Northern Rockies Tree School

at the

Montana Green Expo

January 7th-9th, 2025  -  Missoula, MT

 The Northern Rockies Tree School (NRTS) has joined forces with the Montana Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) to create an event that will bring the horticulture industry together and plant the seeds for success. We are proud to once again offer the great programming you have come to expect from the NRTS, and also open up the Montana Green Expo conference to you as well; your registration gives you access to all the programming for the Northern Rockies Tree School, and the Montana Green Expo.

Join us in the new year, where we will bring in world-renowned experts to highlight best practices, explore innovative and creative business solutions, and help you grow your business.

Can't-Miss Opportunities at the Northern Rockies Tree School and the Montana Green Expo

Hands-On Workshops

There will be several in-depth Workshops held prior to the conference. A separate registration is required for each of the workshops. We are excited to offer the following workshops this year:

Monday, January 6th:

• First Aid CPR AED Course - American Red Cross

Tuesday, January 7th:

• Plant Health Care Clinic, presented by Victor Gust with Warne Chemical
  

• Irrigation Workshop
• Social Media Marketing Workshop
• Leadership & Team Building Workshop
  

You can add workshops during the online registration process, or select their name from the list above to download a printable registration form. Pre-registration is required for all workshops. No on-site registrations.

Four Education Tracks

Four tracks guarantee there's something for everyone. We have seminars focused on:

• Tree Care/Northern Rockies Tree School
  
• Business Management
  
• Growers & Plant Health
  
• Landscape Design & Install
  

Industry-leading speakers will address a variety of topics that are top-of-mind in the green industry. View the full conference schedule here. Many seminars qualify for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Montana Dept. of Agriculture (MDA), and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). We will link available CEUs here when they have been approved by the accrediting agencies.

Connection-Building Trade Show

Discover new varieties, new products, and new services at the Trade Show. The trade show is your opportunity to meet suppliers that can help you find solutions that will set you up for success. Grow your network. Grow your customer base. Grow your company.

Follow the link to register online, or to download a printable Attendee Registration Form, click here.

As always, members of the Montana Nursery and Landscape enjoy registration discounts. To view Members-Only registration prices, log in using the email address associated with your MNLA membership. Not a member? Dues are only $195/year, and are pro-rated from July 1st. Instantly join online to receive membership discount: www.plantingmontana.org/join.

Looking for More Details on the Schedule of Events? Read on to find out what's in store:

The Trade Show portion of the Montana Green Expo will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday. Visit with vendors and see what's new! Growers, educators, and industry suppliers  are all part of the trade show. A Cocktails with Exhibitors event will be held during the first day of the trade show for a fun way to make new connections with exhibitors.

The Annual Banquet and Awards Show will be on the first evening of the conference. Relax, kick back and enjoy a delicious dinner and great entertainment. Find out who the winners are for the Best of Montana Landscapes and Container Planting contests, and meet the Member-of-the-Year!  A banquet ticket is included with all full 2-day convention registrations. If you register for one-day only and would like to attend the Awards Banquet, contact the MNLA office to add the banquet to your registration.

Two networking events will be held Thursday morning: Women in Horticulture Muffins & Mimosas Brunch and Coffee & Conversation: Guys in the Green Industry. Join us for a fun mix-and-mingle networking opportunity with your peers.

The Annual Meeting Luncheon will be open to all attendees on Thursday, and is a good time to catch up with the MNLA Board of Directors to hear about plans for the future of the Association. You will have the opportunity to ask your questions and offer suggestions. Board member elections will be held during the Annual Meeting; we encourage you to come participate in electing the leaders that will shape the future of the MNLA.

A Certified Plant Professional (CPP) Exam will be offered on Tuesday. This is one of only two times a year that we offer testing for this certification. Space is limited, so make sure you register early. You can register for the exam by following this link: Certified Plant Professional Exam Registration.

Lodging. We have a discounted room block set up at the Hilton Garden Inn for conference attendees, at a rate of $130/night. The group discount does expire, so reserve your room early. To receive the discounted rate, reserve before December 23rd, 2024. Room reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly: 406-532-5300, or book online using this link. You may need to adjust the dates in online booking to view all available rooms. Ask for the Montana Nursery and Landscape Association group rate when booking over-the-phone. Discounted room block rates extend to 3 days before, and 3 days after, the conference if you need to extend your stay.

Very Important: MNLA does NOT use a third-party service for hotel reservations. You should make your reservations directly with the hotel through our booking link, or by calling the hotel directly. If contacted by a company representing themselves as an authorized housing company for the conference, please note that MNLA does not contract for such services and these companies are not affiliated with the MNLA, Northern Rockies Tree School, or Montana Green Expo. (If you have made reservations through such a third party, you may wish to consider cancelling those reservations and notifying your credit card company to ensure that no fraudulent charges are posted against your account.)

We look forward to seeing you at the Northern Rockies Tree School @ the Montana Green Expo!

Interested in Supporting the Event? Contact us about sponsorship and donation opportunities.

Questions? Contact us: expo@plantingmontana.org or call 406-755-3079.

*While we try to keep the schedule that is posted on our website, schedules may change in order to accommodate the special needs of the presenters or the hotel. MNLA reserves the right to substitute speakers or modify the convention schedule as the need arises. The final schedule will be available at the registration desk. Changes may also be announced outside seminar rooms or posted on the announcement board at the registration desk.