July 28, 2013 from 10 am to 8 pm: Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be performing blacksmithing duties at the CaliforniaState Fair’s blacksmith booth on The Farm. Stop by and see Steve pound hot metal into useful items. Feel free to ask Steve any garden questions you may have and get them answered organically.
 

August 3, 2013 from 8 am to 2 pm: Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will have an educational booth at Harvest Day, at Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks, California. Steve will be answering your garden questions and solving your garden problems organically, as well as discussing the benefits of soil testing, organic gardening products available locally and other related topics. One of Sacramento's best horticultural events it includes numerous speakers, demonstrations, educational booths, tours of various demonstration gardens, and sampling of tree fruit, grapes and vegetables.

August 11, 2013 from 8:30 am to Noon: Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows from 8:30 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE discussing organic tips for the fall garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.

August 14, 2013 from 10:15 am to 11:00 am:

Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be making a presentation on “Organic Production & It’s Role in Pest & Disease Prevention” to the California Association of Pest Control Advisers as part of a daylong seminar program. The event will be held at Sacramento Elks Lodge #6, 6446 Riverside Dr., Sacramento, CA 95831. For more information or to register go to the CAPCA website.

August 17, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm:
Certified Integrated PestManagement  Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at Talini’s Nursery, 5601 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 916-451-8150. Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution. -->

September 18, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:45 pm: Organic horticulturist Steven Zien will be the instructor for the class on Soil Health that is part of a 10-Week River-Friendly GreenGardener Training Program offered at the Folsom Public Library, Georgia Murray Building Community Room, 411 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA 95630. The course begins September 11, 2013. The program will provide participants with a foundation of knowledge on River-Friendly Landscaping Principles, Soil Health, Mulches and Compost, Irrigation (3 classes), Right Plant – Right Place, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Pruning for Plant Health, and Fertilizers & Turf Care. For more information or to register visit Ecolandscape California’s webpage or call 530-887-9887.

November 13, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:45 pm: Organic horticulturist Steven Zien will be the instructor for the class on Fertilizer and Turf Care that is part of a 10-Week River-Friendly GreenGardener Training Program offered at the Folsom Public Library, Georgia Murray Building Community Room, 411 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA 95630. The course begins September 11, 2013. The program will provide participants with a foundation of knowledge on River-Friendly Landscaping Principles, Soil Health, Mulches and Compost, Irrigation (3 classes), Right Plant – Right Place, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Pruning for Plant Health, and Fertilizers & Turf Care. For more information or to register visit Ecolandscape California’s webpage or call 530-887-9887.

December 4, 2013: Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will make a presentation about “Soil Biology: Your Primary Pest Management Tool” at the Sacramento Valley Landscape and Nursery Expo as part of their Pest Management Tract to be held at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1401 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA. More detailed and updated information will soon be posted at the event website.

December 5, 2013: Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will make a presentation (subject to be determined) at the Pesticide ApplicatorsProfessional Association seminar in Sacramento, CA. More detailed and updated information will soon be posted at the event website.

 February 1, 2014: Save this date for Ecolandscape California’s : “Local Actions, Global Results, Making the Connection One Customer at a Time.” More detailed and updated information will soon be posted at the organizations website. This should be a great event for horticultural professionals.