It's finally here! CEU-granting distance education

by Dr. Daniel R. Suiter, UGA Center for Urban Agriculture

Agriculture (UGA

Department of Agriculture does not limit the number of CEUs that can be acquired by live webinar. Griffin Campus) in cooperation with the Georgia Urban Ag Council and the Turfgrass Research and Education Logging on, watching a live Center on the UGA presentation, and then going back to Griffin Campus work (all while receiving CEUs) is just a has developed an few mouse clicks away. online, live program that will allow green industry professionals to receive world-class training while at their home or office. Logging on, watching a live presentation, and then going back to work (all while receiving CEUs) is just a few mouse clicks away. Watch as a single person in a single location, as a group at a single location, or as multiple groups in multiple locations. No special software is needed on the viewer's end – just a computer with a reliable internet connection - and the Georgia

In 2020 the online programs will be held on Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 PM on January 16, March 12, May 14, July 16, September 17, and November 12. CEUs will be granted in at least Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina. CEU acquisition for additional states is pending. To register for a webinar go to GTBOP.COM no earlier than six weeks prior to each webinar. For participants seeking CEUs, on the day of the webinar print the sign-in sheet, fill in the required information, and scan and send to gtbop@uga.edu within a couple days of completion of the webinar. The Center will add information to the sheet and then send it to the appropriate State regulatory agency where credit will be posted. For 1-20 attendees the price is $20 per person. For 21 or more attendees the price is $15 per person. Should you have questions about the new webinar program contact Beth Horne at 770-228-7214 or bhorne@uga.edu.

Working with Trees and Saw Safety and Safety Starts at the Tree: Basic Tree and

January 16, 2020 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dr. Ellen Bauske, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia This webinar will target workers and employers providing skilled support services, site clean-up services, and recovery activities. This includes workers in the tree care industries, landscape industry, grounds and maintenance, and others who clean up after the storm-damaged trees. We will talk about insect bites and stings, electrical/electrocution hazards, hand and power tools, slips, trips, and falls, and other related topics (personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment inspection, safe carry, and safe start).

Dr. Bodie Pennisi, Dept. of Horticulture, University of Georgia Understanding how trees grow and their structure as they progress through life is critical to safe working around them. From a small pine sapling to a stately oak, trees show a remarkable variety of structure which changes with time, growing conditions, and cultural practices. When we grow, prune, and train trees, we should be familiar with their strengths and weaknesses. This webinar is intended to cover basic concepts of tree biology and growth.

March 12, 2020 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dr. Eric Redek, Dept. of Entomology, Oklahoma State University Greenhouses are perfect environments for plants and insects. Some of these insects are pests while others can be used as biological control agents to manage pest species. This webinar will focus on the most common greenhouse pests and biological control strategies to reduce pest pressure.

Dr. Clint Waltz, Dept. of Crop and Soil Science, University of Georgia As the weather warms and turfgrasses transition to active growth, the impact of environmental conditions can affect green-up and pest management. This webinar will discuss how grasses and pests (i.e. diseases, weeds, and insects) have been influenced by weather patterns and how to best achieve turfgrass growth through the spring and into early summer.

May 14, 2020 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dr. Daniel Suiter, Dept. of Entomology, University of Georgia The outdoor landscape can provide conducive conditions for many arthropods, which can be household pests. This webinar will discuss landscape practices such as placement and type of plants, mulch, and water near the house’s foundation, and how these practices can be changed to reduce and eliminate the incursion and spread of household pests.

Dr. Tim Davis, County Coordinator and Agent — Chatham County, University of Georgia This webinar will examine insects and other arthropods that are commonly found in turfgrass but are not detrimental to the grass itself. Fire ants may top the list, but other insects include burrowing/ground bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and other nuisance pests (e.g., spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc.). Turfgrass managers need to be able to identify these species, where they live in the turfgrass system (e.g., canopy, soil surface, soil, etc.), and if they provide any ecosystem services (e.g., predators to damaging insects).

Biology and Management of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale and Disease Management

July 16, 2020 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Weed Management in Turfgrass and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Urban

September 17, 2020 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Insect Pest Management in Turfgrass and Common Disease Problems in Nursery

November 12, 2020 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm