As part of the Green Industry Continuing Education Series, ΒιΆΉΣ³» Extension is offering a series of online, entry-level classes for those wishing to become Nursery Worker Certified. The workshops will include topics important to green-industry professionals, including landscapers, nursery workers and groundskeepers.
“We’re excited to offer Green Industry Training in February to those who are looking to enter the green industry, gain professional [continuing education units] or develop their understanding of horticulture,” Chad Morris, Extension Commercial Horticulture Program coordinator, said. “Unlike previous years, the series will be delivered entirely via Zoom and conclude with a remote test for those who wish to receive certification.”
The workshops will be offered 9 a.m. – noon, every Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 2-25, via Zoom. An optional exam will take place March 1. Classes are taught by Extension experts, ΒιΆΉΣ³» Department of Agriculture staff and local industry professionals. Topics include:
- Feb. 2: Soils and Water Management
- Feb. 4: Pruning Landscape Plants
- Feb. 9: Noxious Weeds and Weed Law
- Feb. 11: Insect Identification
- Feb. 16: Sustainable Turfgrass Management
- Feb. 18: Plant Disease Basics
- Feb. 23: Garden Center Basics
- Feb. 25: IPM and Pesticide Safety
- March 1: Certification Exam (optional)
Cost for individual classes is $15 per class, or participants can enroll in the entire course for a discounted cost of $80. Organizations enrolling two to five employees for the full course receive $10 off per student. The discount increases to $15 off per student when six or more employees from the same firm are registered.
. The deadline to register for classes is Jan. 26.
Fees include course materials, certificates of attendance, and International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and Pesticide Safety Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Course fees also support Green Industry Continuing Education Series classes, which are held year-round as needed.
The Green Industry Continuing Education Series provides current, research-based information to green-industry professionals. For upcoming classes, visit the .
For more information on classes or certification, email Morris. Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance should contact Morris at least three days prior to the class.
