OUTSIDE COLLAB 2025:
ECOLOGICAL + SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY
APRIL 24 + 25, 2025 | CLERMONT, FL
Day 2: APRIL 25TH
This event brings together industry leaders and innovators to explore the future of sustainable landscapes and community development. Focused on connectivity—ecological and social—it offers dynamic sessions on topics like regenerative practices, conservation, and sustainable design. Attendees will gain actionable insights and practical solutions to balance growth with ecological stewardship, fostering thriving, resilient communities.
Location: Clermont City Center, 620 W Montrose St, Clermont, FL 34711
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
SESSION: LAKE COUNTY + GROVELAND’S VISIONARY APPROACH TO CONNECTIVITY
Speakers: Tim Maslow (Community development Director, City of Groveland), Sean Parks (Lake County Commissioner), Facilitated by Chris Hite (Co-Founder, Dix Hite + Partners),
Discover how Groveland, one of Florida’s fastest-growing cities, is aligning its strategic vision with sustainable landscape practices. This panel will explore the city’s comprehensive plan, land development codes, conservation strategies, and investments in public spaces, emphasizing the integration of ecological and community priorities.
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks will provide a regional perspective, highlighting joint planning efforts and initiatives that promote connectivity across municipalities.
Discover how Groveland, one of Florida’s fastest-growing cities, is aligning its strategic vision with sustainable landscape practices. This panel will explore the city’s comprehensive plan, land development codes, conservation strategies, and investments in public spaces, emphasizing the integration of ecological and community priorities.
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks will provide a regional perspective, highlighting joint planning efforts and initiatives that promote connectivity across municipalities.
SESSION: THE FOUNDATION OF LIFE – A SOIL PANEL
Speakers: Darren Midlane (Chief Technical Officer, LifeSoils), Sam Baker (Co-Founder Wrigglebrew), Christina W. Kelcourse (Co-owner, Sunshine Organics & Compost.), Facilitated by Tim Sallin (Co-CEO Cherrylake)
Soil is the backbone of thriving landscapes, playing a pivotal role in water retention, plant nutrition, and biodiversity. This session brings together leaders in regenerative soil practices to discuss innovative solutions and emerging trends in soil management. From biochar and composting to soil amendments and microbial teas, attendees will gain practical knowledge to transform their approaches to sustainable landscapes.
Soil is the backbone of thriving landscapes, playing a pivotal role in water retention, plant nutrition, and biodiversity. This session brings together leaders in regenerative soil practices to discuss innovative solutions and emerging trends in soil management. From biochar and composting to soil amendments and microbial teas, attendees will gain practical knowledge to transform their approaches to sustainable landscapes.
SESSION: MASTER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES – SHOWCASING INNOVATION AND GROWTH
Speakers: Ernie Cox, Kody Smith, Richard Levey, Greg Witherspoon, Greg Jones, Greg Noonan
This session highlights four groundbreaking master development projects that exemplify sustainable and connected community landscapes.
Through detailed case studies, attendees will uncover practical strategies and lessons learned in achieving sustainable landscapes on a large scale.
This session highlights four groundbreaking master development projects that exemplify sustainable and connected community landscapes.
Through detailed case studies, attendees will uncover practical strategies and lessons learned in achieving sustainable landscapes on a large scale.
Sunbridge, FL – Tavistock Development Company
A pioneer in alternative landscapes, Sunbridge has evolved its Landscape Design Guidelines to refine irrigation management and ecological integration. Learn about their journey and updates from Tim Sallin and Greg Witherspoon.
Waterlin, FL – Gentry Land and Wheelock Communities
Explore how Waterlin’s innovative pattern book and public realm designs create vibrant, sustainable spaces.
Wildlight, FL – Rayonier
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Deering Park, FL – Kolter Group and Family Lands Remembered
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KEYNOTE SESSION: CONNECTING THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR
Speaker: Mallory L. Dimmitt (CEO, Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation)
Join Mallory Dimmitt as she discusses the vital work of connecting Florida’s Wildlife Corridor—a vast network of nearly 18 million acres of conserved land and water. Learn how these efforts not only protect wildlife but also create opportunities for connecting communities and ecosystems more broadly. This session underscores the importance of defining a shared path, fostering collaboration and aligning Floridians to build a resilient and more sustainable future.
Join Mallory Dimmitt as she discusses the vital work of connecting Florida’s Wildlife Corridor—a vast network of nearly 18 million acres of conserved land and water. Learn how these efforts not only protect wildlife but also create opportunities for connecting communities and ecosystems more broadly. This session underscores the importance of defining a shared path, fostering collaboration and aligning Floridians to build a resilient and more sustainable future.