ECOLANDSCAPE 2009 PROGRAM
GREEN GAINS - Prosper with Ecological Solutions
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
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| 8:00am |
Registration Opens, Trade Show Opens
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9:00am
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Welcome and Opening Comments
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| 9:15am |
A New Model for Sustainability: Roseville Utility Exploration Center
Bob Garrison, Director of the Roseville Utility Exploration Center
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On January 8, 2008, the City of Roseville opened the Utility Exploration Center in Mahany Park. An environmental learning center sponsored by Roseville Electric and Environmental Utilities Departments, the center has attracted over 35,000 visitors to its exhibit hall, school programs and adult workshops. Learn about plans for a one-acre IDEAscape which will showcase water conservation gardening, recycled landscaping materials and solar energy.
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| 9:50am |
Short Break
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| 10:00am |
Innovations in Biopesticides
Pam Marrone, CEO and Founder, Marrone Organic Innovations
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Pam Marrone will introduce the use of biopesticides, many of which are certified organic. A growing field of environmentally responsible pest control solutions, biopesticides include weed, pest and disease control products. Pam will show how her innovations have created “green gains” for business and environment.
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| 11:00am |
"What's Bugging You" Panel
Pam Marrone, Marrone Organic Innovations
Ron Whitehurst, Rincon-Vitova Insectaries
Mary Louise Flint, University of California Cooperative Extension
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Our panel of experts will answer questions from conference attendees about how to solve pest problems in ecologically sound ways. With the panel we hope to get more than one possible solution to a problem, encouraging attendees to seek integrated pest management solutions.
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| 12:00pm |
Lunch and Networking (lunch catered by "Healthy Kitchen")
Trade Show Open
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| 1:30pm |
Compost Use for Landscape and Environmental Enhancement
Janet Hartin, University of California Cooperative Extension
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Having recently worked on new compost specifications for Cal Trans, Janet will present specific information on selection and use of compost for use as a mulch and soil amendment. Topics covered include how to select composts with the correct physical, chemical, and biological compositions for specific end uses and their recommended application rates. Specific uses of composts to improve the water holding capacity of sandy soils; improve drainage and aeration in heavy soils; improve soil nutrient holding capacity; prevent or decrease erosion; and,decrease the need for pesticides will be covered. New industry standards to ensure consistently high quality compost will also be covered.
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| 2:15pm |
Using California Native Grasses in Urban Landscaping
Steve Nawrath, Landscape Architect, California State Parks |
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Interest in utilizing California native grasses within urban landscape environments has grown significantly. Designers, regulators and gardeners in urbanized areas are recognizing the benefits such as reduced water, fertilizer and pesticide use that native grasses provide. This presentation will examine the cultural requirements and adaptability of key native grass and sedge species as they relate to soil and site parameters in shaping a sustainable, native and drought-tolerant landscape.
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| 3:00pm |
Short Break
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| 3:10pm |
Turning Drains Into Sponges and Water Scarcity Into Water Abundance
Brad Lancaster, Rain Water Harvester and Author
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This inspiring presentation shares eight universal principles of water harvesting along with simple strategies that turn water scarcity into water abundance. They empower you to create integrated water-sustainable landscape plans at home and throughout your community. Rainwater harvesting is the process of capturing rain and making the most of it as close as possible to where it falls. Greywater harvesting is the process of directing water from household sink, bathtub, shower, and washing machine drains into the soils of the landscape where the water is naturally filtered and reused to generate more on-site resources. The two work hand in hand, and can reduce our water consumption by 30 to 50%! You'll see examples enhancing local food security, passively cooling cities in summer, reducing costs of living and energy consumption, controlling erosion, averting flooding, reviving dead waterways, minimizing water pollution, building community, creating celebration, and more.
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| 4:30pm |
Speaker/Attendee Reception |
Back to EcoLandscape 2009 Conference page Register Now!
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