Alrie Middlebrook?EUR??,,????'?????<
November 4th, 10:30 to 11:30
(1 APLD CEU, 1 CLT CEU)
Middlebrook's native gardens are based on ecologically appropriate plant species and cutting edge sustainable technology and techniques. Advantages to a native garden include reduced costs, greater efficiency and ecological wellness. Her marketing and garden installation program, Lose The Lawn, offers low cost, simple solutions to "lose your lawn" and upgrade to a pesticide free, water saving, low maintenance native landscape.

Mark Faris?EUR??,,????'?????<
November 4th, 9:30 to 10:30
(1 CLT CEU)
This course will cover: What are 2Wire controllers? Define the technology, history and background of 2Wire Applications; When 2Wire makes sense; What is new in this technology; Installation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting.

Rick Heenan?EUR??,,????'?????<
November 4th, 8:30 to 9:30
(1 CLT CEU)
Find out about when alternative powered controllers make sense to use and which technology is best for the application. Finally, Mr. Heenan describes what is new in this technology - Smart Controllers, Wireless systems, and Radio communication, and gives installation and maintenance tips when using Alternative Powered Controllers.

Chris Wright?EUR??,,????'?????<
November 4th, 8:30 to 9:30
(1 CLT CEU)
Tips designed to increase audit efficiency and organize yourself for a successful field audit. Includes successful ways to: use tools in the field, organize the audit, meet with the client, note information, judge time required vs. size of the lot, plus where to get products. Also, examples of Audit Reports, repair do?EUR??,,????'?????<

Debbie Evans?EUR??,,????'?????<
November 5th, 10:30 to 11:30
(1 APLD CEU, 1 CLT CEU)
How to convert water-waste landscapes into sustainable native gardens. She will cover the benefits of landscaping with native plants and provide examples of drought-tolerant natives that should replace the tired, overused, and thirsty non-natives widespread in landscaping today. She will also showcase successful large-scale projects where natives have been instrumental in creating beautiful, inviting outdoor spaces that are sustainable and authentic in Southern California climate.

Richard Daigle?EUR??,,????'?????<
November 5th, 8:30 to 9:30
(1 CLT CEU)
This Introductory Class Is One Of The 10 Basic Courses Needed For The Basic Irrigator Technical Irrigation Certification. The class teaches technicians the general skills of troubleshooting an electrical irrigation system through the use of basic electrical equipment. It includes general instruction on the function and uses of a voltage ohmmeter and shows you how to use wire-tracking equipment (example: 521) to locate wire faults in the field. The class goes from testing the transformer of a controller to checking the ohms of a solenoid and all other functions of testing the irrigation electrical system.

Robert Ohannesian?EUR??,,????'?????<
November 5th, 8:30 to 9:30
(1 CLT CEU)
Zero-turn radius maneuverability has transformed the commercial mowing industry making it more cost effective. The course will also provide facts, figures and examples comparing common methods of blowing debris, spraying, and aerating versus new high-volume practices which utilize Tier-4I engine powered units and require no auxiliary motors. The overall goal of the course is to introduce crew supervisors to methods of measuring costs associated with these practices and to solutions that offer rapid return on investment which are effective at addressing the pressing environmental issues of our industry.