In-Person
WINTER SYMPOSIUM
& CVNLA SHORT COURSE

Growing Wellness: Plants, People and a Thriving Planet

Explore how gardens—from intimate personal spaces to expansive public landscapes—can heal individuals, strengthen communities, and support a healthier planet.  Learn how thoughtful design, inclusive access, sustainable plant choices, and a willingness to embrace imperfection all contribute to resilient landscapes and resilient people.  Gardeners have the profound power to become catalysts for wellness, connection and ecological restoration through our approach to planting, design and the creation of shared greenspaces.

Join us on Wednesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 12 to hear from regional and international experts including Hoichi and Michi Kurisu (Kurisu, LLC), Daria McKelvey (Missouri Botanical Garden), Shelly Barrick Parsons (Capital Trees), Natalie Carmolli (Proven Winners® ColorChoice®), Dr. Glynn Percival (Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory), Becca Amos (WHOA Behavioral Health), Lea Purdy (Resource Environmental Solutions), Preston Montague and more.

In-person tickets include light breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and all-day hot beverage service.  

In-person 2-day Ticket: $180

In-Person Wednesday Ticket: $100

In-Person Thursday Ticket: $100

Dates:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Details

The 2026 Winter Symposium & CVNLA Short Course is a three-day event presented by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association and Virginia Cooperative Extension. Tickets can be purchased for one, two or all three days; attendees will receive a discount for attending both Days 1 and 2 by purchasing the combo ticket. Tickets for Day 3: Pesticide Recertification must be purchased separately.

Wednesday and Thursday are hybrid events with an opportunity to purchase in-person or virtual tickets. Come in person to meet the speakers, greet old friends and make new ones—or join virtually from the comfort of your home or office. Friday’s Pesticide Recertification Day requires in-person attendance.  

Net proceeds from Thursday and Friday help build CVNLA’s scholarship fund for students pursuing horticultural careers.

2026 Winter Symposium In-Person Schedule

Details to Come!

Continuing Education Credits 

CEUs will be available in mid-January

Sponsors

Gold: 

Gold Sponsors 2026 Winter Symposium

 

Silver:  

Pesticide Day

Friday, February 13, 2026

Learn more and register