The Capital Area Landscape and Nurseryman's Association was founded in the fall of 1980. Eleven companies pioneered the association from its inception. CALNA's membership is comprised of a cross section of landscape contractors, landscape management companies, nursery growers, sod growers, and a host of support companies and suppliers both wholesale and retail.

CALNA offers its members the opportunity to communicate with peers within related industries. It also offers its members a chance to address mutual problems and concerns and serves as a vehicle to help solve them. Membership includes working as a team to better the green industry in Central Michigan through small workshops, general membership meetings, and educational seminars. CALNA also serves to increase public awareness of the industries by its community involvement and educational commitment.