Landscape Nevada February 2019

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NEVADA LANDSCAPE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gregg Gehlert, President—Affiliate Member

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ow! What an epic season we had, and the next one is right around the corner! I would like to invite you all to the Nevada Landscape Association Trade Show and Conference. This is a great opportunity to get your continuing education in; there are CEUs available for LIC, QWEL GCSAA, ISA, pesticide law, as well as pesticide general. The Conference & Trade Show are also a great opportunity to network, and see what’s new. We have lined up some great speakers. Your up and coming techs and crew leads can see how the seasoned guys do it. Then they can check out this newfangled twowire system. Please register early! We do have a few booth spaces left. If interested, please call (775) 673-0404.

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Brian Dean lectures on tree diseases at last year’s NLA conference.

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evada Landscape Association’s very own Pam Bedard was in the hospital for over a month fighting Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was hospitalized on January 3rd after a sudden diagnosis and has already gone through one round of chemotherapy, which she handled like a champ! Even if you never had the good fortune to meet Pam in person, you’ve certainly reaped the rewards of her stellar work of eleven years on the NLA board, and you’ve likely enjoyed her work around town—did you know she grows and maintains the petunia baskets that hang in downtown Reno on the Truckee River, throughout Wing field Park, and the Rose Garden at the Peace Officers Memorial at Idlewild Park?

Pam was a horticulturist from childhood—she spent her youth begrudgingly watering the greenhouse for her father’s business and although she couldn’t wait to get away from it, she also couldn’t deny her talent and passion and went on to pursue and earn a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from Utah State University. She moved to Reno in 2003 and began what would become a legacy in the Reno landscaping community. Pam worked for Reno Lawn,

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Greenside Up Nursery, Peri Landscape, Moana Nursery, and Legends Landscaping before starting with the City of Reno. She was an active and integral member of the NLA board from 2008–2019.

Outside of work (and work-related hobbies), Pam is a dedicated and doting mother to 10 year old Elizabeth, who’s been at the hospital everyday lifting Pam’s spirits and doing arts and crafts.

Elizabeth has adorned Pam’s hospital room with paper flowers because real flowers aren’t allowed in the cancer ward. Pam is an honorary member of the Blue Knights, a charitable motorcycle club for active and retired law enforcement and their families. Pam has a huge network of friends who have also been visiting her daily and keeping her in good spirits.

The awesome community that we are, many of you have asked how you can help Pam. Here’s how you can help: DONATE BLOOD. Pam’s diagnosis and treatment, which has included numerous blood transfusions, has given her a new appreciation for blood donation. A single donation can save three lives!

A hugely successful blood drive was held in her honor on February 13th to kick start her wish for awareness and more donors. You can keep it going by donating at your local blood bank.

A fundraising account has been created in Pam’s name at Bank of America. Monetary donations can be made in branch to account #501023653946. Donations will be used to help offset the cost of Pam’s treatment, being off work, and anything Elizabeth needs while Pam is fighting cancer.

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TRACKS Irrigation/ Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper 7–8 am REGISTRATION / TRADE SHOW 8–8:50 am

What the WBIC...?

(Weather Based Irrigation Controllers) Speaker: Leon Villegas, Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply Leon will be discussing Weather Based Irrigation Controllers (WBICs). He will touch on who wants one, where they are best used, and how they work. He will talk about programing musts and what you need to know to use a WBIC including site review and management. CEUs Available: QWEL, LIC, GCSAA

9–9:50 am NETWORKING & TRADE SHOW 10–10:50 am

Advanced Irrigation Troubleshooting & Plan Reading Speaker: Gregg Gehlert, Signature Landscapes Gregg will be teaching advanced irrigation troubleshooting techniques, as well as advanced plan reading and application.

CEUs Available: QWEL, LIC, GCSAA

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3–3:50 pm

Speaker: Wendy Hanson Mazet, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

Speaker: Mark Thompson, Reno Green Landscaping

Protecting Trees During a Landscape Retrofit

Due to our climate and the costs of valuable resources like water, many homeowners and businesses are looking to retrofit their traditional landscape to more sustainable alternatives. Water-efficient landscaping is a must in our region, but when retrofitting a landscape, professionals should know how to protect existing trees and shrubs that provide much-needed shade and privacy.

Learn from Wendy just how to do this by digging into what woody plants need in the landscape and tools to take to your next landscape retrofit. CEUs Available: QWEL, LIC, GCSAA

12–1 pm LUNCHEON / TRADE SHOW 1–1:50 pm

Irrigation Field Diagnostics Speaker: Mark Thompson, Reno Green Landscaping Mark will give time saving tips to efficiently troubleshoot lateral breaks and pressure issues as well as when retrofitting the current sprinklers should be implemented. He will also go over basic troubleshooting for valves and discuss the main reasons why valves may not be operating with the controller or manually.

CEUs Available: QWEL, LIC, GCSAA

2–2:50 pm

Two-wire Troubleshooting Speaker: Don Franklin, Hunter Industries Two-wire irrigation systems have become common place in the irrigation industry for large to small projects, but its takes knowing how to troubleshoot them to be successful.

Don will explain the two-wire system and troubleshooting techniques for issues you might face in the field. CEUs Available: QWEL, LIC, GCSAA

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Overhead to Drip Irrigation Retrofit

Mark will explain efficient and cost effective ways to convert from overhead to drip irrigation. The class will explain the importance of hydrozones and the use of proper materials for the conversion. Mark will also discuss the types of drip line available and the differences between point source and line source drip materials. CEUs Available: QWEL, LIC, GCSAA

Landscape Maintenance 7–8 am REGISTRATION / TRADE SHOW 8–8:50 am

Fertilizers

Speaker: Jeff Hill, Sierra Pacific Turf Jeff will cover the basics of fertilizers, formulations and how they work. He will also discuss fertilizer needs of Northern Nevada and the newest trends/products on the market. CEUs Available: LIC, GCSAA

9–9:50 am

Seguridad (Safety Course in Spanish) Speaker: Maria Pilar Lyons, OSHA Pilar will highlight in her presentation the potential hazards associated with Landscaping activities and proper safety controls to follow when using landscape materials, tools and equipment, exposure to chemicals, noise, lifting, construction, and weather related hazards. CEUs Available: LIC, GCSAA

TRACKS 10–10:50 am

Seguridad (Safety Course in Spanish) Speaker: Maria Pilar Lyons, OSHA Pilar will highlight in her presentation the potential hazards associated with Landscaping activities and proper safety controls to follow when using landscape materials, tools and equipment, exposure to chemicals, noise, lifting, construction, and weather related hazards. CEUs Available: LIC, GCSAA

11–11:50 am NETWORKING & TRADE SHOW 12–1 pm LUNCHEON / TRADE SHOW 1–1:50 pm

How to Kill a Tree Speaker: Holly Bromley, Stewardship Horticultural As a Certified Arborist who specializes in plant problem diagnosis, Holly has seen the numerous ways that people inadvertently harm trees, often resulting in severe decline in health and even death. This lecture looks at the numerous poor cultural practices that impair tree health. Being able to identify these issues, from newly planted to well established landscape trees, will help landscape professionals take steps to mitigate the issues, hopefully before serious harm is done. CEUs Available: ISA, LIC, GCSAA

2–2:50 pm

Turf Diseases Speaker: Brian Dean, Brian Dean Consulting

3–3:50 pm

Small Engine Maintenance & the Battery Power Equipment Revolution Speaker: Rick Wingo, Nevada Small Engines Rick will be discussing equipment maintenance and replacement strategies along with preventative maintenance and proper care of equipment to ensure proper functioning. Rick will also cover the battery revolution—fact or fantasy for the landscape contractor. CEUs Available: LIC, GCSAA

Arboriculture 7–8 am REGISTRATION / TRADE SHOW 8–8:50 am

Basic Tree Biology & Things to Know About Trees Speaker: Brian Dean, Brian Dean Consulting

9–9:50 am

Abiotic & Biotic Disorders of Trees Part 1 Speaker: L. R. Costello, Oracle Oak LLC and University of California (Emeritus) Larry will discuss the importance of making accurate diagnoses, how to use resources and the importance of the first step – species/ variety identification. He will explain how to identify and understand normal vs abnormal growth characteristics; environmental constraints; water deficits—symptoms and occurrence; and aeration deficits – symptoms and occurrence.

CEUs Available: ISA, Pesticide General, LIC, GCSAA

10–10:50 am

Abiotic & Biotic Disorders of Trees Part 2 Speaker: L. R. Costello, Oracle Oak LLC and University of California (Emeritus) This lecture will cover the symptoms and occurrence of injuries caused by salt, mineral, low temperature, sunburn, wind, air pollution, herbicides, and mechanical. CEUs Available: ISA, Pesticide General, LIC, GCSAA

Brian’s class will provide an excellent foundation to the day’s classes. He will discuss why trees fascinate us (Trees in history, largest, tallest, and oldest) and cover the basics of plant biology (including leaves, roots, the vascular system, photosynthesis, etc.) to help one understand WHAT trees need to be healthy. Brian will cover what one needs to know—from plant selection, to planting, to recognizing problems affecting the health of our urban trees. CEUs Available: ISA, LIC, GCSAA

11–11:50 am

Advanced Pruning Concepts Speaker: Leslie Lyles, MS, Stewardship Horticultural This class will go beyond the basics of pruning and discuss plant responses to pruning, the walls of defense in compartmentalization, specialty pruning—fruit trees, espalier, pollarding (and why it is different than topping).

CEUs Available: ISA, LIC, GCSAA

Brian will cover basic microbiology including specifics on fungi, bacteria, nematodes and viruses, including identifying fungal fruiting bodies, mycelium and spores, and the different signs and symptoms of each. Brian will also cover how various factors influence disease, along with common turf diseases seen in Northern Nevada. CEUs Available: Pesticide General, LIC, GCSAA

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TRACKS 12–1 pm LUNCHEON / TRADE SHOW 1–1:50 pm NETWORKING & TRADE SHOW 2–2:50 pm

Tree Roots & Construction Speaker: Matt Basile, City of Reno Urban Forester Matt will cover how construction activities impact trees and what one needs to know to avoid damaging roots and negatively impacting trees. CEUs Available: ISA, LIC, GCSAA

3–3:50 pm

Young Trees in the Landscape Speaker: Rick Clark, Omega Landscape Solutions Rick will be talking about what you need to know when planting a tree to ensure its survival. He’ll cover planting and staking techniques for trees in our region (and problems caused from various approaches), along with Irrigation at the time of planting. Rick will also cover important information on branch structure in young trees, and maintenance issues through the establishment period. CEUs Available: ISA, LIC, GCSAA

Pesticides 7–8 am REGISTRATION / TRADE SHOW 8–8:50 am

Laws & Regulations Speaker: Bret Allen, Nevada Department of Agriculture Bret will be discussing NDA new licensing/ certification requirements along with Worker Protection Standard (WPS) updates. He will also touch on record keeping requirements and field observations from previous inspections and complaint investigations. The class will dive into a few pesticide labels and go over updates regarding EPA’s pesticide applicator’s certification rule. The discussion will cover pesticide use and the environment.

CEUs Available: Pesticide Law, LIC, GCSAA

9–9:50 am

Noxious Weeds Update Speaker: Sean Gephart, Nevada Department of Agriculture Sean will cover state weed laws, detailed descriptions of new species recently added, and noxious weeds of primary concern in Nevada. CEUs Available: Pesticide Law, LIC, GCSAA

10–10:50 am NETWORKING & TRADE SHOW 11–11:50 am

Pesticide Label Speaker: Chuck Moses, IPM Education & Training Services

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Chuck will provide an overview of pesticide label information and the legal requirements of following label instructions. In addition to this, examples of common pesticide labels will be shown and actual label language will be reviewed to help pesticide applicators avoid pesticide misuse, environmental effects and resulting enforcement/legal action. CEUs Available: Pesticide General, LIC, GCSAA

12–1 pm LUNCHEON / TRADE SHOW 1–1:50 pm

Update on Emerging Insect Pests Speaker: Jeff Knight, Nevada Department of Agriculture This talk will cover new pests in Nevada and management strategies for them. We will also look at some pests coming in from other parts of the country. CEUs Available: Pesticide General, ISA, LIC, GCSAA

2–2:50 pm

Pollinator ID & Protection Speaker: Kevin Burls, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Pollinators (mainly insects) are involved in the reproduction of roughly 75% of flowering plants, including most native species and many crop plants. Many pollinator populations are declining or threatened due to a variety of threats including habitat loss, pesticide use, and the introduction of nonnative plants and animals among others.

This talk will include an overview of pollinator biology and ecology, threats to pollinator populations, practices to protect pollinators while managing pests, and ways to enhance their needed habitat in rural and urban areas.

CEUs Available: Pesticide General, LIC, GCSAA

3–3:50 pm

Plant Diseases Speaker: Kathy Kosta, California Department of Food & Agriculture Kathy will cover the basic steps in troubleshooting and diagnosing plant problems in the landscape.

Recommendations for sampling the appropriate plant part for laboratory analysis will be discussed as well as options for possible control or management. CEUs Available: Pesticide General, ISA, LIC, GCSAA

Holly Bromley Bret Allen

Environmental Scientist IV, Nevada Department of Agriculture Brett Allen has an associate’s degree in General Studies and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Forest and Rangeland management. Since 2013, he has worked for the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) in Environmental Services.

Brett has acquired experience in the pesticide regulatory, education and training field. He has implemented NDA’s ground and surface water monitoring program and has overseen our state’s pesticide waste disposal and container recycling program. Recently, Brett was promoted to Program Manager and is now responsible for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pesticide Enforcement/ Certification Grant and Cooperative Agreement. Brett is a credentialed FIFRA inspector. Some of his recent experience includes conducting pesticide inspections/ investigations; taking questions from industry/ public on related programs; and organizing certification training programs and giving presentations on topics such as groundwater monitoring, WPS, pesticide safety and pesticide laws and regulations.

Prior to his service with NDA, Brett was employed by the Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District Office as a Rangeland Management Specialist.

Matt Basile

Society of Municipal Arborists Liaison for the State of Nevada Matt Basile is the Society of Municipal Arborists Liaison for the State of Nevada.

He recently took on the role as the Urban Forester for the City of Reno, Nevada. Prior to his move to Reno, Matt was the City Arborist for Evanston, Illinois. He is excited to apply some of the techniques and strategies used in the Midwest to the unique challenges of the arid west. Matt is interested in progressive urban forestry strategies as well as climbing and arboriculture work itself.

Horticultural Consultant, Stewardship Horticultural

Holly Bromley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from University of Nevada, Reno with an emphasis in ecology and has been working professionally in the field of horticulture since 1996. Holly has taught industry training classes for both the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the Nevada Landscape Association; she is an enthusiastic and often humorous lecturer and enjoys teaching homeowners and industry professionals how to properly care for their trees and shrubs. Holly is a Horticultural Consultant and ISA Certified Arborist (#WE5339A) with Stewardship Horticultural and specializes in rehabilitative pruning.

Kevin Burls

Integrated Pest Management Educator, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Kevin Burls has been the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) educator for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension since 2015. His specialties include native insects, especially butterflies, and his current work focuses on Pollinator Health and IPM on Recreational Lands. He is also familiar with native pollinator plants (that is, he pretends to know what he’s talking about).

Originally from northeast Ohio, Kevin has lived in Reno since 2007 and earned his Ph.D. from the Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology program at University of Nevada, Reno in 2014. Together, Kevin and his wife Cynthia Scholl also founded a small science education nonprofit, Nevada Bugs and Butterflies, in 2012. In his off time, he can be found repairing the irrigation at his home in Washoe Valley.

Rick Clark

Owner, Omega Landscape Solutions Rick Clark, Owner of Omega Landscape Solutions, LLC, has been providing professional quality landscape solutions backed by 40 years in the Green Industry. His has expertise in Commercial, Estate, Residential Turf,

Ornamental, Landscape and Irrigation Management. Rick possesses 25 years’ experience as a Licensed Contractor in California and Nevada, 25 years as a licensed Pest Control Applicator in Turf and Ornamental Right of Way and Aquatic Applications. He’s also experienced in Organic Gardening solutions. Rick has served on the Board of Directors for Nevada Landscape Association for 13 years and has just finished his 3rd term as NLA President.

Dr. Larry Costello, PhD. President, Oracle Oak LLC

Larry Costello is president of Oracle Oak LLC, a horticultural and arboricultural consulting firm in San Francisco, California.

He received his PhD in Plant Physiology from the University of California, Berkeley, and MS in Horticulture from the University of California, Davis. For 30 years, Larry conducted an education and applied-research program in urban forestry and landscape horticulture in the San Francisco Bay Area for the University of California. He is a member of the Western Chapter of ISA and has served on the ISA Certified Arborist Test Committee, BCMA Test Committee, Science and Research Committee, and is an Associate Editor for Arboriculture and Urban Forestry.

Brian Dean Brian Dean Consulting

Brian Dean has been in the landscape industry since 1977.

He is a consulting arborist in Reno, NV. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University in entomology and plant pathology. Brian has provided consultation to contractors, insurance companies, State of Nevada Attorney General, HOAs, legal counsel, landscape architects and golf courses throughout CA, CO, AZ, and NV. Current and past positions include: President and Board Member of the NLA; Chair of the Reno Urban Forestry Commission; NLA Committee co-chairman for landscape maintenance and installation standards. He is also the recipient of NLA Life Time Achievement Award and Ambassadors Award.

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Sean Gephart Don Franklin

Specification Sales Manager at Hunter Industries Don Franklin has been in the landscape industry over 49 years. He has been a landscape contractor and product manager. He is an Irrigation Association Regional Instructor, a Certified Irrigation Designer, a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor and EPA Water Sense Partner. He served six years on the Irrigation Association Certification Board and is currently on the I.A.’s Education Committee. His education is in ornamental horticulture and soil science.

For 37 years, Don has been involved in water management during that time he has designed and implemented various central control systems. In 2006, Don joined Hunter Industries as the Northern California Specification Manager.

Gregg Gehlert

Installation Manager at Signature Landscapes Gregg started his career in 1986, working for the University of Nevada, Reno. In 2005, Gregg became the first Certified Landscape Technician in the state of Nevada. He also became NWT certified in 2007, and last year was one of the first to become QWEL Certified in our state. Gregg is currently the Installation Manager for Signature Landscapes. Gregg has administered the LIC testing for the past 10 years and been an instructor for irrigation classes at Western Nevada Supply. Gregg served on the Board of Directors of the NLA from 2002 through 2006, and is the New NLA President for 2019. Gregg was given the distinguished honor of Ambassador of the Industry in 2015.

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Noxious Weeds Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Agriculture Sean Gephart is the Noxious Weeds Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA). Prior to the position, he spent 11 years with the agency’s Environmental Services Program acting as lead EPA inspector and Worker Protection Coordinator. Before joining the department, Sean spent fifteen years in the horticulture and pest control industries during which time he acquired the distinction of Certified Nursery Professional, Certified Landscape Technician, Certified Arborist, and Certified Crop Advisor.

He holds a Bachelors of Liberal Arts from UNR specializing in Environmental Law and Policy and Associates degree in Ornamental Horticulture.

Jeff Hill

Branch Manager at Agronomic Sales Jeff Hill spent 13 years working for a military contractor in Europe and Southeast Asia. He then returned to the United States and spent nine years working for a pest control company as a regional manager covering Colorado, Nevada and Washington. He recently left a distributorship that he had been with for over eight years to join Sierra Pacific Turf Supply.

He currently works in the Sparks office and serves customers in Nevada and California.

Jeff B. Knight

Noxious Weeds Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Agriculture Jeff B. Knight has his Bachelor of Science in General Agriculture with an option in Pest Control from University of Nevada, Reno and a Master’s of Science degree in Biology-Entomology from Utah State University, Logan. Knight is the Nevada Department of Agriculture Entomologist. He specializes in identification and recommendations for general insect and other pest problems. He also conducts and coordinates surveys for pests of quarantine significance (Japanese beetle, gypsy moth, European pine shoot moth, imported fire ant)

and native insects of Nevada and coordinates releases of biocontrol agents for weed and insect pests. In addition, Knight also coordinates the cooperative APHIS—state pest survey program CAPS including reports and supervision of three seasonal employees.

Furthermore Knight oversees the inspection of agricultural commodities (hay, fruits vegetables, plants, eggs) and nurseries.

Kathy Kosta

California Department of Food & Agriculture A graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Kathy has worked as a plant pathologist for 38 years. Starting in 1981 as a technician for eight years in the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Plant Pathology Laboratory, Kathy then held the position of Nevada State Plant Pathologist for the Nevada Department of Agriculture for seven years, working statewide with farmers, foresters and other landscape professionals.

She followed up in California as a Field Plant Pathologist for CDFA for 10 years, inspecting plant materials and provided training on all aspects of plant diseases. In 2006, Kathy accepted the position of Primary State Plant Pathologist for CDFA serving as advisor and representative of the Department on issues concerning plant diseases. In early 2012, she changed positions to work on the disease known as Sudden Oak Death, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, and other newly emerging pathogens. She started the statewide Best Management Program for Ornamental and Native Plant Nurseries and also served as the CDFA/USDA liaison to the National Ornamental Research Site at Dominican University of California in San Rafael, CA. Recently retired, she plans to continue working with people on plant problems and best management practices for landscape industry related businesses.

Leslie Lyles, MS Horticultural Consultant, Stewardship Horticultural

Leslie Lyles has been working in the landscape industry for the past 30 years. She received a B.S. degree in Plant Science/ Integrated Pest Management from UNR and an M.S. degree from UC Davis in Environmental Horticulture with a specialty in plant problem diagnosis.

Leslie has served on the Nevada Landscape Association board for the past six years and

is the chair of the Publications committee.

She has also served on the City of Reno Recreation and Parks Commission, is a past commissioner and Chair of the Reno Urban Forestry Commission and Past President of the Nevada Shade Tree Council. Leslie has taught classes in horticulture and tree care through the University of Nevada, Cooperative Extension and the Truckee Meadows Community College and has been a guest lecturer for numerous industry conferences. Leslie is the recipient of the Nevada Landscape Association’s 2018 Education and Research award.

Leslie is the owner of Stewardship Horticultural, a company specializing in horticultural consulting, Landscape Health Evaluations and structural pruning of young landscape trees; she is passionate about preserving the natural beauty and health of the urban landscape.

Maria Del Pilar Lyons

Safety and Health Training Specialist for the State of Nevada Maria Del Pilar Lyons, “Pilar” has over 23-years experience in the occupational safety and health industry. Pilar has served as a Safety Manager, Safety Director, and Safety Consultant with three Nevada’s construction companies since 1996 specializing in bilingual safety and health compliance and training. Pilar currently serves as a Safety and Health Training Specialist for the State of Nevada.

Since 2014, Pilar has trained and assists employers and all levels of employees in creating a safety culture by developing safe attitudes, beliefs and behaviors to prevent errors, injuries and health and environmental incidents. Her further accomplishments include developing, designing, and implementing OSHA safety and health bilingual Spanish training programs directly related to federal and state regulations.

Wendy Hanson Mazet

Home Horticulture Program Coordinator for University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Wendy Hanson Mazet has been the home horticulture program coordinator at University of Nevada Cooperative Extension for almost two decades. She responds to horticulture inquiries for both industry professionals and homeowners in Washoe, Carson, Storey and Douglas counties for anything from pest identification, plant diagnosis and identification to irrigation and landscaping.

Wendy is a certified arborist and teaches not only most of the Master Gardener training program, but also classes for Cooperative Extension’s Green Industry Training and Grow Your Own, Nevada!

Chuck Moses

Environmental Scientist, IPM/ Pesticide Training and Education Chuck Moses has over 35 years of experience working in the pesticide regulatory, education and training field, most recently being employed as an Environmental Scientist, with the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA).

Chuck worked as the program manager and had oversight responsibility for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pesticide Enforcement/Certification Grant and Cooperative Agreement, since 1987.

During his tenure with NDA, Chuck was a credentialed FIFRA inspector and served as Acting Plant Industry Administrator and Agency Safety Coordinator. Chuck served on the Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO) Board for seven years and became AAPCO President in 2016. Chuck is a certified applicator, and began his career as a Master Gardener in Arizona. Chuck’s recent experience at the NDA included advising nursery/greenhouse growers on pest control, the safe use of pesticides, and the Federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS).

During his tenure at the NDA, Chuck has gained experience and given advice on the utilization of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in urban and agricultural settings, and pesticide use. Chuck’s experience includes working with tribal governments to develop and administer environmental regulatory programs.

Mark Thompson

Irrigation and Field Sales at Reno Green Mark Thompson has worked in the landscape industry for over 20 years specializing in irrigation. He’s been with Reno Green since 2015 and is currently the President Elect of the Nevada Landscape Association.

Leon Villegas

Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply Leon Villegas has been working in the industry for 17 years and possesses certification in Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL), Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) and Hunter Irrigation.

Rick Wingo

Sales, Service and Parts Manager for Nevada Small Engines Rick Wingo has many years experience in tungsten and vanadium processing industry as head of maintenance, milling operations and metallurgy. He retired as a Senior Executive at which time, with his wife Diana, purchased Nevada Small Engines in the early 2000’s. As a recognized expert of tungsten and vanadium processing, he has traveled to Portugal, Brazil, Austria, Canada, Australia, and other parts of the world as a consultant. Rick was a guest of the Chinese government and toured the Chinese tungsten industry in pursuit of possible joint business opportunities with western producers.

Rick’s experience with engines began when he was 12 while working at a marina in Hot Springs, Arkansas. There he quickly acquired mechanical abilities and became well known for his skills throughout the state. Rick was the youngest factory certified Mercury Marine Mechanic in their history at that time.

Rick currently manages the Sales, Service and Parts functions of Nevada Small Engines —one of the areas oldest outdoor power equipment facilities.

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2019 Nevada Landscape Association Conference

REGISTRATION FORM

February 28, 2019 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center | 4590 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES: $85 Member; $100 Non-member COMPANY DISCOUNTS: 5 to 9 Attendees = 5% Discount 10 to 15 Attendees = 10% Discount Over 15 Attendees = 15% Discount

For more information, contact the Nevada Landscape Association 775.673.0404 Or email info@nevadanla.com Fill out and fax this form to 775.673.5828 or pay online @ www.nevadanla.com

PLEASE NOTE: You must pre-register to attend this conference.

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CANCELLATION POLICY: Registrations cancelled prior to February 18, 2019, will be assessed a $25 handling fee. Registrations cancelled after February 1, 2019 will be assessed one half the registration fee. No refunds will be given for the NLA Conference after February 25, 2019.

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2019 TEST APPLICATION – AUGUST 16TH AND 17TH, TMCC, RENO, NV APPLICANT/PERSONAL INFORMATION Name _______________________________________________ Home Address

FULL TEST FEES NLA or PLANET member...........................$195 for each test Pay for four tests and receive the fifth test FREE! Non-members..........................................$245 for each test

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RETEST FEES Member Retest fees are $25 plus $10 per problem.

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