About this Event
The 2026 Foothills Winter Landscapers Meeting on Thursday, January 15, at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center offers a full day of education and networking for landscape professionals.
Sessions include landscape plant alternatives, wildlife management, proper pruning techniques, turf W**d identification, basic landscape pest ID, a pesticide laws update, and key business topics.
Earn up to 5 technical credits, 2 business credits, and 3 pesticide credits in L, X, N, D category and 1.5 in H category while enhancing your skills and staying informed on industry trends.
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your knowledge and connect with experts!
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
2026 Foothills Winter Landscapers Meeting
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Plant These Instead- Landscape Alternatives
Host: NC Cooperative Extension
Info: This session covers how to select plant material that meets cultural requirements such as soil, water, and sun needs, and how alternative species can reduce long-term maintenance issues.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Managing Wildlife in the Landscape
Host: McKaley Clarke, Wildlife Biologist
Info: This session educates contractors on identifying common wildlife pressures in residential and commercial landscapes and communicating site conditions that impact project outcomes.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Proper Pruning Techniques
Host: Dr. Barb Fair, Associate Professor & Specialist
Info: This session provides detailed instruction on proper pruning techniques, including correct timing, cut placement, tool selection, and structural pruning methods.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Turf W**d ID and Management
Host: Dr. Navdeep Godara, Turf & Forage W**d Science
Info: This session focuses on identification and management of turf weeds, including cultural requirements for turf establishment, W**d life cycles, and integrated pest management strategies.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
LUNCH & Pesticide Update
Host: Eric Ball, NCDA Pesticide Inspector I
Info: This update provides information on pesticide laws, safety requirements, and proper use of pesticides in the landscape, supporting contractor compliance with state and local safety standards.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Basic Pest ID in the Landscape
Host: Sam Marshall, Area Specialized Agent
Info: Topics include identifying pest symptoms, understanding cultural conditions that contribute to pest outbreaks, and proper maintenance practices to reduce plant stress.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Pricing for Profit (Business Credit)
Host: Brad Vice, Carolina Land Consultants
Info: This business-focused course teaches contractors how to build profitable pricing structures, understand job costing, and develop financial strategies that support long-term business sustainability.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
NCLCLB (Business Credit)
Info: Business credits approved by the NC Landscape Contractors’ Licensing Board focus on the knowledge and skills required to operate a landscape contracting business effectively and responsibly.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Boulevard, Lenoir, United States
USD 30.00
