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Turf IPM Twilight Walkabout

Date: June 4, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Stanley Park - Westfield, MA

Join the turf specialists of UMass Extension for an evening walk through the landscape. This program will involve a first-hand look at some of the most common insect, disease, and weed problems that affect turf, as well as discussion about managing these issues. Learn how to recognize and correct cultural problems, how to match turf species and cultivars to site conditions and intended use, and how to how to put IPM practices to work efficiently. Dress for walking; workshops are held rain or shine. Bring a clipboard, pencil, and hand lens (lenses will be available to borrow).

Two pesticide recertification contact hours will be available for all New England States in category 37, Turf, and category 00, Licensed Applicator. Preregistration required due to limited enrollment; the cost is $50.

To register by mail with check or PO#:
 
To register online with credit card:

For more information, contact the UMass Extension Turf Program at (508) 892-0382, mowen@umext.umass.edu


UMass Turf Research Field Day

Date: June 18, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center - South Deerfield, MA

Field Day will focus on the wide range of research projects currently taking place at the Joseph Troll Turf Research Center as well as on research being conducted at other locations by University of Massachusetts Turf Program faculty, staff, and graduate students. Research Field Day participants will have the opportunity to meet and speak with UMass staff and to view projects underway. Turf research includes studies on the biology and integrated management of turf damaging insects, short- and-long-term weed management, pesticide exposure, fertility, drought management, and wear tolerance as well as a range of National Turfgrass Evaluation Program variety trials. Field Day will also feature displays and demonstrations from turf industry vendors.

Two pesticide recertification contact hours will be available for all New England States in category 37, Turf, and category 00, Licensed Applicator.

Attendees and vendors/exhibitors, register for Field Day 2008 by either option below:

To register by mail with check or PO#:
 
To register online with credit card:

For more information contact Jason Lanier at (413) 545-2965, Mary Owen at (508) 892-0382 or e-mail fieldday@umassturf.org.

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