When

DAY 1 | Thursday, January 31 - LI Welcome Center

9:00 AM - Turf Maintenance & pests
1:00 PM - Insects & Diseases on Ornamentals

DAY 2 | Friday, February 8 - LI Welcome Center

9:00 AM - How Plants Function
1:00 PM - Planting/Maintenance of Trees & Shrubs

DAY 3 | Wednesday, February 27 - at Planting Fields Arboretum

9:00 AM - ID of Trees and Shrubs – Part 1
1:00 PM - ID of Trees and Shrubs - Part 2 

Where

Long Island Welcome Center., 5100 Long Island Expy, Dix Hills, NY 11746

Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay [Meet in the South Lounge of the Hay Barn]

Things You Should Know

  • Pre-Registration is Required
  • AM sessions run 9am - Noon  
  • PM sessions run 1 - 4pm
  • The manual is not required if you are not taking the exam.
  • Registration for these educational session/classes is separate from the manual and exam fee, which is paid to NYSNLA.
  • Lunch is NOT included. 
  • If you are already "Certified" but need CNLP Credits - the full program qualifies for 18 credits!

    • LINLA's CNLP Review Program 2019

    Are you looking for practical horticulture information from industry experts to further your education and fulfill credit requirements?

    OR Are you interested in preparing for and becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP)?

    Who Is Eligible for CNLP?

    Any individual who meets the following requirements is eligible to apply for CNLP status:
    Is a graduate from a recognized 2 or 4 year college with a degree in the horticulture field
    OR
    Has completed 3 years of experience in the horticultural industry.

    Please Note: You Must Register for the Exam / Manual Separately with NYSNLA
    To purchase the manual and/or register for the CNLP exam, visit the NYSNLA website and download the application.  If you have any questions, contact the NYSNLA office at info@nysnla.com or call (518) 694-4430.

    The cost of the manual includes the exam fee and is required to sit for the CNLP exam. Once you register, you have two years to take the exam, and you can take it in any region in which it is offered.

    CNLP Exam - March 5, 2019 * 9am at Long Island Welcome Center: 5100 Long Island Expy, Dix Hills, NY 11746


    Program Schedule

    Session 1 - Turf Maintenance & Pests, Tamson Yeh || Thursday, January 31 - 9 am - noon, LI Welcome Center

    Session 2 - Insects & Diseases on Ornamentals, Marge Daughtrey/Dan Gilrein || Thursday, January 31, 1 pm - 4 pm, LI Welcome Center

    Session 3 - How Plants Function (Basic Botany), Nick Menchyk || Friday, February 8, 9 am - noon, LI Welcome Center

    Session 4 - Planting/Maintenance of Trees & Shrubs, Jonathan Lehrer || Friday, February 8, 1 pm - 4 pm, LI Welcome Center

    Session 5 - ID of Trees & Shrubs, (Part 1) Vinnie Simeone || Wednesday, February 27, 9 am - noon, Planting Fields Arboretum

    Session 6 - ID of Trees & Shrubs, (Part 2) Richard Weir || Wednesday, February 27, 1 pm - 4 pm, Planting Fields Arboretum

    Contact

    Carol Isles and John Gaylardo 
    Long Island Nursery & Landscape Association 
    516-249-0545    or     Info@LINLA.org