Laurel wilt webinar recording
We now have September 10’s laurel wilt webinar recording online. For additional information and resources, visit the Cornell Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic.
Workshops and seminars
Free Laurel Wilt webinar — September 10
With laurel wilt now confirmed on Long Island, we wanted to let you know about a FREE webinar by the Cornell University Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) scheduled for Wednesday, September 10th, 1-3:30pm (EST). ...
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New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week: June 9-15!
The mission of the New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) is to promote knowledge and understanding of invasive species and the harm they can cause. Organizations across all of New York State are ...
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NY Birds and Bees Protection Act — Important Information
The NY Birds and Bees Protection Act, enacted in 2023, is phasing out many uses of neonicotinoid insecticides including some seed treatments and uses on outdoor ornamental plants and turf. Concerning ornamental plants, as ...
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Certified Tree Steward Training – April 25-May 5
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County will offer Certified Tree Steward Training on Tuesdays, April 25-Friday, May 5, 2025. The two-week program will cover such topics as tree biology, urban forestry, weed science, and abiotic and ...
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UMass 46th Annual Community Tree Conference via Zoom — March 4, 8am-3:45pm
This one-day conference is designed for tree care professionals, arborists, and enthusiasts including tree wardens, urban foresters, foresters, landscape architects, volunteers, and shade tree committee members.This year’s topics include: How Utility Companies Prepare by ...
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Research & Mgmt of Invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
This insect has been challenging to address, and we have made excellent progress on several fronts. In today’s presentation we will cover the problem caused by HWA, the research that has gone into development ...
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Trees for Bees and Other Pollinators – Webinar
We’d like to let you know about an upcoming webinar from the EPA on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 2-3:30pm. Trees play an important role in the health of bees and other pollinators. They ...
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Attend EPA’s Webinar: Integrated Pest Management for Arborists and Foresters
Trees are an integral part of our ecosystem, but they face many threats from invasive insects and diseases. Keeping trees healthy using integrated pest management (IPM) requires an understanding of the tree species and ...
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NYS & Cornell University IPM Program Provide an Update on Spotted Lanternfly
Representatives from Ag & Markets, DEC and Cornell’s IPM Program recently provided an update on Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) via Facebook and Instagram. The experts shared tips with viewers on combatting SLF on their properties ...
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Christmas Tree Field Day– August 15, 2024 in Geneva, NY
Learn about the research we are doing at the Cornell AgriTech farm and how it will benefit Christmas tree growers. This event will also feature research on Phytophthora being done by Timothy Waller of ...
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Free Webinar on June 26: Box Tree Moth Compliance Agreement Explained
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Box Tree Moth Compliance Agreement, including its goals, implementation strategies, and the roles of various stakeholders. Attendees will also learn practical tips for complying with the agreement and ...
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