The NYS Nurserymen's Foundation is a 501c(3) registered charitable organization. The Foundation funds many worthwhile educational programs associated with the green industry in New York State.

Programs include scholarships, educational materials for use by the Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional Program (sponsored by the New York State Nursery and Landscape Association), and the production of Arbor Day posters and bookmarks for distribution to libraries, elementary schools and public outlets across New York.

Would you like to enjoy the satisfaction of supporting the future of the green industry through education and research? Of course! Contact Gregory Frank, Nurserymen's Foundation President at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to discuss the many opportunities.

The 2010 Nurserymen's Foundation Auction held in Rochester on January 13 is sure to be a great fundraiser! Due to the generosity of our members we are fortunate enough to have wonderful donations of goods and services and bids to purchase donated items. In the past three years we have raised over $12,000.

Some items donated for the 2010 Auction include (check back often for updates!):

• One month Caterpillar Skid Steer rental through Milton CAT
• 3,000 miles on airline of your choice!
• Round of golf for 3 on the famed east course of Oak Hill Country Club to include lunch, carts, and beverages.
• Day of duck hunting for one youth
  
• Flight on a two-seater ultralight
• Half day fly fishing lesson
• Syracuse University Basketball tickets
• Dr. Michael Dirr Photo Library CD's
• Company or regional BBQ for up to 15 people
• Retail gift certificates
• Overnight stays
• Case of Paumanok wine
• Keuka Lake guided bow or gun hunting for up to two hunters
• Fine art
• Handmade pieces from our own Artistan talent
  
• Dr. Donald Leopold autographed book
• Day of golf at Springville Country Club and dinner
• Wine gift baskets
• Cambridge Pyzique BBQ & fire pit kit
• A guided Keuka Lake wine tour, complete with dinner & overnight stay
• Autographed basketballs (one signed by Coach Boeheim (SU) & one signed by Carmelo Anthony (SU Alumni, professional player for the Denver Nuggets)
• Bio-Pak Plus product
• Digital camera including memory card and case
  
• Autographed Arbor Day Poster
  
• GardenScape Gift Basket including 4 tickets to Opening Night Gala
• CNY Blooms Gift Basket including 4 show tickets
• One hour consultation from Baringer & Associates, LLC to review marketing, promotions, client service, branding programs, and events
• A taste of Buffalo gift basket
• Six bird pheasant hunt in March
• Golf for 3 at Drumlins East including lunch and sleeve of golf balls
  
• 1 pallet Techo-Bloc flagstone
  
• 1 pallet Belgard Dublin Cobble
  
• 
  

So, join in the fun by donating an item and attending our event. If you're unable to attend, please consider a donation. With a little thought and creativity, many things can be donated that don't require too much out of pocket money.

Register ONLINE today!

Thank you.