Roadside and Right-of-Way Management

March 24, 2011 AL0405CA11

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New Jersey Agricultural $195 before March 10, 2011; $225 after 9:00am - 3:30pm
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This one-day class provides pesticide credits in the right-of-way category by
focusing exclusively on the challenges of vegetation along highways, byways and
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Introduction to Small Engine Repair 5 Technical
March 8, 2011 (1st session) CPWM Credits
AL0209CA11 $395 before February 23, 2011; $435 after 9:00am - 3:30pm
$295 before February 22, 2011; $345 after 9:00am - 3:30pm
March 11, 2011 (2nd session)
AL0209CB11 In this popular hands-on, half-day course, Bruce Crawford will show you how
$295 before February 25, 2011; $345 after 9:00am - 3:30pm
Learn the keys to preventative maintenance and protect your equipment
investment without waiting for or paying someone else to do it! Kurt Frede,
of Gardner-Connell, Inc., will reveal the top reasons engines fail and teach you
how to maintain and perform routine repairs, without voiding your warranty.
This hands-on class gives you answers to your specific questions - something a
manual or video cannot deliver. Please choose one of the two sessions above.  cover a lot of information in a short period of time.”
Advanced Small Engine Repair 5 Technical & 5
Management
March 9 and 10, 2011 (1st session)
CPWM Credits
AL0210CA11
$495 before February 23, 2011; $545 after 9:00am - 3:30pm
March 14 and 15, 2011 (2nd session)
AL0210CB11
$495 before February 28, 2011; $545 after 9:00am - 3:30pm
In this two-day program, instructor Kurt Frede uses a complete “tear down”
and rebuild of a 4-cycle Kohler engine to demonstrate maintenance and repair
of small engines. You will walk away with these skills: knowing why and how
to adjust the governor, making carburetor adjustments, selecting the best oil and
gas types for the season and your equipment, and understanding and avoiding
common problems like vapor lock. This class will be your first step in saving
countless repair dollars and time! Please choose one of the two sessions above.
Two-Cycle Engine Maintenance
March 4, 2011 AL0211CA11
$275 before February 18, 2011; $295 after 9:00am - 3:30pm
This new hands-on class is designed to prepare you to properly maintain the
two-cycle engines that run your hand-held landscape equipment including string
trimmers, chain saws, and backpack blowers. You will participate in a teardown
and reassembly of a typical two-cycle engine.
Managing Turfgrass and Landscape Weeds
March 9 and 10, 2011 AT0404CA11
This two-day course, taught by Penn State University Extension Educator Scott
Guiser, will discuss weed biology and management strategies. In this hands-on
course, you’ll learn how to identify the toughest weeds in the Northeast. You’ll
learn the best control strategies by understanding weed life cycles, chemical and
alternative controls, and long-term strategies to match your site conditions. This
course also includes hands-on weed identification exercises, weed life cycles,
ecology, proper use of mulches and other aspects of a comprehensive weed
control program. Here’s what one of your colleagues had to say about Scott
Guiser’s teaching ability:
“Mr. Guiser is serious about his craft. He is clear, conversant, and able to
Approved Credits:
NJ/CT Pesticide: 2 in CORE; 8 in 2 & 3A; 8 in 3B; 16 in 3B, 6B, 8C and PP2
CPWM: 5 Technical
NY, PA, DE, MD, and MA Pesticide: Please call 732 932-9271 x625 for
updated credit information.
Turfgrass Disease Management
March 11, 2011 AT0403CA11
$195 before February 25, 2011, $225 after 9:00am-3:30pm
This one-day class focuses exclusively on the major turf diseases you will battle
in the field. Rich Buckley, Director of the Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Lab, will
teach you how to identify and control turf diseases from Dollar Spot to Pythium
Blight. Rich emphasizes an integrated pest management approach to identify and
alleviate the cause of the problem, rather than repeatedly treating its symptoms.
Here’s what your colleagues have to say about instructor, Rich Buckley:
“Always informative.” “Best instructor I’ve ever had.”
“Kept my interest entire time.” “Insightful and energetic.”
Approved Credits:
NJ/CT: 10 in 3B, 6B, 8C, PP2
NY, PA, DE, MD, MA: Please call 732-932-9271 x625 for updated credits
CPWM: 10 Technical
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Introduction to Pruning Techniques ISA Credits:
AL0208CA11
CA: 2.5
March 7, 2011 9:00am - 12:00pm
BCMA-P: 2.5
$195 before February 21, 2011; $225 after
Pruning is both an art and a science. Failing to understand the science of when,
where, and how to prune can ruin the plant, the landscape and your reputation.
to properly prune your landscape plants while preserving their natural vigor and
beauty. Pruning shears will be available, but we recommend you bring your own
equipment (if you have it), including hand pruning shears, lopping shears and a
small pruning saw. Please dress for fieldwork.
Advanced Pruning Techniques ISA Credits:
AL0235CA11 CA: 4.75, BCMA-P: 3,
March 17, 2011 9:00am - 3:30pm BCMA-S: 1.75
$195 before March 3, 2011; $225 after
This hands-on, one-day program is designed for professionals and homeowners
alike who have experience in pruning and shaping plants. It is strongly
recommended that you take Introduction to Pruning or have a strong
background in pruning prior to taking this course. Pat Cullina, Vice President
of Horticulture and Parks Operations, Friends of the Highline, New York City,
and Steve Schuckman, owner, First Mountain Arboriculture LLC, Certified Tree
Expert and Consulting Municipal Arborist, will guide you through classroom
and field demonstrations to ensure you gain a strong understanding of how, what,
where, when, and why to prune - including specialty pruning techniques such as
espalier, hedges, and topiaries. Please dress for fieldwork.
Reduced Pesticide Inputs and Organic Options
for Sports Turf
AT0502CB11
March 3, 2011 8:00am - 12:00pm
$175 before February 17, 2011; $195 after
Turf managers are increasingly being asked to reduce or even eliminate synthetic
fertilizers and pesticides applied to natural turfgrass areas. When faced with the
prospect of reducing traditional inputs and maintaining acceptable turf quality,
managers know that ‘going green’ is easier said than done.
Topics for discussion will include organic sports field management, soil
management and turfgrass selection in an organic program, low-impact pesticide
options, and lessons from specific sites including Central Park, New York City.