Throughout the year, UMass Extension's Landscape and Urban Forestry Program offers a number of workshops for Green Industry professionals, many in conjunction with industry associations and public agencies. The workshops are designed to heighten knowledge of environmentally sound pest management strategies, business management, and current issues relating to tree care, landscape and nursery management. Don't forget to also visit the:

• UMass Extension Turf Program Conferences and Workshops page
• UMass Extension Vegetable Program Conferences and Workshops page
• UMass Extension Floriculture Program Upcoming Events page
• UMass Extension Fruit Program Tree Fruit Workshops and Small Fruit Workshops
• UMass Cranberry Station Calendar of Events
  

Diseases and Cultural Problems Walkabout
Date: September 30, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Holy Cross College, 1 College St., Worcester, MA

To register by mail with check or PO#:   To register online with credit card (includes additional service fee): Download registration form (PDF 107K) Click for online credit card registration

To maintain landscapes sustainably, regular monitoring and using IPM practices is essential. Join Extension specialists for a diagnostic walkabout through the landscape for an up-close look at pest and cultural problems of woody ornamentals. Updates on new pests, diagnostic techniques and IPM strategies will be emphasized for a true hands-on learning experience. Workshop held rain or shine. Preregistration required as space is limited.

Two pesticide contact hours for categories 29, 36, and Applicators License available. ISA, SAF, CFE, MCA, MCH, and MCLP credit requested.

For more information, contact the UMass Extension Landscape Nursery and Urban Forestry Program at (413) 545-0895; eweeks@umext.umass.edu.

UMass Extension's Green School
Date: November - December, 2010
Location: Milford, MA

Green School, a comprehensive 11-day certificate short course for Green Industry professionals taught by UMass Extension specialists and University of Massachusetts faculty, begins November 1, 2010 in Milford, MA.

This popular course is designed for landscape professionals, lawn care providers, arborists and other horticultural practitioners wishing to gain an understanding of horticultural fundamentals and strategies, as well as their relationship to environmental quality, but who can't fit a full academic course into their schedules. Green School students come away with the knowledge needed to make environmentally appropriate decisions related to turf and plant selection, arboriculture, plant maintenance, and pest and nutrient management.

Students choose a 'specialty track' when registering. Three specialty tracks are offered:

• Landscape Management
• Turf Management
• Arboriculture, specifically geared toward professional arborists

Visit our Green School page for online registration and complete information including schedule and curriculum. The registration deadline is October 29, 2010.

Contact the UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery, and Urban Forestry Program at (413) 545-0895; eweeks@umext.umass.edu or the Turf Program at (508) 892-0382; mowen@umext.umass.edu.

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