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Registration for our 2024 Green School has Begun!

Landscaped property
August 1, 2024

UMass Extension’s Green School is a comprehensive 60+ hour certificate short course that offers fundamental horticultural training in a compact time frame. Choose from two specialty tracks: 

  • Landscape Management
  • Turf Management 

Who Should Attend? Professional practitioners such as landscapers, lawn care providers, nursery operators, sports field managers, public and private grounds managers, DPW, professional gardeners, landscape and garden designers, and others in the green industries. Both experienced individuals, as well as those aspiring to be, will benefit from this course.

Where? Entirely virtual in 2024, taught by UMass Extension Specialists, UMass faculty, and distinguished guest instructors. 

When? Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1:00 to 4:30 pm from 10/29/2024 thru 12/19/2024.  

How? The curriculum emphasizes a systems-based approach to plant and land care based on current research and is built on a framework of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). 

    Cost: Take advantage of the early-bird rate of $945/pp by 9/15/24; $1100/pp after 9/15/24. Deadline for applications is 10/18/24, pending availability of seats.

    For complete information, detailed schedules and registration options, see our Green School page.

    Topics: 
    Commercial Horticulture