Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board present:
The Key to Successful Designs & Installations: THE SOIL June 26 & 27, 2012 Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411
***Register by June 22 and Save!***
This program provides a unique and valuable blend of indoor and outdoor instruction led by regional experts that you don't want to miss. To accommodate busy schedules, both single-day and full-program registration options are available. Early-bird rates have been extended to make this program as accessible to as many as possible.
Continuing Education: Landscape Architects: May earn 6 PDU each day (12 total) International Society of Arboriculture: Application has been made for June 26 - 7 CEU and June 27 - 6.75 CEU
Introduction Ralph Sievert, City Forester, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
What We Don’t Know About Soils and How it Impacts Design Dr. Les Werner, Professor of Soil Science, University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Now That We Know, What Should We Do With Our Designs and Plantings? Dr. Les Werner, Professor of Soil Science, University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch at Broadway Pizza
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
The Biology of Living Soils Dr. John Lloyd, Professor of Urban Landscape Ecology, Plant Health Doctors
2:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Tools and Technologies for Enhancing Existing Soils Jim Chatfield, Professor of Plant Pathology, The Ohio State University Curtis Young, Extension Entomologist, The Ohio State University
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Taking it Back to the Nuts and Bolts of Diagnosing and Remediating Soils Joe Boggs & Eric Draper, Professors of Horticulture, The Ohio State University
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Experts Roundtable and Q&A
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Lesson Plans and Logistics for the Day Ralph Sievert, City Forester, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Soils Show and Tell Dr. Les Werner, Professor of Soil Science, University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Break
9:45 - 10:45 p.m.
Exhibitor and Sponsor Presentations
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Boom Island Park Renovation (outside session) Bruce Chamberlain, Landscape Architect, Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch at Park Provided by Holy Land Deli
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Saint Paul High Bridge Dog Park Soils and Tree Research (outside session) Chad Giblin, Research Scientist, University of Minnesota Zach Jorgensen, Landscape Architect, Division of Forestry, City of Saint Paul
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Minnehaha Park Wabun Picnic Area Soil Recovery Project (outside session) Ralph Sievert, City Forester, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
FEES
By June 15
After June 15
2 days with lunch*
$130
$145
2 days without lunch (bring your own)
$110
$125
1 day with lunch*
$80
$95
1 day without lunch (bring your own)
$70
$85
*Tuesday lunch: Pizza at Broadway Pizza; Wednesday lunch: Holy Deli Sandwiches at Park
CONTINUING EDUCATION Landscape Architects: May earn 6 PDU each day (12 total) International Society of Arboriculture: Application has been made for June 26 - 7 CEUs and June 27 - 6.75 CEUs
PHOTO RELEASE Many photographs will be taken throughout the ASLA-MN Meeting and will be used in promotional materials after the meeting has concluded. By virtue of your attendance, you agree to ASLA-MN’s use of your likeness in said promotional materials.
SPECIAL NEEDS If you have a special dietary or physical need to fully participate in this program, please send a description to
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CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY Cancellations received after June 20, 2012 are nonrefundable
CONTACT INFORMATION ASLA-MN (612) 339-0797
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ASLA-MN DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Anna Claussen, ASLA (612) 870-3423
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