WNC Green Industry Symposium 2026

Fri Feb 27 2026 at 08:30 am to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

The North Carolina Arboretum | Asheville

The NC Arboretum Adult Education Programs
Publisher/HostThe NC Arboretum Adult Education Programs
WNC Green Industry Symposium 2026
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Join the first symposium of this kind for WNC Green Industry professionals to network, attend sessions, and acquire CEU credits.
About this Event

WNC Green Industry Symposium

Friday, February 27 | 8:30 am – 4 pm

BREG – Can Count for up to 3 Elective Classes if attending the full symposium


The detailed schedule of the Concurrent Sessions and their topics will be available January 15th and sent to all attendees after that date. Registration is fully refundable up to 10 days before the event and anyone that registers after February 16th will need to bring their own lunch.

Please have your license and certification numbers ready before you register so you can enter them in your order form.

Join other Western North Carolina Green Industry Professionals on this full day symposium to learn from other professionals in the field. Many of the sessions will be available for CEU credits toward a variety of certifications that could include NC CPP, Landscape Contractor, Irrigation Contractor, ISA Certified Arborist, Landscape Architect, Pesticide Applicator. More details about the concurrent sessions and what CEU credits are available will be provided in early February.

Lunch is included with registration if you register by February 15th. Snacks and coffee/tea will be available throughout the day for attendees.

This event is supported by: The North Carolina Arboretum Society, The University of North Carolina System, NC Cooperative Extension, and B.B. Barns Garden Center and Landscape Company.

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Agenda

πŸ•‘: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration and Check-in
πŸ•‘: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome and Housekeeping
πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Concurrent Session A
πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Concurrent Session B
πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM
Concurrent Session C
πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Keynote Speaker
πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel Discussion and Breakout Discussions
πŸ•‘: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Optional Social Hour (cash bar)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The North Carolina Arboretum, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States

Tickets

USD 40.00 to USD 50.00

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