May Member Meeting at Ryser's on May 8th
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ryser’s Landscape Supply, 145 White Road, Little Silver, New Jersey, 07739, United States
Join us at the NJLCA May 2025 Member Meeting on Thursday, May 8th at 6:00 pm.

We will have a tour of the Ryser’s facility, along with a talk on Designing Deer-Resistant Landscapes: Strategies, Plants, and Practical Solutions by our good friends and co-sponsors, The Deer Guys (formerly NJ Deer Control).

Join us for an evening of networking, industry insights, and valuable knowledge.

NJLCA 2025 Bowling Night
2025-06-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Parkway Lanes, 200 Route 46 East, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, 07407, United States
🎳 Strike Up Some Fun with Us! 🎳Join us for a night of friendly competition, laughs, and lane-side networking at NJLCA’s Bowling Night! Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just in it for the pizza, wings and good company, this is the perfect way to unwind and connect with fellow members. Bring your team, your best game face (or not!), and let’s roll into a great night together.

NJLCA & NJNLA Combined Member Meeting
2025-07-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Barton Nurseries, 949 New Durham Rd, Edison, New Jersey, 08817, United States
Exciting news! The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) and the New Jersey Nursery & Landscape Association (NJNLA) are teaming up for a combined member mixer! 🎉

We’re all in this industry together—growing our businesses, tackling the same challenges, and making NJ greener every day. So let’s come together, connect, and celebrate what unites us. Whether you’re a longtime member or not a member, don’t miss this fun and energizing evening of networking, collaboration, and good vibes!

September Member Meeting at Braen Supply
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Braen Supply, 1434 Ringwood Ave, Wanaque, NJ, 07420, United States
Join us on Wednesday, September 18th at 6:00 PM at Braen Supply in Wanaque for an exclusive NJLCA meeting all about the EZ Set Trass Bedding System—the innovative solution for creating a durable, permeable, freeze-thaw resistant bedding layer for porcelain tile, pavers, brick, stone, and even turf. Discover its benefits, get pro installation tips, and learn how to design stunning, functional outdoor spaces that stand the test of time. Presentation and Demo provided.
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NJLCA Golf Challenge 2025
2025-10-08 08:00 - 16:00 | Crystal Springs Golf Resort, 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, New Jersey, 07419, United States
Get Ready to Tee Off at NJLCA’s 25th Annual Golf Challenge!📅 October 8, 2025📍 Wild Turkey Golf Course at Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ

Join NJLCA members, industry professionals, friends, and colleagues for a full day of golf, great food, networking, prizes, and fun at one of New Jersey’s most scenic courses. Whether you’re playing to win or just for the laughs, this outing is the perfect blend of business and pleasure.

🎯 Event Highlights

8:00 am: Registration & Driving Range

8:30 am: Breakfast

9:30 am: Putting Contest

10:00 am: Shotgun Start

3:00 pm: Reception, Awards & Prizes

💲 Golfer Fees

$225 per person

$440 per twosome / $880 per foursome (Early Bird ends September 15—don’t miss it!)

$100 for reception-only guests (non-golfers welcome!)

Your registration includes greens fees, cart, bag drop, club cleaning, locker, breakfast, lunch, and awards dinner. Bring your crew—friends, colleagues, employees—and enjoy a day out on the course while making valuable connections in the industry.

No refunds. Soft spikes only. Golf casual dress code applies.

October Member Meeting at Bobcat (Snow Meeting)
2025-10-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Bobcat of North Jersey, 201 Maltese Drive, Totowa, NJ, 07512, United States

NJLCA Axe Throwing Event
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Stumpy’s Hatchet House, 373 US-46, West Dr Suite D140, Fairfield, NJ, 07004, United States

NJLCA Holiday Gala and Landscape Achievement Awards Dinner
2025-12-03 17:00 - 21:00 | The Tides Estate, 1245 Belmont Ave., North Haledon, NJ, 07508, United States

Intro to Landscape Lighting Workshop
2026-02-17 09:00 - 15:00 | NJLCA, 465 Mola Blvd, Suite 2, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, 07407, United States
NJLCA-U: Intro to Landscape Lighting Workshop

February 17, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
NJLCA Headquarters – Elmwood Park, NJ
Date: February 17th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm / Snow Date: February 19
Elevate your lighting know-how with this comprehensive, hands-on introduction to landscape lighting. Designed for contractors, designers, and field staff looking to strengthen their foundational knowledge, this full-day workshop breaks down the essential principles you need to design, install, and troubleshoot lighting systems with confidence.
Participants will learn:

Core design principles that bring outdoor spaces to life
Product applications and how to select the right fixtures for every project
Voltage drop fundamentals and how to avoid common performance issues
Wire splicing techniques for safe, reliable connections
Wire and transformer sizing to ensure proper system function and longevity
The basic building blocks that set the stage for advanced lighting design

Whether you’re new to lighting or looking to sharpen your skills, this class delivers practical, real-world training you can apply immediately in the field.
Join us for an informative, interactive day that will help you illuminate your clients’ landscapes with clarity and confidence!

About Our Speaker:
David Beausoleil is the President and Founder of CAST Lighting, a landscape lighting manufacturer with distribution throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Mr. Beausoleil has over forty years of experience in low-voltage landscape lighting and twenty-plus years as a lighting manufacturer, with a strong track record in developing new products for the industry. Mr. Beausoleil introduced the revolutionary solid bronze product line in the early 2000s, holds over fifteen patents, and has become a recognized authority on landscape lighting and lighting technology.
Mr. Beausoleil, working hands-on with contractors, developed lighting seminars covering the art, design, installation, and science of landscape lighting. He has experience in public speaking, presenting at several trade shows and association seminars, over the past 27 years. Mr. Beausoleil has continued to teach the yearly Rutgers University course, Landscape Lighting: A Practical Approach, as well as other security, design, and installation courses throughout the country.
In 2009, Mr. Beausoleil developed the first security lighting system designed specifically for the perimeter fence line. He wrote a book on perimeter security lighting, which is an extensive in-depth study concerning the human eye, LED technology, and many considerations to consider when lighting for security. The fence-mounted CAST Perimeter® security product line won “The Most Innovative Product of the Year” and the “Best Product in the Security” category at the 2012 Lightfair International, the world’s largest lighting trade show.
Mr. Beausoleil began his career in 1982, working with his family at Aquarius Supply, an irrigation and landscape distributor in northern New Jersey. While there, he ran the marketing and sales divisions for several years. He also obtained his CID for Irrigation Design for residential and commercial irrigation systems and subsequently left in 2000 to start Cast Lighting LLC.
Mr. Beausoleil attended Northeastern University from 1984 to 1989 and majored in Business Management. He graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1983.
David is married to his high school sweetheart, JoAnn. They reside in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and have two grown children. He believes in giving back and is active with various charities, including Smile Train, USO, Freedom Alliance, and Wounded Warriors. In his spare time, David enjoys everything outdoors and frequently visits the Adirondack Mountains, where he spends time fishing, cooking, and exploring with family and friends.

Landscape New Jersey Trade Show and Conference
2026-02-26 08:00 - 15:30 | Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
“GIANT” News at Landscape New Jersey 2026 Trade Show & Conference

Get ready to join Landscape New Jersey in welcoming our Keynote Speaker, Retired NY Football Giants Super Bowl XXI co-captain George Martin, to discuss Striving for Excellence!
Plus:
All credits for class approved – see classes and credits here

Tony Defeo's NJLCA Pizza Night
2026-04-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Knights of Columbus, 79 Pascack Road, Washington Township, NJ, 07676, United States
🍕🎉 A FUN Evening at the Tony DeFeo Annual Pizza Night – Sponsored by NJLCA!
🎉🍕 Join your fellow green industry pros for a relaxed, fun-filled night featuring: ✅ Unlimited pizza 🍺 Beer, wine & soda ☕ Coffee, tea & dessert 🎁 Fun prizes 🤝 Great networking with your colleagues.
After more than 50 years, this will be the final Tony DeFeo Annual Pizza Night — don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
📅 Friday, April 10th at 6:30 PM
📍 Knights of Columbus – Washington Twp., NJ
Let’s celebrate, connect, and make this last Pizza Night one to remember. 🍕
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NJLCA's April 2026 Member Meeting at Al D.'s in Fairview
2026-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Al D. Landscape Supply, 174 Sedore Ave., Fairview, NJ, 07022, United States
Join us on Thursday, April 16th at 6:00 PM at Al D. Landscaping, Tree and Garden Supply in Fairview, NJ.
Join us for a great evening of food, networking and “What Every Contractor Needs to Know to Avoid Fines, Theft and Legal Headaches”.
We’ll talk about traffic stops, DOT and roadside compliance, jobsite safety and theft prevention and preparing for jobsite injuries.

FIFA World Cup Semifinals Watch Party
2026-07-14 15:00 - 19:00 | NJLCA, 465 Mola Blvd, Suite 2, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, 07407, United States
NJLCA’s FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals Watch Party!
Join fellow NJLCA members for an exciting FIFA Semifinal Watch Party on July 14th in Elmwood Park!
We’ll be gathering to watch a FIFA Semifinal match live on a jumbo screen while enjoying great food and plenty of soccer excitement.
What to Expect:
• Live FIFA Semifinal match broadcast on a jumbo screen
• Networking with NJLCA members, colleagues, and friends
• Complimentary food and soft drinks (BYOB)
This is an exclusive member-only event for NJLCA members and their employees. Wear your favorite team colors and join us for an afternoon of soccer, food, and networking!

NJLCA/NJNLA 2nd Annual Combined Meeting & Car Show
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Barton Nurseries, 949 New Durham Rd, Edison, New Jersey, 08817, United States
Join NJLCA and NJNLA on July 23rd at 6:00 pm at Barton Nurseries for a Combined Member Meeting.
Don’t wait until you’re stopped roadside to find out you’re out of compliance. Learn what inspectors look for, how to avoid costly violations, and what steps you can take to keep your vehicles and drivers inspection-ready.
Join members of the New Jersey State Police, Transportation Safety Bureau, for an informative presentation on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and what commercial vehicle operators need to know to remain compliant. The session will cover common roadside inspection requirements, documentation, vehicle safety standards, and regulatory updates that impact landscape, nursery, and other green industry businesses.
The presentation will also feature a live mock “Level II” roadside inspection, providing attendees with a practical look at what inspectors evaluate during an actual stop. Attendees will gain valuable insights into preparing vehicles, drivers, and paperwork to meet federal requirements and avoid violations.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own antique, classic, or specialty vehicles to participate in the car show.

NJLCA Demo Day / NJCSE
2026-08-05 09:00 - 15:00 | County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, 07869, United States

NJLCA 2026 Golf Challenge
2026-10-14 08:00 - 16:00 | Farmstead Golf & Country Club, 88 Lawrence Road, Lafayette, NJ, 07848, United States
Thank you to our sponsors!
