EMPIRE Turf^TM will be one of the zoysiagrasses discussed in "Using Zoysia Turf - Finally a Green Solution to Turf", a presentation by Mike Pope of Bethel Farms at the Environmentally Sustainable Landscaping Symposium.

 

The public is invited to attend an educational symposium to demonstrate how to practice sustainable landscaping Nov. 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Sudakoff Conference Center at New College of Florida. Pope's presentation will start at 11:15 a.m. The Environmentally Sustainable Landscaping Symposium will feature a variety of speakers who will address issues including environmentally sustainable landscaping practices, reduction of nutrient runoff from fertilizers and degrading of water quality in the Florida waterways.

 

Attendees will include landscapers, environmental professionals, ecologists, biologists, regulatory professionals, elected officials and other interested persons. Cost of the symposium is $20 per person and includes continental breakfast, lunch and conference materials. Four continuing education units (CEU's) for certified professionals will be awarded by the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association for full-day attendance.

 

The Environmentally Sustainable Landscaping Symposium is sponsored by Florikan and Dynamite, complete plant food, in cooperation with New College of Florida.

 

Florikan, the Sarasota, Fla. based company founded in 1982, provides professional growers with quality controlled release fertilizers, professional-grade containers and other horticultural products. For additional information, visit www.florikan.com. Dynamite Plant Food is the highest quality time release fertilizer for plant growing, landscaping and home gardening. Dynamite Premium Fertilizer is the most advanced time release fertilizer on the market today featuring award-winning, eco-friendly fertilization technology. Additional information is available at www.dynamiteplantfood.com.

 

The symposium will be held in the Sudakoff Conference Center at New College of Florida, 5845 General Dougher Place, Sarasota. For further information or to register, contact Cynthia Herleman at 941-377-8666, or cynthia.herleman@florikan.com.

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