Arena EAST
Chainsaw Safety & Skills
Dive deep into the concepts of safe, skillful chainsaw handling as well as the most effective cutting methods and techniques with popular instructor Ken Palmer and the ArborMaster Training team. Last time around Ken’s focus was on the open face notch and saw handling. His focus now moves to the back cut, with an emphasis on developing a full respect for all elements of the saw and safety. You’ll gain an appreciation for the importance of laser-like concentration, skill and intention in every move made with the saw – that leads to a safer work environment, better execution of each cut, as well as enhanced productivity.
Chainsaw Skills Seminars
Ken Palmer will discuss, explain, and demonstrate the latest and safest techniques using top and rear handle saws, as well as new battery technology.
With more than 30 years of experience, Ken Palmer is a well-known instructor, speaker, author, researcher, and workforce development consultant. In addition to his work at the helm of ArborMaster Training, Ken is president of International Champion Techniques, a company devoted to the development of equipment and technologies for safer, easier, and more efficient tree climbing, cutting, and rigging systems.
Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. Safe & Skillful Chainsaw Handling
11:00 a.m. Skill-Developing Competition
2:00 p.m. Ergonomics & Elevated Handling Techniques
Arena WEST Hardscaping
Hardscape is one of the fastest growing segments of today’s landscape industry. New trends, products, equipment, technology, and techniques hit the market on a seemingly daily basis. This is where you make sense of it all! GROWS’ wildly successful Live Patio Build is complemented by great new opportunities including practical advice from leading experts ready to provide everything you need to know about this growing – and profitable – part of your industry.
Live Patio Build
Back by popular demand, landscape construction students from the Thompson School at the Univer- sity of New Hampshire will build a raised permeable paver patio – with all the bells and whistles including some of the top outdoor living trends like a fire pit and water feature right on the expo floor. The intricate patio construction project will spotlight low voltage lighting, pillar kits and sitting walls, as well as granite hand chiseling and cutting. Plus a paver and SRW cleaning & sealing demonstration.
Hardscape Seminars
GROWS is delighted to welcome Hardscape Arena Instructor, Bill Gardocki. Bill is the owner of Interstate Landscape Co., Inc. and has been installing award- winning hardscapes for 40 years. He is an ICPI and NCMA Certification Instructor and teaches the Land- scape Construction course at the Thompson School at the UNH. He is a graduate of UNH, past president of the New Hampshire Landscape Association, and a monthly contributor to Hardscape Magazine.
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Hardscape guru Bill Gardockiwill highlight aspects of the build as it relates to installing hardscape projects per ICPI and NCMA industry approved specifications in informative 45-minute presentations throughout the day.
Wednesday
11:00 a.m. Constructing Pillars & Walls
1:00 p.m. Sealing & Cleaning Techniques
3:30 p.m. Tools of the Trade
Thursday
11:00 a.m. Installing Patio Lighting
1:00 p.m. Installing Pavers
3:30 p.m. Tools of the Trade
NOTE: More hardscape education is available through the ICPI course offered on Thursday & Friday. See page 13 for details.
GROWS 2015 15 Friday
11:00 a.m. Tools of the Trade
1:00 p.m. Patio Build Q&A
Friday
10:00 a.m. Maximize Performance with Proper Teardown Techniques
11:00 a.m. Skill-Developing Competition
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