Sustainability and Water Management @ TLE!
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by Doug Callison, Callison Irrigation Consulting |
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Connect with Doug Callison, CID, CLIA - President of Callison Irrigation Consulting to understand the tools available to set and achieve water management goals for your site. Learn how to use design review, water audits, water use reporting, and more to open lines of communication between property owners, designers, maintenance personnel, and others. November 5th at 9:30 a.m. |
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by Ruben Flores, Mt. San Antonio College and Dan Mabe, AGZA |
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This session will feature two real-world case studies highlighting the successful integration of robotics as a core component of landscape maintenance operations. The first case study will explore implementation from a college campus operations perspective. The second case study will focus on private sector deployment, as well. November 4th at 8:00 a.m. |
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by Bill Millward, Rivulis Irrigation |
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Enhance your irrigation know-how with Rivals Irrigation expert, Bill Millward by working through a design capacity worksheet that will calculate design capacity in GPM and pressure at the point of connection, allowing you to select the proper emission device and irrigation products on your landscape project. Secure your seat now! November 4th at 8:00 a.m. |
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by Kim Chacon, Cal Poly SLO |
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This session provides landscape professionals with practical, evidence based strategies for integrating pollinator habits into residential, commercial, and municipal projects. Attendees will leave with plant selection strategies to immediately enhance biodiversity, increase landscape value, and meet sustainability goals. November 4th at 2:30 p.m. |
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by Mark Pedicone, Imperial Sprinkler Supply |
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Imperial Sprinkler Supply's Mark Pedicone will delve into the process of retrofitting existing projects currently lacking Smart Controller technology to incorporate the latest advancements in controller technology.Secure your seat today! November 5th at 8:00 a.m. |
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Designing For Maintenance Success Including Scott Rice, PLA, ASLA, RHA Community Works; Haven Kiers, PhD, UC Davis; Brenna Castro Carlson, PLA, Atlas Lab |
 A beautiful design means nothing if it can't be maintained. Combining research through a LAF grant with hands-on experience, panelists will explore real-world successes and cautionary tales with a focus on designing within realistic maintenance budgets, identifying chronic pain points in the field, and building the cross-disciplinary communications habits that lead to spaces to that truly last. Attendees will leave with practical tools for bridging the design-to-maintenance gap on their next project. November 5th at 9:30 a.m. |
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Kevin Hauschel, Rainmaker.Earth |
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Irrigation water quality can directly affect soil structure, plant health, fertilizer uptake, and water availability. In this seminar, we’ll examine how salinity, sodicity, biofilm, bicarbonates, and other water-quality issues affect soils and landscapes. We’ll also cover how oxidation systems can be retrofitted to existing irrigation systems to improve water chemistry, infiltration, soil biology, and nutrient uptake.
November 5th at 1:00 p.m. |
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Dane Shota, Arborist |
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Certified Arborist and Water Auditor Dane Shota will walk attendees through the design process that cultivates environments that prioritize ecological health and sustainability. Learn about the difference between organic fertilizers and living soil, as well as methods that utilize little irrigation and pruning. November 4th at 9:30 a.m. |
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Irrigation of Non-Functional Turf by Krista Guerrero, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California |
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Join this Senior Resource Specialist from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to understand the history and intend behind AB 1572, including the difference between functional and non-functional turf as defined in the bill. This session will address who is required to comply, how nonfunctional turf can be identified on your property, and what steps are necessary to meet the requirements. Get clear, authoritative answers directly from one of the agencies that sponsored and helped develop the legislation. November 5th at 9:30 a.m. |
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Nicholas Staddon, Staddon Consulting |
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Join Nicholas Staddon, plantsman and West Coast resource for terrific California plants, as he navigates us through a host of new and proven plants for our regional landscapes with a special section on trees. Handouts will be provided as well as information on plant trends, cultural shifts, and a listing of relevant books and magazines. November 4th at 11:15 a.m. |
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by Doug Kent, Author and Educator |
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Join this dynamic presentation on Firescaping and learn not just the foundational principles of fire protection, but also overcoming some of the barriers to active stewardship and care. Doug Kent, author of Firescaping: Protecting your home with a fire-resistant landscape (2nd Ed.), will discuss best practices in regenerative Firescaping, focusing on reducing hazards and creating healthy environments. November 4th at 9:30 a.m. |
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Ashkan Nochian, Ph.D. Landoos LLC |
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Learn from educator and former Landscape Architect Ashkan Nochian, Ph.D. how to implement key design principles when landscaping with trees and shrubs, strategically and simultaneously. Gain insights into typical mistakes and failures when designing with trees and shrubs, and discover effective strategies to avoid them. You will acquire practical solutions for establishing a mature landscape efficiently without sacrificing professional design principles. November 4th at 8:00 a.m. |
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Greg Rubin, CA's Own Native Landscaping |
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Having had 20 landscapes involved in major fire events, without the loss of a single home, a well designed and maintained native landscape may actually be one of the MOST fire resistant choices available. The results of our 4 year research project for the U.S. Navy, examining the phenomenon of native landscape fire resistance, will be discussed, as well as actual case histories with photos. November 5th at 1:00 p.m. |
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