Webinar Series: 2022 Schedule
Webinar Schedule and Details
This year, MBNLA is offering a series of online webinars during the months of February and March. Participation will be open to MBNLA members and non-members alike.
This year’s schedule includes the following topics:
Schedule
1. New Plant Introductions and Anticipated Stock Issues for 2022
Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Start Time: 1:00 PM CST
Cost: Members – free / Non-members – $20
Presenters:
- Duayne Friesen, Ball Horticultural Company
- Matt Kellas, Aubin Nurseries Ltd
- Philip Ronald, Jeffries Nurseries
- Owen Vanstone, Vanstone Nurseries
Presentation: A Zoom link will be forwarded to registrants the day of the event (after registration closes) to participate.
Description: This panel of local experts will provide information on their favorite new plant introductions, as well as potential stock availability challenges for 2022.
Registration is now closed. Thank you to all who participated and to our webinar’s sponsors!
* Please Note: There is one IPM Credit Available. To qualify, you must be in attendance for the entire duration of the live webinar. A recorded version will not qualify. Following registration for this event through the MBNLA website, pease contact MBNLA Executive Director Rob Officer at robofficer@mbnla.com to confirm that you are seeking credit for this event.
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2. Soil Cell Technology: Providing Soil Volumes to Grow Large Mature Trees in Dense Urban Spaces
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Start Time: 1:00 PM CST
Cost: Members – free / Non-members – $20
Presentation: A Zoom link will be forwarded to registrants the day of the event (after registration closes) to participate.
Description: Michael James, with Deep Root Canada Corp, will present on soil cell technology and how providing soil volumes can be used to grow large mature trees in dense urban spaces.
Registration is now closed. Thank you to all who participated and to our webinar’s sponsors!
* Please Note: There is one ISA Credit Available. To qualify for an International Society of Arboriculture credit, you must be in attendance for the entire duration of the live webinar. A recorded version will not qualify. Following registration for this event through the MBNLA website, pease contact MBNLA Executive Director Rob Officer at robofficer@mbnla.com to confirm that you are seeking credit for this event.
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3. Creative Lighting Effects: Selling & Installing Landscape Lighting (one of the most profitable upsells in the landscape industry)
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Start Time: 1:00 PM CST
Cost: Members – free / Non-members – $20
Presentation: A Zoom link will be forwarded to registrants the day of the event (after registration closes) to participate.
Description: This session will go through the selling process that will have your customers ‘ASKING YOU’ for landscaping lighting. Simple and creative lighting effects & the products to use, selling techniques and practical installation tips to get you started or take your projects to the next level.
Registration is now closed. Thank you to all who participated and to our webinar’s sponsors!
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Presentation: A Zoom link will be forwarded to registrants the day of the event (after registration closes) to participate.
Description: This session will cover:
- Planning your Winning Website (The Tech, The Audiences and their expectations)
- Developing content to help you generate quality leads and organic website traffic
- Best technical practices for publishing content to be found on search
- How to enhance your business and website visibility as a local landscaping business
Registration is now closed. Thank you to all who participated and to our webinar’s sponsors!
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5. New Hardscape Products
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Start Time: 1:00 PM CST
Cost: Members – free / Non-members – $20
Presentation: A Zoom link will be forwarded to registrants the day of the event (after registration closes) to participate.
Description: Join a professional industry expert from Barkman, as they discuss their involvement in innovative associations that help them stay ahead of the curve within the precast concrete industry. There will also be a short discussion regarding their expansion out west and the positive benefits this means for the local market. This presentation will be of interest to landscape contractors, those who retail these products, and landscape architects.
Lee Hotas from Expocrete Concrete, makers of Belgard Hardscape Products in Western Canada, will also present about new hardscape product additions for 2022. Lee will touch on available Belgard Resources to grow your Hardscape Skills, as well discuss how Belgard Design Studio can enhance your design skills.
Registration is now closed. Thank you to all who participated and to our webinar’s sponsors!
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