What Is It?
A Partnership: The Diagnostic Walkabout Series in Greater Dayton is offered through a partnership between the Ohio Green Industry Association (OGIA) and The Ohio State University Extension.
Professional Training: The Walkabouts are for Green Industry professionals, including arborists, landscapers, turf managers, nursery managers, garden center managers, etc.
Comprehensive: Participants look at plants, plant pests, plant diseases, landscape designs, and other points of interest. Special attention will be given to native plants, pollinator gardens, and non-native invasives, including updates and tips on detection.
Hands-On: The training is held outdoors; topics are viewed first-hand.
Real-World: The Walkabouts reflect real-world landscape scouting; anything found on the Walkabout is open for consideration!
Sharing: bring your questions and be willing to share your insights!
Where Is It?
Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum
501 W. McCreight Ave., Springfield, OH, 45504.
Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum was established on September 3, 1863, at the height of the Civil War. It was named for the fern-covered cliffs adorning dolomite limestone outcroppings along Buck Creek on the south side of the cemetery. Ferncliff currently comprises 218 acres of land and includes some of the most magnificent mature trees in the region.
We will park and meet around the Main Office located just after you enter the cemetery from McCreight Ave.
When Is It?
9:00 am – 12:00 pm., Monday, July 13
Walkabout Leaders:
Joe Boggs, OSU Extension, Hamilton County / OSU Entomology
Pam Bennett, OSU Extension, Clark County
Professional Credits
OCNT Credits: 3
ODA Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits: Commercial 6A – 3 hrs.
ISA CEUs:
- Certified Arborist – 3
- Urban Forest Professional (formerly Municipal Specialist) – 3
- Climber Specialist/Aerial Lift Specialist – 3
- BCMA-Science – 1.5
- BCMA Practice – 1.5
REGISTRATION
Registration is limited to a maximum of 30 participants!
To register, click this hotlink: OGIA/OSU WALKABOUTS
Cost: the walkabouts are $45 for OGIA members, and $65 for non-members. However, we want you to consider joining OGIA, so we’re offering a special deal: Non-OGIA members can participate at the OGIA member rate by using the special promo code DW26!
