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Table of Contents

Advertiser Index........................................4 Schedule Overview...................................4 Association Meetings...............................4 Trade Show Hours.....................................4 Master Classes (Tuesday)........................6 Green Industry Awards Celebration.........7 Wednesday-At-A-Glance..........................8 Opening Keynote.......................................9 CEO Track & CEO Lounge.........................9 Wednesday Sessions.........................10-15 How to Register.......................................10 Morning Coffee.......................................11 Free Gift for First-Timers........................12 Thursday-At-A-Glance............................16 Interactive Track.....................................18 Closing Keynote......................................18 App...........................................................19 Thursday Sessions........................... 19-24 Hotels......................................................20 Let Loose in Minneapolis.......................22 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).......24 Handout Information..............................24 Exhibitors........................................... 26-27 Vendor Directory.....................................27 Campfires................................................28 Climber’s Corner.....................................28 Escape Room Challenge.........................28 Innovation & Inspiration Theater............28 The Sandbox...........................................28 Tech Lab..................................................28 Career Central.........................................29 Free Lunch...............................................29 Northern Gardener Bookstore................29 Preview Party..........................................29 Silent Auction..........................................29 Trivia Trail................................................29 Registration Options and Form........ 30-31

Advertiser Index

Albert J. Lauer, Inc....................................7 Anderson Nurseries, Inc...........................7 Bachman’s Wholesale Nursery & Hardscapes.........................................3 Borgert.....................................................25 Central Landscape Supply.....................21 COWSMO, INC. .......................................15 Ditch Witch..............................................27 Gertens Wholesale & Professional Turf Supply............. 13, Outside Back Cover Hoffman & McNamara Nursery and Landscape.........................................14 Plaisted Companies, Inc...........................2 Ramy Turf Products................................11 Rock Hard Landscape Supply..................5 SMSC Organics Recycling Facility.........23 Truck Utilities, Inc......................................5 Wheeler Landscape Supply......................5 Ziegler Cat...............................................17 4 | Northern Green 2020 Advance Program

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Pesticide Recertification (Categories A,E,F, and P available) PLT Relicensure – Landscape Lighting Up Your Retail Game (by Getting Down to Business)

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Keys to Succe$$ in the Hardscaping Business

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Designing Plant Communities Workshop

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A Plant Out of Place

4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Trade Show Preview Party

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Green Industry Awards Celebration

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15

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.

Free coffee in Lobby C (while supplies last)

MNLA Annual Meeting Early Bird Session

8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Trade Show Open

9:05 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Concurrent Sessions

9:10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Campfire, Sandbox, Climber’s Corner, Tech Lab, 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

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. MNRC Annual Meeting

2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

3:20 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Closing Keynote All attendees and exhibitors welcome!

Trade Show Open

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions

10:05 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Campfire, Sandbox, Climber’s Corner, Tech Lab, and Theater Sessions

Trade Show Hours

Concurrent Sessions

Visit hundreds of exhibitors in a 198,000 square foot exhibit hall at Northern Green.

ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

Preview Party, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020

• 7:00am – MNLA Annual Meeting. Room 101FG. • 10:45am – MPSTMA Annual Meeting. Room 101FG. • Noon – MAC Luncheon. Lounge A. • 12:30pm – MGCSA Annual Meeting. Room 101FG. • 2:00pm – MNRC Annual Meeting. Room 207. 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.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16

9:00 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 MASTER CLASSES CLASSES TUESDAY, JANUARY 14

Tuesday Registrations include one of the below Tuesday Master Classes. Generously supported by: Note the number of the class with your attendee registration information on the other side.

Grow your skills as a green industry professional by attending a Master Class on Tuesday of Northern Green week. Available with 1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day Registration options.

1. PLT RELICENSURE – ADVANCED LANDSCAPE LIGHTING CONCEPTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 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. The focus for 2020 is landscape lighting.

2. PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION WORKSHOP This workshop meets the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Commercial Pesticide Applicator Requirements for Category A (Core) and Category E (Turf and Ornamentals). Recertification for optional Categories F (Aquatics) and P (Vertebrate Pest) will also be offered as part of this workshop.

Licensed applicators with Categories A and E who last attended a recertification workshop in 2018, and newly licensed pesticide applicators in 2019, must attend an MDA-approved workshop by December 31, 2020. By attending the Pesticide Recertification track and scanning in and out onsite with staff of the Department of Agriculture, applicators will obtain recertification credit. For applicators to receive credit for optional Category F or Category P, they must attend the entire Pesticide Recertification track (Category A, E, and F or P), and scan in and out with staff of the Department of Agriculture.

3. DESIGNING PLANT COMMUNITIES WORKSHOP with Claudia West

Our planet is rapidly losing the ecosystems and plants that sustain us and life on earth. Creating more ecological and functional landscapes in our cities and suburbs is urgently needed. However, many plantings that focus on ecological benefits suffer for aesthetic and functional challenges and fail to inspire the public. Great design that follows successful planting strategies is an essential part of the solution. Join us as we dig deep into inspiring design principles derived from wild plant communities and learn to create successful planting systems that provide essential ecosystem functions and contribute to our quality of life. Known for her passionate advocacy of plant-driven design, Claudia West is a leading voice in the emerging field of ecological planting design. She will introduce you to an innovative form of planting design that works with natural principles and marries horticulture with ecology. Moderate to advanced planting design and plant management skills are required for this workshop.

4. A PLANT OUT OF PLACE with Gary Johnson, Dave Hanson, Sam Bauer, & Mary Meyer If you are working in the green industry you have likely heard the term “a plant out of place” or in layman’s terms, a weed. This can mean many things to many people, but for plants, it can just be wrong place, wrong setting, wrong choice. Are you using the best plant for the situation? This interesting and educational workshop will take a look at the landscapes that green industry professionals encounter, including true weeds, and also the plants you may be using correctly or incorrectly. We will discuss the many different versions of the term “plant out of place,” from trees, to herbaceous plants, to turfgrass, to an invasive buckthorn mass. Learn from the following green industry experts and educators:

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Trees – Gary Johnson University of Minnesota, Department of Forestry Invasive Plants – Dave Hanson, MnDOT, Vegetation Management Turf – Sam Bauer, Bauer Turf Consulting Herbaceous Plants – Mary Meyer, University of Minnesota, Department of Horticultural Science

5. UP YOUR RETAIL GAME with Petra Marquart, Zac O’Connor & Joe Baer If you are a retail garden center owner, manager or employee looking for just-in-time information, new skills, and new ideas to grow your business, this Master Class is for you! The day will include the following:

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Differentiate Yourself Through Customer Service – Petra Marquart Digital Marketing: Building a Healthy Ecosystem – Zac O’Connor, Web Conductors Interactive Visual Merchandising – Joe Baer, ZenGenius Peer Roundtables with Take Home Ideas You Can Use

This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn, connect, and discuss challenges unique to independent garden centers. We hope you will join us!

6. KEYS TO SUCCE$$ IN THE HARDSCAPING BUSINESS with Pat McCrindle

2020 is the year to take your landscape business to the next level. Join hardscape guru, Pat McCrindle, for a fastmoving class that will outline the keys to success in hardscaping. Pat spends most of his time sharing knowledge and experience with newcomers and industry veterans looking for an edge on the competition. During this interactive class, McCrindle will discuss the following and more! • Adding Hardscape Install to Your Business: Equipment, Training and Capital Investment • Best Practices: Paver Installation and Essentials • The Right Equipment to Increase Production

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TUESDAY, JAN. 14, 6:00 P.M. | TICKETS: $40/$50 ONSITE A joint effort by MNLA and MTGF, this event utilizes the Innovation & Inspiration Theater on the trade show floor, which includes an outstanding visual display. There will be fantastic food, cash bars, and lots to celebrate! We’ll recognize a number of deserving individuals and companies for service, research, excellence in landscape and sports field work, receiving and sponsoring scholarships, and for completion of the Green Industry Leadership Institute. Special thanks to our sponsors: BUY YOUR TICKETS AT NORTHERNGREEN.ORG!

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WEDNESDAY At-A-Glance

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7:30 AM 8:20 AM

University of Minnesota Turf Research Update Eric Watkins | 101 CDE

1:15 PM 1:45 PM

8:30 AM 9:45 AM

OPENING KEYNOTE: Embracing Change Paul Douglas | Main Aud All attendees and exhibitors welcome!

Climbing Demo | Climbers Corner Use of Drones in Landscape Design for Site Survey Sam Geer | The Sandbox

1:45 PM 2:15 PM

10:00 AM 5:00 PM

Trade Show Open

Climate Change and Hardiness Zones, Pt. 2 Lee Frelich | Theater Why Are Stone Walls Falling Down? Daniel Arabella | Lakeshore Campfire Innovations in Plant Certification Craig Regelbrugge | Backyard Campfire

10:00 AM 11:00 AM

Works in Stone: Building with Integrity and Mindful of our Cultural Legacy | Daniel Arabella | Aud 3 Deciphering the Color Code for More Sales! Christina Salwitz | Aud 1 Bulbs as Companion Plants | Brent Heath | Aud 2 Monitoring and Managing Organic Matter in Putting Greens | Doug Linde | 101 CDE The Invasive Spotted Lanternﬂy: What You Need to Know and How We are Fighting the Invasion Emelie Swackhamer | 102 ABC Irrigation 2020 Roundtable Discussion | 102 DEF

2:00 PM 3:00 PM

10:00 AM 12:00 PM

CEO PREMIUM CONTENT: How to Grow Your Company from the Inside Out | The Resultants | 101 AB

10:05 AM 10:35 AM

MNLA Landscape Case Study Sam Geer | Theater

2:00 PM 4:10 PM

CEO PREMIUM CONTENT: How to Grow Your Company from the Inside Out | The Resultants | 101 AB

Hand and Power Tools: Use, Selection, and Safety Chris Flegel | Lakeshore Campfire

2:15 PM 3:15 PM

Fly a Drone | Sam Geer | The Sandbox

MNLA Certification Exam—Study Tips Cert. Task Team | Backyard Campfire 10:40 AM 11:10 AM

Ironclad Hostas for the Landscape Steve Kelley | Theater Smart Salting: Improve Your Winter Maintenance Program and Save Money Carolyn Dindorf | Lakeshore Campfire Research for the Real World—The Year in Review Jim Calkins | Backyard Campfire

11:15 AM 11:45 AM

Climbing Demo | Climbers Corner

11:15 AM 12:15 AM

MN State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspection Demo The Sandbox

11:20 AM 11:50 AM

3:00 PM 3:30 PM

3:10 PM 4:10 PM

100 Years of Daffodils and More! | Brent Heath | Theater Professional Gardening Networking Group Meeting Lakeshore Campfire Mycorrhizae: Why Four Species Are Better Than One Michael Hull | Backyard Campfire

12:15 PM 12:45 PM

Invasive Species /Noxious Weed Status Update Jim Calkins | Theater Landscape Design Networking Group Meeting with Nick McCullough | Lakeshore Campfire

12:15 PM 1:00 PM

Fly a Drone | Sam Geer | The Sandbox

1:00 PM 1:30 PM

2:20 PM 2:50 PM

Climate Change and Hardiness Zones, Pt. 1 Lee Frelich | Theater Garden Center Networking Group Meeting with Christina Salwitz | Lakeshore Campfire Spotted Lanternﬂy: Just the Basics Emelie Swackhamer | Backyard Campfire

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3:15 PM 3:45 PM

4:20 PM 4:50 PM

Will Sterile Plants Save Us? | Mary Meyer | Theater Legal Pay Practices for the Green Industry Patrick McGuiness | Lakeshore Campfire Cold Hardiness in Minnesota Steve Shimek, MDA | Backyard Campfire Introduction to E-Commerce for the Horticulture Industry | Stacy Noble | Theater Winter Protection for Container Plants Bert Swanson | Lakeshore Campfire Palmer Amaranth Identification & Update Shane Blair | Backyard Campfire How to Choose Sustainability in Everyday Decisions Nick McCullough | Aud 3 Finding Good Labor, H-2 Visas Craig Regelbrugge | Aud 1 Reimagining the Perennial Plant Palette Kelly Norris | Aud 2 LED Lighting in the Landscape—What’s New? Gerry DeLaVega and Lighting Panel | 102 DEF Ash Tree Working Standards Nicholas Bomber | 102 ABC Weeding Through Invasive Aquatic Plants in Minnesota Megan Weber | 101 CDE Pruning Demo | Climbers Corner Use of Drones in Arboriculture Brock Eastlund | The Sandbox Rigging/High Risk Tree Removal Nels Spence & Marco Vargas | Theater 15 Ways Your Displays Can Help You Sell More Christina Salwitz | Lakeshore Campfire Looking for Your Future Workforce? Jay Siedschlaw | Backyard Campfire

Opening Keynote Embracing Change

TRACK *Requires Wednesday Registration, plus paid premium upgrade. Includes access to the CEO Lounge.

WEDNESDAY | ROOM 101 AB

Paul Douglas

WEDNESDAY 8:30–9:45 AM | MAIN AUDITORIUM

The only predictable thing about the future is change. All of us have a fear of the unknown. But to be successful, every individual and company will need to embrace change. Experts estimate half of all current jobs may be disrupted by an inevitable tsunami of change: automation, outsourcing, robotics and artificial intelligence. We’re just now witnessing the tip of the iceberg of what promises to be a fundamental restructuring of the U.S. economy – and all of us need to pay attention. Today’s graduate may have to navigate as many as four different careers and S KEYNOTE two dozen jobs. Like it or not, we are all members of the “Gig Economy.” WITH ALL This calls for a mindset of lifelong PASSES learning and retraining; to be ready (in some cases) for jobs that don’t even exist today. We are all entrepreneurs now, but tools are becoming available to ease this rocky transition into the near future. A willingness to fail, iterate and reinvent is no longer optional. How do we get to a place of embracing change and building flexibility into our career plans as well as business plans? One thing seems certain: what worked in 1995 probably won’t work in 2025. Paul explores the challenges and potential solutions as America charges headlong into a new Information Economy.

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Paul Douglas is a 32-year broadcast television veteran and Minnesota’s first Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. He’s lived in Minnesota for 26 years, where he taught Broadcast Meteorology at St. Cloud State University, and authored two books, “Prairie Skies, the Minnesota Weather Book”, and “Restless Paul Skies, The Ultimate Weather Book.” Douglas Douglas has always been fascinated by the intersection of weather and technology and has launched six companies into this space. His company’s products have been used in movies by Steven Spielberg, became the first weather app for a smart phone, and provide weather content for a 24/7 national cable weather channel.

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HOW TO GROW YOUR COMPANY FROM THE INSIDE OUT Presented by The Resultants You started your business for the freedom that comes with running your own company. The challenge is that for many business owners the dream remains elusive. Running a business day-to-day can be overwhelming and leave you with little time to work ON the business rather than IN it. This workshop offers a proven methodology and tools to help owners and their leadership teams make the most of their time and talents, and gain real traction toward achieving their vision. You will be engaged by business advisors and industry peers who have been in your shoes. The presentation will be especially helpful if you and/or your business: 1. Has outgrown the capacities of the people, processes, and/or resources 2. Are looking for the discipline and structure to change, adapt and grow 3. Are currently self-implementing EOS® and want to achieve greater results The Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) is a complete set of time tested, simple concepts and tools that have helped thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. Made famous by the book “Traction” by Gino Wickman, EOS® has impacted thousands of entrepreneurial companies around the world. Participants will walk away with:

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1. An introduction to the EOS® Process and Tools 2. Actionable steps that can be implemented the next day 3. A copy of “Traction” by Gino Wickman CEO Track & CEO Lounge generously supported by:

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

University of Minnesota Turf Research Update

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 MGCSA Member-Driven Research, 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, roadside turfgrass research, and updates on UMN turfgrass breeding projects. 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Main Auditorium

Opening Keynote

Embracing Change

Paul Douglas, Total Weather, LLC See full description on page 9. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Aud 3

Works in Stone: Building with Integrity and Mindful of Our Cultural Legacy

Daniel Arabella, Arabella Stone Co. Stonework has become the pinnacle of the greatest landscape work, but that is a misleading stereotype. It is what is on the inside that counts. How are your techniques in building helping

create a cultural legacy that we can look back on? No matter what material you choose to use in your construction techniques, there needs to be a greater emphasis on the depth of character the design or installation has, keeping in mind things like longevity, culture, effects of the labor, and even how it can create pride in your local area. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Aud 2

Bulbs as Companion Plants

Brent Heath, Brent & Becky’s Bulbs Whether you are planning to plant bulbs in a fresh, newly prepared empty garden, or whether you are adding them to an already existing one, this seminar will have the answers for you! With exquisite slides illustrating the seminar, you will be introduced to the best of the best... the right bulbs for the right spots. You’ll learn how to combine bulbs, perennials, annuals, ground covers and flowering shrubs that will create just the feeling you want to generate for four seasons in the garden. You’ll leave with information and inspiration to produce a garden that your customers will enjoy all year. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Aud 1

Deciphering the Color Code for More Sales!

Christina Salwitz, The Personal Garden Coach Color options are abundant, but how do we give guidance to help narrow down

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Receive a discount on registration when you register by January 7! 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 7, 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 2020 Advance Program

the choices? Some people live with a patchwork of colors in the landscape for years knowing that it doesn’t feel cohesive, while others “play it safe” with neutral everything (and wonder why their garden lacks personality). How do we address this in a retail setting when we’re supposed to not only be making sales but also be giving design advice in a fast-paced environment with little to no accurate information from customers? Learn how to take cues from your customers and turn them into sales by understanding how color effects people and their unconscious choices to use this information quickly and efficiently. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 101 CDE

Monitoring and Managing Organic Matter in Putting Greens

Douglas Linde, Delaware Valley University Despite significant changes in sand topdressing and injection practices over the past 10 years, putting greens are still vulnerable to excessive levels of organic matter which can lead to catastrophic turf loss. Less extreme consequences of excessive organic matter include poor playability and undesired water retention that leads to higher disease potential. Attendees will learn what enhances organic matter accumulation, how to monitor and manage it, and the results of a recent 4-year study. The presentation should give attendees more confidence in maintaining their putting greens. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 102 ABC

The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly: What You Need to Know and How We are Fighting the Invasion

Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State Extension Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the spotted lanternfly, threatens may important plants including grapes, hops, tree fruit, ornamental and timber trees. They also create a nuisance in residential landscapes. This presentation will describe the situation that has been unfolding in Pennsylvania and surrounding states over the last five years. Emelie Swackhamer will focus on the biology and behavior to help attendees know what to watch out for. You will hear about management options, regulations in place to slow the spread, and a summary of some of the research that is taking place. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 102 DEF

Irrigation 2020: Roundtable Discussion This roundtable session will include a brief industry update on MNLA’s past and upcoming work to address backflow

prevention repair in Minnesota in the face of recently enacted directives from the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry. The goals of this session are: • Provide updates and current information • Build industry communication and connections • Obtain feedback from attendees • Elicit support for the 2020 actions to take place 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 101 AB

CEO PREMIUM CONTENT TRACK How to Grow Your Company from the Inside Out | AM Session

The Resultants See description of the CEO Track on page 9.

10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Backyard Campfire

MNLA Certification Exam - Study Tips

Certification Task Team 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 an MNLA Certified Professional in 2020! 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Theater

MNLA Landscape Case Study

Sam Geer, Urban Ecosystems After years of planning, the update to the MNLA Office landscape came to fruition in 2019. In this session, Sam Geer, will provide a case study of the project – from planning to the finished product. 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Lakeshore Campfire

Hand and Power Tools: Use, Selection, and Safety

Chris Flegel, The Builder’s Group This session will cover proper use, selection, common hazards associated with hand and power tools commonly used in construction and landscaping.

The session will also cover current regulations pertaining to silica, and how to comply and protect employees from silica health hazards. PPE requirements when using associated equipment will also be addressed. 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Theater

Ironclad Hostas for the Landscape

Steve Kelley, Kelley & Kelley Nursery With the seemingly endless - and more everyday - variety of hostas available, let’s sort through the multitudes and come up with suggestions for tried and true hostas for the landscape. With the trend towards low maintenance requirements on large residential landscapes, many of our customers are interested in enjoying great sweeps of carefree perennials readily available and at a reasonable cost. Here’s the scoop. 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Backyard Campfire

Research for the Real World – The Year in Review

Jim Calkins, Sustainable Horticultural Solutions Since its beginnings, the nursery and landscape industry has benefited from research designed to increase our understanding of plant science and how the application of that knowledge can be used to enhance the success and profitability of the industry. Research on more effective propagation techniques, more efficient container fertility management, consumer preferences and associated marketing strategies,

and new plant selections resulting from plant breeding and selection programs are all examples of how our industry has benefitted. With this in mind, the MNLA Foundation supports the sharing of this research-based information with its “Research for the Real World” initiative. This Northern Green campfire session highlights the current trends in green industry research, and some of the findings 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 initiative. 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Lakeshore Campfire

Smart Salting: Improve Your Winter Maintenance Program and Save Money Carolyn Dindorf, Fortin Consulting, Inc. Make your winter maintenance operations more efficient and save money with the techniques and equipment presented in this session. Equipment innovation, use of the right deicer for the conditions, use of liquids for anti-icing and de-icing and more concepts will be covered. You can use less salt and still have clear parking lots, healthier lakes, and make money.

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WEDNESDAY SESSIONS (continued) 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Theater

100 Years of Daffodils and More!

Brent Heath, Brent & Becky’s Bulbs Back around 1900, Brent’s grandfather, Charles Heath, ate a cantaloupe that caused him to discover daffodils in tidewater Virginia. Heath, a Yankee, was soon accepted by the local, southern farmers for his instrumental development of a daffodil flower industry, that would later help with cash flow during the depression. Brent’s father and mother, ‘Pappy George’ and Katie Heath, developed a mail order business that once catalogued over 1500 cultivars of daffodils. Brent, who grew up in the business, fell in love with the flower and bought the business from his mother in 1972. He married Becky in 1979 and the rest is history… hold on to your seats while this slide seminar tells the story! 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Backyard Campfire

Mycorrhizae: Why Four Species Are Better Than One

Michael Hull, Mycorrhizal Applications Mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plants, aiding them in their times of stress and need. This relationship is controlled by the plant and can be turned off and on depending what factors are affecting the plant. The plants can make a connection with multiple species of mycorrhizae at the same time, each with their own benefits. This talk is geared towards what these different benefits are and how giving the plant multiple species of mycorrhizae to choose from ultimately helps the grower.

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11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Lakeshore Campfire

Professional Gardening Networking Group Meeting

Networking Group Leader: Tami Gallagher, Home Sown Gardens Networking and making connections is what Northern Green is all about. Make time to connect with and learn from your industry peers at an informal networking group meeting during Northern Green. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Theater

Invasive Species/Noxious Weed Status Update

Jim Calkins, Sustainable Horticultural Solutions The continuing spread of Oriental bittersweet and Japanese hops in southeastern Minnesota, the ongoing damage caused by garlic mustard and common and glossy buckthorn as these species continue to spread within the state, the recent finds of Palmer amaranth in west-central and southern Minnesota, the widespread outbreaks of wild parsnips over the past few years, the potential impacts of the brown marmorated stink bug and other damaging insects that have not yet found their way to Minnesota, and growing concerns about Asian earthworms and the impact they may have on native ecosystems and green industry commerce are just a few examples of the growing threat of invasive species in Minnesota. Take a few minutes to learn how plants, including a number of important landscape species, and other organisms are assessed for possible inclusion on the Minnesota Noxious Weed List or otherwise regulated in Minnesota, gain a better understanding of how invasive species are regulated in the state, and learn how noxious weeds are managed in Minnesota including information about the development of a statewide, speciesspecific weed management plan for Minnesota. This is also an opportunity for green industry professionals to learn which landscape species are currently under review as potential noxious weeds in the state and the species that have been identified for future review and potential listing and regulation as invasive species (non-native species that harm native ecosystems, agricultural systems, or human health) in Minnesota. For example, winged euonymus (Euonymus alatus) is a popular landscape species that may soon become regulated as a noxious weed in Minnesota. Obviously, such listings and regulatory activities have important implications for the environment and for

the nursery and landscape industry so be engaged and stop by to participate in this campfire session to get the latest information about invasive species management in Minnesota and share your thoughts on this important topic. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

Landscape Design Networking Group Meeting with Nick McCullough Networking Group Leader: Steve Modrow, Biota Landscape Networking and making connections is what Northern Green is all about. Make time to connect with and learn from your industry peers at an informal networking group meeting during Northern Green. Nick McCullough, McCullough’s Landscape & Nursery, will be a special guest of the Landscape Design Networking Group meeting. 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Theater

Climate Change and Hardiness Zones Lee Frelich, University of Minnesota A warming climate means that hardiness zones are shifting northwards. However, warmer mean temperatures during winter are also associated with increasing variability. Also, Minnesota will still have shorter winter daylengths and lower sun angle than areas further south, so that extreme winter minimum temperatures will not warm up as fast mean winter temperatures. Caution is needed in decisions regarding planting of new long-lived woody species that originate from areas south of Minnesota. We will review potential neonative trees species that are likely to be successful in Minnesota with a warmer climate. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

Garden Center Networking Group Meeting with Christina Salwitz, The Personal Garden Coach

Networking and making connections is what Northern Green is all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking group meeting during Northern Green. Christina Salwitz, The Personal Garden Coach, will discuss “Selling NICELY to Tough Customers.” In the business of selling plants, we sell MUCH more than just pretty flowers. We sell design, science, ecology, maintenance practices, tools, tricks and much more. So, what do you do when you need to close the sale with a challenging customer or convert an unhappy customer to one who sings your praises? Learn the 6 Keys to dealing with bullies, noncommittal customers, and just plain difficult people.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Backyard Campfire

inventions have changed the course of plant breeding and development.

Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State Extension Get caught up on what you need to know about the invasive spotted lanternfly in this informal campfire discussion on the trade show floor.

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

Spotted Lanternfly - Just the Basics

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

Innovations in Plant Certification

Craig Regelbrugge, AmericanHort Whether you are growing and shipping or receiving and selling nursery and greenhouse plants, actions targeting regulated pests can be a headache, even a disaster. Several new approaches to plant certification are being piloted in the U.S. Learn about what these programs may mean for your business. 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

Why Are Stone Walls Falling Down? Daniel Arabella, Arabella Stone Informational session to discuss some case studies and do some math in order to figure out why some of the current standard practices are not holding up and why some of your walls and other landscape construction may be falling down sooner than you would like.

Common Water Feature Mistakes

Jan Schreier, Minnesota Water Garden Society Water features are a popular focal point in the landscape, and there are many places to learn how to install one. But what happens after you leave? Homeowners get frustrated with maintenance, leaks and other problems left behind. Schreier has made a business out of fixing other people’s problems and helping homeowners learn how to keep their ponds happy with minimal maintenance. Learn how you can avoid the most common pitfalls during construction and make your clients happy for life.

how this process leads to exceptional end results. From growing the plants, to design and ongoing maintenance, he’ll share how collaboration with homeowners is key at each and every step. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 101 CDE

Putting Green Trueness: Can It Be Measured?

Douglas Linde, Delaware Valley University Although putting green trueness is just as important to golfers as speed, there is still not a standard method to measure it like there is for speed. In this presentation, attendees will hear about various recent studies and devices attempting to measure trueness. Attendees will learn the definitions of trueness, why and how to measure it, factors that influence it, and practices to manage it.

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

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

Nick McCullough, McCullough’s Landscape & Nursery, LLC As a grower, designer and installer, McCullough’s Landscape & Nursery has the benefit of seeing through projects from inception to maintenance. Owner and lead designer Nick McCullough will share

Chase Straw, University of Minnesota Due to increased concerns over athlete safety, sports field performance testing is becoming more common to quantify surface properties (such as surface

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Sports Field Performance Testing: Current Trends and Future Applications

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Aud 1

2020 Vision: Garden and Greenhouse Trends You Need to Know About Neil Anderson, University of Minnesota Keep your 20/20 vision sharp and focused! Come and learn about the gardening trends for this year and how they impact your crop choices for growing, selling, and installation to drive sales. Anderson will also discuss the use of drones, a.i., labor issues, and other factors that can clear our vision for the future to remain a vibrant industry. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Aud 2

Breakthrough Plant Breeding in Flowering Shrubs

Tim Wood, Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Over the last 20 years, we’ve seen an incredible amount of plant breeding breakthroughs that have changed the way we use plants, and as a result, have changed our gardens and landscapes. Some of these breakthroughs happened quickly, while others resulted from incremental improvements over time. Plant hunter, plant breeder, and plant prognosticator Tim Wood will shed light on the most interesting, gamechanging genetics, the people that dreamed them up, and how these www.NorthernGreen.org

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WEDNESDAY SESSIONS (continued) hardness). New technologies allow for a more robust testing than currently practiced, which involves combining GPS field sampling devices with GPS athlete tracking devices. This presentation will 1) provide an overview of currently available technologies that sports field managers can utilize when testing their fields, and 2) discuss previous and on-going athlete-surface interaction research using these technologies. Focus will be on natural turfgrass sports fields, but there will be some applications for synthetic turf fields as well. 2:00 PM - 4:10 PM | 101 AB

CEO PREMIUM CONTENT TRACK How to Grow Your Company from the Inside Out | PM Session

The Resultants See description of the CEO Track on page 9.

2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | Backyard Campfire

Cold Hardiness in Minnesota

Steven Shimek, MN Dept. of Agriculture Steven Shimek will discuss the development and maintenance of the

Minnesota Department of Agriculture cold hardiness list and provide updates and insight into determining how additions and corrections are made. 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

Legal Pay Practices for the Green Industry

Patrick McGuiness, Zlimen & McGuiness, PLLC In this fast paced session, Attorney Patrick McGuiness will review how green industry workers must be paid. Find out which overtime rules apply, when an employee can be paid on a salary basis, if employees must be paid for drive-time, and much more! Bring your questions about which overtime exemptions apply, if overtime needs to be paid after 40 hours, and anything else pay related. 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | Theater

Will Sterile Plants Save Us?

Mary Meyer, University of Minnesota Plants that set no seed are promoted as a solution to invasive plants. What do these plants look like and are they as good as their self-seeding relatives? Can seedless new plants be the solution and end to invasive species? Dr. Meyer will cover several herbaceous and a few woody plants that are sterile and do not set seed. 3:00 - 3:30 PM Theater

Introduction to eCommerce for the Horticulture Industry

Stacey Noble, Ball Horticultural Company Join Stacey for an informal introduction to the world of eCommerce for the horticulture industry. Topics to be covered include: eCommerce for horticulture, trends, and best practices. If you have been interested in exploring online sales for your business, this session is one you will not want to miss! 14 | Northern Green 2020 Advance Program

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Palmer Amaranth Identification and Update

Shane Blair, MN. Dept. of Agriculture This campfire session will discuss how to identify Palmer amaranth in the field and what to do when you find it. We will also discuss where in the state Palmer amaranth is currently being discovered. 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

Winter Protection for Container Plants

Bert Swanson, Swanson’s Nursery Consulting, Inc. The production, marketing, maintenance and care of container-grown and containerized plants is distinctly different than for field-grown plants. Whether you are a producer or a garden center manager that over-winters container plants, management of container plants requires attention to detail and specific plant and facility preparation throughout the growing and dormant seasons. Some of these cultural practices, procedures, materials and methods will be discussed, including audience participation. What are the do’s, don’ts and options for successful container plant winter protection management? 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | 102 ABC

Ash Tree Working Standards

Nicholas Bomber, SavATree Ash trees get infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and become brittle and very difficult to prune and take down. You must establish a set of guidelines for sales arborists and field employees on how to proceed with recommendations for removal, pruning, and treatment. Through creating a company standard for Ash trees infested with Emerald Ash Borer, your team will be aligned which will keep your employees safe, protect your client’s property and help manage your insurance costs. 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | Aud 1

Finding Good Labor, H-2 Visas

Craig Regelbrugge, AmericanHort Labor and workforce challenges are at or near the top of everyone’s list of what’s hindering growth and success. You’ll hear the latest developments regarding federal legislation and administrative agency changes that will shape our use of the existing visa programs, as well as future possibilities.

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | Aud 3

How to Choose Sustainability in Every Day Decisions

Nick McCullough, McCullough’s Landscape & Nursery, LLC Firms and homeowners all want to make the right choice for sustainability when it comes to the garden. McCullough provides real life examples where you can choose sustainable options when designing, installing and maintaining. 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | 102 DEF

LED Lighting in the Landscape - What’s New?

Gerry De La Vega, TerraDek Lighting Inc. A lot is happening in the world of LED landscape lighting. Gerry De La Vega and a panel of landscape lighting suppliers will discuss what’s new, the benefits of LED lighting, and how to incorporate them in your customer’s landscapes. 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | Aud 2

Reimagining the Perennial Plant Palette

Kelly Norris, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden With all the interest in the New Perennial Movement and a market shift towards sustainable gardening, a new palette of plants has emerged at the intersection of form and function. Perennials used in this style of gardening thrive in social arrangements, translating their native ecologies into beautiful communities of plants that ultimately require less resources and incorporate more diversity into the modern landscape. While many old favorites continue to have a place in these contemporary designs, many underappreciated perennials, particularly natives, have a new context in which to be appreciated. Plantsman Kelly Norris will highlight several examples of sustainable, plant-driven gardens from across the country, comparing and contrasting them to the wild circumstances that inspired them, while introducing the audience to the perennials within them.

can help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, how to identify some of the common aquatic invaders in both natural and managed settings, and what we can do to help manage them and prevent their spread. 4:20 PM - 4:50 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

15 Ways Your Displays Can Help You Sell More

Christina Salwitz, The Personal Garden Coach Are your displays working hard for you or are you killing yourself to make great displays that you’re not even sure are worth the investment? In this course, you will come away with 15 tips and tricks for better displays and sales outcomes. From making the “right first impression” to being “Buzzworthy” you’re going to understand why displays are truly a full staff project and no longer just the job for one person. 21st Century displays are a whole different ballgame and getting up to speed on the new rules will pay off!

4:20 PM - 4:50 PM | Backyard Campfire

Looking for Your Future Workforce?

Jay Siedschlaw, MNLA Foundation Board Chair The MNLA Foundation’s mission is to help you find and retain your future workforce. Come hear how the Foundation is doing just that. Whether you know it or not, there is a movement that is inspiring young people to careers in our industry. There are many opportunities for you to connect with future employees. This campfire session will provide an overview of possible partnerships, including steps companies can take to join this movement. 4:20 PM - 4:50 PM | Theater

Rigging/High Risk Tree Removal

Nels Spence & Marco Vargas, Bartlett Tree Experts Among arborists, tree removal is considered its own specialty. Dismantling requires a great deal of experience, knowledge of tree behavior, using the right geer, and teamwork. The speakers will take us on a visual step-by-step of the process.

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | 101 CDE

Weeding Through Invasive Aquatic Plants in Minnesota

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THURSDAY At-A-Glance

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7:00 AM: MNLA Annual Meeting | 101 FG 7:00 AM 8:00 AM

Exploiting Turf Physiological Strategies to Enhance Summer Stress Tolerance | Michelle DeCosta | 101 CDE

8:00 AM 8:50 AM

8:00 AM 10:00 AM

INTERACTIVE TRACK—Diagnosing Tree and Shrub Problems: A Stepwise Approach, Pt. 1 Tom Creswell, John Bonkowski | 101 AB

9:00 AM 4:00 PM

Trade Show Open

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9:10 AM 9:40 AM

Estimating & Bidding: What you Need to Know, Part 1 Peter Baloglou, aka “Paver Pete” | Aud 3 My Favorite Plant | Debbie Lonnee | Aud 2 Now That You Can Measure Retail Financial Success, How Do You Attain It? | Steve Bailey | Aud 1 The Projects of Land Morphology Richard Hartlage | 102 DEF How Safe Is Glyphosate? | Dr. Hannah Mathers | 102 ABC Winter Turf Discussion Panel Michelle DeCosta, Eric Watkins, Jeff Ische, Tom Proshek, Matt Cavanaugh | 101 CDE Walt Disney Never Tried to Grow Trees Gary Johnson | Theater Collaborative Work and Tools to Reduce Woody Invasive Plant Impacts in the Great Lakes Basin Clair Ryan | Lakeshore Campfire Reducing Wear and Soil Compaction on Athletic Fields Kristina Walker | Backyard Campfire

Session in Seminar Room Session on Trade Show Floor 11:20 AM 11:50 AM (CONT.)

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INTERACTIVE TRACK—Diagnosing Tree and Shrub Problems: A Stepwise Approach, Pt. 2 Tom Creswell, John Bonkowski | 101 AB

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Ten Breeders and Ten (Or So) Remarkable New Plants Tim Wood | Theater Irrigation Contractor Licensing: Benefit or Distraction – Q&A | Steve Hill | Lakeshore Campfire Turf Applications Gone Awry Jeff Schmidt | Backyard Campfire 10:45 AM: MPSTMA Annual Meeting | 101FG

Managing Nature: Exploring the Relationship Between Design and Maintenance of Native Plants Jim Hagstrom | Theater

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Landscape Awards Presentations, Pt. 3 | Theater Onboarding and Training New Staff Joel Miller | Lakeshore Campfire Battery Operated Outdoor Equipment Steve Hagen | Backyard Campfire 2:00 PM: MNRC Annual Meeting | Room 207

Fly a Drone | Sam Geer | The Sandbox

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MN State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspection Demo The Sandbox

Landscape Awards Presentations, Pt. 1 | Theater Commercial Flower Grower Networking Group Meeting Lakeshore Campfire Emerald Ash Borer Past, Present & Future Mark Abrahamson | Backyard Campfire Use of Drones in Landscape Design for Site Survey and Project Photography | Sam Geer | The Sandbox Climbing Demo | Climbers Corner

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Arborist Networking Group Meeting with Peter Del Tredici | Lakeshore Campfire Understanding Soils and Proper Soils Prep Effect on Seeding Success | Jake Voit | Backyard Campfire

12:30 PM: MGCSA Annual Meeting | 101FG

Social Media Storytelling | Ryan McEnaney | Theater Nursery Networking Group Mtg. | Lakeshore Campfire Considering Adding Holiday Lighting to Your Business?—What You Need to Know Wayne Wheeler | Backyard Campfire

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Pruning Demo | Climbers Corner Use of Drones in Arboriculture Brock Eastlund | The Sandbox Let’s Drift Apart: The Issues of Herbicide Drift and Prevention | Hannah Mathers | Theater Not Your Father’s Patio Base Keith Ehmke | Lakeshore Campfire Playground Safety Roundtable Paul Miskimen | Backyard Campfire Pre-Game Agronomic Field Safety Assessment for Football and Soccer Fields to Reduce Player Injury Kristina Walker | 102 ABC A Minnesota Irrigation Contractors License? Benefit or Distraction, Part 2 | Steve Hill | 102 DEF Plants Are Back in Landscape Architecture: The Increasing Diversity of Plants in Public and Private Projects | Richard Hartlage | Aud 1 Aging, Rejuvenation and Resilience in Trees Peter Del Tredici | Aud 2 Estimating & Bidding: What You Need to Know, Part 2 Peter Baloglou, aka “Paver Pete” | Aud 3 Biodiversity of the Minnesota Big Woods and How Native Plants Might Be Incorporated into Golf Courses Lee Freilich | 101 CDE CLOSING KEYNOTE: The Champion's Code

Building Relationships Through Life-Lessons of Integrity and Accountability from the Sports World to the Business World

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DIAGNOSING TREE AND SHRUB PROBLEMS: A STEPWISE APPROACH Instructed by Tom Creswell and John Bonkowski, Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab, Purdue University This interactive and hands-on workshop will teach green industry professionals the steps of problem diagnosis, including tips for proper identification of the host, as well as key symptoms and signs to help identify specific plant diseases. There are many look-alike problems and expression of symptoms is a dynamic process—with symptoms changing in appearance over time

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This interactive session, with hands-on diagnosis of samples, will provide an overview of a stepwise approach to problem solving. This hands-on workshop will conclude with a review of the samples, emphasizing the importance of proper plant identification and recognition of common insects and diseases for accurate diagnosis of problems on trees and shrubs.

Closing Keynote The Champion’s Code Building Relationships Through Life Lessons of Integrity and Accountability Ross Bernstein

THURSDAY 3:20–4:00 PM | THEATER

The best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Ross Bernstein has keynoted conferences for Fortune 500 companies on all seven continents and has been featured on CNN, ESPN, Fox News, and “CBS This Morning,” as well as in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today. Ross’ program is based on a series of interviews of more than 1,000 professional athletes and coaches that all had one thing in common — they were all members of championship teams. In his research, he concluded that the same metrics and characteristics that were common Ross among champions in sports Bernstein were also common among peak performers in business. There are reasons certain teams win consistently, whereas others don’t… and Ross explains why. In an engaging, provocative, and visually entertaining style, Ross uses inspirational stories and poignant life lessons from the world of sports to show attendees how to: S • Create a “culture of excellence” by KEYNOTE giving extraordinary customer service. • Generate momentum by utilizing WITH ALL the “currency of karma.” PASSES • Follow their moral compasses to win “the right way,” with respect, ethics, and integrity. CODE • Be better leaders and create more “buyin” by embracing change and failure. • Evolve from “order takers” to “trusted partners” by enhancing the quality of their relationships.

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

Exploiting Turf Physiological Strategies to Enhance Summer Stress Tolerance

Michelle DaCosta, University of Massachusetts Summer stress is a major problem in the management of cool-season turfgrasses, particularly for species such as annual bluegrass and creeping bentgrass. Summer stress can result in significant weakening of turf, while enhancing susceptibility to additional stresses such as traffic, disease, insect, and/or weed infestation. Utilizing appropriate management practices as an integral part of an IPM program prior to and during summer stress periods can promote the health and persistence of turfgrasses, and thus reduce reliance on pesticides. The effects of various agronomic practices on basic turfgrass physiology and stress preconditioning will be discussed. 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | 102 DEF

A Minnesota Irrigation Contractor’s License? Benefit or Distraction, Part 1

Steve Hill, New Leaf Associates This session will focus on the Irrigation Contractors License perspective from North Carolina’s 10-year history. In part one of a two-part session (the second part is at 2:30 pm in the same room), we will discuss what precipitated North Carolina to enact a licensing law (process and procedures), how the legislation came about, the proponents and opponents perspectives of the licensure, the requirements to obtain and maintain a license for grandfathering, and new applicants.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Aud 1

Measuring Retail Financial Success: Do You Have What It Takes?

Steve Bailey, Steve Bailey Consulting, Inc. All businesses want to achieve financial success, but standing in their way is having the ability to measure success. First, you need to know that success begins far before the bottom line. It is measured in how profitable your garden center is in buying and selling a product. Your center’s ability to measure those ratios lies in the degree of accountability you have in your POS and accounting system. Your ability to measure those ratios is based on not burying yourself in numbers, but rather the ability to measure the numbers you actually need. Together we can devise a plan to get your garden center to that point. 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | 101 CDE

Physiology and Management for Minimizing Winter Injury of Turf

Michelle DaCosta, University of Massachusetts The presentation will provide a practical overview of cool-season turfgrass physiology and management strategies as related to low temperature preconditioning and winter survival. Topics for discussion will include the major causes for winter injury in northern climates, physiological mechanisms aiding in turfgrass freezing tolerance, as well how environmental conditions and management practices interact with turfgrass physiology to impact winter survival. Attendees will gain a better understanding of best management practices to help minimize winter injury and promote turf recovery in the spring.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | 102 ABC

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Planting for the Future

Kelly Norris, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Modern landscapes have to be more than beautiful. Gardening with purpose is the new mantra for 21st century consumers. Gardens have to be aesthetically interesting, while serving multiple purposes—benefiting wildlife, feeding us, providing safe and peaceful spaces for public gatherings, mitigating stormwater and the list goes on. The plants of our future, the new products that will shape our industry, might surprise you. In this lecture especially tailored to landscape design professionals, plantsman Kelly Norris challenges audiences to plant more diversity in landscapes, while maximizing aesthetics and functionality in contemporary design. The synergies of retail, public and commercial horticulture collide for a beautiful, surprising and ecologically conscious look at the New American garden. 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Aud 3

Urban Nature : Human Nature

Peter Del Tredici, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Urban ecosystems are the ultimate manifestation of the dynamic conflict between humans and nature—between our desire for neat, orderly landscapes on the one hand and our fear of messy ecological chaos on the other. This presentation will focus on the plants that grow without cultivation in cities and their remarkable ability to flourish in spite of stressful environmental conditions. Cities, along

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Dealing with Wet Fields: From Playability to Diseases

Douglas Linde, Delaware Valley University The goal of the presentation is to give sports field managers information and ideas in a way they can use to educate their supervisors to help convince them to improve drainage. This is not a presentation on the types of drainage and how to install. Attendees will learn the consequences, causes, and solutions for extended sports field wetness. In addition, what to do immediately after a team does major damage to a field that was too wet will be presented.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Aud 2

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 101 AB

INTERACTIVE TRACK – Diagnosing Tree and Shrub Problems: A Stepwise Approach | AM Session Tom Creswell and John Bonkowski, Purdue University See description of the Interactive Track on page 18. 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | Aud 3

Estimating and Bidding: What You Need to Know, Part 1

Peter Baloglou, Techo-Bloc Midwest Corp Join Peter Balaglou (aka “Paver Pete”) to learn what you need to know about bidding and estimating. Pete brings over 20 years of experience to Northern Green, and in this two-part session (the second session is at 2:30 in the same room) he will cover: 1. All about annual overhead costs (Fixed & Variable) 2. Direct Costs (Labor, Equipment, Materials & Sub-Contractors) 3. Indirect Costs 4. “GGG” (Growth, Gut, Goofs) 5. Profit (Need, Risk, Size & Financing) 6. Culture 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | Aud 2

My Favorite Plant

Debbie Lonnee, Bailey, Inc. It’s back! By popular request, MNLA members will have the opportunity to learn from their fellow nurserymen and women on what plant is their favorite. You’ll hear from designers, retailers, growers and overall plant geeks who love to work with their favorites. Expect a great mix of woody plants, perennials, and annuals and hopefully you’ll be inspired to use something that is a favorite of a colleague. 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | Aud 1

Now That You Can Measure Retail Financial Success, How Do You Attain It?

Steve Bailey, Steve Bailey Consulting, Inc. You’ve laid the groundwork for measuring retail financial ratios in the form of accountability. Now it’s time to compare your Center’s performance to the past and to other garden centers in a similar mode of operation. Using The Garden Center Group’s most recent Profit & Loss Study, we’ll analyze financial success and how to manage the numbers to improve your profitability. 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | 102 DEF

The Projects of Land Morphology

Richard Hartlage, Land Morphology Richard Hartlage will discuss how he organizes the office starting with the firm's core values. He will discuss the rough breakdown by market sector and

geographic reach of projects and the marketing strategy of how he and the office pursue projects. Then with an overview of projects that will include budget, strategies, permitting and client management techniques, the attendees will get a complete understanding of how the office designs and manages projects. Hartlage will illustrate the projects with beautiful images and a lively commentary that will be informative and amusing. 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | 102 ABC

How Safe Is Glyphosate?

Hannah Mathers, Mathers Environmental Science Services, LLC Today, one big question is on everyone’s mind - How safe is glyphosate? To be discussed are the different kinds of glyphosate products, ex. terrestrial and aquatic. What is different about these two in terms of carcinogenetic potential? What different kind of cancers are potentially related to glyphosate? Is personal health the only worry? What is “fake news,” and what is “real science with real studies?” 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | 101 CDE

Winter Turf Discussion Panel

Matt Cavanaugh, Rush Creek Golf Club; Michelle DaCosta, University of Massachusetts; Jeff Ische, Golden Valley Country Club; Tom Proshek, Brackett’s Crossing Country Club; Eric Watkins, University of Minnesota This session will finish off the morning by discussing local winter issues and how local superintendents have dealt with their specific issues. The moderated session will look to provoke thought and additional comments and questions from the audience.” 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Lakeshore Campfire

Collaborative Work and Tools to Reduce Woody Invasive Plant Impacts in the Great Lakes Basin

Clair Ryan, Midwest Invasive Plant Network Come learn about the new Woody Invasives of the Great Lakes (WIGL) Collaborative, funded through the federal Great Lakes Restoration Initiative! The project focuses on 28 species of trees, shrubs and woody vines that are showing invasive behavior in all or part of the Great Lakes Basin. Some of these species, like Oriental bittersweet, the Asian bush honeysuckles, tree-of-heaven, and porcelain berry are “known enemies” in Minnesota and are regulated as noxious weeds, while others are not. We’ll focus on green industry contributions to the collaborative project and resulting information and tools that can help green industry professionals

navigate invasive plant issues with clients and highlight the qualities on noninvasive alternatives. Attendees will: • Learn how to access online visualization tools showing where woody species of concern are distributed outside of cultivation how they regulated by Great Lakes States. • Learn about updates and improvements to the Midwest Invasive Plant Networks Landscape Alternatives – a mobile device app and print brochure that help a lay audience understand the problems surrounding invasive plants and identify attractive and functional non-invasive alternatives. • Discuss opportunities for future cooperative work to keep our green landscapes and natural environment healthy and thriving. 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Backyard Campfire

Reducing Wear and Soil Compaction on Athletic Fields

Kristina Walker, University of Minnesota - Crookston Athletic fields play an important role in recreational and competitive outdoor sports therefore a quality playing surface is expected. The intensity of use leads to the thinning of the turf canopy and increased soil compaction, which must be properly managed to maintain sustained use of the field. This campfire session will introduce various management strategies to reduce overall turfgrass wear and soil compaction caused by player traffic while improving overall turfgrass density, uniformity, color, quality, and the general aesthetics of athletic fields. 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Theater

Walt Disney Never Tried To Grow Trees Gary Johnson, University of Minnesota For those who earn their living growing and maintaining trees, there are very few “cute” woodland creatures. Deer, beaver, mice, voles, rabbits (stop calling them bunnies) all raise havoc with our trees and shrubs. Is there anything to stop or minimize them... legally? Let’s talk about it in this session.

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Lakeshore Campfire

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

Networking Group Leader: Bob Bade, Bailey Nurseries 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.

Jeff Schmidt, PBI-Gordon Corporation This presentation will be full of pictures showing applications that went sideways, along with remedies to prevent future mishaps.

Nursery Networking Group Meeting

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Theater

Social Media Storytelling

Ryan McEnaney, Bailey, Inc. Social media is a cost-efficient, engaging way to acquire new customers and create “raving fans” out of existing customers. But in the craziness of the busy season, there may not be a lot of time to spend on creating and executing social media content. This campfire session will provide you with tools to create captivating content that drives business in a time-efficient manner. The session will also include quick-hitting, actionable steps to make you successful in your business for the long term.

Turf Applications Gone Awry

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

Irrigation Contractor Licensing: Benefit or Distraction – Q&A

Steve Hill, New Leaf Associates Learn about the Irrigation Contractors License perspective from North Carolina’s history when you attend Steve Hill’s two sessions on Thursday. This campfire session will allow for informal discussion with Steve and other local irrigation contractors on this interesting topic. 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Theater

Ten Breeders and Ten (Or So) Remarkable New Plants

Tim Wood, Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Every plant has a story, and that story must begin somewhere. Tim Wood, a "Plant Hunter for the Proven Winners plant brand"

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NURSERY STOCK: Deciduous Shrubs, Evergreen Shrubs, B&B Trees, Perennials, Specialty Conifers, Specialty Deciduous and *Field Direct Trees.

RETAIL: Chemicals, Grass Seeds, Tools/ Pruners, Water Gardening, Supplies, Garden Hose, Bird Feeders, Feed and Yard Ornaments.

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9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Backyard Campfire

Considering Adding Holiday Lighting to your Business? What You Need to Know Wayne Wheeler, Reinders Have you thought about adding holiday lighting to your current business, but have some questions? Stop by for this quick and informative discussion on why now is the time to jump into the holiday lighting business. Learn why this is one of the fastest growing add-on businesses for green industry contractors. www.NorthernGreen.org

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THURSDAY SESSIONS (continued) will highlight ten talented plant breeders from ten different countries and teach us about ten (or more) remarkable plants. 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Lakeshore Campfire

Arborist Networking Group Meeting with Peter Del Tredici

Networking Group Leader: Faith Appelquist, Tree Quality LLC 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. Peter Del Tredici, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University will be a special guest of the Arborist Networking Group meeting. 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Backyard Campfire

Understanding Soils and Proper Soils Prep Effect on Seeding Success Jake Voit, Terra, A CHR Company A presentation of some best management practices for soil preparation to ensure seeding success: soil composition, soil structure, compaction, seed bed prep, and erosion prevention. Bring your soil prep questions to problem solve them on the spot! 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Theater

Managing Nature: Exploring the Relationship Between Design and Maintenance of Native Plants

Jim Hagstrom, Savanna Designs This presentation will explore the relationship between design and maintenance when working with native

plants in the residential landscape. Native plantings frequently become “weedy and messy” and are often unmaintainable for many homeowners and even landscape maintenance professionals. We will look at several projects that explore the challenges and some successful techniques for establishing and managing native plants as they grow and change over the years. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

Landscape Awards Presentations, 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. Awardwinning landscapes offer inspiration for all green industry professionals.

Commercial Flower Grower Networking Group Meeting

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

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

Networking Group Leader: Ryan Castle, Rock Hard Landscape Supply 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. Peter Baloglou, aka “Paver Pete”, Techo-Bloc, will be a special guest of this Networking Group meeting.

Networking Group Leader: Nik Wagner, Wagner’s Greenhouses 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.

Emerald Ash Borer Past, Present and Future

Mark Abrahamson, MN Dept. of Agriculture In this campfire session, we will cover the history of EAB in Minnesota and the U.S., and what to expect over the next 10-20 years in Minnesota. EAB has not spread as quickly in Minnesota as expected but it is spreading. We will look at the potential impact of winter, management and firewood education on how EAB will spread throughout the rest of Minnesota.

LET LOOSE IN MINNEAPOLIS 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 Timberwolves home game on Monday, Jan. 13 against the Spurs or Wednesday, Jan. 15 against the Pacers! • 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 2020 Advance Program

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Theater

Hardscape/Landscape Contractor Networking Group Meeting with “Paver Pete”

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Theater

Landscape Awards Presentations, Pt. 2

See description above at 12:15 pm. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Backyard Campfire

Woody Plant Walkabout

Doug Danielson, Bachman’s Wholesale The Northern Green Walkabout is a fun tradition! This year’s focus is woody plants. Join Doug Danielson, Bachman’s, Inc., for a fun and informative walk through the trade show floor visiting exhibitors to learn about some of the woody plants available in 2020. 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 101 AB

INTERACTIVE TRACK – Diagnosing Tree and Shrub Problems: A Stepwise Approach | PM Session Tom Creswell and John Bonkowski, Purdue University See description of the Interactive Track on page 18.

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

Onboarding and Training New Staff Joel Muller, League of Minnesota Cities What is required? The primary focus of this session will discuss the importance and training requirements for all new and seasonal employees to meet governmental requirements.

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

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Lakeshore Campfire

Steve Hagen, Midwest STIHL Inc. Battery powered outdoor power equipment is not just for homeowners. They are now being used in professional applications all over the country. These battery powered tools are continuing to improve run times and durability, which in some applications are outperforming gas powered tools. We will show you the benefits of battery powered tools and provide information that may help you consider these tools in your fleet.

Keith Ehmke, Alliance Designer Products Ehmke will discuss the applications and limitations of Gator Base, which replaces the typical 6″ crushed stone base.

Battery Powered Outdoor Equipment

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Theater

Landscape Awards Presentations, Pt. 3

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

Playground Safety Roundtable

Paul Miskimen, City of Burnsville MPSTMA professionals are invited to an internal discussion on playground safety.

Not Your Father’s Patio Base

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Theater

Let’s Drift Apart: The Issues of Herbicide Drift and Prevention

Hannah Mathers, Mathers Environmental Science Services, LLC Herbicide drift has become big news in recent years due to Roundup® and dicamba-ready crops. However, drift in landscapes and nurseries is nothing new. Applications occurring during wind speeds higher than labelled, wind blowing towards the non-target crop, operating at boom or nozzle heights that will increase drift, and the high sensitivity of trees to herbicides are four common mistakes. Come and hear about ways to prevent drift and the conditions, methods, and products that help your neighbor and you to “drift apart.”

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 102 DEF

A Minnesota Irrigation Contractor’s License? Benefit or Distraction, Part 2

Steve Hill, New Leaf Associates This session will focus on the perspective from North Carolina’s 10-year history. In part two of a two-part session (the first session is at 8:00 am in the same room), we will discuss some contractor and public perceptions and perspectives of the North Carolina licensing law 10 years later (the good, the bad the ugly!). We will discuss unlicensed practice, minimum standards for design, installation and usage, local and statewide water conservation requirements, consumer protections and costs. 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | Aud 2

Aging, Rejuvination, and Resilience in Trees

Peter Del Tredici, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Based on the author’s forty years of experience working with woody plants, this lecture examines the morphological,

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THURSDAY SESSIONS (continued) physiological and developmental aspects of aging in trees and the practical implications in terms of forestry, arboriculture and conservation. In particular, the lecture will address the topic of sprouting in trees which results in the production of secondary trunks following some form of traumatic injury. Sprouting is a universal attribute of temperate angiosperm trees through the sapling stage of development, but is much less common among gymnosperms. Four basic types of sprout morphologies are described: collar sprouts from the base of the trunk, sprouts from specialized underground stems, sprouts from roots, and opportunistic sprouts from layered branches. All these modes of vegetative rejuvenation not only extend the life spans of trees but also allow them to circumvent the ravages of catastrophic disturbance.

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 101 CDE

Biodiversity of the Minnesota Big Woods and How Native Plants Might be Incorporated into Golf Courses

Lee Frelich, University of Minnesota Minnesota’s Big Woods are temperate deciduous forests dominated by oaks, maples and basswood. These forests contain hundreds of native plant species, many of which are in danger of extinction because of the tiny area of Big Woods forest that remains. One conservation strategy is to restore native plants in as many areas as possible, and areas between golf course fairways can be suitable locations for native plant restorations. Such restorations can contribute to the regional plant-pollinator network, since many of our native pollinators are forest dwelling species. We will discuss advantages and problems associated with restoring native plants on golf courses. 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | Aud 3

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), and Vertebrate Recertification (category P) 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 2020 Advance Program

Estimating and Bidding: What You Need to Know, Part 2

Peter Baloglou aka “Paver Pete”, Techo-Bloc See description on page 20. The first session is at 9:05 am in the same room. 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | Aud 1

Plants Are Back in Landscape Architecture: The Increasing Diversity of Plants in Public and Private Projects

Richard Hartlage, Land Morphology The presentation will be an overview of trends in planting design by the most accomplished landscape architects, garden designers and public garden professionals in the United States. Based on the book, The Authentic Garden, this lecture will explore the meadow and matrix planting styles prevalent in Germany, The Netherlands, England and Belgium since World War I. These styles are emerging as a significant component of contemporary American landscape architecture. Project examples will be private estate and gardens as well as public projects, such as Citygarden in St. Louis, Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia,

When provided by the speaker, digital session handouts are available on the Northern Green app or at www.NorthernGreen.org.

Tongva Park in Santa Monica, and other prominent examples of this trend. Meadows are an important emerging trend, but complicated to design, install and manage, and will be explained as a designed element in the rural, suburban and urban landscape. The dynamic block-plant styles pioneered by Roberto Burle Marx, Thomas Church and Garret Eckbo will also be discussed, along with sustainable matrixes of naturalistic and non-native plants. Planting design is again being embraced by distinguished practitioners as an integral part of any successful garden or landscape architecture project. The presentation will promote and celebrate the talents of many notable people and firms in the United States. This lecture will be beautifully presented with stunning images, will be inspirational, and include practical information for the professional. A wide geographic range of projects will make the lecture appealing to everyone. 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 102 ABC

Pre-Game Agronomic Field Safety Assessment for Football and Soccer Fields to Reduce Player Injury Kristina Walker, University of Minnesota - Crookston One of the most difficult turfgrass areas to manage is sports fields due to the intense traffic they receive by players on a regular basis. Sports played on turfgrass athletic fields can easily result in injury to players, and there have been many cases where these injuries could be blamed on turf field conditions. In this seminar, we will explore the agronomic properties that should be included in pre-game field safety and maintenance checklists to assess turf field conditions to reduce the risk of player injuries. 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM | Theater

Closing Keynote:

The Champion’s Code

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EXHIBITORS Company Name............................................. Booth A-1 Outdoor Power, Inc........................................ 1832 Accentual Lighting.................................................1103 Albert J. Lauer, Inc..........................715, 717, 814, 816 Alert Distributing, Inc....................343, 345, 442, 444 All Stone Solutions.....................................1237, 1336 Alliance Designer Products...................... 1503, 1602 Alta Falls & Pond Supplies...1121, 1123, 1220, 1222 Amcon Concrete Products........................1217, 1316 American Pressure, Inc.................................832, 834 ANCOM Communications Inc./Midwest Radio Rentals....................................................................19 Anderson Nurseries, Inc.........................................611 Arborjet/Ecologel................................................... 835 Armada Technologies............................................ 722 Arrowhead Ornamentals......................................1013 Aspen Equipment Co............1727, 1729, 1826, 1828 Astleford International Trucks................... 353 Block B & B Hoffman Sod Farms, Inc............................. 709 Bachman’s Wholesale Nursery & Hardscapes........................... 701 Block Bailey Nurseries........................................... 901 Block Baker Lake Nursery................................................ 704 BankCherokee..........................................................511 Bartlett Tree Experts..................................1106, 1108 Bayer Environmental Science............................... 922 Belgard......................................1415, 1417, 1514, 1516 Berger Horticulture................................................. 833 BFG Supply Co.............................................1627, 1629 Bluebird Nursery, Inc...............................................810 Borgert Products, Inc......................................317, 416 Bridgewater Tree Farms........................................ 809 Bullis Insurance Agency, LLC................................ 301 Burnham Companies........................................... 1500 Buyers Products Company...................... 1751 Block Carlin Sales/ProGreen Plus.................................1416 Carlson Timber Products, Inc............................. 1206 Cast Lighting LLC.................................................... 724 CBIZ Insurance Services..................................... 1631 Central Lakes College.......Career Central 11 and 12 Central Landscape Supply....................... 1001 Block Central Region Cooperative (DBA BCA Products)......................................... 836 Central Turf & Irrigation Supply................1301, 1303 Central Turf Farms..........................................621, 623 Central Wisconsin Evergreens, Inc.....................1115 Century College...................... Career Central 6 and 7 Century Power Equipment.............1737, 1834, 1836 Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.......................815 Cherokee Manufacturing...............................601, 700 Clesen..................................................................... 1409 Club Car Minnesota................................... 1330, 1332 Coldspring................................................... 1504, 1506 Contree Sprayer & Equipment Company, LLC................ 1212, 1214 Corporate Four Insurance................................... 1334 County Materials Corp.............................. 1507 Block COWSMO, INC..........................................................314 CreekSide Soils....................................................... 706 Crushing Mechanics.............................................1414 Crysteel Truck Equipment, Inc................... 447 Block CST Distribution, LLC................................ 1603, 1702

Visit hundreds of exhibitors in the 198,000 square-foot exhibit hall onsite at Northern Green 2020. For the latest listings, please check www.NorthernGreen.org or the Northern Green app. Cub Cadet Corporation........1341, 1343, 1440, 1442 Curb Creations and Boulder Designs by Curb Creations.................................................1537, 1636 Cushman Motor Company, Inc.................. 441 Block Custom Remodelers, Inc..................................... 1502 Ditch Witch of Minnesota & Iowa..1940, 1942, 1944 Doug’s Power Equipment.................................... 1735 Duininck Golf.............................................. 1033, 1035 Dutchman Tree Spade......................................... 1420 Eco Works Supply....................................... 1021, 1120 Eden - Valders Stone...............................................417 Edney Distributing Co., Inc.. 1635, 1637, 1734, 1736 Encore Landscape Lighting.................................1126 EnviroTech Services, Inc........................................ 629 ERS-MidWest......................................................... 1623 Esch Construction Supply, Inc.................................18 Eull’s Manufacturing Co. Inc..........................817, 916 Evolution Polymeric Sand..................................... 607 Excel Turf & Ornamental.......................................1016 Ferris Mowers.................................655, 657, 754, 756 Foster’s, Inc.............................................................. 708 Frost Inc...................................1029, 1031, 1128, 1130 Fury Commercial Truck Center.... 1443, 1445, 1447 Gardenworld, Inc................................................... 1207 Gerlach Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc..1731, 1830 Gertens Wholesale & Professional Turf Supply.........................728 Block & 729 Block Glacial Ridge Growers, Inc...................................1114 Goodmark Nurseries, LLC....................................1110 Gopher State One-Call........................................... 637 Great Northern Equipment....................... 1333 Block Great Plains Pergolas.................................1307, 1309 Greenleaf Nursery Co.....................................201, 300 GreenLife Supply....................................................1125 Greenscape Companies Inc..................................516 Grove Nursery Center.....................................401, 500 Haag Companies Inc. DBA: Magnuson Sod, Schafer Equipment, Klier’s Nursery & Landscape & Concrete Center.................217, 316 Halquist Stone....................................................... 1321 Happy Land Tree Farms, Inc................................1011 Hartman Companies Inc...........................1441, 1540 Hayward Distributing Co..... 1835, 1837, 1934, 1936 Healthy Ponds by Bioverse.................................... 828 Hedberg Supply..................... 1201, 1203, 1300, 1302 Hennepin Technical College...Career Central 1 and 2 Herc-U-Lift, Inc....................................... 631, 633, 635 Herfort Norby Golf Course Architects............... 1027 Hiway Federal Credit Union................................. 1543 Hoffman & McNamara Nursery and Landscape....................................812 Hoffman Bros. Sod, Inc...........................................413 Hotsy Minnesota........................................ 1544, 1546 Hunter Industries.................. 1221, 1223, 1320, 1322 HYBELS, Bert. R., Inc...................................... 912, 914 Ice B’Gone Magic.....................................................515 Iseli Nursery, Inc...................................................... 400 iSolar, LLC..................................................... 1313, 1412 Ivanhoe Nursery.................................................... 1430 J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.................................... 720 Jirik Sod Farm, Inc.................................................. 806 JME Companies/London Stone.............. 1433, 1532

John Deere Company............................... 1801 Block Johnson’s Nursery, Inc.™........................................913 Kafka Granite, LLC................................................ 1701 Kankakee Nursery Company...............................1122 Kasota Stone Fabricators.................................... 1224 Keen Edge Company..................................1641, 1740 Kemble Incorporated........................................... 1231 Klaus Nurseries....................................................... 909 Kubota Tractor Corp./Niebur Tractor & Equipment, Inc........................741 Block Lano Equipment, Inc.......... 841 Block, 941, 943, 945 Lemke Stone, Inc. ................................................... 826 LPA Retail Systems Inc...........................................711 M.H. Eby, Inc................................................. 949 Block Magicturfs.com..............................................341, 440 Maguire Agency...................................................... 707 Master Mark.......................................................... 1625 McCarthy Well Company..................................... 1557 McKay Nursery Company....................................1109 Metal Pless...................................... 1640, 1642, 1644 Metro Stoneworks LLC...........................................414 MIDC Enterprises....................................... 1234, 1236 Midwest Groundcovers, LLC..........................811, 813 Midwest Landscapes............................................. 808 Midwest Stihl...............................................1007, 1009 Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Nursery & Export Unit......................................713 Minnesota Equipment............................... 1821 Block Minnesota Propane Association............. 1705 Block Minnesota Sodding Company...................... 837, 936 Minnesota State Horticultural Society....... 402, 404 Mississippi Topsoils, Inc......................................1111 Monroe Truck Equipment......................... 1323 Block MONROVIA..................................................1200, 1202 MTI Distributing, Inc.................................... 921 Block MVTL Minnesota Valley Testing Laboratories.... 831 Mycorrhizal Applications....................................... 627 Netherland Bulb Co...............................................1116 New England Ladder Co. LLC...................1012, 1014 North Dakota State University; Dept. of Plant Sciences..............Career Central 5 North Wing Digital..................................................1124 Northern Family Farms...........................................716 Northern Salt Inc......................................................615 Northland Monument.............................................740 Nuss Truck and Equipment...................... 1941 Block Oregon Pride Nurseries, Inc.................................. 603 Ostvig Tree Care.................................................... 1400 PACE, Inc..................................................... 1721 Block Par Aide Products Co............................................. 934 PBI Gordon Corporation...................................... 1010 Peat, Inc.................................................................... 807 Plaisted Companies, Inc............................. 801 Block Plantpeddler Inc...................................................... 829 Plants Beautiful Nursery, Inc....................1015, 1017 Plehal Blacktopping Inc......................................... 932 Prince Corporation............................................... 1204 PRO Landscape by Drafix Software.....................610 Professional Turf & Renovation...........................1101 Proline Div., Heritage Oak Farm, Inc.................. 1209 Purple Wave Auction............................................ 1800

List is current with booths reserved as of November 4, 2019. For the most up-to-date listings, visit www.NorthernGreen.org, or download the Northern Green app.

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TRADE SHOW Tuesday, Jan. 14 PREVIEW PARTY SCHEDULE 4:00 pm–6:30 pm FOR 2020 Quality Forklift/Quality Equipment..........1657, 1756 Rain Bird..........................................505, 507, 604, 606 Rainbow Treecare Scientifc Advancements.....1802 Ramy Turf Products................................... 1533, 1632 RDO Equipment Co................. 1611 and 1711 Blocks Red Magic Performance............................1741, 1840 Reinders, Inc.................................. 924, 926, 928, 930 River Bend Industries............................................1137 Robinson Nursery, Inc...........................................1113 Rochester Community & Technical College.....................Career Central 9 Rochester Concrete Products................... 721 Block Rock Hard Landscape Supply..................1513 Block Rosedale Chevrolet.........................1928, 1930, 1932 SavATree................................................................... 625 SCP Distributors..........................................1225, 1324 SEK - Surebond...................................................... 1536 Sester Farms Inc.............................................823, 825 SiteOne Landscape Supply...................710, 712, 714 SMSC Organics Recycling Facility...........1229, 1328 SRW Products............................................ 1402, 1404 Standard Golf Company.........................................613 Steel Green Manufacturing..................................1135 StoneWall Retaining Walls.....................................617 Stoneworks Architectural Precast...............906, 908 Stuifbergen Bulb/Holland Beauty........................ 502

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JANUARY 15 JANUARY 16 10:00 am–5:00 pm 9:00 am–4:00 pm Stumper Industries............................................... 1037 Suburban Chevrolet.........................1829, 1831, 1833 Sun Gro Horticulture............................................ 1401 Superior Tech Products..................................612, 614 Superior Turf Services Inc........................ 1023, 1025 Sustane Natural Fertilizer, Inc....................1117, 1216 Swanston Equipment..................... 1403, 1405, 1407 Sylva Corporation, Inc................................1841, 1843 Techniseal.............................................................. 1308 Techo-Bloc Midwest Corp.........................1607, 1609 The Rock Stone & Landscape Supply................. 726 The Tessman Company...................1213, 1312, 1314 Tillmann Wholesale Growers...............................1210 Timberwall Landscape & Masonry Products Inc............................517, 616 Titan Machinery, Inc.................................. 1241 Block Toro Irrigation/Unique Lighting............... 1304, 1306 Trenchers Plus, Inc.....................................1129 Block Tri-State Bobcat, Inc.................541 Block/641 Block Truck Utilities, Inc....................................... 1449 Block Trueman Welters........................................ 1345, 1444 TURFCO..............................................1132, 1134, 1136 Twin City Seed Co.......................................1621, 1720 Twin Star Equipment & Manufacturing....1909 Block Twisted Elements, Inc................................ 1413, 1512 UFC Farm Supply.................................................. 1733

Connect with these exhibitors all year long by visiting the Vendor Directory online at www.NorthernGreen.org. United Greenhouse Systems, Inc....................... 1040 United Label & Sales............................................... 702 University of Minnesota - Crookston....Career Central 10 University of Wisconsin - River Falls....Career Central 8 Versa-Lok Retaining Wall Systems..........340, 342, 344, 346 Versatile Vehicles, Inc./E-Z Go Golf Cars.......... 1406 Voigt Smith Innovation................... 1643, 1645, 1647 W. Hoffman Sod Co................................................ 830 Waconia Tree Farms LLC.....................................1107 Wagner Greenhouses, Inc....................................1317 Walters Gardens, Inc.............................................. 602 Wandell’s Nursery, Inc...........................................1105 Web Conductors Inc............................................... 727 Wheeler Landscape Supply.................................. 503 Willow Creek Paving Stones.com.....241, 243, 245, 247 Wilson’s Nursery, Inc...................................... 915, 917 WinField United...............................................821, 920 Wolcyn Tree Farms & Nursery.............................. 608 Wolf Motors..................................10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Xcel Energy............................................................ 1437 Xylem, Ltd. / Golden Valley Hardscapes LLC......910 YTS Companies, LLC........................................... 1508 Ziegler CAT.................................................. 1041 Block Ziegler Rental................................... 1042, 1044, 1046 Zlimen & McGuiness PLLC Attorneys at Law.....1541

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TRADE SHOW CAMPFIRES: CONNECT + GROW ON THE GO

Lakeshore Campfire

Campfires are hubs for gathering and learning, but they’re not your typical general Supported by: session. These unique learning spaces include hosted discussions, trade show floor walkabouts, demonstrations, and more…

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INNOVATION + INSPIRATION THEATER

Innovation & Inspiration Theater

This theater with a huge screen in the center of the action hosts a variety of live events, including sessions focusing on climate change, hardiness zones, social media, favorite plants, Landscape Awards presentations, and several plant variety talks! Plus, featured interviews, video highlights, and educational content all tailored for green industry professionals.

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THE SANDBOX

The Sandbox

Safety should be your number one priority both as a company and individual. A Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspection Demo will be featured in this area. We'll have a truck and trailer set up 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!

TECH LAB (IN THE SANDBOX)

Tech Lab

Have you explored utilizing drones in your business? Possibilities include evaluating tree structure, measuring turf health on golf courses and sports fields, surveying sites prior to landscape design, and taking photos and videos to use in sales. Come hear from green industry companies using this technology, and experience the challenge and fun of flying a drone for yourself!

DRONES

CLIMBER'S CORNER

Stop by the Climber's Corner where Certified Arborists will provide tree climbing and pruning demos.

Climber’s Corner ESCAPE ROOM CHALLENGE

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CLIMBER'S CORNER ESCAPE ROOM CHALLENGE

Looking for a fun team building event that will challenge your industry knowledge during Northern Green? Visit the mini-escape room on the trade show floor! Go online to www.NorthernGreen.org/EscapeRoom to sign up your team of up to 5 people for a 10-minute time slot and see if you can beat our custom puzzles. Will your crew have what it takes to escape? Come and find out!

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CONNECT OVER LUNCH*

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SILENT AUCTION

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floor to pick up their latest employees using the job boards book. What’s more, the authorTuesday, January to help your organization thrive. 14: the Silent Auction on the Wednesday, JanuaryStop 15 byThursday, January 16 may even be there to sign it! • Engage in one-on-one trade show floor in the 101 Block PREVIEW PARTY ...AND VISIT THEM ONLINE. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The bookstore will be open conversations with on Wednesday and Thursday 4:00 p.m.long – 6:30 p.m. Connect with these exhibitors all year by visiting during trade show hours, so educators or students. during Northern Green! Bid on the Vendor online stop by andDirectory pick up your nextat www.NorthernGreen.org. • Learn about continuing fabulous industry products and great read to continue learning education opportunities. services, as well as sporting long after Northern • Browse open positions by tickets, gift certificates, jewelry, Green industry segment. and incredible experiences. Tuesday, January 14:open positions is over. • Post your Wednesday, January 15Bring Thursday, January your checkbook and 16 PREVIEW PARTY and collect resumes. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. get 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 ready to win big! p.m.

SCHEDULE FOR 2020 SCHEDULE FOR 2020

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4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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2020 REGISTRATION OPTIONS 3-Day

(Tue–Th)

2-Day

1-Day

(Tue/Wed) (Wed/Thur) (Tue/Thur)

(Tue)

1-Day

(Wed)

(Thur)

Tues. + Trade Student Trade Show Show Only (Wed/Thur) (Wed/Thur) (Wed/Thur)

Student 3-Day (Tue–Th)

(ON OR BEFORE JAN. 7, 20191)

PRE-REGISTER MEMBER

$327

$248

$178

$248

$169

$109

$204

$35

$40

$199

PRE-REG. NON-MEMBER

$347

$268

$198

$268

$189

$129

$224

$40

$199

(JAN. 14-16, 2020)

$427

$348

$278

$348

$269

$209

$304

$45

$50

$299

REG. NON-MEMBER ONSITE

$447

$368

$298

$368

$289

$229

$324

$45

$50

$299

Choice of 1 Tuesday Master Class

Wednesday Concurrent Educational Sessions in Seminar Rooms

Thursday Concurrent Educational Sessions in Seminar Rooms

Tuesday’s Trade Show Preview Party

All exhibits/trade show pass

Access to Wednesday's Free Lunch on the Trade Show ﬂoor2

Access to Campfire mini-sessions on the trade show ﬂoor

Access to The Sandbox, Tech Lab, and Escape Room Challenge

Access to sessions in the Innovation & Inspiration Theater

GREEN INDUSTRY AWARDS CELEBRATION TICKET (Tuesday)

+ UPGRADES & EXTRAS

PRE-REGISTRATION PRICE

ON-SITE PRICE

$40

$50*

PREMIUM WEDNESDAY UPGRADE: CEO TRACK - How to Grow Your Company from the Inside Out - Requires Wed. Registration Above - Includes exclusive access to CEO Lounge!

Member: $89 Non-Member: $109 Member: $99 Non-Member: $119

PREMIUM THURS. UPGRADE: INTERACTIVE TRACK - Diagnosing Tree and Shrub Problems: A Stepwise Approach - Requires Thursday Registration Above

Member: $89 Non-Member: $109 Member: $99 Non-Member: $119

THE GREEN INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE WHERE YOU...

BROWSE + DO BUSINESS LEARN + LET LOOSE CONNECT + GROW

January 14–16, 2020 Minneapolis Convention Center www.NorthernGreen.org info@NorthernGreen.org | 651.633.4987 GO TO WWW.NORTHERNGREEN.ORG AND REGISTER TODAY!

1 Register on or before Dec. 20 to receive badges in the mail. The deadline for pre-registration is Jan. 7 and all who pre-register between Dec. 21 and Jan. 7 have the option of printing a name badge at the Self Check-In Kiosk onsite. 2 Available to the ﬁrst 1,800 attendees on Wednesday. *A limited number of tickets are available onsite.

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PRE-REGISTRATION FORM (PRICES GO UP JAN. 8!)

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OR REGISTER ONLINE AT NORTHERNGREEN.ORG!

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Register on or before Dec. 20 to receive badges in the mail. All who pre-register between Dec. 21 and Jan. 7 have the option of printing a name badge at the Self Check-In Kiosk onsite. If you miss the Jan. 7 pre-registration deadline, you must register onsite Jan. 14-16. After your information is entered in our system, you will receive a conďŹ rmation email to the address provided.

PRE-REGISTRATION OPTIONS

MEMBER

NON-MEMBER

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 (Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursday)

$199

GREEN INDUSTRY AWARDS CELEBRATION TICKET (Tuesday)

$40

PREMIUM UPGRADE: Wednesday CEO TRACK AND/OR Thursday INTERACTIVE TRACK

$89

$109

UPGRADES & EXTRAS

2-Day and 3-Day Registration includes all education sessions taking place outside the trade show ďŹ&#x201A;oor. Tuesday Registration must select a Master Class. More details on the Master Classes are on page 6, while the details on the Upgrade Tracks are on pages 9 and 18.

COMPANY INFORMATION Primary Contact (badges will be mailed to): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________________________________ State: ___________ ZIP: ____________________ Phone: ____________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Membership: (check all that apply): MNLA

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

MGCSA

MPSTMA

MAC

MASMS

MSA

MTA

MTSC

(Check all boxes that apply for each attendee.)

_________________________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________________ 1 1 Name: 3-Day 2-Day (Tue+Wed) 2-Day (Tue+Thu) 2-Day (Wed+Thu) 1-Day (Tue) 1-Day (Wed) 1-Day (Thu)

Tues. + Trade Show Trade Show Only Student (Wed+Thu) Master Class Selection (circle one as it applies to your registration): 1 2 OPTIONAL EXTRAS: AWARDS CELEBRATION

Student 3-Day 3 4 5 6 (See side two of this sheet for options/descriptions.)

WED. UPGRADE: CEO TRACK

THUR. UPGRADE: INTERACTIVE TRACK

Total: $_____________

_________________________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________________ 1 2 Name: 3-Day 2-Day (Tue+Wed) 2-Day (Tue+Thu) 2-Day (Wed+Thu) 1-Day (Tue) 1-Day (Wed) 1-Day (Thu)

Tues. + Trade Show Trade Show Only Student (Wed+Thu) Master Class Selection (circle one as it applies to your registration): 1 2 OPTIONAL EXTRAS: AWARDS CELEBRATION

THUR. UPGRADE: INTERACTIVE TRACK

Total: $_____________

_________________________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________________ 1 3 Name: 3-Day 2-Day (Tue+Wed) 2-Day (Tue+Thu) 2-Day (Wed+Thu) 1-Day (Tue) 1-Day (Wed) 1-Day (Thu)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: AWARDS CELEBRATION

Time?

Student 3-Day 3 4 5 6 (See side two of this sheet for options/descriptions.)

WED. UPGRADE: CEO TRACK

Tues. + Trade Show Trade Show Only Student (Wed+Thu) Master Class Selection (circle one as it applies to your registration): 1 2

Time?

Student 3-Day 3 4 5 6 (See side two of this sheet for options/descriptions.)

WED. UPGRADE: CEO TRACK

THUR. UPGRADE: INTERACTIVE TRACK

Total: $_____________

4 3-Day

Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________________ 1st Time? 2-Day (Tue+Wed) 2-Day (Tue+Thu) 2-Day (Wed+Thu) 1-Day (Tue) 1-Day (Wed) 1-Day (Thu) Tues. + Trade Show Trade Show Only Student (Wed+Thu) Student 3-Day Master Class Selection (circle one as it applies to your registration): 1 2 3 4 5 6 (See side two of this sheet for options/descriptions.) OPTIONAL EXTRAS: AWARDS CELEBRATION

METHOD OF PAYMENT

WED. UPGRADE: CEO TRACK

THUR. UPGRADE: INTERACTIVE TRACK

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)

www.NorthernGreen.org

__________________________________________________________________ Name on Card

$_____________

________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ City State ZIP Signature Refunds, changes, cancellations, special accommodations, and other policies can be viewed at NorthernGreen.org/policies.

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