End: 23 Feb 2020, Sunday
Aquascape Ecosystem Approach Seminar
Learn more about the processes, equipment and installation methods of ponds and lakes from the best natural water feature designers and builders in the world.
Are you interested in ecosystem ponds and lakes? Landscapers and landscape designers, would you like to learn more about the processes, equipment and installation methods from the best natural water feature designers and builders in the world?
Aquascape Inc. is the largest pond building and pond supplies company in the world, with well over 30 years of experience in the industry. Aquascape’s vision focuses on an ecosystem approach to water features that relies on the most natural balance of circulation, filtration, plants, fish, rocks and gravel to ensure sustainability.
On Sunday February 23, Aquascape Supplies Australia will be holding a unique training opportunity to learn from the best in the industry from Australia and the USA with presentations from Greg Wittstock the Pond Guy, team Aquascape and a select group of extremely talented Aquascape Contractors from the USA.
Presentations and discussion on residential and commercial projects from around the world including wetland filtration systems, recreation ponds and lakes, stormwater processing and natural ponds and water features.
Come visit and swim in Lake Gkula, Australia's first Natural Recreation Lake designed and built by Patrick Handley of Waterscapes Australia. Enjoy a walk and snorkel tour of Lake Gkula to get a close up understanding of how the system functions.
PRESENTERS INCLUDE
- Ed Beaulieu “The Pond Professor” | Vice President of Field Research & Contractor Development at Aquascape Inc.
- Greg Wittstock “The Pond Guy” | Owner & CEO of Aquascape Inc.
- Brian Helfrich | Vice President of Construction at Aquascape Inc.
DETAILS
Date Sunday, February 23
Venue Woodfordia – 87 Woodrow Rd. Woodford QLD 4514
Time Arrive at 8.30am for a 9am start
Cost $80 – includes lunch and refreshments
Limited availability so book early. Bookings close February 14.
SCHEDULE
9am – 11am | Greg Wittstock presentation – Introduction to Aquascape and pond building. For newcomers to the industry or those that have not used the Aquascape products.
11am – 11.30 | Morning Tea
11.30am – 1pm | Brian Helfrich and Chris Hanson from Aquascape Inc. Construction – Pond Design and Construction tips
1pm – 2pm | Lunch and Swim in Lake Gkula
2pm – 3.30 pm | Ed Beaulieu “The Pond Professor” and Patrick Handley from Waterscapes Australia will present a talk on Recreation Lakes & Ponds, Water Quality Management, Wetland Filtration Design and large-scale projects.
3.30pm – 4pm | Break
4pm – 5pm | Artists of the Year Q & A – General discussion and Q & A from the best Artists in the Water Gardening Industry
5pm | Swim and explore Lake Gkula the natural Recreation Lake built by Waterscapes Australia
** To further showcase the Aquascape ecosystems here in Australia, Aquascape have donated and will be building a pond for the new Gibbon enclosure at Wildlife HQ Zoo on Monday 24 February. The pond will be built in a day by the Aquascape team along with several Certified Aquascape Contractors from the USA and Australia, with the build being filmed for the Greg Wittstock The Pond Guy, Ed The Pond Professor and Team Aquascape Youtube channels. We welcome you to visit the Zoo to observe the process.