Friday, May 9th
9:30- 10:00 Arrival & Welcome
10:00 – 12:30 Tour (Select One)
12:30 – 1:15 Lunch
1:15 – 1:20 Tools You Can Use 1
1:20 – 1:40 Tour Recap
1:45 – 1:50 Tools You Can Use 2
1:50 – 3:00 John Thomas: Landscapes as Infrastructure
3:00 – 3:05 Tools You Can Use 3
3:05 – 3:30 MOL & the United Arts present... Landscapes = Life
3:30 – 3:35 Tools You Can Use 4
3:35 – 4:45 Philip Myrick: Quality Landscapes and the Placemaking Process
4:45 – 4:50 Tools You Can Use 5
4:50 – 5:00 Closing Comments
5:00 – 6:00 Cocktail Reception
6:00 – 9:00 Dinner on Your Own
9:00 VIP Viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth

Thursday, May 8th (Optional)
1:15 - 1:45 Arrival & Welcome
2:00 - 315 Scenic Boat Tour
3:15 - 5:00 Downtown Tour
5:00 - 6:30 Reception


New this Year
Tools You Can Use
Five 5-Minute Updates on Best Practices
• AIB’s 8 Criteria for American Cities
• Qualify your Contractor! MOL’s Contractor Qualification Form
• 10 Underutilized Plants and Shrubs
• The Tree Caliper Credit Sliding Scale
• 3 Bullet Proof Ways to Stake a Tree

Tour 1 - Room with a View:
Resort Entrance Design Study Join members of the Disney’s Horticulture staff and landscape architects on a behind-the-scenesbus tour of the Walt Disney World® Resort grounds. From theme parks to resorts and vacation clubs, learn how Disney’s horticulturists have used entrances and roadways to brand developments and announce the theme and character of a place. Get an inside look at how landscaping has been used to create a sense of arrival, inviting guests into a development, and building a sense of excitement for what lies beyond the threshold.

Tour 2 - Sharing Lessons Learned:
Design Through Installation and Beyond Spend a morning at one of the newest resort locations to discuss the knowledge acquired over many years of project construction. See specific design and installation details implemented by Disney’s Horticulture that ensure maintainable themed landscapes for years to come.

Tour 3 - Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival Tour:
Take time to smell the roses on this exclusive walking tour of the Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival. Your guide will take you on an around-the-world tour of horticulture and landscape design elements as you explore the gardens, displays and exhibits of the Festival. Ask questions about the use of specific plants, maintenance issues, design elements, or simply relax and enjoy a beautiful spring morning in the park.

Optional Thursday Afternoon Session -
Landscape Tour of Winter Park:
Discover the world-class landscapes of Winter Park. This educational tour will delve into two distinct sides of Winter Park: its urban avenues and the pristine chain of lakes. The urban core along Park Avenue and New England Avenue is renowned for its ‘sense of place’. The streetscapes exemplify many best practices in public horticulture and urban placemaking. The lesser known side of Winter Park is the beautiful chain of lakes that winds throughout the community. Learn how the community manages this precious ecological resource on a scenic boat tour of the chain. The tour will conclude with a refreshment break and reception in Central Park where attendees can get an update on projects they toured last year on the Rollins College Walking Tour.
FEATURING
George Herbst - Vice President & Treasurer of Rollins College
John Holland - Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Winter Park
Laura Coar - Manager of Rollins College Landscape and Grounds
Donald Martin - Martin & Vargas
Lee Mackin - Chief of Forestry for the City of Winter Park
Debra Hendrickson - Chamber of Commerce
David Barley - Palm Beach Trust