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Sustainable Landscaping Seminar

The "Eco-Landscaping: Profiting From A Green Future" conference will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at the Samuel Pannell Community Center at 2450 Meadowview Road in Sacramento, CA. A line up of highly acclaimed speakers, combined with a mini-trade show of innovative products and services, will introduce landscape professionals to cutting edge trends and techniques to meet the challenges of landscaping in the 21^st century. Speakers and workshops will address sustainable design, construction, and maintenance techniques; water conservation, storm water pollution, pesticide and fertilizer reduction, resource conservation, and more.

The keynote session will start off with Owen Dell, licensed landscape architect and contractor. Owen will illustrate how sustainable landscapes can reduce urban runoff and protect watersheds. Mike Corbett, the creator of Village Homes in Davis, CA, will discuss his innovative ideas combining solar architecture, natural drainage systems, edible landscaping and biological systems to create a sustainable community. Tom Ash, a water conservation and irrigation specialist with HydroPoint Data Systems will show how water efficient landscapes can conserve water, reduce stormwater runoff, reduce green waste and add economic value to urban landscapes.

Afternoon workshops will address reducing inputs and outputs in landscapes, sustainable planting, stormwater management, irrigation efficiency, Integrated Pest Management, enhancing soil life in urban landscapes, and successful marketing strategies to sell clients on sustainable landscaping practices. DPR credits have been applied for on some workshops. Credits for other certifications may be available also.

Presented by The Ecological Farming Association, the conference is sponsored by the California Integrated Waste Management Board, California Landscape Contractors Association, City of Sacramento Department of Utilities, HydroPoint Data Systems, Regional Water Authority, and Sacramento County Stormwater Program.

Early registration (by 12/15/03) is $75.00 ($80.00 credit card) and $85.00 ($90.00 credit card) after 12/15/03 or at the door. For more information or to register for the conference, visit www.ecolandscape.org

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