Northern Rockies Tree School
at the
Montana Green Expo
January 7th-9th, 2025 - Missoula, MT
Registration for the Northern Rockies Tree School opens in early October.
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. That's right; 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. We will link the full Conference Schedule here when it's ready.
Can't-Miss Opportunities at the Northern Rockies Tree School and the Montana Green Expo
Hands-On Workshops
There will be several Workshops held on Tuesday, January 7th. A separate registration is required for each of the workshops. We are excited to offer the following workshops this year:
- Plant Health Care Clinic
- Irrigation Workshop
- First Aid CPR AED Course
You can add workshops to your online registration, or download a registration form by selecting the Workshop name above. All Workshops will be held Tuesday, January 7th, at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Missoula, MT. Pre-registration is required.
Five Education Tracks
Five tracks guarantee there's something for everyone. We have seminars focused on:
- Tree Care/Northern Rockies Tree School
- Business Planning
- Growers & Plants
- Landscaping
- Fundamentals
Industry-leading speakers will address a variety of topics that are top-of-mind in the green industry. Many seminars qualify for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Montana Dept. of Agriculture (MDA), Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and Wyoming Dept. of Agriculture. 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.
Register by December 1st and $ave!
Register before the Early Bird deadline of December 1st for the best rates. Online registration is open through December 25th. Your registration includes admission to the Trade Show Exhibits free of charge and the seminars do not overlap with the Trade Show so you can attend both!
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.com/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 Wednesday and Thursday. 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 on Wednesday evening for a fun way to make new connections with exhibitors.
The Annual Banquet and Awards Show will be on Wednesday evening. 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 register.
A Women in Horticulture Muffins & Mimosas Brunch will be held Thursday morning. Join us for a fun mix-and-mingle networking opportunity for women in the industry.
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.
Hotel Reservations. We have a room block set up at the Hilton Garden Inn for Montana Green Expo attendees. The group discount does expire, so reserve your room early. To receive the discounted rate, reserve before December 25th, 2024. Room reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly: 406-532-5300. Ask for the Montana Nursery and Landscape Association group rate when booking over-the-phone. 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 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.
Online registration closes December 25th. To register after that time, contact us, or register in-person at the Montana Green Expo Registration Table, located in the North Rotunda of the Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT from 7:30 - 8:00 am on Jan. 7th, 8th, or 9th.
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 printed in programs that 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.