Professional Landscapers
Electrical Troubleshooting & Valve Repair
Ewing - Roseville 500 BERRY ST. UNIT B , RosevilleSome of the most common and frustrating problems with irrigation systems occur in the valves and the electrical components. This four-hour technical workshop combines classroom instruction with a hands-on electrical troubleshooting component. Topics covered include valve location and repair, wire tracking, locating opens and shorts, and diagnosing electrical faults in conventional and two-wire systems. Offered... Read more »
River-Friendly Landscaping Green Gardener Training for Professionals
City of Folsom Community Center 52 Natoma Street, FolsomRiver-Friendly Landscaping is an integrated, watershed-based approach to landscaping that works with nature to reduce water use, reduce waste, prevent pollution, and support the health of the Sacramento region’s waterways. The Green Gardener Training Program is ten weekly classes on Wednesday evenings, September 14 - November 16, 2016 that cover: River-Friendly Landscaping Principles Soil Health Mulches and... Read more »
Landscape Plant Irrigation Field Trials Open House
UC Davis Med Sciences Building C, Room 180, DavisUC’s Landscape Plant Irrigation Trials invites members of the professional landscape, nursery, and horticultural industries to the UC Davis campus for an Open House Ratings Day this fall on September 27 and 28, 8am- 12pm (you may choose either Tuesday or Wednesday). You will be able to walk through the fields and rate plants at... Read more »
Getting it Right! Drip Irrigation, Plant Selection, and Lowering Water Use
McMillan Center, Fair Oaks Park 820 Temple Park Rd, Fair OaksA Workshop for Landscape Professionals This workshop is being presented in partnership with the University of California Cooperative Extension Service and the California Department of Water Resources. In order to attend this technical workshop, participants should have a working knowledge of the following terms: 1. Precipitation rates 2. Soil types and soil infiltration 3. Static and dynamic... Read more »
The Latest Dirt: Research – based Innovation in Soil Health
UC Davis Campus 26 Wellman Hall, Davisa "Your Sustainable Backyard" event! Join the CCUH as we welcome researchers from UC Davis as they present the latest research in soil health. Topics include presentations and hands-on demos with BioChar, soil microbes and more! Cost: $50. Includes refreshments and lunch Registration Required.
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AUDITOR WORKSHOP (2–DAY)
Ewing - Roseville 500 BERRY ST. UNIT B , RosevilleBlending classroom experience with a hands-on audit, the Landscape Irrigation Auditor Workshop teaches the fundamental water auditing techniques and water management skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry. This course serves as a great jumpstart to help prepare you for the Irrigation Association's (IA) Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) exam. This course is... Read more »
The Watershed Approach to Landscaping
Sam & Bonnie Pannell Community Center 2450 Meadowview Road, SacramentoA Class For Home Gardeners & Landscape Professionals in the Sacramento Area Water conservation is no longer just about “losing the thirsty lawn” and reducing irrigation. Join us to find out how to create drought resilient landscapes that conserve water, reduce pollution, invite habitat, and are just plain gorgeous! MORNING SESSION: Watershed Basics Learn to... Read more »
Improve Your Profits/Budget Through Irrigation Renovations
EWING Irrigation Sacramento 345 RICHARDS BLVD., Sacramento, CAThe renovation of a sprinkler system requires more work than simply changing sprinkler heads. This class will explore how to identify opportunities that will maximize the efficiency of your system, increase profits and improve your budget. NOT SURE IF YOU NEED TO ATTEND? Try answering the following questions to gauge if this workshop is right... Read more »
California Irrigation Institute Conference
Sacramento Arden-West Hilton 2200 Harvard Street, SacramentoThe theme for the 2017 conference is Managing our Water Checkbook: Solutions for a Balanced Bottom Line Join us for the 2017 California Irrigation Institute Conference with a special keynote from Jay Famiglietti, a hydrologist and professor at UC Irvine and water scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and lunch with Chris Austin, founder of... Read more »
EcoLandscape California Conference
Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center 125 Bridge Place, StocktonIt's almost that time of year again; our 2017 Conference & Trade Show will be held at the Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton (thanks to our partner the UC Cooperative Extension, San Joaquin County) on February 11, 2017. The purpose of our biennial conference is to educate professionals in ecologically-responsible landscaping. We aim... Read more »