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SUMMARY:Landscape Illinois Fire & Ice
DESCRIPTION:Fire & Ice: The Landscape and Snow Expo\nOutdoor trade show for green industry and snow professionals.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for a high-energy event packed with live action\, education\, and connection. This year’s Fire & Ice is revving up with the theme: Demonstration Derby — and you’re invited to be part of the excitement! \n🔧 Live Demonstrations Include:\n1. Tree Planting\, Pruning & Felling\n2. Native Plant Design Techniques\n3. Excavators in Action\n4. PLUS: Over 100 exhibitors showcasing equipment\, plants\, products and more! \n📚 In the Field Education:\n1. Sensory Gardens & Inclusive Playgrounds\n2. Prairie Plant Identification\n3. Natural Land Maintenance Best Practices\n4. Hands-On Snow Training for Safety & Equipment Use\n5. Bridging the Gap Between Snow & Sales Teams \n🌿 Back by Popular Demand:\nContainer Wars is taking the stage at Fire & Ice! \nSCHEDULE\n7:30am\nRegistration Opens/Badge Pick Up\nCheck in for the Demonstration Derby at the registration tent where you will pick up a name badge\, lunch ticket and gear! \n8:00am\nShow Opens \n9:00am-9:45am\nSnow Session \n9:00am-10:00am\nTree Pruning Demonstration\nPresented by: The Morton Arboretum\nStructural pruning of young trees is an important practice to help promote strong architecture in the crown and make trees more resilient to storms. Please join us for this demonstration as we walk through the steps of properly pruning trees to get them off to a good start. \n9:30am\nAutonomous Mower Demonstrations Begin\nCome see the future in autonomous mowers! \n10:00am\nGnome Hunt Begins! \n10:00am-11:00am\nSnow Session\nPresented by: Paul Washburn\, Goodmark Nurseries\nDining Tent B \n10:00am-11:00am\nContainer Wars\nJoin the thrilling Container War\, where creativity meets chaos as participants design stunning containers using available plant material and soil. Unleash your imagination and showcase your skills in this fun competition! Attendees will vote for their favorite designs\, and fantastic prizes await the creators of the best containers. Don’t miss this chance to demonstrate your passion and win! \n10:00am-11:00am\nWalking the Talk: Native & Prairie Plant Walk\nJoin us for a dynamic walking session through a sustainable landscape designed with native and prairie plants. This interactive tour will focus on plant identification and share real-world strategies for maintaining these species in both residential and commercial settings. Led by industry professionals\, this session offers hands-on learning in the field—perfect for those looking to deepen their knowledge of naturalized landscapes and low-maintenance planting strategies. \n11:00am\nBeer Tent Opens\nSPONSORED BY: THE TREE CONNECTION \n11:00am-1:00pm\nLunch\nServed in Dining Tents A and B \n11:30am-2:00pm\nKona Ice Truck \n12:00pm-1:00pm\nTree Planting Demonstration\nPresented by: The Morton Arboretum Horticultural Staff\nFollowing best management practices for tree planting is the best start to promote a healthy\, long-lived tree in the landscape. This demonstration will go over how to mitigate root defects and properly install containerized and ball-and-burlap trees. \n12:00pm-2:00pm\nGas vs. Electric Equipment Rodeo\nDemo Area\nJoin us for the exciting Gas vs. Electric Equipment Rodeo\, where you can test your skills with both gas and electric string trimmers\, leaf blowers\, and mowers. Experience firsthand which equipment is faster and more efficient in a fun\, competitive setting. With many municipalities adopting electric equipment ordinances\, this is the perfect opportunity to experiment\, learn\, and discover the future of outdoor tools. Don’t miss out on this chance to showcase your skills and put your name at the top of the leaderboard! \n1:00pm-2:00pm\nContainer Wars\nJoin the thrilling Container War\, where creativity meets chaos as participants design stunning containers using available plant material and soil. Unleash your imagination and showcase your skills in this fun competition! Attendees will vote for their favorite designs\, and fantastic prizes await the creators of the best containers. Don’t miss this chance to demonstrate your passion and win! \n1:00pm-2:00pm\nTree Felling\nHosted by: Homer Industries\nWatch the professionals from Homer Industries take down a tree in real time while explaining the safety protocols\, environmental considerations\, and step-by-step process behind responsible tree removal. This live demonstration will cover equipment\, assessment techniques\, and how to approach tree felling in both residential and commercial landscapes. A must-see for anyone involved in tree care\, landscape maintenance\, or site preparation. \n2:00pm\nRaffles Start \n2:30pm\nShow Closes \nMore details to be announced soon!
URL:https://www.bal-env.com/event/landscape-illinois-fire-ice/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 14240 W 151st St\, Homer Glen\, IL\, 60491\, United States
CATEGORIES:Balanced Enviroments, Inc. Reminders,Company Happenings,Corporate Events
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