Pt. 2

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Theater

Landscape Awards Presentation, Pt. 3

Erin Mies and Kristen Ireland, People Spark Consulting See description of this Track on page 17.

See description above at 12:15pm. 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Theater

Tree Preservation for Underdog Species

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

Lawn Irrigation Design and Technology

Jim Ruzicka, Mainline Consulting Ruzicka will cover the benefits of remote control and monitoring of irrigation systems, the use/types of sensors (e.g. flow, moisture, precipitation), and all-in-one VFD pump solutions for smaller projects. 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Backyard Campfire

Plant Walkabout

Debbie Lonnee, Bailey Nurseries, Inc. The Northern Green Walkabout is a fun tradition! This year's focus is plants. Join Debbie Lonnee of Bailey Nurseries for a fun and informative walk through the

Boulders

Chad Giblin, Trees & Me Investing in the preservation of an epic bur oak, American elm, or sugar maple might be a no-brainer for a lot of us, but what about other species? As we lose more of our favorites due to decline and disease, those left behind are often deemed less desirable, while still being very valuable to providing canopy in our urban and community forests. During this presentation, we'll take a look at some tree preservation case studies focusing on silver maple, cottonwood, Manitoba maple (aka boxelder) and a few other less-than-favorite species!

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THURSDAY SESSIONS (continued) 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

Grower Industry Chat

Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green. 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Backyard Campfire

New Forms of Payment for Retail Garden Centers

Sam Kirkland, Epicor As new payment forms are popping up it can be confusing for retail businesses to keep up and understand how it impacts customer perception. We will discuss new payment types and how they may impact your business.

CEUs Northern Green will once again provide you the opportunity to maintain many common green industry certifications and licensures. If you’re looking to stay current, be sure to attend one of the following programs: • Pesticide Applicator Recertification (categories A & E), Aquatics Recertification (category F), will be available as part of the Pesticide Recertification Master Class on Tuesday. • Recertification for Power Limited Technicians will also be available as a Master Class on Tuesday. • All sessions during Northern Green qualify for MNLA-CP recertification points. Many other sessions will also qualify for CEUs from various organizations including: International Society of Arboriculture, ASLA-MN, Irrigation Association, APLD, MGCSA, MN Tree Inspector Recertification, and National Concrete Masonry Association. Each certified or licensed individual is responsible to determine which sessions meet each organization’s differing requirements and to track them independently. 24 | Northern Green 2022 Advance Program

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 102 DEF

Converting Turf to Native/ Pollinator Habitat and How to Pick Your Fights with Weeds Paul Bockenstedt, Stantec Establishing native/pollinator habitat in turf areas can be an effective approach to reducing overall maintenance costs and improving wildlife habitat. We'll talk about approaches to selecting sites, converting turf, and enhancing existing native vegetation. Specific examples of native and naturalized plant species will be discussed and the benefits they can provide. The latter part of the program will be dedicated to discussion about knowing how to pick your fights when it comes to managing nonnative, invasive vegetation - there are definitely some plants and some settings where they should be treated, but there are other instances where treatment provides limited benefit. Bockenstedt will leave plenty of time for questions about challenging native/ pollinator vegetation management situations you may be dealing with. 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 101 CDE

Light Effects on Turfgrass Eric Watkins, University of Minnesota Growing healthy turf in shade can be difficult because the environmental conditions are very complex, especially the changes to light. We will discuss how light changes under shade, how it can impact turfgrass growth and development, and how better understanding these conditions will lead to site specific shade management. We will also discuss species and cultivar choices for shaded environments and cultural management practices that can improve turfgrass health under shade. 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Aud 1

Modern Peonies - Landscape Qualities that Endear Them

older varieties most often specified. Give your clients quality landscape worthy plants to improve your bottom line. 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Aud 2

Construction and Restoration of Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement David Smith, ICPI Technical Director; Andy Erickson, University of Minnesota; Greg Ambrose, GM United Hardscapes This session will cover background and proper use of permeable interlocking concrete pavement systems as well as restoration and proper maintenance once installed. 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 102 ABC

Lessons Learned and Next Steps – Vermillion River Watershed and City of Lakeville Partnership Projects for Groundwater Protection Mark Kruse and Kelly Perrine, City of Lakeville and Travis Thiel, Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization This presentation will discuss lessons learned from multiple projects centered around groundwater conservation. Topics will include turfgrass and plant material choices, stormwater harvest and reuse, soil compaction, and soil types. In addition, the team will discuss future standards for design and installation that could affect your business in a positive way. 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Aud 3

What is in Your First Aid Kit? John Ball, South Dakota State University Tree companies, as well as landscape installation and maintenance companies, have specific requirements for their first aid kits - the standard office one will not do! This session covers the OSHA first aid kit requirements for the green industry and the basic first aid for our most common, severe, non-fatal incidents.

Harvey Buchite, Hidden Springs Flower Farm, Nate Bremer, Solaris Farms and Keith Swenson, Swenson Gardens There are peonies that stand up in the landscape without mechanical support that are excellent choices for landscapers and are no more expensive than the

Digital session handouts are available on the Northern Green app or at www.NorthernGreen.org.

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THIS YEAR'S EXHIBITORS Visit Northern Green 2022's exhibitors in the 198,000 square-foot exhibit hall. For the latest listings, check www.NorthernGreen.org.

Company Name............................................. Booth A Top Notch Equipment.............................................305 Accentual Lighting..................................................... 1101 Albert J. Lauer, Inc....................................................... 715 Alliance Designer Products..................................... 1125 Alpha Professional Tools......................................... 1413 Alta Falls & Pond Supplies....................................... 1121 Amcon Concrete Products...................................... 1215 American Pressure, Inc.............................................. 742 Anderson Nurseries, Inc..............................................613 Arborjet/Ecologel........................................................835 Armada Technologies................................................722 Arrowhead Ornamentals.......................................... 1013 Aspen Equipment Co................................................1802 Aspen Fuels USA.......................................................1007 Aspire Software | A Service Titan Company..........809 Astleford International Trucks.................................. 241 B & B Hoffman Sod Farms, Inc.................................706 Bachman's Wholesale Nursery & Hardscapes..... 701 Backyard Campfire Area..........................................1421 Bailey Nurseries........................................................... 901 Bayer Environmental Science...................................922 BCA Products............................................................... 736 Belgard......................................................................... 1415 BFG Supply Co............................................................1006 Borgert Products, Inc.................................................. 317 Breiwick Companies, Inc............................................408 Bridgewater Tree Farms..............................................811 Briggs & Stratton, LLC.................................................655 Bullis Insurance Agency, LLC....................................301 Buyers Products Company........................................ 205 CAREER CENTRAL........................................................CC Carlin Sales/ProGreen Plus..................................... 1414 Central Landscape Supply.......................................1001 Central Turf & Irrigation Supply.................................440 Central Turf Farms....................................................... 621 Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.......................... 815 Cherokee Manufacturing...........................................601 Coldspring................................................................... 1613 Compeer Financial......................................................709 Contree Sprayer & Equipment Company, LLC..... 1212 COWSMO, INC.............................................................. 314 CreekSide Soils............................................................ 708 Crushing Mechanics................................................. 1511 Crysteel Truck Equipment, Inc..................................447 Cub Cadet Corporation.............................................1341 Cushman Motor Company........................................441 Custom Remodelers, Inc.........................................1502 Custom Truck.............................................................1449 Deer Defeat...................................................................833 Ditch Witch of Minnesota & Iowa........................... 1130

Duininck Golf...............................................................1033 Dutchman Tree Spade..............................................1420 East Jordan Plastics...................................................930 Eco Works Supply......................................................1021 Eden - Valders Stone....................................................417 EnviroTech Services, Inc................................................19 ERS-MidWest..............................................................1623 Esch Construction Supply, Inc..................................734 Evolution Polymeric Sand........................................1301 Excel Turf & Ornamental.......................................... 1016 Exmark Manufacturing.............................................1731 Fahey Sales...................................................................907 Fertimix........................................................................1224 Fox Ridge Nursery.....................................................1426 Frost Inc.......................................................................1029 Gardenworld, Inc...........................................................511 Gertens Wholesale & Professional Turf Supply.... 731 Glacial Ridge Growers, Inc........................................1114 Goodmark Nurseries, LLC........................................1110 Gopher State One-Call................................................633 Green Space................................................................1921 Greenleaf Nursery Co................................................. 201 Greenscape Companies Inc...................................... 516 Grove Nursery Center.................................................401 Haag Companies Inc. DBA: Magnuson Sod, Schafer Equipment, Klier's Nursery, Landscape & Concrete Ctr............................................................ 217 Halquist Stone............................................................1321 Happy Land Tree Farms, Inc.................................... 1011 Hartman Companies Inc.......................................... 1241 Healthy Ponds by Bioverse...................................... 1313 Hennepin Technical College..................................... 100 Herfort Norby Golf Course Architects..................1027 HLS Outdoor...............................................................1603 Hoffman & McNamara Nursery and Landscape...................................812 Holiday Stationstores................................................. 515 Hotsy Minnesota........................................................1544 Hunter Industries.......................................................1221 IBG Magic......................................................................729 Iseli Nursery, Inc...........................................................400 iSolar............................................................................... 512 J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co........................................720 Jirik Sod Farm, Inc.......................................................806 John Deere Company/Midwest Machinery/ Minnesota Equipment.........................................1801 Johnson's Nursery, Inc.™............................................ 913 Kankakee Nursery Company.................................... 917 Kubota Tractor Corp./Niebur Tractor & Equipment, Inc...............................................................................741 Kwik Trip, Inc................................................................. 712 Lakeshore Campfire Area........................................1249

Lano Equipment, Inc................................................... 841 Legislative Action Center.........................................1609 M.H. Eby, Inc.................................................................. 949 Magic Turf..................................................................... 625 Maguire Agency........................................................... 707 Master Mark................................................................1625 McCarthy Well Company......................................... 1716 McKay Nursery Company..........................................604 Metal Pless..................................................................1640 Metro Hardscape Supply LLC....................................414 MIDC Enterprises.......................................................1234 Midwest Groundcovers, LLC..................................... 813 Midwest Landscapes.................................................808 Midwest Machinery/Pronovost..............................1433 Midwest Specialty Sales, Inc...................................1821 Midwest Stihl..............................................................1401 Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Nursery & Export Unit............................................................... 713 Minnesota Propane Association............................1627 Minnesota Sodding Company..................................837 Minnesota Wisconsin Playground.........................1703 Mississippi Topsoils, Inc...........................................1111 MnDOT.........................................................................1941 Monroe Truck Equipment........................................1333 MONROVIA.................................................................1200 MTI Distributing, Inc.................................................... 921 Muskox.........................................................................1243 Mycorrhizal Applications.........................................1447 Netherland Bulb Co....................................................1116 North Dakota State University; Dept. of Plant Sciences....................................................................117 Northern Family Farms.............................................. 716 Northern Salt Inc........................................................1637 Northland Monument................................................. 740 Nuss Truck and Equipment.....................................1841 Oscar Wilson Engine and Parts..............................1535 Ostvig Tree Care......................................................... 1103 Otterbine Barebo Inc.......................................................... Par Aide Products Co..................................................934 PBI Gordon Corporation............................................. 915 Peat, Inc.........................................................................908 Plaisted Companies, Inc............................................801 Plaisted Landscape Supply.......................................906 Plantpeddler Inc...........................................................827 Plants Beautiful Nursery, Inc................................... 1015 Plehal Blacktopping Inc..............................................932 PRO Landscape by Drafix Software.........................610 Probst Inc.................................................................... 1512 Purple Wave Auction...................................................637 Quality Forklift/Quality Equipment........................1655 Rainbow Treecare Scientifc Advancements.........502

List is current with booths reserved as of November 15, 2021. For the most up-to-date listings, visit www.NorthernGreen.org, or download the Northern Green app from Whova.

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PLUS, VISIT THEM ONLINE!

Connect with exhibitors all year long by visiting the Trade Show Floor online at www.NorthernGreen.org.

Ramy Turf Products..................................................1533 RDO Equipment Co.................................................... 1717 RDO Equipment Co....................................................1721 Red Magic Performance.......................................... 1741 Red-headed Woodpecker Recovery........................ 101 Reinders, Inc..................................................................924 River Bend Industries................................................ 1137 Rochester Concrete Products.................................. 721 Rock Hard Landscape Supply................................. 1513 Sand Box......................................................................1949 SCP Distributors.........................................................1324 SEK - Surebond........................................................... 1617 SePRO Corporation...................................................1305 Sester Farms Inc..........................................................823 SiteOne Landscape Supply.....................................1201 Skid Heaven LLC........................................................1441 SMSC Organics Recycling Facility........................... 517 Steel Green Manufacturing..................................... 1135 StoneWall Retaining Walls..........................................617 Stoneworks Architectural Precast/Cast Stone....807 Stumper Industries....................................................1037 Sunbelt Business Advisors........................................ 810 Superior Tech Products...............................................612

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Superior Turf Services Inc........................................1023 Sustane Natural Fertilizer, Inc..................................1117 SynaTek Solutions....................................................... 831 Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries......................... 910 Techniseal...................................................................1508 Terra Products.............................................................1113 The Tessman Company.............................................407 The Toro Company - Irrigation................................1307 Tillmann Wholesale Growers.................................. 1210 Titan Machinery, Inc..................................................1503 Touchstone Lights..................................................... 1012 Tree Trust..................................................................... 1108 Trenchers Plus, Inc.................................................... 1129 Trimax Mowing Systems/Midwest Machinery..1435 Tri-State Bobcat, Inc.................................................... 541 Tri-State Bobcat, Inc.................................................... 641 Trueman Welters........................................................1345 TURFCO.........................................................................730 Twin City Seed Co......................................................1621 Twin Star Equipment & Manufacturing.................1825 Twin Star Equipment & Manufacturing.................1833 Twisted Elements, Inc...............................................1229 United Greenhouse Systems, Inc...........................1225

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United Label & Sales...................................................702 University of Minnesota - Crookston....................... 101 University of Wisconsin - River Falls.........................111 Vectorworks, Inc........................................................ 1412 Versa-Lok Retaining Wall Systems........................1231 Voigt Smith Innovation.............................................1641 Waconia Tree Farms LLC......................................... 1107 Wagner Greenhouses, Inc........................................ 1317 Wallenstein Equipment............................................1342 Walters Gardens, Inc...................................................602 Wandell's Nursery, Inc............................................... 1105 Weathermatic............................................................. 1213 Wheeler Landscape Supply.......................................503 Whitetailplans.com.....................................................606 Willow Creek Paving Stones.com..........................1330 Wilson's Nursery, Inc................................................... 817 WinField United............................................................ 821 Wolcyn Tree Farms & Nursery..................................608 Xcel Energy.................................................................. 1106 Xylem, Ltd. / Golden Valley Hardscapes LLC........ 912 Ziegler CAT..................................................................1041 Ziegler Rental..............................................................1042 Zlimen & McGuiness PLLC Attorneys at Law.....1040

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TRADE SHOW FEATURES The Trade Show Casino will put gaming fun and the chance to win prizes on the trade show floor Thursday afternoon – capping Northern Green 2022 with a highlight! NE W in 2022!

TRADE SHOW

Lakeshore Campfire

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Our Commercial Vehicle Inspection Demo includes a truck and trailer set up together. A Minnesota State Patrol officer will be on hand to discuss the most frequent types of commercial vehicle citations, and how to satisfy state and federal requirements.

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 THROUGHOUT THE TRADE SHOW! The Sandbox

Looking to grow more efficient on your hardscape sites? Join Frank Bourque and his team of presenters for live hands-on demonstrations and interactive sessions that will help improve your team's efficiency. • Hardscape Tools & Technologies • How to Significantly Increase Paver and Slabs Installation Efficiency • New Technologies and Techniques to Increase Your Retaining Wall & Raised Patio Installation • Features and System Automation for NE W Outdoor Sound, Light, and Fire Features in

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These unique learning spaces include hosted discussions, trade show floor walkabouts, demonstrations, and more…

CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY VENDORS IN PERSON... Visit hundreds of exhibitors in the 198,000 square-foot exhibit hall onsite at Northern Green 2022. For the latest listings, check www.NorthernGreen.org.

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PRE-REGISTRATION FORM (PRICES GO UP JAN. 5!)

 info@northerngreen.org

OR REGISTER ONLINE AT NORTHERNGREEN.ORG

JA N UA RY 11–13, 20 2 2

 fax: 651-633-4986

 www.NorthernGreen.org  Northern Green 1813 Lexington Ave. N.  651-633-4987 Roseville, MN 55113 toll-free: 888-886-6652

Register on or before Dec. 20 to receive badges in the mail. All who pre-register between Dec. 21 and Jan. 4 have the option of printing a name badge at the Self Check-In Kiosk onsite. If you miss the Jan. 4 pre-registration deadline, you must register onsite Jan. 11-13. After your information is entered in our system, you will receive a confirmation email to the address provided.

PRE-REGISTRATION OPTIONS MEMBER

NONMEMBER

3-Day (Tuesday + Wednesday + Thursday)

$327

$347

2-Day (Tuesday + Wednesday) OR (Tuesday + Thursday)

$248

$268

2-Day (Wednesday + Thursday)

$178

$198

1-Day (Tuesday)

$169

$189

1-Day (Wednesday) OR (Thursday)

$109

$129

Tuesday + Trade Show (Wednesday + Thursday)

$204

$224

Trade Show Only (Wednesday + Thursday)

$35

$40

Student (Wednesday + Thursday)

$40

Student 3-Day (Tuesday–Thursday)

$199

GREEN INDUSTRY AWARDS GALA TICKET (Tuesday)

$70

$80

Wed. INTERACTIVE TRACK and/or Thur. CEO & MGMT. TRACK

$89

$109

UPGRADES & EXTRAS

Tuesday Registration must select a Master Class (see side two for options/ descriptions). More details on the Upgrade Tracks is also on side two of this sheet.

COMPANY INFORMATION Company Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgement, Liability Waiver, and Release of Liability I acknowledge the contagious nature of the COVID-19 virus and that the CDC and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing and face coverings for non-vaccinated persons. I further acknowledge that while Northern Green has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Northern Green cannot guarantee that participants will not become infected with COVID-19. I acknowledge that I must comply with all procedures and rules set in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19, whether those rules are implemented by Northern Green, the Minneapolis Convention Center, the City of Minneapolis, or the State of Minnesota. I understand that failure to follow rules may result in a removal from Northern Green without any refund provided. By attending Northern Green, I certify that I do not fall into any of the following categories: 1. Individuals who currently, or in the past 14 days have experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, chills, or muscle pain. 2. Individuals who have traveled at any point in the past 14 days, either internationally, or to a community in the U.S. that is experiencing sustained community spread of COVID-19; or 3. Individuals who believe they may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities or the healthcare team responsible for their treatment. I agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and contact Northern Green if I am diagnosed with COVID-19 within 14 days after participating in Northern Green. Liability Waiver and Release of Claims: I hereby release and agree to hold harmless Northern Green 2022, the Minneapolis Convention Center, The Minnesota Turf and Grounds Foundation, The Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association, and the aforementioned organization’s employees, agents, boards of directors, volunteers, and representatives (collectively the “Released Parties”) from all liability, claims, and demands to the fullest extent of the law. This release includes damage or losses caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind of the Released Parties, including all illness and bodily injury up to and including death. This release extends to my heirs, assignees, designated representatives and other relatives and next of kin acting on my behalf. Assumption of Risk: I am voluntarily participating in Northern Green and acknowledge that my participation increases the risk of exposure to COVID-19. While procedures, rules, and personal discipline may reduce the potential for exposure to COVID-19, this risk cannot be eliminated. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to infectious diseases, including COVID-19, even if such risks arise from the actions or inactions of the Released Parties. By participating in Northern Green as a vendor, attendee, or volunteer, I confirm that I agree with all of the above.

Primary Contact (receives badges): _________________________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________________________________ State: ___________ ZIP: ____________________ Phone: ____________________________________________ Membership: (check all that apply):  MNLA

 MGCSA

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

 MPSTMA

 MAC

 MASMS

 MSA

 MTA

 MTSC

(Check all boxes that apply for each attendee.)

_________________________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________________  1 Time? 1 Name:  By checking here I agree to and will comply with the Northern Green COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgement, Liability Waiver, and Release of Liability. st

 3-Day  2-Day (Tue+Wed)  2-Day (Tue+Thu)  2-Day (Wed+Thu)  1-Day (Tue)  Tues. + Trade Show  Trade Show Only  Student (Wed+Thu)  Student 3-Day Master Class Selection (circle one as it applies to your registration): 1 (PLT#_____________________) 2 UPGRADES:  AWARDS GALA

 WED. UPGRADE: INTERACTIVE TRACK

 1-Day (Wed)

 THUR. UPGRADE: CEO & MGMT. TRACK

 1-Day (Thu)

 RATE LOCK ($20) 6 (See side two for options/descriptions.)

Total: $_____________

_________________________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________________  1 Time? 2 Name:  By checking here I agree to and will comply with the Northern Green COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgement, Liability Waiver, and Release of Liability. st

 WED. UPGRADE: INTERACTIVE TRACK

 1-Day (Wed)

 THUR. UPGRADE: CEO & MGMT. TRACK

 1-Day (Thu)

 RATE LOCK ($20) 6 (See side two for options/descriptions.)

Total: $_____________

_________________________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________________  1 Time? 3 Name: By checking here I agree to and will comply with the Northern Green COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgement, Liability Waiver, and Release of Liability. st

 WED. UPGRADE: INTERACTIVE TRACK

METHOD OF PAYMENT

 1-Day (Wed)

 THUR. UPGRADE: CEO & MGMT. TRACK

 1-Day (Thu)

 RATE LOCK ($20) 6 (See side two for options/descriptions.)

Total: $_____________

 Check enclosed (Make check payable to Northern Green) -OR-  VISA  Mastercard  Discover

Grand Total: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Exp. Month/Year Card Number ________________________________________________________________________ Card billing address (if different from company address above)

__________________________________________________________________ Name on Card

________________________________________________________________________ City State ZIP

$_____________

__________________________________________________________________________ Signature

Refunds, changes, cancellations, special accommodations, and other policies can be viewed at NorthernGreen.org/policies. Northern Green will refund 100% of registration fees for cancellation requests received by December 24, 2021. There will be no refunds for no-shows or for cancellations received December 24, 2021. www.NorthernGreen.org Northern Green 2022after Advance Program | 31

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