October 8, 2024
Aldrich Arena + Grounds, Maplewood
OUTDOORS PROGRAM
Note: Locations referenced shown on Activity Map on page 4.
Ongoing Activities Schedule OUTDOORS SCHEDULE
8:30am
GROWdeo Games | L03
Hardscapes Live! Paver Patio
Installation - Hybrid vs. Class 5
Compaction Demonstration | L06
Jobsite Trailer Walk-Thru | L07
Roadside Safety Demo and Q&A | L08
Registration Opens/Name Badge Pick Up
Check in at the registration desk on the West side of Aldrich Arena where you will pick up your name badge and a lunch ticket.
9:00am – 3:00pm Trade Show
Visit with vendors who are excited to assist you in finding solutions to help you and your team succeed! Plus, have you ever wanted to test out that mower or drive that skid steer before you made a purchase? There will be both a pavement track and a grass path, plus a digging area for you to do just that throughout the event.
9:00 – 9:30am | L05
Native Plant Identification
Join this session to learn valuable tips and techniques to confidently identify a selection of native plants.
9:30 – 10:00am | L04
Maintenance of Hardscape Surfaces
We will discuss application techniques for maintaining outdoor hardscapes surfaces. Learn how Techniseal can provide the right products to help extend the lifetime of an outdoor living space. Brought to you by Techniseal.
9:30 – 10:00am | L01
Golf Course Irrigation Installation Tour
Hop on a cart and head over to see the new irrigation installation happening across the street at Goodrich Golf Course! Limited to 10 people per time slot. So, sign up in advance online at www.NorthernGreen.org!
10:00 – 11:00am | L02
Mastering Site Measurement: Essential Tips and Tricks for Landscape Design
Unlock the secrets to superior site assessments and elevate your projects! Join our interactive, hands-on seminar where you’ll discover expert tips and tricks for obtaining precise site measurements and documenting crucial site features. Perfect
Digging Area Open for Demos (9am-1:30pm) | L09
Asphalt Track Open for Demos | L10
Turf Track Open for Demos (9:00am-2:15pm) | L11
Note: Locations referenced shown on Activity Map on page 4.
your design process, enhance your bidding accuracy, and streamline installations with the skills you’ll gain in this session.
10:00 – 10:45am | L08
Safety Practices for Working Near Roadways
Do you know the requirements for setting up a job site near roadways? Do you need cones or flaggers? What distance should signage be placed? Are there hazards and what PPE is required for crews? Come and learn the basics of site setup and roadside safety requirements to keep your crews safe while working near roads.
10:15 – 10:45am | L04
Creating Inspiring Fall Containers
Join us for a fall container design demonstration! Discover innovative ideas to elevate your autumn displays and learn the secrets to a successful planning and ordering process. Enhance your craft with expert tips and practical advice to create stunning, cohesive container designs that will impress your clients.
10:30 – 11:00am | L01
Golf Course Irrigation Installation Tour
Hop on a cart and head over to see the new irrigation installation happening across the street at Goodrich Golf Course! Limited to 10 people per time slot. So, sign up in advance online at www.NorthernGreen.org!
11:00 – 11:45am | L05
Developmental Pruning for Young Trees
Tree pruning takes a keen eye and a special touch, but with just a few tips you can shape the tree’s future by promoting a sound scaffold structure and a strong central leader. During this hands-on training we’ll use hand tools, provide a demonstration, and note a few things to keep in mind as you prune small trees on your sites.
11:00 – 11:45am | L04
Basic Irrigation Assessment and Maintenance
This session will teach essential techniques for maximizing water efficiency and maintaining an irrigation system. Topics will include conducting audits, creating punch lists, maintenance protocols, and troubleshooting issues to ensure your system is in top condition.
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11:00 – 11:45am | L08
Worksite/Equipment Safety –Mini Articulated Loaders
Safety is the name of the game. Attend this hands-on session to learn tips and tricks for basic operator safety and equipment operation and inspection of mini articulated loaders.
11:30am – 12:00pm | L01
Golf Course Irrigation Installation Tour
Hop on a cart and head over to see the new irrigation installation happening across the street at Goodrich Golf Course! Limited to 10 people per time slot. So, sign up in advance online at www.NorthernGreen.org!
11:30am – 1:00pm
Lunch: Join your peers for lunch inside Aldrich Arena – be sure to bring your ticket provided with your name badge.
1:00 – 2:00pm | L02
Mastering Site Measurement: Essential Tips and Tricks for Landscape Design
Unlock the secrets to superior site assessments and elevate your projects! Join our interactive, hands-on seminar where you’ll discover expert tips and tricks for obtaining precise site measurements and documenting crucial site features. Perfect your design process, enhance your bidding accuracy, and streamline installations with the skills you’ll gain in this session.
1:00 – 1:45pm | L08
Safety Practices for Working Near Roadways
Do you know the requirements for setting up a job site near roadways? Do you need cones or flaggers? What distance should signage be placed? Are there hazards and what PPE is required for crews? Come and learn the basics of site setup and roadside safety requirements to keep your crews safe while working near roads.
1:00 – 1:45pm | L04
Greening Stormwater Management through LID, BSD, and GSI
This talk will provide an overview of Low Impact Development (LID), Better Site Design (BSD), and Green
NORTHERN GREEN OUTDOORS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:
Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) principles and practices and how they can be implemented to provide both enhanced stormwater management and aesthetic benefi ts.
1:30 – 2:15pm | L05
Developmental Pruning for Young Trees
Tree pruning takes a keen eye and a special touch, but with just a few tips you can shape the tree’s future by promoting a sound scaffold structure and a strong central leader. During this hands-on training we’ll use hand tools, provide a demonstration, and note a few things to keep in mind as you prune small trees on your sites.
1:30 – 2:15pm | L09
Hydroseeding Demo in Digging Area
2:00 – 2:30pm | L05
Native Plant Identification
Join this session to learn valuable tips and techniques to confidently identify a selection of native plants.
2:15 – 2:45pm | L04
Creating Inspiring Winter Containers
Join us for a winter container design demonstration! Discover innovative ideas to elevate your winter and holiday displays and learn the secrets to a successful planning and ordering process. Enhance your craft with expert tips and practical advice to create stunning, cohesive container designs that will impress your clients.
2:15 – 3:00pm | L11
Hydroseeding Demo on Turf Track
3:00 – 4:00pm
Social Hour
Sponsored by Bailey Nurseries and MTI Distributing Join your colleagues for cash bars and a bags tournament to finish out the day.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
ACTIVITY MAP OUTDOORS
We're expanding the impact of Northern Green with an additional annual event OUTDOORS!
Visit exhibitor booths, operate equipment, and participate in interactive and hands-on events happening throughout the day. Get your in-season questions answered as you connect with colleagues and forge valuable connections.
L01 L11
Asphalt Track
Locations:
L01: Golf Course Irrigation Installation Tour Shuttle
L02: Mastering Site Measurement at Goodrich Golf Course Clubhouse
L03: GROWdeo Games
L04: Stage Sessions
L05: Native Plant Identification
L05: Ground Pruning
L06: Hardscape LIVE Paver Patio Install
L07: Jobsite Trailer Walk-Thru
L08: Roadside Safety Demo and Q&A
L08: Worksite/Equipment Safety - Mini Articulated Loaders
L09: Test Drive in Digging Area (9:00am-1:30pm)
L09: Hydroseeding Demo (1:30-2:15pm)
L10: Test Drive on Asphalt Track
L11: Test Drive on Turf Track (9:00am-2:15pm)
L11: Hydroseeding Demo (2:15-3:00pm)
Inside Aldrich Arena:
• Booths 201-214
• Stage Education Sessions
• Lunch, Bars, Seating
• Social Hour & Bags Tournament - 3:00-4:00pm
Turf Track
Attendee Parking
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GROWdeo
GREEN INDUSTRY COMPETITION
It's time to test yourself against the clock and your green industry colleagues — introducing the GROWdeo!
The GROWdeo games will be available 9:00am-3:00pm. Attendees can drop by any time and try three challenges, with the top scores receiving prizes and bragging rights for the whole year. Be your most efficient and focused self to gain the maximum points in each challenge!
We'll have two divisions: 1. Pros, and 2. Students. Each challenge will have a pro winner and a student winner. How fast are you? How accurate can you be?
sync Hose
Coiling
Coil a Dramm ColorStorm 5/8” 50-ft hose laid out on the grass onto a 3’ pallet.
Stacking
Build a single stack of six buckets up into a stable pyramid, then return to a single stack.
Blowing
Blow leaves from one pinneddown tarp to another. Requires speed and precision!
Have a little fun competing against other green industry pros and the clock!
SOCIAL HOUR
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3PM4PM
Drinks
Enjoy a cold one with colleagues at the cash bar.
Bags Tournament
Sign up a tournament team or play flash games for prizes. Sort-circle
Connections
Catch up with friends at the end of the day.
SOLUTIONS FOR ALL SEASONS
your liquid equipment specialists
YOU’RE ALMOST DONE WITH A LANDSCAPING PROJECT. YOU’VE ONLY GOT 5 YARDS OF ROCK TO PUT IN 3 BEDS. BUT THE NEWBIE ACCIDENTALLY TORE A HYDRAULIC HOSE, LEAVING YOU WITH 5 YARDS OF ROCK TO SHOVEL BY HAND. THAT’S WHEN YOU CALL YOUR ZIEGLER REP. HE LINES UP YOUR REPAIR BY 2 PM SO YOU CAN COMPLETE THE PROJECT ON TIME.
