(Boxed Lunch Provided)

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Louisville Waterfront by boat! Board the Spirit of Jefferson for an entertaining and informative boat ride around Louisville.

This is a three-day showcase of more than 650 exhibitors. You are able to talk to suppliers and network with fellow landscape professionals.

Steve Windhager, Ph. D.

Significant parts of the built environment, such as public parks, conversation areas, private resorts and transportation corridors are not dominated by structures. The Sustainable Sites Initiative is an effort to quantitatively describe the attributes of a sustainable site so that sustainability can be measured in terms of performance based goals developed to maintain or improve the ecosystem services provided by a site. The Sustainable Sites Initiative will provide a basis for measuring, recognizing and verifying sustainable design, construction and maintenance by creating appropriate performance targets for site-based resource stewardship. There are specific credits based on plant selection and site maintenance which the green industry will be able to help a site achieve, and may provide new markets and opportunities for the industry. The U.S. Green Building Council is an active participant and anticipates incorporating the Sustainable Sites guidelines and performance benchmarks into future iterations of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. The Sustainable Sites Initiative is a partnership of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the US Botanic Garden in conjunction with a diverse group of stakeholder organizations.

Kevin Heatley, Vice President, Biohabitats ISM, Inc.

This presentation is based upon a workshop I conducted in the Virgin Islands. It examines the basic biological imperatives that trees must meet and the simple, pragmatic methodologies that can be implemented to maximize tree retention. It includes a discussion of tree value and the need to communicate this value during the design phase - before construction implementation.

Chris Manchuck, Vice President, Hydro Point Data Systems

Landscapes consume 58% of urban water, and are typically over-watered by 30-to300%. Add to that, water rates are rising by more than 40% across the US, outpacing energy rate hikes. As drought conditions grip two-thirds of the country focus is sharpening on outdoor water use. Public and private sectors alike are being forced to take a serious look at to reducing landscape water use. Grounds maintenance professionals who understand how to leverage smart controllers can gain an important competitive advantage in a changing market. Attendees will come away from this presentation understanding how to: * Improve irrigation management best practices, * Select the right smart controller for any project, * Communicate the key benefits of smart controllers to their customers, * Find and secure money-saving rebates, * Prepare for new legislation and watering restrictions that threaten the green industry.

Kevin Heatley, Vice President, Biohabitats, ISM, Inc.

This presentation deals with invasive plant suppression within a restoration context as opposed to a simple "see & spray attitude. Covers nature of problem, ecological context, and most importantly, the way to prioritize control when resources are limited (how to decide what and where to treat first).

(Continental Breakfast will be served)

The PGMS Annual Business Meeting is held in conjunction with the Annual Conference. This enables as many members as possible a chance to attend. Included in the Annual Business Meeting are the following:

• The Election of Officers
• Official reporting of the Society's business, fresh from the Fall Board Meeting
• Branch Reports
• The chance to ask questions of the officers and the board members.

This is a three-day showcase of more than 650 exhibitors. You are able to talk to suppliers and network with fellow landscape professionals.

Jim Paluch, President, JP Horizons Inc.

Every great thing that has ever been accomplished or will be accomplished has or will happen through great people. But, what are the qualities that make a difference and how can you surround yourself with people that have them? In this energizing and highly interactive seminar, Jim Paluch helps participants see that there are only two types of people in life, "Builders" and "Destroyers". Through a fun look at yourself and those around you, you'll learn what creates Destroyers and the "Five Important Things" that Builders consistently do.

Jewell G. Winn, Ed. D

Colleges and universities across the country are rapidly racing to green their campuses and not necessarily in the sense of landscaping. While sustainable initiatives were being explored in the early 90's because of the 1991 Waste Reduction Act, campus administrators are taking a comprehensive approach to integrating sustainable practices throughout the operation of the institution by supporting programs in recycling, sustainable purchasing, renewable energy, and sustainable landscaping practices. This session will focus on marketing and communication strategies for keeping the customer informed of priorities and latest industry trends.

Jim Paluch, President, JP Horizons Inc.

In this exciting session, Jim Paluch will focus on how to "Get a Life" as opposed to simply making a living, moving past aimlessly serving each day of the workweek just to earn a paycheck, Participants will be inspired by the seven insights from his recent book, Leaving A Legacy, including making the best use of your time, facing the dragons within, appreciating the value of hard work and having the courage to take action. They will also learn how to take these insights, along with "Intensity of Purpose" and use them to build a great career. People often walk away from time spent in a event with Jim Paluch inspired to take their thinking, behavior, and results to a higher level! Participants will leave ready to take action with practical ideas that will help them earn a life not just a living!

Roberto de Leon, De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop has pursued an on-going exploration of sustainable design strategies rooted in regional building traditional and site specificity. Often collaborating with civic, cultural and not-for-profit institutions with challenging budgetary constraints, the firm has focused on exploring alternative possibilities for building sustainably within the public realm. This presentation will highlight a selection of the firm's work through a series of illustrated case-studies. With a decidedly 'low-tech' design approach of re-investigating ordinary materials and common building systems within a regionally specific context, the range of projects will examine various issues including site/program planning, cost-efficiency, durability & weathering, and local/regional conceptual precedents.

Jewell G. Winn, Ed. D

Facilities Managers and their staff will play a vital role in sustainability as colleges and universities across the country commit to reducing their carbon footprint. Research is generating a vast amount of data and end users are attempting to sort through the information to gain a general understanding of the requirements necessary to meet the challenge. Effective leadership will be key in keeping employees motivated and focused in order to accomplish the goals of this new paradigm. This session will re-visit basic leadership principles and assist managers in understanding how to successfully use these skills in the workplace.

Winston C. Dunwell, pH D.

Woody plant production practices in the nursery can alter environmental impacts and future plant performance in the landscape. Nursery selection of product mix can affect availability of quality plants for landscape use. Canopy and root pruning can increase the rate of establishment and avoid future problems related to plant structure and aesthetics. The presentation will discuss current nursery production practices, proposed nursery production practices and their influence on the environment and the plants produced for use in the landscape.

This is a three-day showcase of more than 650 exhibitors. You are able to talk to suppliers and network with fellow landscape professionals.

Barbara Fair, pH D.

From site preparation and plant selection to getting it in the ground and maintaining it for the future, this presentation will cover everything you need to know about getting the most both environmentally and economically out of your landscape.

Scott Jones, Arborist Representative, Bartlett Tree Experts

Increase in environmental awareness and conservation are driving a movement toward sustainability that will change our lifestyles, our priorities, and our jobs. This presentation will introduce the concept of sustainability as it relates to landscape management and will demonstrate how tree inventories help facilitate painless transitions to comprehensive sustainability plans. Case studies will show how others have used tree inventories to tackle issues such as pollution reduction and maintenance of natural systems. Information will be presented describing where inventories fit into the Tree Campus USA program and the new Sustainable Sites Initiative.

Regis Koslofsky, Director of Budgets and Business Services and Roger Conner, Grounds Maintenance Superintendent

The development of a multi-year management plan to meet the expectations of a variety of customers occupying the academic environment while dealing with the impact of budget and staffing reductions in an environment with fewer opportunities for management input.

Scott Jones, Arborist Representative, Bartlett Tree Experts

Inventories provide valuable information for landscape managers regarding sustainability, risk, and proactive management of urban trees. This presentation will outline the building blocks of a dynamic inventory. Case studies will show how others have used tree inventories to meet a variety of specific goals and objectives. Tools such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) hardware and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software will be introduced with respect to their role in tree inventory development and function.