July 23-24, Cornell University Campus, Ithaca NY
Note that this course is scheduled between the Cornell Floriculture Field Day (July 22) and the New York ReLeaf Conference (July 25-26) to make it easier to attend several of these events.
The program is for Arborists, Landscape Maintenance Professionals/Designers, and Nursery Operators who wish to receive the latest research information about topics that pertain to the design, establishment, and care of landscapes. This day-and-a-half program will consist of classroom instruction and on-site visitations in the Ithaca area.
Subject matter will include:
- Invasive species (both plants and insects)
- Pest management
- Identification and discussion of new evergreen species
- An update on plant diseases and other issues of current interest.
Instructors will include Nina Bassuk, Bernd Blossey, Brian Eshenaur, Ron Gardner, George Hudler, Carolyn Klass, Donna Levy, Peter Trowbridge, and Paul Weston.
The cost of the full course is $125; Day 1 only is $95 and Day 2 only is $60. Recertification credits will be offered for NYS DEC Pesticide recertification credits; ISA, CNLP, and ASLA Professional Continuing Education Credits will also be awarded.
More information:
- View the short course schedule.
- Online registration.
- Questions? Contact Paul Weston at 607-255-0165 or email paw23@cornell.edu or Nina Bassuk at 607-255-4586 or nlb2@cornell.edu.