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8:00am
Gates Open

Zebra Gate—Wristbands will be given out at the gate to pre-registered attendees only, no walk-ins. Attendees will be directed to the Pine Knoll where program registration and education will be held.

8:30am
Welcome & Recognition of New MCHs for 2024

Join us as we welcome attendees and speakers while recognizing the newest MCHs of 2024 from the January 31st & August 7th exams.

9:00am
Planting 300 Bare Root Trees in 72 hours: A case study in canopy health, new approaches, practicality and resiliency

Hosted by Josh Meyer, Curator of Horticulture and Sustainability at Zoo New England.

9:45am
Tours and Plant I.D.

Attendees will be broken up into three groups to explore several themes:

• Zoological Horticulture Principles in Design and Operations
• Arthur Schurcliff Historic Rock Garden
• Sustainability Initiatives: Tree Canopy, Food Forests, Rain Gardens
• Plant I.D. Team Challenge: Weeds & Unique Plants of Franklin Park Zoo

11:15am
Healthy Soils Support Healthy Trees: The Amazing Soils Genomics

Hosted by Wei Zhang, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Development at Zynnovation LLC.

12:00pm
Lunch & Education Program

Join the MCH board for our final speaking presentation, fun horticultural challenges & networking.

1:30pm
Adjourn

Take this time to continue networking with peers and wander the grounds on your own.

Online registration has closed. We cannot accommodate walk-in registrations for this event.

Pricing

MNLA member $75 ($95 after 8/12/24)
MCH non-member $85 ($105 after 8/12/24)
Non-member $95 ($115 after 8/12/24)

Registration includes coffee & a light lunch. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunches and beverages as well.

Pre-registration is required, no walk-ins:

We will be unable to accommodate walk-in registrations for this event. All attendees MUST be pre-registered on or before August 26, 2024. 

Pricing

Plant Geek Sponsor: $500

All sponsors receive logo on signage and conference materials, the opportunity to forward information to be shared with attendees, as well as a mailing list of attendees. Sponsors will also receive two (2) free registrations to participate on the day or to share with a customer.