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Tag: John DelRosso

  • Saturday, July 26, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm – Getting to Know Your Chainsaw

    Before using a chainsaw, it is best to understand all of its parts, built in safety features, maintenance requirements, and the forces in play once you rev its small but powerful engine. If you own a saw, bring it to this Arnold Arboretum class, to be held Saturday, July 26, from 9 – 12:30 in the Hunnewell Building Equipment Garage (and you know you’ve always wanted to see the Equipment Garage – this of what must be stored there!) If you don’t own a saw but intend to purchase one, wait until you’ve attended the class to learn which styles and features are best for your size and needs. Participants should bring safety goggles, gloves, and ear protection. Dress for the outdoors and bring a snack and beverage. Head arborist John DelRosso will conduct the session. A class on use and felling techniques will be offered on October 4. Registrants must sign an Assumption of Risk and Release to participate.  Fee $45 Arboretum member, $58 nonmember.  Register on line at https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Policies.aspx.

  • Wednesday, June 11, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, and Saturday, June 14, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Woody Plant Health Care: Identifying Insect Pests, Plant Diseases and Stresses

    With an evening lecture and a daytime walk through the Arnold Arboretum to look at examples, John DelRosso will present current methods of identifying, monitoring, and managing various types of insect pests, plant diseases, and stresses to woody plants. The group will tour the Arboretum in search of over twenty different examples of the more common problems associated with landscape plant material. Students are encouraged to bring pest and disease samples (bagged) for identification. Bring a hand lens if you have one and wear comfortable walking shoes for the Saturday walk. Dates: Wednesday, June 11, 6 – 9, and Saturday, June 14, 9 – noon. Fee $60 Arboretum member, $80 nonmember. Register online at https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?EventID=1.

  • Saturday, November 5 – Sunday, November 6, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chainsaw Use and Safety

    “Make the cut” with Arboretum arborist John DelRosso in this two session practical workshop, to be held Saturday – Sunday, November 5 – 6, in the Hunnewell Building at the Arnold Arboretum. In the first session he emphasizes chainsaw operation, maintenance, and safety. In the second session he demonstrates sawing techniques and guides you in felling and cutting using practice logs in the Arboretum’s wood recycling area. Bring your saw to both sessions, if you have one. If you don’t own a saw but intend to purchase one, wait until you’ve attended the first class session to learn which styles and features are best for your size and needs. All participants should bring safety goggles, gloves, and ear protection to both sessions.  Fee $80 member, $105 nonmember. Register on line at www.arboretum.harvard.edu.