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Case Study: AGZA Green Zone Certification
by AGZA

This session will feature two real-world case studies highlighting the successful transition of institutional and private sector operations who have committed to the AGZA Green Zone Certification standards.

November 5th at 8:00 a.m.

Chainsaw Safety
By TLE Educator

In this Chainsaw Safety session, participants will acquire an understanding of chainsaw safety features and operation principles encompassing maintenance, fueling, and proper handling techniques. Participants will also develop skills in assessing risks, identifying potential hazards, and implementing preventive measures. They will also gain awareness of resources available for continued operational and safety training.

November 4th at 11:00 a.m.

Corporations & LLCs:
Secret Strategies for the Landscaping Industry
by Michael Wedaa, Augmentus Business Solutions

Take a look at the exciting side of corporations and LLCs. Discover advanced, secret strategies for getting the most out of your business entity. Topics include legally shifting expenses to your business, navigating business credit, and utilizing trusts and LLCs.

November 4th at 2:00 p.m.

Groundskeeping Hazard Management
by Charity Madrid-Torres

University of Arizona's Health & Safety Officer Charity Madrid-Torres will share how to identify common hazards associated with landscape and groundskeeping tasks, recognize emerging hazards in real time, and take proactive actions to prevent injuries. Through real-world scenarios and field-based examples, participants will gain a clear, repeatable approach to making safer decisions before incidents occur.

November 5th at 8:00 a.m.

Landscape Maintenance 201
by Adam Carr, Irvine Company

Adam accepted a position with Irvine Company in 2012, and has been managing all Office projects in San Diego since that time. He has been instrumental in Irvine Company winning many CLCA awards, as well as an International Lighting award. In this seminar, he will identify key components of landscaping maintenance, expectations from service providers, and landsacping dos and don'ts.

November 5th at 9:30 a.m.

Management of Turfgrass Diseases:
Strategies for Healthy Turf
by Ana Pastrana

Attendees will walk away from this seminar understanding the key factors driving turfgrass diseases and able to identify common turfgrass diseases, distinguish between leaf and root symptoms, and evaluate and implement integrated diesease management strategies.

November 5th at 1:00 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Electric vs. Gas Motor Regulations
by AGZA

Located in the AGZA Green Zone, this session will explore the evolving regulations concerning electric vs. gas powered motors.

November 5th at 11:15 a.m.

- The Future of Landscape Panel -
Historic Property Maintenance
by Lola Trafecanty, Getty Grounds Manager &
Nicole Cavender, Director of Botanical Gardens at the Huntington Library

Panelists will share the strategies, tensions, and triumphs behind maintaining landscapes that honor their historical roots while evolving to meet modern expectations ?EUR" all under the pressure of thousands of daily visitors.

November 5th at 11:15 a.m.

- The Future of Landscape Panel -
From Ash To Action:
An Industry Roundtable on Rebuilding After The L.A. Fires
by Stephanie Landregan, PLA, FASLA, Altadena Green;
Alyssa Moffitt, PLA, ASLA SoCal; Jeff Montejano, BIA SoCal

This panel brings together association leaders from building, landscape architecture, landscape maintenance, and aboriculture for a frank, birds-eye assessment of the recovery effort. Panelists will share progress updates within their disciplines, surface blind spots and cross-industry gaps, celebrate wins, and identify the knowledge and skills practitioners need most right now. Attendees will walk away with real-world insight and actionable guidance for navigating the rebuild and for building greater fire resilience into everything they do going forward.

November 4th at 1:00 p.m.

Case Study: Robotics In Landscape Projects
by Dan Mabe, AGZA

Join Dan Mabe of AGZA as he explores the process of incorporating robotics into your landscape maintenance program.

November 4th at 9:30 a.m.

Playground Management and Maintenance
by TLE Educator

Playgrounds and Sports Complexes present unique challenges for grounds management professionals. Learn how to keep play equipment and surfaces in pristine condition as a part of your landscape maintenance team's regular schedule.

November 4th at 2:30 p.m.

Poor Practices in Landscape Management
by Donald Bottger, PGMS

Learn from Donald Bottger, former San Diego Convention Center Director of Venue Operations, about many substandard practices that are commonly seen across the industry. Real-world examples will show improper irrigation installation and maintenance, inappropriate foliage selection, purning, and planting practice, as well as poor chemical usage.

November 4th at 8:00 a.m.

Pre-Construction Management
by Todd Kaberline, zzTakeoff

Join Estimating Software Developer Todd Kaberline as he discusses the evolution of estimating over the last 40 years, from computers and digital plans to today's advanced takeoffs and estimating methods. He will also discuss estimating software companies, current and future takeoff practices, estimating costs and markups, and how AI is revolutionizing landscape estimating.

November 5th at 11:15 a.m.

Pruning Practices
by Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association

Industry expert, Hispanic Arborist Association founder, and certified arborist, Jose Mercado will present a seminar on the best practices of tree pruning for the overall safety of both the tree and groundsworkers.

November 5th at 11:15 a.m.

Turf Control
by Bill Blackman, SiteOne

Join Bill as he shares some scenarios of different impacts to turf based on usage and site conditions or limitations. We will share the irrigation methods and products used to better support turf for its site usage in each case, briefly review different products used in turf management and how they impact turf blades or roots, as well as discuss options for moisture management in an interactive discussion with fellow professionals.

November 5th at 11:15 a.m.

Turning AB1572 into New Business Opportunities
by Brandon Burgess, Chino Basin Water Conservation District

This session provides a practical breakdown of what AB 1572 means for landscape professionals, including where the law applies, how nonfunctional turf is defined, key exemptions such as tree-support irrigation zones, and real-world compliance pathways. Beyond compliance, this presentation focuses on how AB 1572 creates new business opportunities in turf renovation, irrigation retrofits, California native and waterwise-style planting design, and long-term water management consulting services.

November 4th at 8:00 a.m.

Vertical Rescue
by Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association

Hispanic Arborist Association's Jose Mercado will go over aerial rescue procedures, inspections, calling 911, getting the rope into trees (or aerial lift), checking the victims, and maneuvering friction hitches down along with victim. Sign up today!

November 5th at 8:00 a.m.

Management of Turfgrass Diseases:
Strategies for Healthy Turf
by Ana Pastrana

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