2023 Presentation Listing

8:00 – 9:00 am Common Drainage Issues & Solutions
Presenter: Thomas Emmett
The presentation will cover common drainage issues in a residential area and solutions for those issues. Issues may include downspout runoff, poor draining surfaces, and subsurface issues. I will then talk about what products NDS manufactures to fix those issues. Will also spend time going over drainage system design and important factors to consider when installing a drainage system. 

8:00 – 9:00 am Checking & Locating Irrigation Controllers, Wires, Valves & Faults
Presenter: Steve Causseaux
Identify System Problems: Dead controllers, Water turned off, Damaged wiring, Lost wires, Bad splices, Bad solenoids, Bad valves. Troubleshooting Equipment (How to use): Electrical multi meters, Irrigation system tester, Wire & valve locators, Ground fault finders, Wire radars.

8:00 – 9:00 am Oregon OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention and Protection from Wildfire Smoke Rules
Presenter: Theodore R Bunch Jr
This presentation will provide attendees with an understanding of Oregon OSHA’s rules to protect employees from exposure to both excessive heat and wildfire smoke. 

8:00 – 9:00 am Why Smart Landscape Companies Care About Water Conservation
Track: Sustainability
Presenter: David Grover 
Is your company actively seeking ways to conserve water on the properties you serve? David Grover will cover key water conservation initiatives, as well as how to educate your team on water conservation and how to promote and sell water conservation projects during his session at OLCA Expo.

8:00 – 9:00 am Pequeñas Empresas/Nuevas Empresas
Presenter: Jonath Colon

9:45 – 10:45 am Nurturing Success: A Holistic Approach to Making Informed Agronomic Decisions
Presenter: Hayden Hocket
Explore fertilizer labeling requirements to acquire the knowledge and skills required for making informed decisions. This knowledge will be valuable for addressing both your business and agronomic needs. Dive deep and emerge with the tools to make effective choices in the world of fertilizers.

9:45 – 10:45 am How to Install Artificial Turf
Presenter: Danielle Stafford
This class we will go over how to install artificial turf. Learn some new tips and tricks to make your job go smooth and for your client to love the end result. How to maintain your turf and not lose on maintenance jobs.

9:45 – 10:45 am Wireless Troubleshooting
Presenter: Greg Forsyth and Ryan Mattison
We will be discussing the differences between wireless technologies currently available as well as some that are on the near horizon.  Within that discussion we will go over site selection and whether it is suitable for various wireless communications.  Lastly, we will talk through various difficulties, how to troubleshoot them, and what the fix will be to correct them.

9:45 – 10:45 am Del Campo a la Gestión
Presenter: Gabriel Barajas
El desarrollo de la mentalidad de habilidades necesarias para pasar de un puesto de campo a supervisor y directivo.

10:50 – 11:50 am Pesticide Safety
Track: Maintenance
Presenter: Justin Ruiz
Training on safe handling and application of common pesticides.

10:50 – 11:50 am Hardscape Tool Safety
Track: Construction
Presenter: Herb Gazon

• Preventing work injury by using the right equipment.

• Lifting and awkward postures.

• Labor savings by using efficient equipment.

• Know the right tool for the right job.

10:50 – 11:50 am Keeping Stormwater on Site is The Law of The Land
Presenter: Amy Whitworth
Keeping stormwater on site is the law of the land! More and more clients have heard of Rain Gardens and are looking for this earth friendly practice in their home landscape. Rain Gardens can be a beautiful and functional part of the landscape drainage solution. Learn why they’re important, how they work, when they are appropriate (or not!), where to place them, how to size them, how to build them and what to plant in them. Learn other natural methods of managing stormwater when Rain Gardens are not appropriate. See examples of how they can be incorporated with other landscape elements so they Bring Nature Home and celebrate our most abundant resource, winter rain!!

10:50 – 11:50 am Underground Utilities: What You Don't See Can Hurt You
Track: Management
Presenter: Josh Turner
In the outdoors, in the workplace, in your home, and in your yard all around us, there are potential threats and accidents just waiting to happen. Without taking proper precautions, what you don't see can hurt you. This is certainly true when it comes to underground utilities and damage prevention. Led by Josh Thomas, Executive Director of the Oregon Utility Notification Center, this session will include true, real-life stories about circumstances where systems complexity or a lack of preparation, knowledge, or foresight led to undesirable and sometimes catastrophic consequences. Attendees will leave with a better understanding and appreciation for the critical infrastructure beneath our feet in communities across our state and beyond. Thomas promises to share three simple numbers and a link that can help prevent expensive damages, temporary loss of critical utility services, injuries, or worse.

1:00 – 2:00 pm Segmental Retaining Wall Construction
Presenter: Jordan Krebs

1:00 – 2:00 pm The Future of Irrigation with Rainbird
Track: Maintenance
Presenter: Corey Christopherson
We will cover some of the methods, technologies, and regulations that are impacting the irrigation industry today and in the future. Taking a look at the benefits of 2-wire, pressure regulation, tools for monitoring water usage, and tools that make it easier to manage irrigation controllers for customers.

1:00 – 2:00 pm Wise with Water Features
Track: Sustainability
Presenter: Steve Causseaux
Water features continue to be a growing segment of the landscape industry.  Demand remains high as people shift backyards from open lawns into outdoor living spaces with pavers, fire features, and yes, water features.  In this class, you will learn how to select the proper water feature pump for your job to achieve the look your customers want.  We will also discuss some basic how-tos for fountain features, spillways, and the high-demand pond-free features.

1:00 – 2:00 pm LCB Update and Licensing
Track: Management
Presenter: Annie von Domitz
Breakdown of the latest changes and initiatives the Landscape Contractors Board has been dedicating their efforts to. Including rule changes and the addition of outreach positions. Will also be covering the licensing process, strategies, and material to encourage new small businesses and established professionals to become licensed.

2:30 – 3:30 pm Cleaning and Sealing
Track: Maintenance
Presenter: Belgard

2:30 – 3:30 pm Diagnostics & Plant Healthcare Toolbox for Arborists in the PNW
Track: Sustainability
Presenter: Alison Herrell
When we think of tree care, we often think of the climbing, pruning, and removal aspects of the industry first. As well all know, there are many facets to the arboriculture industry, including plant healthcare. This is arguably one of the most overlooked parts of tree care. In this session, we'll discuss overall diagnostics techniques, integrated pest management toolbox application options, biology & lifecycle of common pests and pathogens of the PNW

2:30 – 3:30 pm Fleet Compliance and Safety
Track: Construction
Presenter: David Gaffney
This course will provide information pertaining to various vehicle inspection requirements, connection of trailers, load securement, drivers license requirements/issues, size and weight requirements, plus much more.  Learn from a seasoned commercial enforcement regulator what common violations are discovered and how to avoid them.  You will also learn about the difference between a violation and Out Of Service criteria.  Get those questions answered in a one-stop-educational class!

2:30 – 3:30 pm Marketing for Landscaping
Track: Management 
Presenter: Panel

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