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Learn from the top Landscape experts and earn Continuing Education Credits (CEU?EUR(TM)s) with the APLD, DPR, GCSAA, IA, ISA and PLANET (up to 2 credits per seminar).

Special Seminar Series Presented by:
  • UC Cooperative Extension
  • National Association of Professional Women in Landscape (NAPWL)
  • Hands-on Workshops on the showroom floor organized by Irrigator Tech
  • World Premiere documentary movie "Women in the Dirt" and Q&A session with the director Carolann Stoney
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    All TLE Seminars Hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

    Choose Seminars Individually or from Dedicated Seminar Tracks.
    Click on the links below to view the Seminars and Tracks

  • All 2011 TLE Seminars

  • Wednesday, October 12th Seminars
  • Thursday, October 13th Seminars

  • UC Cooperative Extension Seminars
  • Irrigator Tech Workshops
  • Nat'l Assoc of Professional Women in Landscape (NAPWL) Seminars

    Find seminars in the following categories below:

  • Business Management Seminars
  • Landscape Design Seminars
  • Irrigation Seminars
  • Lighting Seminars
  • Pest Control Seminars
  • Storm Water Management Seminars
  • Sustainability Seminars
  • Tree Care Seminars
  • Turf Management Seminars
  • Water Harvesting Seminars
  • Water Feature Seminars


  • Following is a Complete List of Seminars
    (In Chronological Order)
    Click on the Seminar Title for more information about the speaker and session.

    Seminar Hours:
    Wednesday October 12th:

    8:00 - 9:30 am
    Empirical Evaluation of the EPA "Smart" Controller Guidelines (1.5 CEU's: IA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Mike Davidson
    CA Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance: AB 1881 (1.5 CEU's: IA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Juan Carlos Garcia
    Invasive Pests: A Threat to California Urban Forests? (1.5 CEU's: ISA, DPR, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Marianne Waindle

    8:30 am (Will Run Continuously)
    Women In the Dirt (Documentary)
    by NAPWL

    9:00 - 10:30 am
    Recommended Uses for Compost and Greenwaste in the Landscape (1.5 CEU's: ISA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Bill Baker

    9:00 - 11:00 am
    Business Tool Box Part 1 (2 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Judith Guido
    CIRT 1: Tracking and Electrical Troubleshooting (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Richard Daigle
    C.I.A. Auditing - Landscape Site Inspection (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Casey Peters
    Drip Class (2 CEU's: IA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Mike Garcia
    Valves for Irrigation and Backflow (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Chris Davey
    Basic Tree Care and Pruning (2 CEU's: ISA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Jose Mercado

    9:30 - 11:00 am
    Understanding and Using Minimal Risk Chemicals (0.15 CEUs GCSAA) (1.5 CEU's: DPR, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified.)
    by Eric R. Gerhartz
    CA-Legal Greywater: Laundry to Landscape (1.5 CEU's: IA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Daniel Wilson
    How to Pick Proper Pipe Size for Irrigation (1.5 CEU's: IA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Dr. Ramesh Kumar
    ABC's of Turf Management (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Janet Hartin

    11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Irrig. Scheduling to Promote Healthy Landscapes & Reduce Water (1.5 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Dennis Pittenger
    GPS Tracking/Combat Rising Fuel Costs (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Jerome A. Toliver
    Sustainable Turfgrass Management (1.5 CEU's: APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Terry Vassey

    11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Planting Design Process (1.5 CEU's: ISA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Yvonne English

    12:00 - 2:00 pm
    Rainwater Harvesting: Passive & Active Systems Overview (2 CEU's: APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Daniel Wilson

    12:30 - 2:00 pm
    What Excellent Employees Value & How to Find, Hire, & Keep Them (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Scott Prewett
    Hidden Central Radio Remote Control of Irrigation Valves (1.5 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Mike Kiss

    1:00 - 2:30 pm
    ID, Prevention and Control of Abiotic Disorders in the Landscape (1.5 CEU's: ISA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Janet Hartin

    1:00 - 3:00 pm
    Rainwater Harvesting, Bidding and Installing (2 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Mike Garcia
    CIRT 7 - Backflow Repair (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Richard Daigle
    NAPWL Panel Discussion for Improving Project Mgmt. for Small Business
    by Landscape Designers, Architects and Contractors
    C.I.A. Auditing ?EUR" Irrigation System Tune-up (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Casey Peters
    Valves for Irrigation and Backflow (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Chris Davey

    2:00 - 3:30 pm
    Water Conservation and Drought Management (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Terry Vassey
    Sustainability as it Relates to Harvesting Water (1.5 CEU's: APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Scott Caringella
    Pesticide Safety Refresher (1.5 CEU's: DPR, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Will Harrison

    Thursday October 13th:

    8:00 - 9:30 am
    Real Time Water Savings (1.5 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Brad Adams
    Current Pond Construction Techniques (1.5 CEU's: APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Kent Wallace
    Selling Outdoor Kitchens with Your Landscape Jobs (1.5 CEU's: APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Michael Waller

    9:00 - 10:30 am
    Weed Identification and Control in the Landscape (1.5 CEU's: APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Cheryl Wilen

    9:00 - 11:00 am
    C.I.A. Auditing ?EUR" Irrigation Performance Tests (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Casey Peters
    Valves for Irrigation and Backflow (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Chris Davey
    Rainwater Harvesting, Bidding and Installing (2 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Mike Garcia
    CIRT 7 - Backflow Repair (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Richard Daigle
    Basic Tree Care and Pruning (2 CEU's: ISA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Jose Mercado

    9:30 - 11:00 am
    Sustainability as it Relates to Harvesting Water (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Scott Caringella
    Sales & Marketing Success (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Judith Guido
    Sub-Base Situations: Stormwater, Soil Stability & Sinkholes (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Michael Baldwin

    9:30 - 11:30 am
    Business Tool Box Part 2 (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Pam Edmiston

    11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Prevention and Early Detection and Control of Plant Pathogens (1.5 CEU's: ISA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Deborah Mathews
    LED and Low Voltage Lighting (1.5 CEU's: APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Sam Barker Sr.
    Natural Animal Control for Turf and Ornamentals (0.15 CEUs GCSAA) (1.5 CEU's: DPR, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified.)
    by Eric R. Gerhartz

    11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    New Mechanic?EUR(TM)s Lien Laws (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Milene Apanian

    11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Maximizing Argonomics in Landscapes with Soil Moisture Sensors (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Jon Peters

    12:00 - 1:30 pm
    Worksite Safety - Improve Your Workers Comp "X-Mod" (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Brint Walker

    12:30 - 2:00 pm
    Sustainable Materials for Landscape and Garden (1.5 CEU's: APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Ken Lowe
    Local Government Wants You for Contracting: Understanding How to do it Successfully
    (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Craig Bronzan & Scott Miller

    1:00 - 2:30 pm
    Success Stories: Sustainable Landscapes (1.5 CEU's: ISA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Lawrence Ziese & Barbara Paul

    1:00 - 3:00 pm
    C.I.A. Auditing ?EUR" Landscape Irrigation Scheduling (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Casey Peters
    Valves for Irrigation and Backflow (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Chris Davey
    CIRT 1: Tracking and Electrical Troubleshooting (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Richard Daigle

    1:30 - 3:00 pm
    Biocontrol in the Landscape ?EUR" It's a Bug Eat Bug World (1.5 CEU's: ISA, DPR, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Ron Whitehurst

    Construction Contracts & Subcontracts (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Milene Apanian

    2:00 - 3:30 pm
    Solar Power and Landscape Lighting (1.5 CEU's: APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Harry Kurani

    Irrigator Tech Workshops:
    Wednesday October 12th:
    9:00 - 11:00 am

    CIRT 1: Tracking and Electrical Troubleshooting (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Richard Daigle
    C.I.A. Auditing - Landscape Site Inspection (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Casey Peters
    Drip Class (2 CEU's: IA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Mike Garcia
    Valves for Irrigation and Backflow (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Chris Davey
    Basic Tree Care and Pruning (2 CEU's: ISA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Jose Mercado

    1:00 - 3:00 pm
    Rainwater Harvesting, Bidding and Installing (2 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Mike Garcia
    CIRT 7 - Backflow Repair (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Richard Daigle
    C.I.A. Auditing ?EUR" Irrigation System Tune-up (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Casey Peters
    Valves for Irrigation and Backflow (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Chris Davey

    Thursday October 13th:
    9:00 - 11:00 am

    C.I.A. Auditing ?EUR" Irrigation Performance Tests (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Casey Peters
    Valves for Irrigation and Backflow (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Chris Davey
    Rainwater Harvesting, Bidding and Installing (2 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Mike Garcia
    CIRT 7 - Backflow Repair (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Richard Daigle
    Basic Tree Care and Pruning (2 CEU's: ISA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Jose Mercado

    1:00 - 3:00 pm
    C.I.A. Auditing ?EUR" Landscape Irrigation Scheduling (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Casey Peters
    Valves for Irrigation and Backflow (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Chris Davey
    CIRT 1: Tracking and Electrical Troubleshooting (2 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Richard Daigle
    Drip Class (2 CEU's: IA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Mike Garcia

    UC Cooperative Extension
    Wednesday October 12th:
    9:00 - 10:30 am

    Recommended Uses for Compost and Greenwaste in the Landscape (1.5 CEU's: ISA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Bill Baker

    11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Irrig. Scheduling to Promote Healthy Landscapes & Reduce Water Waste (1.5 CEU's: IA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Dennis Pittenger

    1:00 - 2:30 pm
    ID, Prevention and Control of Abiotic Disorders in the Landscape (1.5 CEU's: ISA, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Janet Hartin

    Thursday October 13th:
    9:00 - 10:30 am

    Weed Identification and Control in the Landscape (1.5 CEU's: APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Cheryl Wilen

    11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Prevention and Early Detection and Control of Plant Pathogens (1.5 CEU's: ISA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Deborah Mathews

    1:00 - 2:30 pm
    Success Stories: Sustainable Landscapes (1.5 CEU's: ISA, APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Lawrence Ziese & Barbara Paul


    Nat'l Assoc of Professional Women in Landscape (NAPWL) Seminars
    Wednesday October 12th:
    8:30 am (Will Run Continuously)
    Women In the Dirt (Documentary)
    by NAPWL

    9:00 - 11:00 am
    Business Tool Box Part 1 (2 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Judith Guido

    1:00 - 3:00 pm
    NAPWL Panel Discussion for Improving Project Mgmt. for Small Business
    by Landscape Designers, Architects and Contractors

    Thursday October 13th:
    9:30 - 11:30 am

    Business Tool Box Part 2 (2 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Pam Edmiston

    11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    New Mechanic?EUR(TM)s Lien Laws (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Milene Apanian

    1:30 - 3:00 pm
    Construction Contracts & Subcontracts (1.5 CEU's: PLANET Landscape Industry Certified)
    by Milene Apanian


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