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UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery & Urban Forestry Program

The UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry Program helps to educate landscape, nursery and turf professionals by providing programs and research-based information on the best horticultural practices and technology for environmental stewardship in nursery and landscape management.

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  • Landscaped property

    Don't miss the early-bird rate for our 2024 Green School!

    August 27, 2024

    The early-bird rate of $945 for registrations ends 9/15/24 for UMass Extension’s Green School (the regular rate is $1100). This comprehensive 60+ hour certificate short course offers fundamental horticultural training in a compact time frame.

  • Spotted lanternfly 4th instar nymph (photo: Lawrence Barringer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org

    Need to Report an Invasive Insect?

    July 1, 2024

    Did you find a spotted lanternfly, box tree moth, elm zigzag sawfly or Asian longhorned beetle life stage or damage to a tree or shrub? Don't know who to contact? We've got you covered...