What’s wrong with my plants? A presentation on plant disease diagnostics (online or in person)
Join Jean Sabety, PhD candidate, for a presentation on Monday, April 29 from 2-3pm. Online or in person. Details here.
General News
Northern Nut Growers Association Annual Conference
Mark your calendars for the 2024 NNGA annual meeting to be held jointly with the Chestnut Growers of America from July 21st-24th at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY. ...
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Urban Forestry Today meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024
Urban Forestry Today is a monthly noonhour (Eastern) webcasts from the University of Massachusetts. This Thursday’s session speaker is Cornell University’s Brian Eshenaur (NYS IPM Program) who will discuss the potential disease & insect pests ...
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Frontiers in Forest Health: Asian Longhorned Beetle — live webinar
Examine the invasion history, assess impacts on urban and rural forests, learn prevention strategies, and explore management techniques for areas affected by the Asian longhorned beetle. When: April 4, 2024, 11:30am-12:45pm (EST) SAF and ...
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Workshop announcement: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: What the Birds and Bees Act Means for Neonicotinoid Use in New York State
Free workshop to learn about the current use of neonicotinoids; the pests they are suitable for, potential impacts to beneficial organisms and optimal use of neonics. Current alternatives to neonics will also be discussed ...
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Cary Institute to host Jan. 11 presentation on Spongy Moths (in-person & hybrid)
Last summer, this invasive pest chewed up trees across the Hudson Valley and beyond. Will this happen again in 2024? Will defoliated trees recover? Can we do anything to protect our trees and forests? ...
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Sharpen Your Scouting Skills online workshop – February 8, 15, and 22, 2024
Know what to look for in 2024! Ideal for new professionals, particularly arborists, landscape architects, horticulturists, and nursery growers, as well as a perfect “refresher” for those with more experience, this Green Industry webinar ...
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EPA Webinar: Beech Leaf and Bark Diseases: Emerging Threats to Beech Trees
The iconic American beech tree has been a prized commodity for centuries by people for its dense, shady canopy, form, stature, smooth bark, and the many nuts that benefit wildlife. There are two main ...
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Communi-Tree Steward: Free Fall Classes and Volunteer Opportunities in Erie Co.
Join the Buffalo Green Fund and CCE Erie to learn about Tree Diseases, Pruning and Planting. Volunteer to Support our Community Trees! Monday, October 23, noon-1 pm (virtual): Tree Diseases – Plant Pathology Basics ...
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Free Class: The Basics of Box Tree Moth
Box tree moth is here in New York — now what? This free session is intended for those in the nursery and landscape industry, but information may also be useful for homeowners. Presenters: Brian Eshenaur ...
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“Lingering” Ash in Areas With Emerald Ash Borer: Monitoring and Managing Ash (MaMA) Workshop Aug 23
Learn how you can enable ash conservation by helping detect lingering ash for EAB resistance breeding When: August 23, 2023, 9:00-12:00Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension – Tompkins County, Ithaca, NY (with field component at Lighthouse Point ...
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NY Update on Spotted Lanternfly — April 26 at 1 pm
We just learned about this and wanted to pass along the information to you ASAP: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Director for Plant Industry, Chris Logue, will provide an update on ...
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