Cherries in the Landscape Tuesday, November 6, 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. NHS Hall, CUH Cost $60; pre-registration required. Lunch is provided. Growing and maintaining healthy cherry trees is a major challenge. Wet spring weather causes fungal problems on flowers, and improper cultural practices induce stresses that make the trees more susceptible to disease and insect pests. For this all-day program we have assembled a regional group of experts to discuss topics including insect and disease identification and management, selection of resistant cultivars, and the results of recent studies on brown rot by the staff of the Washington Park Arboretum. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, Associate Professor, Landscape Science and Plant Management, CUH Topic: Environmental conditions in the urban landscape that predispose flowering cherries to disease or insect attack, and management practices that can extend the life of cherry trees Jenny Glass, Plant Diagnostician, WSU Puyallup Plant Clinic Topic: Practical tips on how to identify and manage cherry diseases Keith Warren, Horticulturist, J. Frank Schmidt Nursery Topic: Flowering cherry cultivars for the Northwest, including those that thrive in our maritime northwest, and several new and promising varieties Dr. Lynell Tanigoshi, Associate Entomologist, WSU Department of Entomology, Vancouver Research Extension Unit Topic: Cherry bark tortrix biology, lifecycle and control Chris Pfeiffer, Horticulturist, Washington Park Arboretum Topic: Cultural practices used by WPA to minimize damage to flowering cherries, and results from their test plots studying brown rot 5 WSDA Pesticide Recertification Credits 5 ISA Certified Arborist Continuing Education Credits CENTER for URBAN HORTICULTURE Crane Flies and Other Fall Pests Wednesday, October 10, 9 a.m. to noon NHS Hall, CUH $30, pre-registration required Sharon Collman, IPM Outreach Coordinator, U.S. - E.P.A. Region 10 Management of pest crane flies is often a matter of good lawn management and care. This seminar will hone your skills on managing pest crane flies as well as improve your ability to recognize common lawn diseases and cultural problems that might be confused with pest crane flies. Other insects to be covered include scale insects, tree hoppers, springtails and root weevils. To conclude the ses- sion, we’ll work to improve diagnosis and identification of some of the fall insects customers might ask about. 3 WSDA Pesticide Recertification Credits 1.5 ISA Certified Arborist Continuing Education Credits Restoration Horticulture Tuesday, November 13, 9 a.m. to noon NHS Hall, CUH $30; pre-registration required Dr. Kern Ewing, Associate Professor, Plant and Restoration Ecology Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, Associate Professor, Plant Stress Physiology Dr. Sarah Reichard, Assistant Professor, Conservation Biology Researchers at the Center for Urban Horticulture are leaders in the field of resto- ration ecology. When restoring degraded sites, proper horticultural techniques are critical in the long-term success of these projects. Topics to be covered include setting up a seed collection program, proper cultural practices for long-term health, and special considerations for reintroducing rare plant species. 1.5 ISA Certified Arborist Continuing Education Credits Small Engine Maintenance Monday, December 3, 9 a.m. to noon Douglas Classroom, CUH $30, pre-registration required John Asplund, owner of Sharp Shop Maintenance and troubleshooting of small engines is one of the day-to-day neces- sities when working as a professional landscaper. John Asplund, the owner of Sharp Shop, has serviced landscape equipment for over 20 years. He will cover weedeaters, tillers, small mowers, and blowers. Topics to be discussed: how to clean and maintain equipment, how to problem-solve, and what to look for before taking equipment in for repairs. WSU PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION TRAINING Weed Identification and Management Workshop Wednesday, October 17, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. NHS Hall, CUH $35 if received on or before October 3, $50 if received after October 3; pre-registration required Dr. Tim Miller, WSU Extension Weed Specialist, and Dr. Gwen Stahnke, WSU Extension Turf Agronomist, will conduct a one-day hands-on workshop where you will learn to identify and manage weeds in turf and landscapes. Dr. Miller will take participants on a walking tour, so bring appropriate clothes. A hand lens will be helpful for examining weed samples. To register, contact the WSU Pesticide Education Program at 509-335-2830 or pest@coopext. cahe. wsu. edu. 6 WSDA Pesticide Recertification Credits WALP FALL 2001 SEMINARS WALP (Washington Association of Landscape Professionals) is sponsoring a variety of seminar programs for owners, staff and field personnel in the landscaping indus- try. Registration information for all of the following classes can be obtained by contacting the WALP office at 800-833-2186. Organics and Soil Dynamics, Wednesday, October 17, Location to be determined Speaker: Hendrikus Schraveri, owner of Hendrikus Schraven Landscape Construction and Design, Inc. H2B Immigration Programs and Issues, Tuesday, October 30, Loca- tion to be determined Speaker: Angelo Mino of Summit Consulting Fungicide Resistance Management, Wednesday, November 28, 8:00 a.m. to noon, NHS Hall, CUH Presented by Chipco Speakers Bureau The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206-543-6450/V, 206-543-6452/TTY, 206-685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u. Washington. edu. Center for Urban Horticulture College of Forest Resources University of Washington Box 354115 Seattle, WA 98195-4115 09-9615-122 lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllll^ ProHort Seminar Registration Craneflies and Other Fall Pests, October 10 $30 Cherries in the Landscape, November 6 $60 □ Vegetarian meal option Restoration Horticulture, November 13 $30 Small Engine Maintenance, December 3 $30 TOTAL $ CUH accepts checks, VISA, MasterCard, and American Express. Make checks payable to the University of Washington. Receipts available at the door. Mail payment and registration to: UW Center for Urban Horticulture, ProHort, Box 354115, Seattle, WA, 98195-4115. For further information, call 206-685-8033. Name Company Name Address City State Zip Code E-maii Address Daytime Phone Evening Phone Fax Number Charge Card # Expiration Date Name on Card NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 62 ProHort Vol. 18, No. 2 Fall 2001