2012 GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR AND PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RECERTIFICATION TRAINING TURF AND ORNAMENTALS

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1 2012 GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR AND PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RECERTIFICATION TRAINING TURF AND ORNAMENTALS January 18, & 19, 2012 ERNST COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNANDALE, VIRGINIA Sponsored by: The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) - DC Branch The Northern Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association Virginia Cooperative Extension SEATING IS LIMITED. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY. General Education Session is 1/19, Pesticide Recertification Wednesday 1/18, 2012 Pesticide applicator recertification training will be available for the following categories: Virginia Maryland DC Ornamental Pest Control (3-A), Turf (3-B), Registered Technician (60), Right-of-Way (6), Regulatory (9), Demonstration and Research Pest Control (10) Ornamental Exterior (3-A), Turf (3-C), Demonstration and Research (10), Right of Way and Weed (6) Exterior Ornamental Plants (3-A), Lawn & Turf (3-B), Interior Ornamental Plants(3-C), Right of Way(6) To qualify for pesticide applicator recertification, you are required to attend the entire day January 18, You must provide proof of attendance by checking in at registration, and signing in on the recertification roster with your name and permit number at the beginning of the course on January 18, Attendance will be verified during and at the end of the training session. We will remit your paperwork to each jurisdiction. Some classes on the 19 th are also approved for: ASLA CEU s ISA Certified Arborist & PLANET Recertification CEU s and VA Certified Nurseryman & Certified Groundskeeper Credits, For additional information call (703) or greenisdc@aol.co. Register online at If NVCC closes due to inclement weather,that seminar day will be rescheduled.

2 Pesticide Recertification January 18, :40 7:45 Welcome Moderator: Steve D Amato, Landscape Designer, member Professional Grounds Management Society, DC Branch 8:00 9:00 Pesticide Safety Loading and Transportation of Pesticides Dr. Fred Whitford, Coordinator, Purdue Pesticide Programs, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 9:00-10:00 Pests of Ornamentals Steve Sullivan, Horticulturist, Mid-Atlantic Division, Brickman, Columbia, MD. 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-11:15 Water Quality s Effect on Pesticides Dr. Fred Whitford, Coordinator, Purdue Pesticide Programs, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 11:15-12:00 Group A - Lunch in the Forum Group B - New Pesticide Products for Turf and Ornamentals Eric Maurer, Engage Agro, Jerry Quinn, Nutrient Technology Partners, & Synatek, the Turf Solutions People, Souderton, PA, and Frederick, MD 12:00-12:45 Group B - Lunch in the Forum. Group A - New Pesticide Products for Turf and Ornamentals Eric Maurer, Engage Agro, Jerry Quinn, Nutrient Technology Partners, & Synatek, the Turf Solutions People, Souderton, PA, and Frederick, MD 12:45-1:45 Pests of Turf and Roadsides Lee Ann Seeley, Key Account Manager, Neudorff Natural Gardening, Saanichton, BC 1:45-2:00 Break 2:00-3:00 Pesticide Regulations Update Mr. Frank Filipy, Pesticide Investigator, Virginia Baldwin Williams, District of Colombia Pesticide Program Ed Crow, Certification and Training Coordinator, Maryland Department of Agriculture 3:00 Collect requests for recertification credit Adjourn

3 Landscape Session January 19, 2012 Moderator: Michael Gildea, Horticulturist, Chevy Chase Country Club, President, PGMS 8:00 8:15 Welcome 8:15-9:30 Innovations in Planting That Might Surprise You Neil Hendrickson, PhD, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories, Lebanon, NJ Dr. Hendrickson will cover the latest planting information, including planting bare root. 9:30 10:15 Making Business Greener and Adding Green to the Bottom Line Representative, Ruppert Nurseries, Laytonsville, MD Learn about Ruppert s LEEDS Certified building, from plan to reality, and the differences it is making in their business. 10:15 10:30 Break 10:30 11:30 Tree Problems Associated With Extreme Weather Conditions Neil Hendrickson, PhD, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories, Lebanon, NJ Dr. Hendrickson will show the group the plant health impacts of the extreme weather fluctuations we have experienced in recent years, and what if anything we can do about them. 11:30-12:15 Lunch 12:15-1:00 Temp Perennials Using Tropical Foliage in the Landscape Carol Allen, Horticulturist, Germantown, MD Carol will identify tropical plants for use in the interior and exterior landscape and how to care for them. 1:00-1:15 Break 1:15-2:15 Sub Contracting How to Manage Quality, Cost, and Risk Jim Wilson, President, JFW Project Management, Gaithersburg, MD 2:15-3:15 Repeat Offenders Panel Discussion, Correct Horticulture Practices Adria Bordas, Extension Agent, VA Coop Extension, Fairfax Co, VA David Yost, Horticulturist, Merrifield Garden Center, Fair Oaks, VA Stewart Bunn, Certified Arborist, Bartlett Tree Experts, Springfield, VA Eric Wenger, President, Complete Plant Health Care, Laytonsville, MD 3:15 Adjourn All Attendees Please park in the B Parking Lot in front of the building. Violators may be ticketed. Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003

4 Spanish Session January 19, 2012 Moderators: David Bogdan and Jock Robertson, E.G. Reinsch, Falls Church, VA 8:00 8:15 Welcome/ Bienvenida 8:15-10:15 Repeat Offenders Panel Discussion, Correct Horticulture Practices Adria Bordas, Unit Director, Extension Agent, VA Coop Extension, Fairfax Co, VA David Yost, Horticulturist, Merrifield Garden Center, Fair Oaks, VA Stewart Bunn, Certified Arborist, Bartlett Tree Experts, Springfield, VA Eric Wenger, President, Complete Plant Health Care, Laytonsville, MD 10:15 10:30 Break/Descanso 10:30-11:30 Sub Contracting How to Manage Quality, Cost, and Risk Jim Wilson, President, JFW Project Management, Gaithersburg, MD Romney Wright, Attorney, Immigration Law, Tysons Corner, VA Romney will update participants on the latest immigration laws and answer questions. 11:30-12:15 Lunch/Almuerzo 12:15-1:00 Why You Should Be a Pesticide Applicator Debbie Dillion, Extension Agent, VA Cooperative Extension, Loudoun Co, 1:00 1:15 Break/Descanso 1:15-2:15 What To Do In Case of an Emergency and Safety to Avoid Emergencies Taylor Duke, Safety Coordinator, Bartlett Tree Experts, Springfield, VA Taylor will cover first aid in case of an accident, what to do when an accident happens, and safety procedures to avoid accidents.. 2:15 3:15 Temp Perennials Using Tropical Foliage in the Landscape Carol Allen, Horticulturist, Germantown, MD Carol will identify tropical plants for use in the landscape and how to care for them. 3:15 Adjourn/Clausura All Attendees Please park in the B Parking lot in front of the building. Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003

5 , Hardscape Session January 19, 2012 Moderator: Lanelle Kyle, Education Chairman, Northern VA Nursery and Landscape Assoc. (NVNLA) 7:45 8:00 Welcome 8:00-9:00 Permeable Clay Paving Systems (ASLA 1 CEU Credit) Leroy Danforth, Jr.,EI, LEED AP, Architectural Outreach Manager, Brick Industry Association Utilizing authentic clay pavers to achieve storm water control 9:00 9:30 The Buzz About Subs: When and how to use them, keep them happy and you profitable! - David Marciniak, Revolutionary Gardens (revolutionarygardens.com) Landscape Design, Northern Virginia, DC, Maryland. David will enlighten you and ease your pain while you learn to overcome some of the obstacles of subbing out work. Vertical Masonry Applications - An exploration of materials and methods to create beautiful vertical elements for clients with a look behind the finished surface: 9:30 10:15 Proper Installation of Maufactured Masonry Veneer Dale Lehman, ElDorado Stone 10:15 10:30 Break 10:30-11:30 Masonry Walls in Landscaping (ASLA 1 CEU Credit) Details will be discussed as well as sources of information. The process of incorporating sculpture into the brick will also be presented. Leroy Danforth, Jr.,EI, LEED AP Architectural Outreach Manager, Brick Industry Association 11:30-12:15 Lunch 12:15-1:15 Natural Stone for Building and Thin-Cut Veneer Troy Austin, Luck Stone, Sterling VA 1:15-1:30 Break 1:30-2:30 Travertine - An Industry Guide to Natural Stone Pavers in the Outdoor Environment - Get selection tips and installation techniques to Wow your clients. (ALSA 1 CEU Credit Pending) David Bond, President Olympic Stone 2:30-3:15 Incorporating LED Lighting into Hardscape Projects John Mayhew, Sales Representative, Turf Equipment and Supply Learn about the latest developments making LED the hottest trend for hardscape lighting. 3:15 Adjourn

6 SEMINAR REGISTRATION January 18, & 19, 2012 Pre-registration.. Jan $85.00 Jan $65.00 Jan 18 & $ At the Door..... Jan $ (as space permits) Jan $75.00 x = x = x = Total Amt Due If NVCC closes due to inclement weather, that seminar day will be rescheduled. SPACE IS LIMITED, REGISTER EARLY. SORRY, NO REFUNDS. WALK-IN ONLY AFTER JAN 12 th To pre-register, please complete and mail this form and payment postmarked by January 12, 2012 to: P.O. Box 59. Fairfax Station, VA Make check payable to "" Government Vouchers Will Not Be Accepted Please Print Clearly or Type For 1/19/11, List your session NAME OF EMPLOYER ADDRESS PHONE CONTACT PERSON E - MAIL ADDRESS NAME OF PERSON, AND DATE(S), FOR THE 19 TH PUT (S) FOR SPANISH SESSION, (L) LANDSCAPE OR (H) HARDSCAPE SESSION. YOU MAY ATTACH A LIST IF MORE THAN Payments can be made by check or credit card. Amount Enclosed Payment by: Check Visa MasterCard Card # Exp. Date 3-digit Security code Name on credit card and billing address if different from above: Ck # Dp. Date Amount App #

7 The 2012 Thanks our Event Sponsor Sislers Stone Be sure to visit company representatives in the gallery Consider jump starting your career, or just meeting nice people, through membership in a professional organization. For more information call or The Northern Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association (NVNLA), Mary Austin, , mary_nvnla@yahoo.com Professional Grounds Management Society, DC Branch, (PGMS) Adam Newhart, , anewhart@gaithersburgmd.gov Join Today!