Technical Training at Landscapes 2018 (English Agenda)

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This new technical training program, a collaboration of the National Association of Landscape Professionals and the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance, has been designed for landscape company crew members and foremen seeking to increase their skills and knowledge and interested in pursuing CLT certification.  The program will feature training in indoor and outdoor settings with tracks offering parallel learning experiences in either English or Spanish.

Technical Training Program Agenda

(Below is the agenda for the sessions in English.  The agenda for the Spanish sessions is similar and is featured on the registration receipt.)

Full day Thursday, October 18, 2018
(9:00am – 4:30pm) at the Omni Louisville Hotel (Downtown) Salon E1

9:00am – 10:30 am
Landscape Math/Plan Reading
Zach Johnson and Tim Schauwecker
Unlock your inner math skills with those formulas and practices needed to correctly calculate for lawn care, landscape maintenance and installation.

10:45am – 12:15 pm
Identifying Turf Problems
Clint Walz
Real-world case studies demonstrate the importance of identification of biotic and abiotic turfgrass issues, including pests, pesticide-related and environmental injuries.  Tips for communicate with consumers to set reasonable expectations will be shared.

1:15pm – 2:45pm
Pruning the Right Way – Part I
Marcus Duck
This session will cover the art and science of pruning and training landscape ornamentals (woody trees, shrubs, and vines along with herbaceous perennials). You will learn the basics of plant anatomy and physiology and how to implement proper pruning practices.

3:00pm – 4:30pm
Equipment Operations & Maintenance I
Shane Evans
Tired of your equipment not running when you need it to? Discover the steps you need to take to prevent equipment failure through operations, predictive and preventative maintenance.

Half day Friday, October 19, 2018
(9:00am – 12:15pm) at the Kentucky Exposition Center (Louisville, KY) – Outdoor Pavilion

Program participants are urged to arrive early to the Kentucky Exposition Center as long lines at the parking gates are typical.  The best way to beat the rush is to join us for the Breakfast & Learn session that begins Friday morning at 8:00 am. For more information and to register, please click here.

9:00am – 10:30 am
Pruning the Right Way Part II (Outdoor)
Marcus Duck
See a demonstration of the correct selection and use of tools on trees and shrubs and truly understand what your pruning cut does for plant growth.

10:45am – 12:00pm
Equipment Operations & Maintenance II (Outdoor)
Shane Evans
Tired of your equipment not running when you need it to? See how to prevent equipment failure through operations, predictive and preventative maintenance routines demonstrated in this session.

Note:  Program registration does not include lodging or transportation.