Calendar of Events
Enroll for the 2010 Pecan Management Course: The course provides an in-depth experience, classroom and orchard for current and prospective pecan growers. Registration deadline is February 12. First meeting is Tuesday, March 2. For more information contact Stephanie Larimer, 405-744-5404.
Enroll in the 2010 Grape Managemenet Course: The course familiarizes present and potential Oklahoma grape growers with grape management requirements throughout the growing season. Registration deadline is February 12. First meeting is Thursday, March 4. For more information contact Stephanie Larimer, 405-744-5404.
2010
February 10: OK Certified Pesticide Applicator Training, Tulsa Co. Ext. Office, 4116 East 15th Street. Anyone applying for pesticides (commercially or non-commercially) within residenetial or business areas to lawns, ornamental trees and shrubs, including park areas, golf courses, and other recreational arease. Testing will occur after the class. Contact Brian Jervis, 918-746-3707. NOTE: This day was orginally schedules for Jan 28 but was postponed due to weather.
February 19: Turfgrass and Landscape Maintenance Program, Bryan Co. Fairgrounds, Durant, OK. This 1-day intro level program is designed to benefit turfgrass managers in lawn, grounds, athletic field and golf course care. The course emphasizes sound research-based fundamentals for Oklahoma. Topics include local equipment rental, pre-emergent weed control, turf disease control and more. Fee: $35/individual. Pre-register by February 12, please call Heidi, 580-924-5312.
March 19 & 20, 2010: 15th Annual Herbal Forum, Round Top, TX. "A Celebration of Dill, Herb of 2010 and herbs of the Umbel Family. Call 979-249-3129 or visit www.festivalhill.org for tickets and information.
April 17: OSU Horticulture Club Annual Plant Sale, east of Teaching Greenhouses. Check back later for more intormation.
June 16-18: Southeast Color Connection, Greenville, South Carolina. Get Face to Face with Southeast Growers and Retailers. Make sure your face is the one buyers see when looking for a product or service to help their business succeed. This event has been refocused and reenergized to better meet the needs of growers, garden centers, landscapers, and nurseries. Visible changes include a day-pattern shift to Wednesday through Friday; exclusive trade show hours; in-depth sessions including a new garden center-focused program; product demonstrations; lunch for attendees on the trade show floor; and more networking opportunities. For more information visit the website: www.SoutheastColorConnection.org.
June 20-July 2: Camp T.U.R.F. (Tomorrow's Undergraduates Realizing the Future) is a 2-week, residential academy at OSU-Stillwater. Students will interact with professor and explor a variety of careers in horticulture and landscaping, with hands-on activities. Helpful college enrollments advice along with evening and recreational activities are planned as well. The academy is FREE for students who are at least 16 years of age and can stay the entire 2-week length. Application must be received by April 1, 2010. Contact Shelley Mitchell for more information.