CNLP 2024 Review Session & Exam Updates

Please Note: Scroll down to see the plans of all our Regions. The Regions continue to plan how they will be offering review sessions and the CNLP Examination administration. Please keep coming back to this page for the latest updates.

Region 1 / PlantLI 

Registration is now open for the Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course. All sessions offered both in person and via Zoom, except Session 4 (Feb. 14), which is in person only. 
Sessions run weekly starting January 24th and ending February 20th. 
 

This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a CNLP. Folks new to horticulture and landscape management are welcome and encouraged to participate. You do not need to become a CNLP to participate in the course. 

Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. As a CNLP in New York state, you will become one of many green industry professionals who share a common desire to continue their education and grow as professionals.  

All classes offered from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, except session 5 is from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Locations vary—see descriptions below. 

Fee: $175 for the entire course or $45 per session. Sliding scale registration available. Email Courtney Fenyo for more information at [email protected]. 

Register for entire course here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E169394&id=129 

View complete session descriptions here: https://ccesuffolk.org/events/2024/01/24/certified-nursery-landscape-professional-cnlp-exam-review-course 

January 24th Session
Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, Riverhead and Zoom.
Session 1: Plant Biology, Soil Basics, & Nutrient Management

Topics: How Plants Function, Soil Moisture, Texture, and Aeration, Nutrient Management of Woody Ornamentals
Presenters: Nick Menchyk, PhD., Farmingdale State College; Debbie Aller, PhD., Cornell University; Mina Vescera, CCE-Suffolk
CEUs Session 1:
LA Credits: 3.5 HSW credit hours in horticulture and site and soils analysis
CNLP: 4 credits
ISA Arborist: Pending
Register for Session 1 only: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E169394&id=130 

January 31st Session 
Location: CCE-Nassau. East Meadow Farm, East Meadow and Zoom.
Session 2: Landscape Assessment, Installation, & Establishment
Topics: Landscape Establishment & Maintenance, Invasive Plants & Invasive Species Regulations
Presenters: Vinnie Drzewucki, CCE-Nassau; Abby Bezrutczyk Marino, Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA)
CEUs Session 2:
LA Credits: 3.5 HSW credit hours in horticulture and site analysis
CNLP: 4 credits
ISA Arborist: Pending

Register for Session 2 only: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E169394&id=131 

February 7th Session 
Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, Riverhead and Zoom.
Session 3: Introduction to Problems of Ornamental Woody Plants
Topics: Pesticide Use in the Landscape, Characteristics of Biotic & Abiotic Plant Disorders, Insect, Mite, & Other Plant Pests
Presenters: Marie Boulier, CCE-Suffolk; Margery Daughtrey, PhD., Cornell University; and Dan Gilrein, CCE-Suffolk
CEUs Session 3:
LA Credits: 3.5 HSW credit hours in horticulture
NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator: 1.25 CORE credits, 2.25 credits for categories 3a, 3b, 1a, 25, 6a, 6b, and 10.
CNLP: 4 credits
ISA Arborist: Pending

Register for Session 3 only: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E169394&id=132 

February 14th Session
Location: Planting Fields Arboretum. In-person only
Session 4: Identification & Pruning of Woody Ornamentals
Topics: Woody Plant Anatomy, Identification, and Pruning
Presenters: Vincent Simeone, Planting Fields Arboretum; Richard Weir, Horticulture Solutions; and Joseph Patrone, Hofstra University
CEUs Session 4:
LA Credits: 3.5 HSW credit hours in horticulture
CNLP: 4 credits
ISA Arborist: Pending

Register for Session 4 only: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E169394&id=133 

February 20th Session 
Location: Clark Botanic Garden, Albertson and Zoom.
Session 5: Lawn Establishment & Maintenance
Topics: Steps to a successful lawn establishment, post-germination care, and routine lawn maintenance. Primary lawn pests, special lawn problems, fertilizer use regulations
Presenter: Bonnie Klein, Clark Botanic Garden
CEUs Session 5:
LA Credits: 2 HSW credit hours in horticulture
NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator: 2.25 credits for categories 3a, 3b, 25, and 10.
CNLP: 2.5 credits
ISA Arborist: Pending

Register for Session 5 only: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E169394&id=134 

REGION 1 CNLP EXAMINATION is scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Long Island Welcome Center (Taste NY) Community Room at 5100 Long Island Expy, Dix Hills, NY 11746.

Region 2 / PlantLHV-NYC

We encourage candidates in our Region to utilize the Online & In-Person Review Sessions offered by Region 1 (above). 

Region 3

The Regional Review Course will take place March 11 & 13 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at:
Cornell Cooperative Extension
24 Martin Road
Voorheesville, NY 

We are finalizing the examination date. 

Region 4 / PlantCNY

Region 4 New CNLP Candidates: Please register for the CNLP program promptly – by or before Region 4 review sessions start. Click here for the CNLP Application. Once registered, NYSNLA provides each candidate a link to access the electronic review manual on-line.  Note: The new and improved manual is available online as an e-doc with registration. Hard copies are not provided with any registrations but can be purchased through NYSNLA for an additional $75.00. 

Contact the Region 4 representative to confirm registration details, before attending review sessions or with questions. Region 4 review sessions are in-person and free.   

PLANTCNY 2024 CNLP Updates

Our final review is Wednesday, March 13 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Dewitt Jamesville Community Library, Room C.

The exam will be given on Wednesday, March 20 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Reformed Church of Syracuse Crounse Community Room, 1228 Teall Ave., Syracuse NY 13206.

Region 5 / PlantGFLX 

All review sessions and exam will be held at: Olmstead Lodge (Park Office,) in Highland Park
Review Sessions:  March 6, 13, 20   2:15 – 5:00 p.m.
Examination Date: March 27             2:15 – 5:00 p.m.

Region 6 / PlantWNY

Exam Sessions will take place on February 14, 15, 22, 23 & 27 at Niagara County Community College.

The CNLP Exam will be administered on March 7 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS, REVIEW FLYER & REGISTRATION FORM!    

Click here for the Region 6/PlantWNY CNLP Events Webpage.

Region 7

We encourage candidates in our Region to utilize the Online & In-Person Review Sessions offered by Region 1 (above).  

Region 8 / PlantSTNY 

Region 8 CNLP reviews will be held at Cayuga Landscape, 2712 N Triphammer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850. Sessions will be led by Chris Gruber.

Review dates will be March 7, 14, 21 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

The Examination will be administered on March 28.
We are still determining a date for those who need to re-rest.  

CNLP at the Conference - October 2024  

We are also pleased to report that candidates will have the opportunity to take part in a CNLP "Tune-Up" and take the CNLP Examination at NYSNLA's 2024 Conference & Expo being held October 20-22 at the Albany Capital Center. After the full conference schedule is finalized, we will post this information and share.  

Please keep coming back to this page for the latest updates.