Get some hands-on experience scouting and identifying landscape diseases, insects, weeds, and abiotic problems. Join Randy Prostak, Extension Weed Specialist and Nick Brazee, Extension Plant Pathologist, on May 16 from 5 – 7 in Stanley Park, 400 Western Avenue in Westfield, for a walk through the landscape as they discuss and demonstrate how to put IPM practices to work efficiently and examine some of the most common pest and cultural problems of woody ornamentals. Dress for walking; workshop held rain or shine. Bring a clipboard, pencil and hand lens if possible.
Preregistration required as space is limited; the cost is $50 per person. Registration information may be found at https://ag.umass.edu/landscape/events/landscape-pests-problems-walkabout-diseases-weeds
