Educational Programs



The Landscape Design and Development Expo (LAX)
will host 20 CEU approved seminars, accredited by
ISA, LA and CES.


To sign-up for seminars, just follow the
links below to the LAX online store!



Super Early Bird Rates Extended To 1/9/15




Super Early Bird Seminar/Hotel Package


As Low As $295!

$495
Includes 2 hotel nights and unlimited seminars.

$295
Includes 1 hotel night and unlimited seminars.

Super Early Bird Rates Extended to 1/9/15
(Does not include parking, incidentals or meals.
Hotel selected by LAX based on availablity.
One attendee per package.)
*See cancellation policy



Thursday, March 12th ~ 9:00 - 10:30 AM

California Native Plants for the Near Future
By Susan Krzywicki,
California Native Plant Society

Design Concepts for Exterior Lighting
By Kathy Pryzgoda,
Light Studio LA

The Future of Now
By Judith Guido,
Guido & Associates

Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
By Craig Hutchinson,
California Coastal Design

Thursday, March 12th ~ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Welcoming Wildlife Into the Designed Landscape
By Carol Bornstein,
Nature Gardens at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Brand Your Business for Greater Success
By Katie Coates, PR Projects &
Julie Smith-Taylor, Taylor PR

Best Management Practices to Reduce Stormwater Runoff and Pollution
By Justin Moss,
Oklahoma State University & STMA

Outdoor Rooms
By Yvonne English,
Legends Design Studio

Thursday, March 12th ~ 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Natural Swimming Pools
By Alan Weene,
BioNova® Natural Pools

Affordable Care Act & Your Business
By Michael Bernardini,
Bernardini & Donovan Insurance Services Inc.

The Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting
By Neal Shapiro,
ARCSA

Rainwater Art - Creative Landscape Design Techniques for Integrating Effective Stormwater Management
By Bruce Phillips
PACE | Advanced Water Engineering

Friday, March 13th ~ 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Selling Your Projects with Animations
By John Aikin,
Aikin Design

Green Roofs as Stormwater Management Tools
By Elaine Kearney,
Columbia Green Technologies

Amazing Trees
By Dave Dockter,
City of Palo Alto

Kurapia - Water Efficient Groundcover
By Tom Hawkins & Mark Ohde,
Florasource & Kurapia Inc

Friday, March 13th ~ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Lighting Design for the Dark-Sky
By Yvonne English,
Legends Design Studio

Wealth Rooms - The Inspired Workspace in Six Simple Steps
By Kristan Browne,
Attriniti

Implementing Sustainable Landscapes & Sports Fields
By Michael Chaplinsky,
Turf Feeding Systems, Inc.

Tree Hazard Assessment
By Susan Sims,
Sims Tree Health Specialists