Join us for our annual event, where we get to network and learn about the latest in the landscape industry.
Join us for our annual event, where we get to network and learn about the latest in the landscape industry.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
Keynote Address: Naturally Florida Shannon Carnevale & Lara Milligan, UF/IFAS Extension Polk & Pinellas County Podcast hosts Shannon and Lara share insights into Florida’s natural areas and the wild things that live here
Grades & Standards Kevin Hunt, Shinto Landscaping An overview of the terminology and regulatory framework of the Florida Grades & Standards manual—the foundation for tree grading procedures
Practical Tree Grading Dr. Mike Orfanedes, UF/IFAS Real-world tree grading examples aligned with the Florida Grades & Standards manual
Core & More Dr. Brett Bultimeier Guidance on where to find pesticide guidelines and how to manage associated risks
Concurrent Sessions — Choose One
- Safe Operation & Precision Cutting with a Chainsaw — Kelvis Perez, STIHL Southeast
- Plant Growth Regulators in Landscape Maintenance — Jason Ellington
- Tree Trimming Demonstration — Dr. Mike Orfanedes, UF/IFAS More
- CORE — Henry Mayer, UF/IFAS
Lunch & Awards Lunch provided, with the presentation of the 2025 Outstanding LIAF Member ROOT Award for Dade and Broward
The Application of AI in Everyday Life Beth Bligh Practical instruction on using Copilot AI software
Detecting Nutrient Deficiencies in Landscape Plants Lynn Griffith An in-depth overview of identifying and managing nutritional deficiencies in landscape plants
GEM Award Presentation Introduction of the new Terrall McCombs GEM Award
Turf Diseases: Identification, Prevention & Treatment Dr. Whitney Elmore Focus on recognizing, preventing, and treating turfgrass diseases
Tree Planting for the Future Mike Marshall, How a major Florida tree farm envisions the future of landscape trees
