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Upcoming events

June 30, 2026 6:35 PM

Dehler Park, Billings, MT

Family Fun Baseball Night 2026
July 23, 2026 8:30 AM

Kalispell, MT - Glacier Nursery, 4343 Montana Hwy 35

CPP Exam at SUMMER TOUR 2026
July 23, 2026 5:00 PM

Whitefish, MT

Summer Tour 2026
August 14, 2026 1:00 PM

Pryor Creek Golf Course, Huntley, MT

Billings Chapter 13th Annual Golf Scramble
August 20, 2026 8:30 AM

Bridger Creek Golf Course in Bozeman, MT

Bozeman Chapter 3rd Annual Golf Scramble

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Summer Tour 2026

Start
July 23, 2026
5:00 PM
End
July 24, 2026
5:00 PM
Location
Whitefish, MT

Registration

Member - Tour Registration – $150.00
Full registration for an individual from an MNLA Member Firm. Registration includes entrance and bus transportation to each tour site, Welcome Dinner, and Lunch on tour day.
Member - Tour Registration - Early Bird Discount – $100.00
Full registration for an individual from an MNLA Member Firm. Registration includes entrance and bus transportation to each tour site, Welcome Dinner, and Lunch on tour day.
Member - Welcome Dinner Only – $30.00
Can't attend the full tour, but would like to attend the Welcome Dinner the evening before the tour? Use this option to register for dinner only. MNLA members, log-in to your membership account to receive your discount.
Non Member - Welcome Dinner Only – $50.00
This option is for anyone who would like to attend the Welcome Dinner, but is unable to attend the full tour the following day.
Non-member - Tour Registration – $200.00
Full registration for an individual from a Non-Member Firm. (Includes Welcome Dinner the evening before the tour, entrance to the sites and bus transportation and lunch on tour-day.)
Non-member - Tour Registration - Early Bird Discount – $150.00
Full registration for an individual from a Non-Member Firm. (Includes entrance to the sites, Welcome Dinner the evening before the tour and bus transportation the day of the Tour).

Summer Tour

July 23-24, 2026

Flathead Valley, MT

Step behind the scenes and experience Montana’s green industry like never before! Join us for an engaging, hands-on field trip as we explore top-tier nurseries, innovative greenhouses, stunning landscape sites, and other standout destinations in our host city. Each year the Tour travels to a new location, showcasing the very best Montana has to offer.

This immersive experience gives you insider access to some of the region’s most impressive operations—offering insight into operations, leadership, and culture through candid conversations and hands-on exposure. Connect with fellow professionals, swap ideas, discover fresh techniques, and recharge your passion for the field. Whether you’re looking to learn, network, or simply enjoy a day of exploration, the Tour offers something for everyone.

Come join us!

Schedule of Events

Thursday, July 23: Pre-Tour

Certified Plant Professional Exam: The CPP Exam will offered on Thursday at 8:30am. Applications for the test and order forms for the manual are available online, or by calling the MNLA office at 406.755.3079. Registration for the exam is not included in the Tour registration; if you wish to take the exam and attend Summer Tour, you will need to complete separate registration forms for each. Register online for the CPP Exam here. Registration deadline: July 15th.

Welcome Dinner: All Tour registrants are invited to join us Thursday evening, July 23rd for a welcome dinner. We will enjoy a lively presentation on Successfully Growing Native Plants for Commercial Production, a casual dinner, and a walking tour of Glacier Nursery. The Welcome Dinner is included with your Tour Day registration, and is a great time to see familiar faces and connect before the hustle and bustle of tour day.

Friday, July 24: Tour Day

Tour Day Details: The Summer Tour will take place around the Flathead Valley on Friday, July 24, 2026. The Tour runs from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Bus transportation will be provided, as well as a detailed map of tour stops for those who wish to use their own vehicle. There will be some fun games and door prizes along the way!

Your registration includes the Welcome Dinner the evening before the Tour, admission to all of the sites, as well as lunch and bus transportation on tour-day.

Where will the Summer Tour be stopping this year? There are some great sites in store!

Big Sky Honeyberries

A family-owned farm in Whitefish, Big Sky Honeyberries is dedicated to growing and sharing the unique flavor, nutrition, and beauty of honeyberries (also known as haskap berries). From farm-to-table food enthusiasts to growers interested in the future of honeyberry production, Big Sky Honeyberries is committed to sharing the story of this nutrient-rich superfruit while supporting a sustainable agricultural future in Montana.

Glacier Nursery

Glacier Nursery is a wholesale nursery located in the Flathead Valley, offering approximately 900 varieties of plants suited to Montana landscapes. Their inventory includes thousands of plants grown to withstand the challenging growing conditions of the Northern Rocky Mountains.

Stillwater Landscape

Stillwater Landscape is a full-service landscape design and installation company specializing in creating beautiful, functional outdoor environments throughout Flathead County and Northwest Montana. We will tour their installation at the Larch House, a luxury boutique hotel located in the historic Railway District of downtown Whitefish.

Center for Native Plants

Center for Native Plants is a native plant nursery in Whitefish dedicated to helping restore and enhance the landscapes of the Northern Rockies through locally adapted plants. They grow a diverse selection of more than 200 species of Montana and Intermountain Northwest native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, groundcovers, and trees.

Forestoration

Forestoration is a landscape design, restoration, and forest management company dedicated to creating outdoor spaces that connect people with the natural environment. From private landscapes to large-scale restoration projects, they work to help Montana's natural beauty endure for generations.

Montana Rockworks

Known for their expertise in natural stone production, Montana Rockworks brings the character of authentic Montana stone to residential and commercial projects across North America using stone quarried in the Northern Rockies.

...tour includes several private residential landscape sites!

Thank you to our Generous Sponsor:

Glacier Nursery

REGISTRATION: Register by following the link on this page. Questions? Contact us: info@plantingmontana.org, or 406-755-3079. Early bird registration discount through June 22nd.

LODGING: We have negotiated a discounted room block for Summer Tour guest at the Glacier International Lodge. Centrally located, the hotel offers complimentary breakfast and easy access to all the Flathead Valley offers. There are a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate. We encourage you to book early before the room block fills. Discounted rooms are available on a first come, first served basis, and must be booked by June 22nd to received the discounted rate. Book using our discount code: 0722MNLA.

Interested in Sponsoring the Summer Tour? We have several sponsorship opportunities available. Download the sponsorship form, contact the MNLA office at info@plantingmontana.org, or call 406.755.3079 for sponsorship details.