Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Course Description:
This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery production are welcome and encouraged to participate even without intention of becoming a CNLP.
The CNLP exam is scheduled for March 19, 2026. You need to apply through the PlantNYS website to take the exam. Visit the “Becoming a CNLP” webpage at https://www.plantnys.org/becoming-a-cnlp to learn more. There is a separate fee for the exam which is administered by PlantNYS.
Fee:
$45 per session for hybrid sessions, except for session 5 (Feb. 18) which is a full-day, in-person only workshop; the registration fee for session 5 is $65 per person.
Hybrid sessions only: the fee is $175 for those five hybrid sessions (session 5 not included).
Full course: the cost is $240 for all 6 sessions.
Sliding scale registration available; email Mina Vescera at mv365@cornell.edu for more information.
To register for all sessions, scroll to the bottom of the webpage.
Register For Individual Sessions below:
Individual Courses
CEUs will vary by session. (see sidebar) NYSDEC pesticide applicator recertification credits are offered for sessions 4 and 6 only.
Session 1: Plant Biology & Soil BasicsDate: Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Hybrid event • Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 1 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session1 --
How Plants Function
Soil Moisture, Texture, and Aeration |
Session 2: Landscape Assessment/Installation and Invasive Species AwarenessDate: Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Hybrid event • Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 2 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session2 --
Landscape
Establishment & Maintenance
Invasive Plants & Invasive Species
Regulations
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Session 3: Nutrient Management and Hardscape 101Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Hybrid event • Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 3 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session3
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Landscape Nutrient Management BMPs
Introduction to Hardscape |
Session 4: Introduction to Problems of Ornamental Woody PlantsDate: Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Hybrid event • Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 4 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session4 --
Pesticide
Use in the Landscape
Characteristics of Biotic & Abiotic Plant
Disorders
Insect,
Mite, & Other Plant Pests
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Session 5: Identification & Pruning of Woody OrnamentalsDate: Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Rain/snow date February 19, 2026. Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11739, Lower Carriage House. In-person only. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins allowed. Space is limited. Register for Session 5 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session5
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Morning Indoor Presentations:
Woody Plant Morphology
Introduction to Pruning of Woody Plants Afternoon Outdoor Session: Woody Plant Walk & Talk ID |
Session 6: Lawn Establishment & MaintenanceDate: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 6 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session6
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Lawn Establishment & Maintenance |
Register for the entire course here.
Hybrid sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6 only - $175; ALL sessions - $240.
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_REVIEW
You will receive links to the recording of past sessions. Be aware, CEUs can't be earned from recordings.
Contact
Mina Vescera
Nursery and Landscape Specialist
mv365@cornell.edu
631-603-9613
Last updated January 12, 2026
Continuing Education Credits
CEUs will vary by session. NYSDEC pesticide applicator recertification credits are offered for sessions 4 and 6 only.
Session 1: Plant Biology & Soil Basics
LA Credits: 3.5 HSW credit hours in horticulture and site and soils analysis
CNLP: 4 credits
ISA Arborist: Pending
Session 2: Landscape Assessment/Installation and Invasive Species Awareness
LA Credits: 3.5 HSW credit hours in horticulture and site analysis
CNLP: 4 credits
ISA Arborist: Pending
Session 3: Nutrient Management and Hardscape 101
LA Credits: 3.5 HSW credit hours in horticulture and construction methods
CNLP: 4 credits
ISA Arborist: Pending
Session 4: Introduction to Problems of Ornamental Woody Plants
NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator: 2.25 credits in categories 3a, 3b, 1a, 10, 25, and 6a and 1.25 CORE credits
LA Credits: 3.5 HSW credit hours in horticulture
CNLP: 4 credits
ISA Arborist: Pending
Session 5: Identification & Pruning of Woody Ornamentals
LA Credits: 3.25 HSW credit hours in horticulture and 2.5 educational activity credit hours
CNLP: 8.5 credits
ISA Arborist: Pending
Session 6: Lawn Establishment & Maintenance
NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator: 2.25 credits in categories 3a, 3b, 10, and 25
LA Credits: 2 HSW credit hours in horticulture
CNLP: 2.5 credits
Other Information
Light morning refreshments provided with registration; pizza & salad lunch provided for session 5. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Partial refunds allowed 1 week before each scheduled session. Credit card fees are not refunded.
For more information, email Mina at mv365@cornell.edu or call/text at 631-603-9613.
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