What Is It?
A Partnership: The Diagnostic Walkabout Series in Greater Cincinnati 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?
Snyder Park Gardens & Arboretum
1900 Park Street
Springfield, OH 45504
We will park at the entrance to the gardens.
When Is It?
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, August 10
Walkabout Leaders:
Pam Bennett, OSU Extension, Clark County
Annuals and Perennials Expert Extraordinaire
State Master Gardener Volunteer Program Director
Joe Boggs, OSU Extension, Hamilton County / OSU Entomology
Pam Bennett Sidekick / No-Answers Man
We will have fun as you learn!
Professional Credits
OCNT Credits: 3
ODA Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits:
CORE – 1 hr.
Commercial 6A – 1 hr.
Commercial 8 – 1 hr.
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!
