Registration
Institute Subscribers - $50
Non-Subscribers - $75
Registration fees include morning refreshments, educational sessions, lunch, and networking.
Schedule
8:30am – 9:00am Participant arrival and registration (in Ed Bldg)
9:00am – 9:30am Morning refreshments and networking (in Ed Bldg)
9:30am – 9:45am Introductions, opening remarks, and agenda overview (in Ed Bldg)
9:45am – 10:00am Site overview with our Hosts (in Ed Bldg)
Facility representative will share the history of the property and the mission of Millbrook Marsh
10:00am – 11:00am IPM / IVM Strategies in wetlands / floodplains (in Ed Bldg)
PSU Extension representative will present on topics related to integrated pest management / integrated vegetation management specifically in wetlands and floodplain areas
11:00am – 12:00pm Water Conservation and Irrigation Trends for the Future (in Ed Bldg)
Jim Laiche, Water Conservation Business Manager at The Toro Company will discuss how the irrigation industry is reacting to water conservation efforts
12:00pm – 1:00pm Catered Lunch and Walk through the grounds (in Ed Bldg)
1:00pm – 1:15pm Maintenance Task Briefing – (in Ed Bldg)
Outline specific tasks that need completed – (could be suggested by attendees if noted during the site visit)
Brief knowledge session / skill introduction session (if applicable), divide into work groups, equipment preparation, travel to task site
1:15pm – 3:15pm Service Projects in small groups (on site)
TBD - (pruning back trails, trail maintenance, potting / planting trees, invasive removal, pesticide application, etc)
3:15pm – 3:30pm Regroup, Clean-up, Wrap-up (in Ed Bldg)
3:30pm Dismiss
To register:
1: Sign in or create a new account.
2: Select registration options
3: Proceed to checkout to complete transaction