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Program:

Keynote Speaker - Kevin Smith, Ph.D.

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In Kevin’s keynote session titled “How Trees Resist Heat and Drought Stress,” attendees will explore the remarkable adaptations that enable trees to endure and flourish in extreme temperatures and drought conditions. This session will delve into the anatomical, physiological, and biochemical features that play vital roles in trees’ strategies for energy capture, storage, and defense. Participants will gain valuable insights into the advantages and drawbacks of these strategies, which will enhance their approach to tree selection and care in landscaping.
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Keywords:  “tree biology” “climate adaptations” “tree stress”
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Costs:​
  • Professional Full Conference - $275.00 before September 20- $325.00 after September 20
  • Professional One Day - $175.00 before September 20 - $205.00 after September 20
  • Student Full Conference - $125.00 before September 20- $155.00 after September 20
  • Student One Day - $70.00 before September 20 - $100.00 after September 20
Hosted by: 
Nevada Chapter - American Society of Landscape Architects, Nevada Shade Tree Council, Southern Nevada Arborist Group, Southern Nevada Golf Course Superintendents Association, Southern Nevada Irrigation Association, Southern Nevada Water Authority, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture
CEUs 
Thursday up to 7.75 ISA CEUs 
Friday up to 6.75 ISA CEUs

Pesticide hours applied for in Nevada, California, Arizona
Irrigation and Landscape Architect CEUs available too!
Sponsor Opportunities
Green Industry Suppliers -  How GREEN are you? 
Do you want to grow your business? We have three levels of support to choose from - choose the level that best fits your needs
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Sponsor Information

Students!
Scholarships are available for Conference registration and travel.

Linn Mills Scholarship
Linn Mills was a founding Father of the Desert Green Foundation, brilliant horticulturist, and life-long supporter of horticulture education. In honorarium, the Desert Green Foundation offers scholarship awards to students enrolled in higher education pursuits.

Application Criteria:
  • Applicant must be currently attending an accredited university in pursuit of a certificate and/or degree in Agricultural Science (includes horticulture, landscape, agronomy, irrigation, architecture, arboriculture, etc.).
  • enrolled in a minimum of 6 units of related classes per quarter/semester
  • in good academic standing maintaining a minimum of a “C” grade in each class currently attending
  • showing an overall GPA of 2.5 for all courses completed within the major course of study thus far

Important Dates:
  • August 8th- Application process opens.
  • September 8th - Application deadline.
  • September 15th - Recipients are notified.

Fortier Excellence in Education Scholarship (FEES)
Joe Fortier was one of the founding members of the Desert Green Foundation. Joe was a highly regarded member of the landscape irrigation industry throughout the Desert Southwest and a tireless advocate of continued education for industry professionals. The Fortier Excellence in Education Scholarship (FEES) award will allow the awardee/s to attend the annual Desert Green conference to accept the Linn Mills Scholarship award. FEES will pay for both days and cover all registration fees for educational sessions, meals, handouts, and entrance to the trade show. Travel and lodging will be included for out-of-the area recipients.

Complete applications should be submitted to Martha Barajas [email protected]

Questions?  Email Scholarship Chair, ML Robinson
Application Period Closed

What attendees are saying.... 

"Always impressed at the diversity of topics at the conference. I will switch classrooms depending upon if there is a good speaker or a interesting topic in one class vs another. "

"It was all around excellent!" 
"Always a good conference."

"This was my first-year attending. it was well planned and coordinated"
South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa
southpointcasino.com
9777 Las Vegas Blvd South ~ Las Vegas, NV 89183
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$78.00 per night
(Mon - Thurs) *

Unmatched value and unparalleled comfort coexist in each of their welcoming guest rooms.  

​Please use the link below to book your room by September 16, 2025  
or call (866) 791-7626 (toll free)
Group code DES0929

* Discounted Resort fee of 20.00 per room is included in room rate.   Resort fee includes Guest room WIFI/internet, Fitness Center access, Self-parking and Valet services, Airport Shuttle services (scheduled/based on availability), In-room Keurig coffee maker, 24 hour Business Center with computer access and Local/toll free phone calls

​Airport Shuttle - Call 1/866-791-7626 or local 702/797-8901 for Airport shuttle reservations
BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW
For more information, contact Rose Epperson - [email protected]
Registration questions - Heather Crippen - 702.420.7079   Sponsors & Exhibitors  - Suzanne Schuba - 559.784.8734