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IANE Winter Mixer

Monday, December 8, 2025
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tavern in the Square – Woburn, MA

Join the Irrigation Association of New England (IANE) for our final networking event of the year! Connect with fellow members, industry partners, and professionals from across the irrigation and green industries as we celebrate another year of innovation, collaboration, and industry growth.

This casual evening gathering is the perfect opportunity to build new relationships, strengthen existing ones, and learn what’s ahead for IANE in 2026—all in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Event Highlights

• Appetizers & Light Fare Included

• Cash Bar with Seasonal Drink Features

• Member & Sponsor Networking

• Raffle Giveaways Throughout the Evening

• ⭐ New IANE Merchandise Giveaway! Be one of the lucky attendees to receive brand-new IANE merch featuring our updated logo, gifted to a few randomly selected participants.

• Updates on 2026 Programs, Education & Sponsorship Opportunities

• ⭐ Spotlight: New Tiered Associate Membership Program

Who Should Attend

• IANE members

• Associate members and sponsors

• Irrigation professionals, students & partners

• Anyone interested in connecting with New England’s irrigation community

Location

Tavern in the Square – Woburn
This popular local venue offers a vibrant, comfortable setting perfect for conversation and networking.

Registration - FREE!!

Why Attend

Kick off the winter season with your peers, grow your professional network, and learn the latest updates from IANE—all while enjoying great food and a fun, relaxed evening.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you to our sponsors!!

SiteOne 
Seventh Holdings

For years, landscape irrigation contractors have expressed the need for a space to connect with like-minded, growth-driven professionals.

The Irrigation Mastermind was created to meet that need – a network of industry leaders coming together to share best practices, exchange ideas, and elevate both their businesses and the landscape irrigation profession. 

Register HERE!

Rain Bird will be offering Industry Trained classes January 26th-30th, 2026.

Classes offered will be:

• Introduction to Irrigation & Installation
• Irrigation Technician Course (2-day class)
• Landscape Irrigation Design Process
• Efficient Irrigation Scheduling
• CIT (Certified Irrigation Technician) Exam

More information can be found at  https://www.prereg.net/rainbird3/list-events.cfm?id=3080%20&code=&emp=false

This is a 3-day in-person preparation and study course for those who plan to take the Licensed Irrigation Contractor exam (CIC). The exam will take on February 10th, 2026 from 1pm-5pm at the same location. Exam is optional and must be registered for separately, the exam registration will be posted soon.

Study materials are also a separate cost – if you already have the books, you do not need to purchase them again.

Options of participation:

In-person course only, January 27-29, 2026

Online Course only: get unlimited access to our CIC – Irrigation Contractor Training for Certification with unlimited access 24/7

In-Person and Online Course bundle (recommended). Take advantage of unlimited access to the online course followed up by the in-person course with a chance to review the material and clarify questions and concerns with the instructor.

Landscape Irrigation Boot Camp

February 9-13, 2026

Location: Auerfarm
158 Auer Farm Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002

This program (which also is part of the CICA University and is required for the J-4 Apprentice Program) will give the irrigation technician with apprentice level skills the opportunity to reinforce irrigation principles with hands-on and classroom exercises throughout the week.

Curriculum:

Monday: Irrigation hydraulics. Presentation of hydraulic principles and how irrigation equipment works hydraulically. Hydraulic troubleshooting skills and calculation of losses and pipe sizing.

Tuesday: Irrigation electricity. Presentation of electrical principles and how irrigation equipment works electrically. Electrical troubleshooting skills and wire sizing.

Wednesday: Advanced hydraulic and electrical applications. Sessions and exercises on pumps, flow sensors, two-wire/decoders, communication, etc.

Thursday: Irrigation design. Put everything together and create simple irrigation designs on paper with group and individual exercises.

Friday: Plant – soil – water relationships leading to system evaluation and scheduling principles and practice.

Register HERE!