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11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ballroom West
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The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty & Biodiversity The richness of life in any landscape is linked to the richness of its many layers. Rick Darke will illustrate and explore how an understanding of living layers and relational biodiversity can be put to practical use in the making and maintenance of vibrant residential gardens and community landscapes. Gain inspiration and design insight for your future projects.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ballroom East
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Invasive Insects: Honing Your Diagnostic & Management Skills There has been a steady influx of exotic insects into the U.S. Many of these exotics become invasive and threaten natural and managed ecosystems, in addition to costing millions of dollars to monitor and manage. Learn relevant information on how to identify these insects, as well as associated plant damage symptoms. Take away current monitoring and management practices to put to use in suppressing or preventing these pests.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ballroom West
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Phyto Landscapes: Using Plants to Clean Up Polluted Water, Soil & Air Environmental pollutants are encountered in the water, soil, and air of everyday landscapes. Cost-effective phytoremediation (phytotechnology) plantings can be effective in mitigating on-site pollutants. Learn to identify common contami- nants generated from land uses and discover how to create ‘phyto’ landscapes that enhance environmental conditions. Review effective phytoremediation plant species and see them at work in case studies including residential and roadside landscapes, community gardens, and large brownfield sites.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Room 205
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Proven Strategies for Achieving Business Success No matter what your role in business today – owner, manager, or other key personnel – the part you play can be invigorating as well as rewarding. It can also be challenging and even overwhelming. With more than 30 years of experi- ence in the green industry, Dan Foley is one of our region’s most successful entrepreneurs. He’ll discuss Open Book management, the Drama Triangle, Lean Management, and more. Dan will share his “lessons learned” along with specific strategies and tactics to help you achieve success in business and in life.
Rick Darke President Rick Darke, LLC Landenberg, PA
Paula Shrewsbury, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Ornamental and Turf Integrated Pest Management University of Maryland College Park, MD
Kate Kennen, RLA Owner Offshoots Productive Landscapes Boston, MA
Dan Foley, MCLP, CLP, CSP Success Coach, Advisor and Strategist DHCC Management Corporation South Walpole, MA
December 3
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Ballroom East
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THURSDAY
Non-Chemical Management of Invasive Plants Herbicides may not be an option for controlling invasive plants in organically managed landscapes, food production sites, sensitive land trust properties, areas adjacent to surface waters, and school grounds. Additionally, some towns are moving to heavily restrict – or ban outright – pesticide use in landscape settings. If you’re interested in the potentially lucrative business of non-chemical management of invasive plants, you’ll need knowledgeable workers and the right tools. Review the pros and cons of various treatment options, and take away lessons from real-life case studies.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Ballroom East
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How TickSmart Are You? It's a “more ticks in more places” world out there and there's never been a better time to step up your TickSmart practices to help keep you, your employees, and your clients TickSafe. Discover 10 things everyone needs to know about ticks these days, and five TickSmart actions that will help prevent tickborne disease. Personal protection and tick bite management strategies, as well as the latest information from a CDC-sponsored minimal risk tick control product screening study will be discussed. Take away tips include integrating habitat development, landscape modification, and pesticide applications into your defense strategies.
Lois Berg Stack, Ph.D. Extension Specialist, Ornamental Horticulture Professor, Sustainable Agriculture University of Maine Orono, ME
Thomas Mather, Ph.D. Professor and Director University of Rhode Island TickEncounter Resource Center Kingston, RI
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