LSU AgCenter & LNLA Present ....

Landscape Professional Education Day Series

Date: October 2, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Alexandria State Emergency Mega Shelter
8125 Hwy 71, Alexandria, LA 71302

The Louisiana Nursery & Landscape Association (LNLA), in partnership with the LSU AgCenter, invites you to a day of education, networking, and professional development. This free event features expert-led sessions designed to help landscape and nursery professionals stay current with industry trends and practices.

Registration includes a complimentary lunch, and landscape architects can earn up to 6 CEUs.

Event Agenda

8:30 a.m. – Welcome, Introductions
8:45 – 9:15 a.m. – Sustainable Landscaping – Dr. Damon Abdi
9:15 – 9:45 a.m. – Weed Management – Dr. Colton Blankenship
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Popular Plant Varieties – Dr. Allen Owings
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Disease Management – Dr. Raj Singh
11:10 – 11:40 a.m. – Turfgrass Management – Dr. Eric DeBoer
11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch (provided)
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. – Landscape & Nursery Pests – Dr. Aaron Ashbrook
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Water Quality – Dr. M.P. Hayes
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Tree Management – Dr. Hallie Dozier
2:15 – 2:40 p.m. – Agent Insights – Molly Lyles
2:40 – 3:15 p.m. – Industry Update & Panel – LNLA Representatives
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn

Registration

This event is free, but registration is required to reserve your spot and a complimentary lunch.

Register here.

Questions?

Contact Dr. Damon Abdi at [email protected].