Speaker Agreement Form

On behalf of the MNLA educational committee, we welcome you as a presenter for our educational programs.

The Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting, and fostering a climate for the advancement of the horticulture profession in Massachusetts. MNLA is a dynamic association offering professional development opportunities, trade shows, conferences and industry events, and is committed to undertaking due diligence to ensure that attendees receive the education that is expected as outlined in our communications and correspondence.

We consider our attendees to be ‘students’ seeking continuing education with solid content to increase their skill level, provide new ideas and help them be more professional.

Landscape / Horticulture / Green Industry Professionals / Grower both Nursery & Greenhouse/ Owners (owners, managers and key staff), as well as employees of growers, landscape contractors, landscape designers, lawn care/grounds managers and horticulturists. MNLA is a community that values and recognizes diversity, and hopes to create a safe and welcoming environment where all people can come together to learn.

Your contact information

Please complete all areas.
Presenter name(Required)
Mailing address(Required)
Email address(Required)
Please enter complete URLs for your social media accounts as opposed to user names or @handles.

Biography and headshot

Used for event promotion.
Action/nature shots are accepted. Images should be 300 dpi and a minimum of 800px wide.
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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, heic, gif, png, Max. file size: 512 MB, Max. files: 3.

    Session information

    Sessions are 45–60 minutes in length and are to include Q&A time at the end. If you have more than one session, please fill out a separate form for each.
    Presentation options(Required)
    Check as many as you would like and MNLA will confirm.
    Title may be edited for promotion.
    May be edited for promotion.

    Video consent

    While all Virtual Forum sessions must be recorded, we ask permission for in-person educational sessions.
    Do you authorize MNLA to record your educational session?(Required)

    Honorarium

    There is an option to donate your presenter fee to support the MNLA Foundation.
    Fee options(Required)

    Presentation materials / handouts

    A single file can be uploaded now or supplied via email but must be submitted to MNLA one week prior to your scheduled webinar. We will send your file via eblast to all registered attendees along with the Zoom link and other access information. This content will also be available on the virtual event website after the webinar takes place. Please only send one overall file.
    Only PDF files will be accepted.
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    Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 512 MB.

      Partner programs

      Plant Something MA

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      Plant Something MA is a project of MNLA which includes professional environmental horticulturists—people who grow, care for, design and install plantings and landscapes in your community.

      Growing Wild

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      Growing Wild helps reverse the loss of biological diversity, foster and protect endangered species and add to the natural beauty of our Commonwealth—right in your own backyard.

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      There are many reasons to join MNLA.

      MNLA provides access to green industry speakers on the cutting-edge and up-to-date information. Our dynamic community is made up of folks from all walks of life. Colleagues share advice and insights. Passion for the betterment of our community drives member participation in MNLA. Individual contribution is valued. Get involved! Join a committee or volunteer at an event. Make our industry—and your business—better!

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