Open to: BCIA Registrants and their Guest. If you want to more than one guest, contact admin@bcia.com to make arrangements.

Join the Fraser Valley Branch for an engaging in-person tour of NATS Nursery Ltd. in Langley, BC. This is a great opportunity to explore large-scale nursery operations and learn more about plant production for restoration, reclamation, and urban environmental projects.

NATS Nursery operates over 140,000 sq ft of greenhouse space across 29 acres, producing a wide range of plants from starter to finished products. Their work supports municipal landscaping, mining reclamation, and green infrastructure projects, including the production of native plants used in green roof systems—notably contributing 350,000 plants to the Vancouver Convention Centre green roof project.

Participants will gain insight into nursery production systems, plant selection for restoration and infrastructure projects, and the role of native species in sustainable land management.

Topics Covered:

• Nursery production systems and greenhouse operations
• Plant propagation from starter to finished products
• Native plant use in reclamation and green infrastructure
• Applications in municipal, mining, and green roof projects

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand large-scale nursery operations and plant production processes
• Learn how plant materials are selected and grown for reclamation and restoration
• Explore the role of native plants in sustainable land use and green infrastructure
• Gain practical knowledge applicable to agrology and environmental projects

Notes: A packed lunch will be provided. Please ensure that you advise us of dietary concerns or allergies when you register. If you have an allergy, you are responsible for bringing your medication with you.\

ATTENTION articling registrants!! The in-person event will be an excellent opportunity to network and meet with other branch registrants.

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken. These will be used by BCIA for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website, newsletters, and on social media. Should you not wish to have your photo taken and used for these purposes, please advise the photographer at the time.