Green School Landscape Management Track
Both new and experienced landscape practitioners are increasingly challenged to implement maintenance practices that are novel, sustainable and environmentally sound - while also delivering acceptable results. Green School's Landscape Management Track is designed for landscape managers who have either been working in the field for a number of years, or who are switching from another profession and haven't received formal training in horticultural fundamentals and strategies. Students will learn about modern, efficient approaches to landscape management and learn the skills necessary to make appropriate decisions in terms of plant selection, plant maintenance, and pest and nutrient management. By considering the landscape and the larger environment as a system, students will gain an understanding of how management practices can enhance our enjoyment of outdoor spaces while simultaneously protecting resources such as soil and water. The curriculum is based on current research and information emphasizing environmental stewardship, Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
For registration instructions and general program information, go to the Green School main page.
Landscape Management Schedule/Curriculum
Daily Schedule: Green School in 2020 will be held virtually; having a computer or other device with reliable internet is a must.
NOTE: The times in the schedule below are in Eastern Standard Time.
Choose either October 22nd, 4-5 pm, or October 23rd, 10-11 am |
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Live Zoom |
Orientation and Technical Check-in Day |
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Monday, October 26, 2020 | ||
9:00-10:00 AM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Plant Form and Function |
10:15-11:15 AM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Basic Principles of IPM and PHC |
Thursday, October 29, 2020 | ||
9:00-11:45 AM | Class via Zoom |
Soils Basics |
12:45-1:45 PM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Nutrient Management for Trees and Shrubs in the Landscape |
Monday, November 2, 2020 | ||
9:00-11:45 AM | Class via Zoom |
Pesticide Licensing and Regulations Pesticide Label Review and Pesticide Safety |
12:45-1:45 PM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Site Assessment and Cultural Practice Problems of Woody Ornamentals |
Thursday, November 5, 2020 | ||
9:00-10:00 AM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Basic Entomology |
12:45-3:15 PM | Class via GoToWebinar |
Principles of Weed Science |
Monday, November 9, 2020 | ||
9:00-11:45 AM |
Class via GoToWebinar |
Basic Plant Pathology |
12:45-1:45 PM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Tree and Shrub Insects and Mites I |
Thursday, November 12, 2020 | ||
9:00-12:00 PM |
Class via GoToWebinar |
Tree and Shrub Diseases I |
12:45-1:45 PM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Tree and Shrub Pruning Best Practices |
Monday, November 16, 2020 | ||
9:00-10:00 AM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Tree and Shrub Insects and Mites II |
10:15-11:15 AM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Woody Plant Selection |
Thursday, November 19, 2020 | ||
9:00-10:30 AM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Turf Management in the Landscape |
Monday, November 23, 2020 | ||
9:00-11:45 AM |
Class via GoToWebinar |
Biology and Ecology of Turf Insects |
12:45-3:15 PM | Class via GoToWebinar |
Landscape Weed Management |
Thursday, December 3, 2020 | ||
9:00-11:45 AM | Class via GoToWebinar |
Tree and Shrub Diseases II |
12:45-1:45 PM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Troubleshooting Problems of Annuals and Perennials |
Monday, December 7, 2020 | ||
9:00-10:00 AM | Class via GoToWebinar |
Bee-ing More Aware About Pesticide Use |
10:15-11:15 AM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Sustainable Site Development and Management Creating and maintaining a sustainable landscape requires an understanding and assessment of the site including soils, water, vegetation, and materials to be used at the site. This session will explore how to create and maintain a sustainable landscape in support of the environment along with being a functional space for use and enjoyment. |
12:45-3:30 PM | Class via GoToWebinar |
Tree and Shrub Disease Management Strategies |
Thursday, December 10, 2020 | ||
9:00-10:00 AM | Class via GoToWebinar |
Deer Ticks: One Bite Can Change Your Life Lyme Disease is the most prevalent infectious disease in Massachusetts and is now considered to be a public health crisis. In addition to Lyme, deer ticks can carry the pathogens which cause Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Relapsing Fever and Powassan virus, all of which can be very serious. This program will review the basic life cycle and ecology of deer ticks, incidence rates and distribution of tick-borne illnesses in addition to a database under development on infection rates of ticks. A three point protection plan will be presented: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Yard and Protect your Pet. Tick-Borne Diseases are preventable. |
10:00-10:15 AM | Zoom Discussion & Review of Pre-recorded Lecture |
Environmental Turf Management |
For registration instructions and general program information, go to the Green School main page.