***RESCHEDULED*** 2024 GROUNDS MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE (Day #1)
Save the Date for the ***RESCHEDULED*** 2024 Grounds Management Short Course (Day #1)!
Join us for Day #1 of 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 ***RESCHEDULED*** 2024 Grounds Management Short Course (Day #1) will be held in person, in the Dogwood Center building at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum.
Event Location:
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
(Dogwood Center Building)
2743 Wimpole Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37914
***Free parking provided in the gravel parking lot near the intersection of Wimpole Avenue and Parish Street.***
Session Dates:
***DAY #1*** June 14, 2024 (Friday) | 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Session Cost:
| Before May 31, 2024 | After May 31, 2024 |
| $75 – Early Registration | $100 – Late Registration |
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 May 31, 2024, and we will refund your registration fee (minus a $15 processing fee). Sorry, no refunds will be given after May 31, 2024.
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 “UT Extension Knox County “.***
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.
***DAY #1*** June 14, 2024 (Friday)
| Time | Speaker | Title of Presentation |
| 8:15 | Lee Rumble | Insect Pest Updates for Knox County Landscape Plants |
| 9:15 | Dr. Jim Brosnan | Updates in Turfgrass for 2024 (Part I) |
| 10:45 | Greg Breeden | Updates in Turfgrass for 2024 (Part II) |
| 1:00 | Dr. Midhula Gireesh | Pest Updates in Turfgrass and Ornamentals |
| 2:00 | Imagine Shaw | Soil and Plant Health |
| 3:30 | Kait Klema | Knox County Water Quality Best Management Practices |
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.
| Category | Points (Day #1) June 14, 2024 | Points (Day #2) October 4, 2024 |
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| ISA Certified Arborist | 4 | |
| BCMA (Science) | 2 | |
| BCMA (Management) | 2 | |
| Municipal Specialist | 4 |