Burkle Named 2019 ICNP of the Year
Michael Burkle (left) and ICNP board John Hughes (right)
Ames, Iowa – On February 23, 2019, the Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association (INLA) named Michael Burkle, Landscape Construction Instructor at Kirkwood Community College and small business owner, as the 2019 ICNP of the Year. He was named at the INLA hosted awards ceremony during the Iowa State University Shade Tree & Short Course in Ames, Iowa.
Everyone who knows Burkle describes him as a humble and kind man of few words. He is truly a teacher in everything he does. Burkle has fun identifying hardscape patterns on walks with his wife and quite possibly noting a job well done or snapping a few photos of a failed project. Burkle clearly has a passion for what he does and loves sharing it with anyone around him.
After 9 years of teaching at Kirkwood Community College, he’s still constantly tweaking and updating his materials to ensure his courses are engaging and current with industry practices. He also stays relevant and connected to the industry as owner/operator of Rock Hardscapes, which was recognized at Unilock’s 2018 Awards of Excellence for their outstanding work in landscape construction.
Burkle’s dedication to teaching and his students is most evident in the amount of time he invests in his work and students outside of the classroom. It’s not uncommon to find him in front of his computer late into the evening creating or refining class materials. Each year he spends his spring break driving a van full of students halfway across the country to compete in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition.
Burkle has gone above and beyond for INLA to help organize and orchestrate our INLA Day of Service by bringing tools, supplies, and volunteer students. Congratulations to Michael Burkle for his achievement on earning the 2019 ICNP of the Year.
Adolph Presented with 2019 INLA Merit Award
left to right: Robert Adolph, Midwest Groundcover, INLA Board President John Hughes.
Ames, Iowa – On February 23, 2019, the Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association (INLA) recognized Robert Adolph of Midwest Groundcovers. Adolph began at Midwest Groundcovers in 1985 as an Assistant Propagator Trainee after graduating from Iowa State University (ISU).
Adolph started at the bottom, literally, gluing water pipe in the ditches. As he got out of the ditches, he became responsible for maintenance and is now the Maintenance & Construction Manager of two large growing nurseries and a redistribution material hub.
“My interactions with the owners [of Midwest Groundcovers] and the many people who have passed through this company have greatly impacted my life and the way I look at things — for the better,” comments 2019 INLA Merit Award winner Robert Adolph.
Over the years Adolph has played an integral role in the development of a multitude of projects for both Midwest Groundcovers, Midwest Trading, and various philanthropic projects. For the past decade or more he can be found quietly behind the scenes at the ISU Shade Tree and Short Course and INLA, helping exhibitors move it, bidding up auction items and sharing his unique kindness and knowledge.
“Robert is extremely loyal, dedicated and is very concerned of the company’s interests. He has over the years become a very important part in the development of Midwest Groundcovers and we hope he will be for many years to come…” said Peter Orum, company founder, when asked about Adolph.
63RD ANNUAL ISU SHADE TREE SHORT COURSE & INLA TRADE SHOW
SAVE THE DATE!
63RD ANNUAL ISU SHADE TREE SHORT COURSE & INLA TRADE SHOW
February 19-21, 2019
SCHEMAN BUILDING, AMES
Add Feb 19-21, 2019 to your calendar! The 2019 INLA Trade Show will be full of education, networking, INLA hosted member meeting, a scholarship hospitality hour, and more!
The schedule has been announced and you can view all updates are posted on the Trade Show page.
Iowa State University’s Shade Tree Short Course is once again teaming up with the Iowa Nursery & Landscape Association and the Iowa Arborist Association for the annual trade show. The partnership brings exhibitors an even bigger, better opportunity to connect with potential clients by highlighting the best of both worlds and incorporating INLA’s long-standing trade show into the traditional ISU Shade Tree Short Course educational sessions.
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Hotel Information
The Iowa Nursery & Landscape Association is not responsible for making hotel reservations for exhibitors or sponsors during the annual trade show. INLA reserved a block of rooms at the Country Inn & Suites in Ames. Please call the hotel directly to make reservations for your stay. Please reference the “Iowa Nursery & Landscape Association” to receive the group discount of $109/per night (plus taxes). Hotel cut off date for discounts – January 19, 2019.
Hotel: Country Inn & Suites
Phone: 515-233-3935
Address: 2605 SE 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
Set-Up
Exhibitor set-up will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19. In order to visit with ICNPs and take advantage of the Preview and Reception, exhibitors are encouraged to be set-up by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19; however, you must be set up no later than 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20. Exhibits will be set-up on the first and second floor of the Scheman Building and display space is available in the parking lot. Several pushcarts and volunteers are available in the ground floor lobby area to help transport your materials to the exhibit space.
There is a freight elevator located at the dock (northwest corner of the building) that can be used to transport to the first floor. If a forklift is required, please call ISU at 515-956-3204 to schedule a time between 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19.
Shipping
If you require shipment of materials, please send to:
Iowa State Center
c/o Shade Tree Short Course/INLA
Suite 4 Scheman Building
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: 515-294-3347
Exhibitors may tear down their booths between 1:30-5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 21. Carts will be available in the ground floor lobby of the Scheman Building to transport your materials to your vehicles. If you have materials which need to be shipped back to your organization, please pack them in an appropriate container or box, place a pre-paid shipping label on the outside, and leave at your exhibit table. Building staff will ship it back for you via your preferred carrier the following business day.
Calling All Volunteers! INLA 2018 Day of Service
Volunteer and Help Iowa Communities
September 11, 2018
(rain date 9/18/18)
IOWA ARBORETUM
1875 Peach Ave, Madrid, IA 50156
The Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association (INLA) will help mark the Iowa Arboretum’s 50th anniversary with our annual Day of Service on September 11, 2018, in Madrid. This annual day of service brings together INLA professionals and horticulture students from area community colleges and universities for a day benefiting Iowa organizations and communities. Students from Iowa State University, Kirkwood Community College, and Des Moines Area Community College will be participating this year. The students and member companies of INLA will install new landscape plants and a splash fountain around the Hughes Education Center, and install paver and flagstone walkways at the Kroeze Teahouse at the Iowa Arboretum.
“INLA members played an important role in starting the Iowa Arboretum back in 1968. It is only fitting that we return to the Iowa Arboretum to recognize this historic achievement,” said John Hughes, INLA president.
INLA encourages Iowa nursery and landscape professionals and students to volunteer and give back to Iowa communities! All volunteers will receive lunch, a t-shirt, and plenty of cold drinks during the day. Volunteers interested in helping out during the 2018 Day of Service can contact Joan O’Brien at [email protected] or by calling 515.262.8323.
Volunteer Details:
Location: Iowa Arboretum
1875 Peach Ave.
Madrid, IA 50156
Date: September 11, 2018
Rain Date: September 18, 2018
Day of Volunteer Schedule:
9:00 AM Intro & Donuts
(Cafferty building)
9:30 AM Break into teams
Project work begins
1:30 PM Complete projects and tour
2:00 PM Late lunch
4:00 PM Volunteers released
ICNP Testing June 20
ICNP Testing is to be held at the Iowa Arboretum in Madrid, IA
Download June registration form
June 20, 2018
9 AM – Noon
Recognitions at the 2018 ISU Shade Tree Short Course & INLA Trade Show
At the INLA annual meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, INLA President John Hughes announced the 2017-18 INLA scholarship recipients as well as presented the “2018 Merit Award” to Wayne Koos, “2018 ICNP of The Year Award” to Anne Marie VanDerZanden, and “2018 Hall of Fame” to Doug Matthias. (more…)
Next ICNP Classes Held on February 20 in Ames
Please join us on February 20, 2018, in Ames for the next certification date for the INLA Certified Nursery Professional class. You can download the registration form here and send back to the INLA office listed on the form. View full details on the ICNP certification here. (more…)
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2018 INLA Trade Show Exhibitor Registration is Now Open!
2018 INLA Trade Show
FEBRUARY 20-22, 2018
The ISU Shade Tree Short Course and INLA Trade Show exhibitor registration is now open! Your participation is critical to the excitement of our conference, association, and statewide horticulture industry.
Iowa State’s annual Shade Tree Short Course is once again teaming up with the Iowa Nursery & Landscape Association’s Trade Show. The partnership brings exhibitors an even bigger, better opportunity to connect with potential clients by highlighting the best of both worlds and incorporating INLA’s long-standing trade show into the traditional ISU Shade Tree Short Course educational sessions.
Exhibitor FYI
Exhibitors may tear down their booths between 1:30-5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 22. Carts will be available in the ground floor lobby of the Scheman Building to transport your materials to your vehicles. If you have materials which need to be shipped back to your organization, please pack them in an appropriate container or box, place a pre-paid shipping label on the outside, and leave at your exhibit table. Building staff will ship it back to you via your preferred carrier the following business day.
Membership Dinner & Scholarship Dinner
The Annual Membership Dinner and Scholarship Auction will take place Wednesday, February 21, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Reiman Gardens. All proceeds from this event go to INLA Horticulture scholarships. You are invited to join trade show attendees in a relaxing environment for networking and entertainment.
Sponsoring!
Sponsors help support the conference in a variety of ways which include the ICNP Tradeshow Preview & Reception on Tuesday, the Hospitality Hour and the Dinner & Scholarship Auction.
INLA would greatly appreciate any help you can provide us this year. All contributions of $150 or more (that are received by Monday, Feb 16, 2017) will be listed in trade show materials, INLA newsletters and on the INLA website.
Convention Hotel
INLA is not responsible for hotel reservations during the conference. Please contact the hotel directly:
Country Inn & Suites
515-223-3935
2605 SE 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
Member Companies & Students Help OWL Patients & Their Families
The sixth annual INLA Day of Service was held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the On With Life, Inc. (OWL) facility at their Ankeny campus. (more…)
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