As part of the , is offering a series of 10 entry-level classes for those wishing to become Nursery Worker Certified. The workshops will include current, research-based information on topics important to green-industry professionals, including landscapers, nursery workers and groundskeepers.
The workshops will be offered 9 a.m. – noon, every Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 28 – Feb. 25 at the Â鶹ӳ» Extension office at 4955 Energy Way in Reno. An optional exam will be given Feb. 25. Classes are taught by Extension experts, Â鶹ӳ» Department of Agriculture staff and local industry professionals. Topics are intended to be useful to both those who are new to the industry and those who are looking to continue their education in the field and include:
- Jan. 28: Landscape Diagnostics
- Jan. 30: Soils and Water Management
- Feb. 4: Plant Disease Basics
- Feb. 6: Pruning Landscape Plants
- Feb. 11: Noxious Weeds and Weed Law
- Feb. 13: Integrated Pest Management and Pesticide Safety
- Feb. 18: Insect Identification
- Feb. 20: Sustainable Turfgrass and Ornamental Grass Management
- Feb. 25: Nursery Work Certification Exam (Optional)
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Pesticide Safety and Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available for attending some of the classes. Cost for individual classes is $20 per class, or participants may enroll in the entire series for a discounted cost of $95. Organizations or businesses enrolling two to five employees for the full course are offered a reduced price of $80 per student. The cost is further reduced to $70 per student when six or more employees from the same entity are registered.
by Jan. 24. Fees include course materials, certificates of attendance, and Continuing Education Units. Course fees also support Green Industry Continuing Education Series classes, which are held year-round as needed.
For more information on classes or certification, email Megan Andrews at meganandrews@unr.edu.
Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance should contact Paul Lessick, civil rights and compliance coordinator, at plessick@unr.edu or 702-257-5577 at least five days prior to the scheduled event with their needs or for more information.
