Seminars – 2016
Thank you to our seminar presenters for these great seminars!
Seminar Schedule [Printable PDF]
| Time | Topic / Presenter / Description |
|---|---|
| 9:30 - 10:20 | The Reality of Real Estate – 2016 Sarah Pickens, The Kris Lindahl Team - RE/MAX Results The real estate market is a constantly evolving entity and the journey to buying or selling your home has become more complicated than ever. Join us for insights and advice on how to navigate the current market conditions, maximizing your home value, and utilizing the internet to your advantage. We want to take the time make you an educated consumer whether you are ready to enter the market now or in 5 years. This informative presentation is perfect for everyone – from a first time home buyer to the experienced seller. Sarah Pickens has been involved in the real estate world since the age of 19. With 15 years of industry experience and 12 years of being a licensed agent she has experienced every possible situation and market condition, making her an invaluable vault of knowledge for her clients and team, and the top producing agent of The Kris Lindahl Team. In 2015 Kris and Sarah started The Kris Lindahl Team – RE/MAX Results, and together they lead the team with the same core values that they built their business on. |
| 10:30 - 11:20 | Weed Whacking 101 – Sustainable Weed Control Practices for Your Lawn Kim Sullivan, University of Minnesota Extension Service-Master Gardener Program-Anoka County We will look at why weeds succeed and how to fend them off -- using mostly natural products with some minimal-use chemical treatment options. Kim Sullivan has been a Master Gardener since 2002 with special interests in sustainable lawn and tree care and salad table gardens. She worked for the University of Minnesota for two years as a research assistant studying organic weed control, and enjoys translating technical research into user-friendly information. |
| 11:30 - 12:20 | 2016 Color Trends Abi Zechmeister, Color Program Supervisor, The Sherwin Williams Company If you’re ready to update your home, you don’t want to miss this session. Abi Zechmeister, Color Program Supervisor with Sherwin Williams, will review 2016 color trends, highlighting the colors in four uniquely themed collections. She will visually show the colors/collections and discuss how you can incorporate trend colors into your existing furnishings and decor. The session also will include color/sheen suggestions for different areas, things to consider when selecting colors, etc. Bring in your decorating ideas and discuss them with an expert! Abi Zechmeister has worked with Sherwin Williams Design Team since 2008. She has explored many varied areas of Interior Design including Fabric Show Rooms, Furniture, and Paint. Color has always been a driver for her and her design! Color impacts us every single day, and it's an emotional journey that at times can be difficult, but it has been her career goal to help take that stress away and make color fun again! |
| 12:30 - 1:20 | Square Foot Gardening Kim Sullivan, University of Minnesota Extension Service-Master Gardener Program-Anoka County Are you one of the many people who love to garden but have limited space to do so? Kim Sullivan, Master Gardener, will share the basics of this exciting new trend and show you how you can grow your own vegetables and ornamentals in a small space. Kim Sullivan has been a Master Gardener since 2002 with special interests in sustainable lawn and tree care and salad table gardens. She worked for the University of Minnesota for two years as a research assistant studying organic weed control, and enjoys translating technical research into user-friendly information. |
| 1:30 - 2:20 | Your Blueprint for Clean Water at Home Jessica Bromelkamp, Rice Creek Watershed District; Michele Ross and Tammy Schmitz, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Presenters will discuss a variety of personal actions, landscape options, and other steps to creating a beautiful yard that is healthier for you, for creatures we enjoy and for the water we drink. Jessica Bromelkamp has extensive experience developing and implementing action-oriented environmental programs for youth, educators, and the general public to protect our water resources. Michele Ross has worked with state and local governments to provide program and project management for natural resource protection and currently coordinates water quality trainings and activities. Tammy Schmitz has provided communications services for local government, non-profits and schools and now shares resources to build community relationships that protect water. |
