2024 Grounds Management Short Course

2024 GROUNDS MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE


Save the Date for the 2024 Grounds Management Short Course!

Join us for the 52nd Annual Knox County Grounds Management Short Course. This Short Course will bring you the latest research-based information to stay ahead of the challenges we deal with every day in our industry. In typical fashion, we have assembled leading experts to share their latest information, enabling you to thrive as green industry professionals.

The 2024 Grounds Management Short Course will be held in person, at the UT Conference Center.


Event Location:

UT Conference Center

600 Henley Street

Knoxville, TN 37902

***Free parking provided at the Locust Street garage located at 540 Locust Street***


Session Dates:

January 18, 2024 (Thursday) | 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

January 19, 2024 (Friday) | 7:30 am to 5:00 pm


Session Cost:

Before January 9, 2024After January 9, 2024
$199 – Registration for both days$235 – Registration for both days
$109 – Single day registration (January 18th only)$125 – Single day registration (January 18th only)
$109 – Single day registration (January 19th only)$125 – Single day registration (January 19th only)

Continuing Education Points Available:

  • International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for ISA Certified Arborists.
  • Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) Pesticide Applicator Points will be offered for TDA Commercial Applicators.

Cancellation/Substitution Policy:

If you register, but are unable to attend this event, you can cancel your registration. If you must cancel, please call us at (865) 215-2340 by January 12, 2023, and we will refund your registration fee (minus a $25 processing fee). Sorry, no refunds will be given after January 12, 2023. 


Contact Information:​

Lee Rumble
Extension Agent–Knox County
400 W. Main Street
Suite 560​
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-2340
drumble@utk.edu


Programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resource development. University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture and county governments cooperating. UT Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Registration Options:


Option #1:

Click here to download, print, and mail completed registration form and check to.

UT/TSU Extension Knox County
400 W. Main Street; Suite 560
Knoxville, TN 37902

***Please Note: Checks must be made payable to “Knox County Extension”.***


Option #2:

Click here to make a payment online with a credit card.


Option #3:

Pay in-person on the day of the event.

***Please Note: Late registration charges will be applied.***

***Please Note: We can only accept credit card or check payments on the day of.***

Click here to view the full program brochure.


January 18, 2024 (Thursday)

TimeSpeakerTitle of Presentation
8:15Lee RumbleInsect Pest Updates for Knox County Landscape Plants
9:15Dr. Jim BrosnanUpdates in Turfgrass for 2024 (Part I)
10:45Greg BreedenUpdates in Turfgrass for 2024 (Part II)
1:00Dr. Midhula GireeshPest Updates in Turfgrass and Ornamentals
2:00Imagine ShawSoil and Plant Health
3:30Kait Klema Knox County Water Quality Best Management Practices

January 19, 2024 (Friday)

TimeSpeakerTitle of Presentation
8:15Dr. Becky BowlingCool Season Turfgrass Management for 2024
9:15Brent SmithSprayer Calibration for Commercial Applicators
10:45Haley TreadwaySustainable Design Through Contemporary Landscapes
1:00Justin StefanskiPlant Studs Not Duds
2:00Dr. Nar RanabhatDisease Management in the Landscape
3:30Dr. Sharon Jean-PhilippePromoting the Long-term Success of Urban Trees

Continuing Education Points Available:

  • International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for ISA Certified Arborists.
  • Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) Pesticide Applicator Points will be offered for TDA Commercial Applicators.

CategoryPoints
January 18, 2024
Points
January 19, 2024
111
22
355
41
51
611
71
81
955
1055
111
1255
131
141
161
ISA Certified Arborist45
BCMA (Science)22.5
BCMA (Management)22.5
Municipal Specialist45