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SHADE will be held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, AZ Friday, August 10th. Plan

to spend the evening catching up with friends and enjoying the wonderful amenities of the resort.

A special room rate of $119 is available until July 9th, 2018. Visit https://book.passkey.com/go/AZNurseryAssociation2018 to make room

reservations or call 1-800-835-6206 and make sure to mention the SHADE Conference.

The JW Marriott Desert Ridge 5350 E. Marriott Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85054

Make sure to spend time at theMARKETPLACE!

The MARKETPLACE provides an opportunity to interact with industry

professionals and companies offering products and resources to support your

business. MARKETPLACE opens at 7:00am and remains open until 2:15pm.

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The Arizona Nursery Associationinvites you to attend SHADE 2018,an award winning, one-dayeducational seminar for landscapeand nursery professionals.

Continuing Education Creditshave been applied for.

INFORMATION.INNOVATION.INSPIRATION.

Friday, August 10, 2018The JW Marriott

Desert Ridge ResortPhoenix, Arizona

“What’s Bugging you? Common and Exotic Insect Pests of Trees and Shrubs”Peter Warren Garden Sage Consulting, LLC. AZDA, PMD, GCSAA, IA, WC-ISA

“VR: Transporting Clients Into 3-D Landscape Designs”Paula Wheeler, DIGASLA, APLD

“Sifting Through and Understanding Your Soil Report”Sheri McLane, IAS Labs; Jim Beuerlein, Gro-WellAZDA, WC-ISA, IA, GCSAA

“Drip Irrigation Efficiency: Fact or Fiction”Jeff LeeTown of GilbertIA, GCSAA

“Differentiating Your Plants: Branding and Private Labeling”Tyler FrancisFrancis RosesASLA

“Recognizing and Managing Arizona Tree Diseases”Jiahuai HuUniversity of ArizonaAZDA, PMD, GCSAA, IA, WC-ISA

“Upcoming City Projects: What to Plan For” Various City Reps & Designers (invited)ASLA, APLD

“Plants for Birds (And People)Audubon’s Latest Initiative Brings Native Plants Home!”Cathy WiseAudubon ArizonaASLA, APLD, WC-ISA, IA, GCSAA

“Achieving Efficient Water Management Using the Arizona Meteorological Network” Paul BrownUniversity of Arizona IA, GCSAA

“Illumination: Transforming Your Landscape with Color Lighting”Kris KleinFX LuminaireASLA, APLD, GCSAA

“How Pesticides Work and Considerations for Potential Risks”Peter EllsworthUniversity of ArizonaAZDA, PMD, GCSAA, IA

“GRID Bikes, Rideshares & Light Rail, Oh My! Designing for Innovative Urban Transportation” Susan Conklu, City of Scottsdale; Joseph Perez, City of Phoenix ASLA, APLD

“Plants That Don’t Work in Commerical Landscapes-And Some That Do”Jackie Lyle Civano NurseryASLA, APLD, WC-ISA, IA, GCSAA

“Communicating & Implementing Irrigation Efficiency from Staff to Stakeholders”Seth Koch, Blue Marble; Josh Dupper, R.H. Dupper L/S; Scott Hesser, Gilbert Parks; and moderated by Warren Gorowitz, Ewing Irrigation & Landscape SupplyIA, GCSAA

“Handbook Policies: Challenging Employee Terminations and Sexual Harrasment in the Workplace”Julie Pace, Cavanagh Law FirmASLA

“Latest Research Findings and Solutions on Witches Broom in Blue Palo Verde”Ursula SchuchUniversity of ArizonaAZDA, PMD, GCSAA, IA, WC-ISA

“Innovative Play Space”Chad AtterburyDig StudioASLA, APLD

“The Whys and Hows of Quality Tree Selection” Dennis Swartzell Arid Plant SolutionsIA, AZDA

“Basic Irrigation Design Fundamentals”Doug DonahueEwing Irrigation & Landscape SupplyIA, GCSAA

“Welcoming Veteran’s Park in Gilbert”Todd NeillNeill+Young AssociatesASLA, APLD

“Weed Control Strategies for Commerical Landscapes, Nursery and Greenhouse Production”Steve Larson, BayerAZDA, PMD, GCSAA

“Aging Infrasructure: How Do We Address It”Joe DiazCity of PhoenixASLA, APLD

“Latest & Greatest Plants for the Arizona Market”Presented by Arizona Nursery Association members and moderated by Donna DiFrancesco,City of MesaIA, ASLA, APLD

“High and Low Pressure Situations and Solutions on Turf”Jeffrey GilbertUniversity of ArizonaIA, GCSAA

“Strategies and Top Tips for Retaining Your Employees”Melinda Campbell-WeberUnited Cerebral Palsy (invited) ASLA

“The Latest Buzz on Emerging Mosquito Viruses and Control Measures”Kirk SmithMaricopa County Vector ControlAZDA, PMD, GCSAA

“Inside the Designers’ Studio”Jeff Engleman, Jeff Holzmeister and Jeff Velasquez, J2 Studios; Karen Cesar, Novak Environmental, Inc; Michael Rockwell, Azul-Verde (invited)ASLA, APLD

“Growing Plants for Pollinators….From Trend to Cultural Shift” Nicholas Staddon Mountain States Wholesale Nursery ASLA, APLD, WC-ISA, IA, GCSAA

“The Future Outlook of Irrigation Conservation and Technology”Warren GorowitzEwing Irrigation & Landscape SupplyIA, GCSAA

“A River Runs Through It: Rio Salado 2.0” Melissa McCannArizona State UniversityASLA, APLD

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*Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for AZDA, ASLA, APLD, GCSAA, IA, WC-ISA and PMD have been applied for. Actual CEUs awarded will be posted in appropriate sessions.

*Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for AZDA, ASLA, APLD, GCSAA, IA, WC-ISA and PMD have been applied for. Actual CEUs awarded will be posted in appropriate sessions.

SHADE: August 10, 2018, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, AZSeminar Registration Fee (includes lunch):$99 for pre-registration (by July 1st); $89 for sixth andsubsequent person(s) from same company; $125 afterJuly 1st. Please copy form for each attendee.

TO REGISTER ONLINE OR VIEW COMPLETESPEAKER BIOS AND TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS,VISIT https://azna.org/shade/Or mail payment and registration form to:ANA, 1430 W. Broadway Rd., Ste. 110Tempe, AZ 85282-1127Phone: (480) 966-1610

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7:00 - 8:00 COFFEE & REGISTRATION

9:00 - 9:15 MARKETPLACE OPEN

2:00 - 2:15 MARKETPLACE OPEN

10:15 - 10:30 MARKETPLACE OPEN

11:30 - 1:00 MARKETPLACE OPEN THROUGH LUNCH

TRACKS

8:00 - 9:00

9:15 - 10:15

10:30 - 11:30

1:00 - 2:00

2:15 - 3:15

DESIGN TREES & PLANTS IRRIGATIONPEST MANAGEMENT& PLANT HEALTH

INNOVATIVELANDSCAPETRENDS

3:15 - 4:15

***Updated as of 6/19/18 Speakers and Topics subject to change.