March 2020
I n these unprecedented times when you are wondering how the industry will survive the spring season, take a moment each day to go outside to connect with nature to help keep your feet on the ground & focus on today. All the best for your health and peace of mind!  
LAST CALL TO RENEW YOUR IPPS-ER MEMBERSHIP DUES for 2020!

Click HERE to renew online or HERE to download a hard copy invoice.
Not yet a member? Join HERE !
Questions? E-mail us at ippser@gmail.com.
ONTARIO CONFERENCE NURSERY PRE-TOUR

Th e IPPS-ER Conference Site Committee is offering two pre-tours for you to choose from.  Your options are: Botanical Garden or Nursery, both full day tours to be held on Wednesday, September 23 rd.  Read the scoop on the Botanical Garden Pre-Tour in the February issue and HERE  is the scoop on the Nursery Pre-Tour. The 2020 IPPS-ER annual conference takes place in Hamilton, Ontario from September 23-26.
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Left: A display garden in Canadale Nurseries Design & Inspiration Centre.  
MISS THE PRINT VERSION OF THE COMBINED PROCEEDINGS?

The International IPPS Board of Directors has contracted with Curran Publishing to print copies of the IPPS Combined Proceedings. Volumes available to print are limited now but will likely be expanded. Stay tuned for details that will give members in the continental US a 50% discount! Members outside those areas will receive a 30% discount. Members will receive their discount code via email shortly. Another great member benefit!


   

A NOVEL APPROACH TO FILLING THE NEED FOR WORKERS

The American Landscape Institute (ALI) was founded in Baltimore, Maryland to attract, educate & train the next generation of landscape & horticultural professionals and they have a unique way of accomplishing that goal. Alan Jones, President of Manor View Farms and Past President of the IPPS Eastern Region says, “It’s been very rewarding to be a founding member of this 'Learn While You Earn' apprenticeship style Community College program. There are very few programs that offer a quality horticultural education for free. I recently attended the students landscape design presentations and was very impressed by the quality of the work & the enthusiasm of the students.” More on the program HERE & more about ALI HERE . 

 
 IPPS-ER FOUNDATION
Growing future horticulturists

Student Scholarship - Apply Now!
June 1, 2020 deadline
 
The IPPS Eastern Region Foundation is inviting students who are currently working towards a 2-year, 4-year, or graduate level degree in horticulture or a related field to apply for one of two $2,000 scholarships which are being offered for students who have completed at least two semesters (terms) by the end of the Spring 2020 academic year. The deadline for submitting applications is June 1st. Successful applicants will be notified by August 1st.


Please share with your friends in horticulture. The application deadline is June 1.


The IPPS Eastern Region Foundation was created in 2004 to support research and education in ornamental horticulture.  Support the Foundation with your donation   HERE

JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FOR EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYERS AND STUDENTS:

Click HERE to see a list of available positions and discover how to post a job opening.
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