Mark Sept. 18 for the INLA Day of Service
Come join the students from DMACC, Kirkwood Community College, and Iowa State University’s Horticulture programs as we roll up our sleeves to make a difference at our annual Day of Service! In partnership with Habitat for Humanity, these future green-industry leaders will transform the open space surrounding a detention basin along a brand-new road on 4320 E 45th Street, just west of Delaware Elementary in Des Moines. With shovels, plants, and plenty of teamwork, this hands-on project will turn a blank canvas into a welcoming, vibrant landscape for the neighborhood to enjoy for...
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The most recent edition of the INLA newsletter has been posted for August. Stay up to date and see what’s happening with the association. NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
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The INLA is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the Iowa Nursery, Landscape, and Garden Center industries. Visit the Membership page for more information or to become a member!
Read MorePesticide Applicator Self-Service Site Now Available From IDALS
Pesticide applicators and licensed businesses have a new way to apply for their certification, pay fees, and check on their status. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has launched a self-service portal for pesticide applicators meant to streamline the certification process. Never Logged-in Before? First-time users will need to register to use the online site. Once registered, users can check on their status, pay fees, and retrieve certification numbers. The site also works for licensed businesses and private applicators. Additionally, for new applicators who will...
Read MoreCongrats & Thank You 2020 Auction Donors!
2020 INLA Scholarship Recipients Annually the Iowa Nursery & Landscape Association (INLA) provides scholarships to students who are pursuing majors in horticulture degrees at Iowa colleges. INLA is pleased to award the ISU Haber Scholarship Winner to Luke Dietrich of West Des Moines, IA and the Community College Scholarship to Taylor Greko of Kirkwood Community College. Harber Scholarship Luke Dietrich, ISU Community College Scholarship Taylor Greko, Kirkwood Community College 2020 Scholarship Auction Donors Thank you to all the companies who donated to the scholarship auction....
Read MoreRitter Joins INLA Hall of Fame
Ryan Ritter of West Burlington, Iowa, has joined the green industry’s top names in the INLA Hall of Fame. Ritter’s achievement was announced at the INLA annual meeting in February in Ames, Iowa. Ritter is the Landscape Manager for Ritter’s Inc. Ritter’s Inc. is a 3rd generation family-owned landscaping and garden center. He earned his BS in Horticulture from Iowa State University and is Past President of Iowa Nursery & Landscape Association. Ritter has a passion for the green industry. His continuous support to the association with industry knowledge and his...
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