Tell Your Story – An Interactive Tour and Discussion on Best Practices for Success presented by HELENA – Afternoon

Monday, February 6
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Registration Required

The Ritz-Carlton & JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, will be the location for this interactive facility tour presented by Helena.

• Ritz-Carlton & JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes – GCSAA Host Superintendent: Joshua Kelley

• Tell your story and learn more about BMP implementation for any facility. Understand how to maximize BMPs. Ideas will apply to all sizes of budgets and all agronomic regions. Presenters will be a mix of GCSAA superintendents, scientists, and environmental experts.

Topic: Outreach and Telling Your Story

Presenter: David H. Robinson, CGCS, Senior Director of Golf Grounds, Marriott Golf

Topic: Wildlife and Habitat

Presenter: Joshua Kelley, Golf Course Superintendent, Grande Lakes

Topic: Integrated Pest Management

Presenter: Adam Dale, Ph.D., University of Florida

Topic: Out of Play Areas

Andrew Jorgensen, CGCS, Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations at On Top of the World Communities

Topic: Lake Management

Presenter: Captain Mark Benson, Director of Fly Fishing, Grande Lakes

Topic: Water Quality and Nutrient Management

Presenter: J. Bryan Unruh, Ph.D., University of Florida

Check in will begin at 12:30 p.m. and buses will depart promptly at 1:00 p.m. Please be aware that, alternate transportation to and from Hawk’s Landing Golf Club will not be provided. Attendees are encouraged to wear walking shoes and comfortable apparel.

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