# Event Details - **Event Name**: Foothills Winter Landscapers Meeting - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Foothills Winter Landscapers Meeting: CEUs, expert speakers, pruning, turf, pests, wildlife & business tips. Join us Jan 15!About this EventThe 2026 Foothills Winter Landscapers Meeting on Thursday, January 15, at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center offers a full day of education and networking for landscape professionals.Sessions include landscape plant alternatives, wildlife management, proper pruning techniques, turf W**d identification, basic landscape pest ID, a pesticide laws update, and key business topics.Earn up to 5 technical credits, 2 business credits, and 3 pesticide credits in L, X, N, D category and 1.5 in H category while enhancing your skills and staying informed on industry trends.Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your knowledge and connect with experts!Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM2026 Foothills Winter Landscapers Meeting?: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMPlant These Instead- Landscape AlternativesHost: NC Cooperative ExtensionInfo: This session covers how to select plant material that meets cultural requirements such as soil, water, and sun needs, and how alternative species can reduce long-term maintenance issues. ?: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMManaging Wildlife in the LandscapeHost: McKaley Clarke, Wildlife BiologistInfo: This session educates contractors on identifying common wildlife pressures in residential and commercial landscapes and communicating site conditions that impact project outcomes. ?: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMProper Pruning Techniques Host: Dr. Barb Fair, Associate Professor & SpecialistInfo: This session provides detailed instruction on proper pruning techniques, including correct timing, cut placement, tool selection, and structural pruning methods.?: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMTurf W**d ID and Management Host: Dr. Navdeep Godara, Turf & Forage W**d ScienceInfo: This session focuses on identification and management of turf weeds, including cultural requirements for turf establishment, W**d life cycles, and integrated pest management strategies. ?: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PMLUNCH & Pesticide UpdateHost: Eric Ball, NCDA Pesticide Inspector IInfo: This update provides information on pesticide laws, safety requirements, and proper use of pesticides in the landscape, supporting contractor compliance with state and local safety standards.?: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PMBasic Pest ID in the LandscapeHost: Sam Marshall, Area Specialized AgentInfo: Topics include identifying pest symptoms, understanding cultural conditions that contribute to pest outbreaks, and proper maintenance practices to reduce plant stress.?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMPricing for Profit (Business Credit)Host: Brad Vice, Carolina Land Consultants Info: This business-focused course teaches contractors how to build profitable pricing structures, understand job costing, and develop financial strategies that support long-term business sustainability.?: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMNCLCLB (Business Credit)Info: Business credits approved by the NC Landscape Contractors’ Licensing Board focus on the knowledge and skills required to operate a landscape contracting business effectively and responsibly. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lenoir/foothills-winter-landscapers-meeting/100001975354361069 - **Event Categories**: meetups, workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 30, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lenoir - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: J.E. Broyhill Civic Center - **lat**: 35.8817215 - **long**: -81.5121994 - **full address**: J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Boulevard, Lenoir, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Foothills Winter Landscapers Meeting - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/72e7fa387c95b71f7d771b884b866c04be408ff01577c539b90d81a326c1cc1c-rimg-w1200-h927-dcca0101-gmir.jpg?v=1764176596 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Foothills Winter Landscapers Meeting being held? - **A:** Foothills Winter Landscapers Meeting takes place on Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Boulevard, Lenoir, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Foothills Winter Landscapers Meeting? - **A:** Foothills Winter Landscapers Meeting is organized by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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