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Selecting and Placing Trees and Shrubs to Prevent Failure
Ashkan Nochian, Ph.D. Landoos LLC

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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From Ash To Action:
An Industry Roundtable on Rebuilding After The L.A. Fires
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.

- The Future of Landscape Panel -
Designing For Maintenance Success
Scott Rice, PLA, ASLA, RHA Community Works; ?

A beautiful design means nothing if it can't be maintained. 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.

AB 1572: Understanding the Law Banning
Irrigation of Non-Functional Turf
Krista Guerrero, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

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.

Fire-Resistant Native Plants
Greg Rubin, CA's Own Native Landscaping

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.

Balancing Water Restrictions and Needs for Young Trees
by Wei Zhang, Tree Diaper

How much water do trees need to survive/thrive? It may be surprisingly much less than most water prescriptions. We will look at case studies of saving 90+% water usage during droughts and water restrictions by reducing wastes and losses. The main goal of this presentation is to provide methods to keep trees alive and thrive during water restrictions and shortages without breaking rules or paying fines while conserving the precious water resource.

November 5th at 1:00 p.m.

New and Underused Plants for California Projects
Nicholas Staddon, Staddon Consulting

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.

Pre-Construction Management
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.

Creating Award-Winning Landscapes
Mike Garcia, Enviroscape LA

From the local level, regional, state and international levels, award winning, licensed Landscape Contractor, Mike Garcia will reveal to all to show the difference between "just another landscape" and Landscapes that shine and stand out. Register now!

November 4th at 2:30 p.m.

Creating Sustainable Permaculture Landscapes
Dane Shota, Arborist

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.

Coordinating Outdoor Lighting Around Pools
and Entertainment Centers
Steve Allen

More seminar information coming soon.

November 4th at 1:00 p.m.

Designing for Bees and Native Pollinators
Kim Chacon, Cal Poly SLO

This session provides landscape professionals with practical, evidence-based strategies for integrating pollinator habitats 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.

Determining Water Availability for Your IR System
by Bill Millward, Rivulis Irrigation

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.

Fire Protection in the 21st Century
by Doug Kent, Author and Educator

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.

Irrigation Water Management Best Practices
by Doug Callison, Callison Irrigation Consulting

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.

Landscape Inspection
by Adam Carr, Irvine Company

Are you looking to develop quality landscapes? Learn how to ensure consistency, quality, and loyal customers by providing consistent communication and value to property owners as well as clear direction to your crews to ensure beautiful landscapes as a result with Irvine Company's Senior Manager of Landscape Operations, Adam Carr.

November 4th at 11:15 a.m.

- The Future of Landscape Panel -
Historic Property Maintenance
by ?

More seminar information coming soon.

November 5th at 11:15 a.m.

Selecting the Correct Irrigation Smart Controller For Your Application
by Doug Callison, Callison Irrigation Consulting

Connect with Doug Callison, CID, CLIA - President of Callison Irrigation Consulting to learn about the water and labor-savings benefits of using EPA WaterSense weather-based and soil moisture-based smart irrigation controllers. Participants will review the common features of smart controllers and learn how to assess site requirements to then match the site with the most needed smart controller features.

November 4th at 11:15 a.m.

Smart Irrigation 201
by Mark Pedicone, Imperial Sprinkler Supply

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.

Solutions to Irrigation Salnity for Urban Trees in Arid Areas
by Wei Zhang, Tree Diaper

In agriculture, farmers can cope with the soil salinity by switching crops, but urban trees mean to stay in one place for decades and centuries, it is a slow suicide and it may become catastrophic on a future day. Reducing irrigation can be a solution, but how to keep the soil moisture level and improve the overall health of the urban trees? This presentation will introduce a novel solution to achieve this goal.

November 4th at 1:00 p.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.

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