2007 Expo Info Sessions

Saturday Seminars, June 16th

9:30am-10:15am - Room A
Micro-irrigation
Brett Rosen, President of Mister Landscaper
Learn how to save water and improve plant health through the use of micro-irrigation (AKA drip irrigation). When installed and used properly, this method minimizes water loss by placing water where plants can use it.

9:30am-10:15am - Room B
Rain Barrel Workshop
Pinellas County Extension Educator
Learn how to collect rain water from your roof for use in your garden and landscape. Not only do rain barrels help save water, they also minimize the amount of polluted stormwater runoff from your property.

10:30am-11:15am - Room A
Vermiculture
Zenzele Kokayi
Reduce the volume of your household garbage by as much as 25%, by composting with worms - vermiculture - that turn food scraps, newspapers, and cardboard into rich compost. The rich compost that is produced can be added to potted plants, lawns or gardens. It is convenient, and you can do it indoors or outdoors.

10:30am-11:15am - Room B
Save the Watts! - How energy efficient is your home?
Gary Cook, Sr Energy Efficiency Specialist, Progress Energy
This seminar by Progress Energy will provide insight into how to evaluate your home's energy efficiency. Do you know the visible signs that your home may be silently wasting energy? Are you aware of the monetary incentives available to you from Progress Energy and the federal government when you upgrade your home's energy efficiency? Find out everything you need to know to become energy wise and save money on your electric bill in this informative seminar.

11:30am-12:15pm - Room A
Care and Maintenance of Florida Native Plants
Loren Westenberger, Arborist, Environmentalist
Learn how to properly prune native plants from a well-known and respected arborist and native tree expert.

11:30am-12:15pm - Room B
Paradise Lost
Dr. Jack Davis, Associate Professor of History, University of Florida
Thoughts about Florida's Environmental History

12:30pm-1:15pm - Room A
Compost Happens
Dr. John Kingsbury, Master Gardener, University of Florida IFAS/Pinellas County Extension
Composting - Think composting is a mystery? Join us and discover how easy it is to create backyard compost.

12:30pm-1:15pm - Room B
Green Building, Energy Conservation, & Energy Reduction Strategies
Bert Henderson, Energy Agent, University of Florida IFAS/ Pinellas County Extension
Ways to save cost and energy on your electric utility bill.

1:30pm-2:15pm - Auditorium
Landscaping & Gardening with Florida Native Plants
Bill Bilodeau, long time professional gardener, member of St. Petersburg Audubon Society, currently president of the Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.
Describes naturally occurring habitats and why its important to recognize them. Tells why native plants have a positive environmental impact. Compares and contrasts conventional and natural landscaping. Provides examples of effective natural landscape design.

1:30pm-2:15pm - Room A
Living With Urban Wildlife
Jeanne Murphy, Wildlife Biologist, University of Florida IFAS/ Pinellas County Extension
There is surprising wildlife diversity living in your own urban yard. Learn the secrets of co-existing with your animal neighbors.

2:30pm-3:15pm - Room A
Aveda: Environmental Beauty
Aveda Institute Executive
"Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda we strive to set an example for environmental leadership not just in the world of beauty, but around the world."- Founder, Horst Rechelbacher

2:30pm-3:15pm - Room B
Save the Watts! How energy efficient is your home?
Gary Cook, Sr Energy Efficiency Specialist, Progress Energy
This seminar by Progress Energy will provide insight into how to evaluate your home's energy efficiency. Do you know the visible signs that your home may be silently wasting energy? Are you aware of the monetary incentives available to you from Progress Energy and the federal government when you upgrade your home's energy efficiency? Find out everything you need to know to become energy wise and save money on your electric bill in this informative seminar.

3:30pm-4:15pm - Room A
Creating a Wildlife Habitat Without a Jungle
Jeanne Murphy, Wildlife Biologist, University of Florida IFAS/ Pinellas County Extension
Wildlife habitat doesnÕt have to make your neighbors cringe. Discover ways of creating a wildlife oasis without creating another person's eyesore.

3:30pm-4:15pm - Room B
Introduction to Permaculture- Designing for Sustainable Living
Ken Benway, Arcadian Design
Ken is a certified Permaculture Designer and has been and enthusiast of sustainable design methodologies since the early 1980's. Permaculture is a comprehensive approach to sustainable design for human habitat that is modeled after natural systems. One of the primary objectives in Permaculture design is to create human habitats that produce zero waste and zero pollution.

Sunday Seminars, June 17th

10:30am-11:15am - Auditorium
Rethink Solar and Join the Solution
Dan Santone, Jack Bechtold, and Allen Sutton
Learn about solar power and other renewable energy, as well as the latest information on global warming and what clean-energy steps you can take now.

10:30am-11:15am - Room A
Growing a Green Company
Linda Taylor, owner of It's Our Nature®
Learn about an eleven year evolution of growing a company within the guiding principles of being true to one's beliefs, creating a positive, minimal impact on the earth and striving for redeeming social value.

11:30am-12:15am - Room A
Save the Watts! How energy efficient is your home?
Progress Energy Representative
This seminar by Progress Energy will provide insight into how to evaluate your home's energy efficiency. Do you know the visible signs that your home may be silently wasting energy? Are you aware of the monetary incentives available to you from Progress Energy and the federal government when you upgrade your home's energy efficiency? Find out everything you need to know to become energy wise and save money on your electric bill in this informative seminar.

11:30am-12:15pm - Room B
Reducing Residential Pollution
Jean Field, University of Florida IFAS/Pinellas County Extension
Learn what you can do to minimize your impact on Florida's environment by reducing polluted stormwater runoff from your home and landscape.

12:30am-1:15pm - Room A
Natures Safeway Pest Control
Natural Pest Control Specialist
Learn to control pests the natural way during this interactive and informative session.

12:30am-1:15pm - Room B
Aveda: Environmental Beauty
Aveda Institute Executive
"Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda we strive to set an example for environmental leadership not just in the world of beauty, but around the world." - Founder, Horst Rechelbacher

1:30pm-2:15pm - Auditorium
The Healthy Landscape
Jan Allyn is secretary of the Pinellas chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, the publisher of a number of Florida gardening books, including two devoted to native plants, and the author of the book Handbook of Landscape Palms.
Tells how stormwater runoff affects the quality of our surface waters. Suggests ways to conserve water in our homes and yards. Encourages less reliance on chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Promotes the use of native plants in developing wildlife habitat at home.

1:30pm-2:15pm - Room B
What is Your Water Sense?
Dave Bracciano, Tampa Bay Water, and Chris Claus, St. Petersburg Water Resources
Learn about new and innovative technologies and practices that can help you save water inside and outside your home and business.

2:30pm-3:15pm - Room A
Vermiculture
Zenzele Kokayi
Reduce the volume of your household garbage by as much as 25%, by composting with worms Ð vermiculture - that turn food scraps, newspapers, and cardboard into rich compost. The rich compost that is produced can be added to potted plants, lawns or gardens. It is convenient, and you can do it indoors or outdoors.

3:30pm-4:15pm - Room A
Available, Affordable, Green Construction for Florida
Chris Sullivan, Eco-$mart Regional Director for Tampa Bay
An introduction to locally available, cost effective construction and remodeling systems, selected to improve the health, efficiency and disaster resistance of homes and commercial buildings.

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2007 Expo Info Sessions

Saturday Seminars, June 16th

Sunday Seminars, June 17th