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SUMMARY:Landscape Illinois Fire & Ice
DESCRIPTION:Fire & Ice: The Landscape and Snow Expo\nOutdoor trade show for green industry and snow professionals.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for a high-energy event packed with live action\, education\, and connection. This year’s Fire & Ice is revving up with the theme: Demonstration Derby — and you’re invited to be part of the excitement! \n🔧 Live Demonstrations Include:\n1. Tree Planting\, Pruning & Felling\n2. Native Plant Design Techniques\n3. Excavators in Action\n4. PLUS: Over 100 exhibitors showcasing equipment\, plants\, products and more! \n📚 In the Field Education:\n1. Sensory Gardens & Inclusive Playgrounds\n2. Prairie Plant Identification\n3. Natural Land Maintenance Best Practices\n4. Hands-On Snow Training for Safety & Equipment Use\n5. Bridging the Gap Between Snow & Sales Teams \n🌿 Back by Popular Demand:\nContainer Wars is taking the stage at Fire & Ice! \nSCHEDULE\n7:30am\nRegistration Opens/Badge Pick Up\nCheck in for the Demonstration Derby at the registration tent where you will pick up a name badge\, lunch ticket and gear! \n8:00am\nShow Opens \n9:00am-9:45am\nSnow Session \n9:00am-10:00am\nTree Pruning Demonstration\nPresented by: The Morton Arboretum\nStructural pruning of young trees is an important practice to help promote strong architecture in the crown and make trees more resilient to storms. Please join us for this demonstration as we walk through the steps of properly pruning trees to get them off to a good start. \n9:30am\nAutonomous Mower Demonstrations Begin\nCome see the future in autonomous mowers! \n10:00am\nGnome Hunt Begins! \n10:00am-11:00am\nSnow Session\nPresented by: Paul Washburn\, Goodmark Nurseries\nDining Tent B \n10:00am-11:00am\nContainer Wars\nJoin the thrilling Container War\, where creativity meets chaos as participants design stunning containers using available plant material and soil. Unleash your imagination and showcase your skills in this fun competition! Attendees will vote for their favorite designs\, and fantastic prizes await the creators of the best containers. Don’t miss this chance to demonstrate your passion and win! \n10:00am-11:00am\nWalking the Talk: Native & Prairie Plant Walk\nJoin us for a dynamic walking session through a sustainable landscape designed with native and prairie plants. This interactive tour will focus on plant identification and share real-world strategies for maintaining these species in both residential and commercial settings. Led by industry professionals\, this session offers hands-on learning in the field—perfect for those looking to deepen their knowledge of naturalized landscapes and low-maintenance planting strategies. \n11:00am\nBeer Tent Opens\nSPONSORED BY: THE TREE CONNECTION \n11:00am-1:00pm\nLunch\nServed in Dining Tents A and B \n11:30am-2:00pm\nKona Ice Truck \n12:00pm-1:00pm\nTree Planting Demonstration\nPresented by: The Morton Arboretum Horticultural Staff\nFollowing best management practices for tree planting is the best start to promote a healthy\, long-lived tree in the landscape. This demonstration will go over how to mitigate root defects and properly install containerized and ball-and-burlap trees. \n12:00pm-2:00pm\nGas vs. Electric Equipment Rodeo\nDemo Area\nJoin us for the exciting Gas vs. Electric Equipment Rodeo\, where you can test your skills with both gas and electric string trimmers\, leaf blowers\, and mowers. Experience firsthand which equipment is faster and more efficient in a fun\, competitive setting. With many municipalities adopting electric equipment ordinances\, this is the perfect opportunity to experiment\, learn\, and discover the future of outdoor tools. Don’t miss out on this chance to showcase your skills and put your name at the top of the leaderboard! \n1:00pm-2:00pm\nContainer Wars\nJoin the thrilling Container War\, where creativity meets chaos as participants design stunning containers using available plant material and soil. Unleash your imagination and showcase your skills in this fun competition! Attendees will vote for their favorite designs\, and fantastic prizes await the creators of the best containers. Don’t miss this chance to demonstrate your passion and win! \n1:00pm-2:00pm\nTree Felling\nHosted by: Homer Industries\nWatch the professionals from Homer Industries take down a tree in real time while explaining the safety protocols\, environmental considerations\, and step-by-step process behind responsible tree removal. This live demonstration will cover equipment\, assessment techniques\, and how to approach tree felling in both residential and commercial landscapes. A must-see for anyone involved in tree care\, landscape maintenance\, or site preparation. \n2:00pm\nRaffles Start \n2:30pm\nShow Closes \nMore details to be announced soon!
URL:https://www.bal-env.com/event/landscape-illinois-fire-ice/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 14240 W 151st St\, Homer Glen\, IL\, 60491\, United States
CATEGORIES:Balanced Enviroments, Inc. Reminders,Company Happenings,Corporate Events
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SUMMARY:2025 IREM Chicago Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:2025 IREM Chicago Golf Outing\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nAugust 11\, 2025\n8:30 AM – 5:00 PM\nAdd to Calendar \n\n\n\n\nKemper Lakes Golf Club\n24000 N. Old McHenry Road\nKildeer\, IL 60047\nVenue website\nDirections \n\n\n\n\nIREM Chicago is pleased to host the 39th Annual IREM Golf Outing\n\n\n\n\n\nMark your calendars now and plan to join us on the green\, August 11th for 18 holes of championship golf\, a delicious grilled  lunch at the turn\, dinner\, cocktails and a chance to help us raise money for our 2025 IREM Cares charity: La Casa Norte \nEnjoy a full day starting with use of the practice range and continental breakfast.   Don’t golf?  Join us for dinner\, cocktails and an opportunity to connect.
URL:https://www.bal-env.com/event/2025-irem-chicago-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Kemper Lakes Golf Club\, 24000 N. Old McHenry Road\, Kildeer\, IL\, 60047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Company Happenings,Corporate Events
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SUMMARY:BOMA Chicago Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:BOMA Chicago Golf Classic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n26th Annual Golf Classic\n Thursday\, August 14\n Cog Hill Golf and Country Club \nSPONSORSHIPS \nSponsorships are open and sell out fast! \nExplore Sponsorship Opportunities Here. \nSecure Your Sponsorship Here. \nGOLF TICKETS\nFoursomes will be available for purchase starting June 16. \nEVENT TIMELINE \n\n7 AM – Golfer Registration; Sponsor Check-In; Breakfast Begins; Driving Range Open\n8 AM – Putting Contest\n9 AM – Golf Begins; Lunch & Drinks on Course\n2 PM – Open Bar\n3 PM – Dinner Reception\n4 PM – Program & Prizes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\nFoursomes will be available for purchase starting June 16. \n\nCog Hill Golf and Country Club\n12294 Archer Ave.\nLemont\, IL 60439 United States \n\n\n\n\nEvent Contact\nCaitlin Wright\nSend Email\nThursday\, August 14\, 2025 (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) (CDT)
URL:https://www.bal-env.com/event/boma-chicago-golf-classic/
LOCATION:Cog Hill Golf & Country Club\, 12294 Archer Avenue\,\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Company Happenings,Corporate Events
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SUMMARY:Landscape Illinois Design Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:Landscape Design Unplugged\nIt’s time for our third annual Design Unplugged! Join us for a relaxing evening of learning and networking alongside fellow creative minds in the landscape industry inside Le Jardin at Cantigny! We’ll kick off the night with an informal and engaging panel of esteemed design professionals\, Seth Dreier\, John Algozzini\, and Meagan Provencher\, sharing their insights\, experiences\, and challenges from different perspectives. \nAfter the panel\, join a guided tour of the garden or grab a drink and connect with your peers. Whether you’re a landscape architect\, landscape designer\, aspiring designer\, or simply passionate about the beauty of outdoor spaces\, this event offers a rare opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your network. \nDesign Unplugged promises an evening of enlightenment and camaraderie in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere along with a beautiful backdrop to catch your breath…and a beer! \nOur panelists include:\n\nSeth Dreier\, Landscape Architect\, JMR Landscaping\nJohn Algozzini\, Senior Design Associate\, Hursthouse\nMeagan Provencher\, Senior Landscape Designer\, Wasco Nursery & Garden Center\nModerator: Jason Lundberg\, Chalet Nursery\n\n \nThanks to the generous support from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and the host site\, Cantigny! \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\nCLICK HERE TO SPONSOR
URL:https://www.bal-env.com/event/landscape-illinois-design-unplugged/
LOCATION:Cantigny\, 1 S\, 151 Winfield Rd\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60189
CATEGORIES:Company Happenings,Corporate Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Landscape Illinois Professionals Association":MAILTO:information@landscapeillinois.org
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SUMMARY:CAI Summer Social Boat Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Summer Social on Spirit of Chicago\nGet Down & Disco on the Lake! \nAttendee Registration Pricing\nThrough July 13: $115 member\, $215 non-member\nJuly 14 – July 31: $125 member\, $225 non-member\nAugust 1 – August 18: $180 member\, $280 non-member\nAfter August 18: $235 member\, $335 non-member \nNavy Pier Parking Information: https://navypier.org/plan-your-visit/getting-here-and-parking/parking-and-valet/ \n\nSpirit of Chicago\, Navy Pier\n600 E Grand Ave\nChicago\, IL\n12:00 pm – 3:30 pm\nThur\, August 21\n\n\nSponsorship Registration\n\nAttendee Registration
URL:https://www.bal-env.com/event/cai-summer-social-boat-cruise/
LOCATION:Spirit of Chicago Navy Pier Chicago\, 600 E Grand Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611
CATEGORIES:Balanced Enviroments, Inc. Reminders,Company Happenings,Corporate Events
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