TREE LAB WORKSHOP

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Join us for the second in a series of workshops providing hands-on tree care experience.

There will be three rotating modules, with no more than 10 people per module for a true hands-on learning experience.

9:00 am Registration at UF/IFAS Extension Auditorium

9:05 am Welcome Refreshment and Pre-Test

9:30 – 10:20 am Termites in Trees– Dr. Johnalyn Gordon
Attendees will be introduced to termites commonly found in trees in Florida, with particular attention paid to the identification, monitoring, prevention, and control of the Coptotermes termites.

10:20 – 10:30 BREAK

10:30 – 10:55 am Turfgrass ID and Management – Dr. Marco Schiavon
Attendees will learn to identify turfgrass and related issues and maintenance needs, along with new, updated research.

11:00 – 11:25 Termite Lab Visit – at FLREC

Attendees will visit the FLREC Termite Lab and meet the Team of Specialists.

11:30 – 12:20 pm Plant and Palm Nutrition – Dr Kimberly Moore

Attendees will learn to recognize diverse plant nutrient deficiencies.

12:00 pm Reorganization of entire group, discussion, Q&A, and post-test

12:30 pm Adjourn

The workshop is geared towards green industry professionals, landscapers, tree trimmers, pesticide applicators, nursery owners, city/county employees, HOA landscaping committes, students

This event will provide 3 CEUs for: ISA, FNGLA, LIAF

Light breakfast will be provided.

Please bring a water bottle, and dress appropriately: Closed toe shoes, pants, hats

For questions: ggiacinto@ufl.edu

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Giuseppe Di Giacinto at ggiacinto@ufl.edu at least one week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.