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Past Continuing Education Calendars
(Click on a year to see the schedule.)
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
2009 Educational Program
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| 1-15-09 |
Bay Friendly Landscapes: Training, Certification, and conservatorship of our Bay Resources
. Speaker Casey Allen |
| 2-19-09 |
Water Resources & Plant Health; a look at the challenges facing us as we try our hand at conserving, reusing, reclaiming, reporcessing, and re-purifying water resources:
Presented by Dr. Ali Harivandi |
| 3-19-09 |
Woody Plants: Understanding their health issues :
speaker Larry Costello, UCCE |
| 4-16-09 |
Low Voltage Lighting, Protecting the environment through better power utilization, Low toxicity fixtures and light-source components, and evaluating potential pitfalls with ET controller initial setups and the potential impacts on plant health:
Presented by Tom Bressan, Urban Farmer Store |
| 5-21-09 |
Landscape Water Auditor Certification - A Coming of Age. A look at Model Landscape water use requirements and how plant health challenges may be managed through water audits:
Speaker Michael Hofman |
| 6-18-09 |
Exotic Pests; A spray operator's persective:
Presented by Martin Kutches |
| 7-16-09 |
No Meeting - Summer Break |
| 8-20-09 |
Selecting Plants resistant to pests; A walk & talk at Strybing Arboretum: Special time 4-6 pm, meet at 10th and Lincoln Parking lot at 3:45 pm
Presented by: Don Mahoney. DPR & WCISA hrs applied for. |
| 9-17-09 |
Soil Food Web; Healthy Soils reduce pests without pesticides:
Presented by Ted Kipping. DPR & WCISA hrs applied for. |
| 10-15-09 |
What to do if you suspect you have an exotic pest; a practical guide:
Presented by SF County Ag. Commissioner. DPR & WCISA hrs applied for. |
| 11-19-09 |
Plant Health Issues in 2010 - anticipation & monitoring, A look at current trends and tools:Speakers TBA, Moderator Bernie Corace |
| 12-17-09 |
No Meeting |
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2008 Educational Program
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| 1-17-08 |
Pruning Fruit Trees for health and production;an overview of strategies.
. Speaker Chris Campbell 2 hrs. DPR [A-0034-08] & WCISA [WE-08-002]. |
| 2-21-08 |
Urban Runoff Challenges & Opportunities: Using low impact design for storm water protection:
Presented by Rosey Jencks, Regional Specialist, SFPUC 2 hrs. DPR [A-0035-08] & WCISA [WE-08-003]. |
| 3-20-08 |
Woody Plants: water use and management; understanding their relationships to plant health :
speaker Larry Costello, UCCE 2 hrs. DPR [A-0036-08] & WCISA [WE-08-004]. |
| 4-17-08 |
Irrigation: Urban Water Conservation; An overview of required technologies, BMP management strategies and their impacts/implication on/for landscape design and plant health:
Presented by Tom Bressan, Urban Farmer Store 2 hrs. DPR [A-0037-08] & WCISA [WE-08-005]. |
| 5-15-08 |
Coastal Ecology - In Love with the Fog! The importance of precipitation from fog to the health of plants and animals in this climate zone:
Speaker Ted Kipping 2 hrs. DPR [A-0038-08] & WCISA [WE-08-006].
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| 6-19-08 |
Business Structure: Should you set your business up as a Sol Proprietorship, a Partnership, a Corporation, etc.; things to consider:
Presented by Jonathan Gentin, Law Offices of Gentin and Associates. |
| 7-17-08 |
No Meeting - Summer Break |
| 8-21-08 |
Roof gardens, water, and pests:
. F. Almeda, Director, California Academy of Sciences will share the process and challenges of the Academy Roof Garden. 2 hrs. DPR [A-0039-08] & WCISA [WE-08-007]. |
| 9-18-08 |
Designing Water Elements for Aquatic Creatures in urban settings while managing for mosquitoes and avoiding conflicts with vertebrate pests:
Presented by Chris Giorni, founder of Tree Frog Treks. 2 hrs. DPR [A-0040-08] & WCISA [WE-08-008]. |
| 10-16-08 |
Water, Weeds, and reduced Herbicide use: a collection of strategies for your toolbox:
Presented by Pamela Peirce, Horticultural Consultant. 2 hrs. DPR [A-0041-08] & WCISA [WE-08-009]. |
| 11-20-08 |
Pest Management Forum - Climate Change and emerging pest issues; an overview:Speakers TBA 2 hrs. DPR [A-0042-08] & WCISA [WE-08-010]. |
| 12-18-08 |
No Meeting |
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2007 Educational Program
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| 1-18-07 |
Pervious Paving and other sustainable (green) hardscape systems:
. Presented by Tom Albanese, US Concrete. The impact of these systems on groundwater recharge, water quality protection, etc. will be discussed. 2 hours Other DPR ( A-0030-07) & WCISA applied for. |
| 2-15-07 |
Plant Health Trough Proper Water Management:
presented by Tom Bressan, Urban Farmer Store. Course will cover water delivery systems and how they relate to disease and insect issues. In particular, foliar diseases, crown rot and insect issues that can be reduced using water budgeting, i.e. thrips and insects that exploit succulent foliage. 2 hours Other DPR (A-0031-07) & 2 hours WCISA applied for. |
| 3-15-07 |
Reducing Infrastructure Damage By Tree Roots - A Compendium of Strategies:
Or How to Keep plants healthy and safe while conserving infrastructure. Presented by Larry Costello, UCCE. 2 hours Other DPR (A-0032-07) & 2 hours WCISA applied for |
| 4-19-07 |
Planning and Funding a Successful Retirement for you and Your Employees:
It's never too early to start, and it's never too late to improve on your company retirement plan. This presentation will provide an overview of retirement plan options and strategies for your business - with emphasis on flexibility and planning to achieve financial goals. Presented by Elizabeth Barrett, Retirement Plan Group, California Investment Trust Fund Group. |
| 5-17-07 |
Pesticide Training and Safety programs for you and your employees:
We will be looking at IIPP (Injury, Illness Prevention Program), Hazard communication Programs (HCP), Reading the label, and how to find and interpret MSDSs (Material Safety Data Sheets). Presented by Michael Hofman and Bob Scudder. 2 hours Laws DPR (A-0036-07) & 2 hours WCISA.
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| 6-21-07 |
CA Native Plant Pest IPM [4-6p.m.] at Strybing Arboretum Understanding the seasonal dynamics of a California Native Garden and the relationship that has to pest management:
A field walk at Strybing Arboretum with several speakers. TBA (Terry, Don &/or Bob) |
| 7-19-07 |
No Meeting - Summer Break |
| 8-16-07 |
Concepts in managing Endangered Species on Construction Sites:
. The Case of the Mission Blue Butterfly will be used as an illustration. Presented by Thomas Wang. Thomas did his Masters on the Mission Blue Butterfly and has been involved with several projects to maintain and enhance habitat for this endangered species. 2 hour laws DPR (A-0035-07). 2 hours WCISA applied for. |
| 9-20-07 |
Turf IPM & Other pest issues:
Presented by Pete Gumas, Ewing PCA specialist. 2 hours Other DPR (A-0033-07) |
| 10-18-07 |
Insects of importance & their management in the Bay Area:
Managing pest and conserving pollinators, a thirty year perspective. Presented by Martin Kutches 2 hours of other DPR (A-0037-07), 2 hours WCISA applied for |
| 11-15-07 |
Pest Id. & Management Forum:Speakers TBA 2 hours Other DPR (A-0038-07) & 2 hours WCISA applied for. |
| 12-20-07 |
No Meeting |
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2006 Educational Program
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| 1-19-06 |
Africanized Bees & other challenges of bee keeping:
. Martin Kutches Laws & Regulations pertaining to Bee Keeping & Hive Pest Control, including Africanized Bees. 1 hour laws + 1 hour Other DPR applied for, 2 hours CNP applied for |
| 2-16-06 |
"The Quest for Understanding (defining) Sudden Limb Drop (failures)":
From the "Classic" to failures involving disease, insects, pruning wounds, mechanical damage, & weather will be considered. Larry Costello - 2 hours Other DPR, 2 hours WCISA, 2 hours Certified Urban Forester (CUF) applied for. |
| 3-16-06 |
Turf IPM:
Ali Haravandi 2 hours Other applied for DPR |
| 4-20-06 |
"The Ecological Footprint: living well within the means of nature":
What is the Ecological Footprint, and what does it tell us about principles and strategies for modifying consumption and space utilization. Exploring the role that Garden design and management has to play in this emerging concept. Presented by Paul Wermer PhD 1 hour Laws + 1 hour Other DPR, 2 hours WCISA, 2 hours CUF applied for |
| 5-18-06 |
"Preservation vs Conservation":
Concepts and principles that guide our choices in Ecological Systems Management (Gardening etc.) Understanding the Process of Managing Urban Resources. Presenter(s) TBA 1 hour Laws + 1 hour Other DPR, 2 hours WCISA, 2 hours CUF applied for
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| 6-17-06 |
SPECIAL TIME, DATE, & LOCATION 9a.m.-3 p.m. 6-17-2006
Saturday Educational Tour & Picnic. :
Locations TBA - Ecological approach to landscape design and management; the right plant in the right place. Tour leader, Stew Winchester, noted horticulturist and plantsman, photographer and DVC horticulture instructor. [Locations under consideration for the tour include: Tilden Botanic Garden, UC Berkeley Botanic Garden, Private Gardens & Commercial landscapes] 1 hour Laws + 4 hour Other DPR, 5 hours WCISA, 5 hours CUF applied for |
| 7-20-06 |
No Meeting - Summer Break |
| 8-17-06 |
Strybing Arboretum (San Francisco Botanical Garden) :
An IPM Walk with Bob Fiorello. Early Start Time 4pm - 6 pm, we will meet at the main entrance on 9th Avenue at Lincoln Way. 1 hour Laws + 1 hour Other DPR, 2 hours WCISA, 2 hours CUF applied for |
| 9-21-06 |
"Serendipity" A strategy for Pest Control Efficiency:
. Presented by Bob Fiorello, Pest Control Advisor and Gardener at San Francisco Botanic Garden (Strybing Arboretum). 1 hour Laws + 1 hour Other DPR, 2 hours WCISA, 2 hours CUF applied for |
| 10-19-06 |
Laws & Regs Update and Calibration Basics:
Speaker TBA 1 hour Laws + 1 hour Other DPR, 2 hours WCISA, 2 hours CUF applied for |
| 11-16-06 |
Garden Management Successes and Failures of 2006 & Strategies for 2007:Panel Presentation moderated by Bob Scudder, PCA, Arborist, and CA Landscape Contractor. 2 hours DPR, WCISA, CNP, & CUF applied for |
| 12-21-06 |
Winter Celebration! - Members Event |
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2005 Educational Program
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| 1-20-05 |
Small Business Administration's Aid to Small Business:
From Micro to Macro Loans. Rich Grant of TMC Development will speak; 1 Hours Other DPR A-21-05 & 2 hours CGP. |
| 2-17-05 |
Container Gardening & Floriculture :
Presented by Steve Brown, Environmental Horticulture and Floriculture Department Chair. Using plants and cut flowers for long lasting displays with and without pesticides. 2 hours of other [DPR A-0024-05] and 2 hours CGP. |
| 3-17-05 |
Urban Forest Council, What is happening in San Francisco?:
How does this impact FUF [Friends of the Urban Forest] Street Trees? Are there implications for private trees as weel? Speakers: Chris Buck, Education Coordinator FUF & Alexis Harte, Urban Forest Council Coordinator. 2 hours Other DPR A-0025-05 and 2 hours WCISA WE-04-208 and 2 hours CGP. |
| 4-21-05 |
Designing irrigation systems to meet plant water requirements for optimum health & vigor:
Presented by Ewing Irrigation. 2 Hours Other [DPR A-0026-05 & WCISA WE-04-209 & CGP] |
| 5-19-05 |
Urban Tree Ecology:
With some flowering native shrubs for the garden or Spring Desert wildflowers. Presented by Ted Kipping, Horticulturist, Arborist, and Photographer. 2 Hours Other [DPR A-0027-05 & WCISA WE-04-210 & CGP]
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| 6-16-05 |
Weeds!Can we or should we live with them?:
How might we leverage our landscapes to favor our choices over the pioneers that keep invading "the land between"! Presented by Bob Fiorello, PCA and Strybing Arboretum Gardener. 2 hours DPR A-0028-05 and WCISA WE-04-211 and CGP. |
| 7-21-05 |
No Meeting - Summer Break:
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| 8-20-05 |
San Francisco Estuary Canoe Trip (Bear Island):
Members and families only event! Special Day and Time [Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.] Discovering the Plants and Animals of San Francisco (Estuary) Bay while learning about Total Maximum Daily Loads and some of the Endangered Species we are Protecting through our work as professional gardeners. Presented by "Save the Bay (510-452-9261) Ages 10 to Adult (Children must be accompanied by a parent) A fee will apply. Members and Families only. Limited space [15-27 people/trip]. 1 hour of laws & 2 hour of other DPR A-0029-05 & 2 hours CGP] |
| 9-15-05 |
Defensive responses in plants; can we stimulate them?:
A look at Salicylic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, & Harpin Proteins (Messenger®). Presented by Chris Geiger, Department of the Environment, City Toxics Reduction Coordinator & Entomologist. 2 hours Other [DPR A-0030-05 & WCISA WE-04-212 & CGP]. |
| 10-20-05 |
Soil Amendments & Plant Health:
Can we consistently reduce pesticide use through soil testing and the proper use of amendments and mulches? What is "Hype" and What is "Science"? Synergy - Control Through niche competition and antagonism. Presented by Malcolm Hillan, CCSF Instructor. 2 hours DPR A-0031-05 & WCISA WE-04-213 & CGP |
| 11-17-05 |
Carousel of Pest Management Strategies for 2006 - A Panel Discussion of IPM successes and failures in 2005 with comments on how to reduce our failures in 2006. 2 hours of Other [DPR A-0032-05 & WCISA WE-04-214 & CGP] |
| 12-15-05 |
Winter Celebration! |
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2004 Educational Program
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| 1-15-04 |
Butterfly Gardening:
VPest management strategies and plant selection compatible with this complex ecosystem development. Presented by Eric Rasmussen, biologist, horticulturist, & gardener; 2 Hours Other DPR applied for. |
| 2-19-04 |
Beneficals: Plant selection, monitoring and release timing. :
Developing your own action chart/table for monitoring, release and management of beneficials in your garden. Speaker(s) TBA 2 hours of other [DPR & WCISA] applied for. |
| 3-18-04 |
IPM in Conservatory Valley and inside the Glass House. :
Tentative schedule is 4pm in Conservatory Valley, then into the lass House, ending at 8pm. 50 people max RSVP required. [Bob Scudder, 415-753-1366] Scott Medbury, (Director, Strybing Arboretum & Conservatory of Flowers) & Jim Henrich, Curator of the Conservatory of Flowers and Strybing Arboretum in conjunction with an IPM coordinator from Golden Gate Park. will discuss the similarities and differences between the IPM options in an outdoor and indoor environment, under the San Francisco Pesticide Guidelines for public facilities. 3 hours Other and 1 Hour Laws & Regs Applied For. |
| 4-15-04 |
BMP's of Water Management:
Using CIMIS data to keep plants healthy through more appropriate watering schedules. The "Art and Science" of reducing pest problems through use of new watering technologies and evapotransportation information correctly. Tom Bressen Urban Farmer Store 2 Hours Other applied for. [DPR & WCISA] |
| 5-20-04 |
Laws & Regs Update:
Speaker(s) TBA 2 Hours of Laws applied for [DPR & WCISA]
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| 6-17-04 |
Sharing the Garden with other Vertebrates - Or NOT!:
Approaches to vertebrate "pest" control. Laws that may impact your choices and their potential impacts on your desired result Speaker(s) TBA 1 hour other and 1 hour laws applied for DPR & WCISA. [Endangered Species Act, Structural Pest Control Classifications - Regarding Birds such as Pigeons {? Raptor - Bird Patrol?}, Deer, Rabbits, Raccons, Possums, Skunks, Rats, "Wood Rats", Gophers, Moles, & Voles] |
| 7-15-04 |
No Meeting - Summer Break:
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| 8-19-04 |
Erosion Control & Drainage:
Written Control Measures, impacts on Vector insects. A look at materials, installation, & specifications; pitfalls that may lead to pest problems on and off site. Speaker(s) TBA 1 hour of laws & 1 hour of other [DPR & WCISA] applied for |
| 9-16-04 |
Using technology to reduce pesticide use; determining your search parameters and qualifying the source:
Speaker(s) TBA 2 hours Other [DPR & WCISA] applied for. |
| 10-21-04 |
Soils: The foundation of Stewardship in the garden. Abiotic Disorders, with special consideration to pH and Calcium requirements:
Testing and modifying soils to optimize root function and plant health. Speaker: Dr. Larry Costello |
| 11-18-04 |
Rally Round - A Panel Discussion of IPM successes and failures in 2004 with comments on how to reduce our failures in 2005. 7-9pm 2 hours of Other applied for [DPR & WCISA] |
| 12-16-04 |
Winter Celebration! |
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2003 Educational Program
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| 1-16-03 |
Training Your Trees:
Video and Discussion w/R. Scudder; DPR (A-0144-03) 1hr Other & WCISA (WE-02-400) 2hrs |
| 2-20-03 |
Organic Gardening:
A professionals view! Promoting & Providing quality service: Presented by Carlin Ellison and Martin Kutches. DPR (A-0145-03) 2 hrs other & WCISA (WE-02-401) 2hrs |
| 3-08-03 |
CPR & First Aid Training:
7:30 am to 5:00 pm DPR (0 hours) & WCISA (WE-02-402) 8hrs Extra Cost and RSVP Required
($85-members & $115-non-members) |
| 3-20-03 |
Laws and Regulations Update:
[Pest Management & C27] reviews. DPR (A-0146-03) 2 hrs Laws & WCISA (WE-02-403) 2hrs |
| 3-22-03 |
Coop Garden Work Day:
9am to Noon; Pot-Luck Barbecue Lunch |
| 4-17-03 |
Monitoring for Soil CO2 & Compost Tea for Improving Turf Culture:
Speaker Christa Conforti, IPM Coordinator Presidio Trust; DPR (A-0147-03) 2 hrs other |
| 4-19-03 |
Coop Garden Work Party:
9 am to Noon, Pot-Luck Barbecue Lunch.
Fellowship Testing |
| 4-24-03 |
Managing Low-Budget Sports Fields:
The University of California Extension-Davis, in cooperation with U.C. Cooperative Extension, is offering this one-day course which will focus on techniques needed for effective management of sports turf and other high-traffic turf facilities, with limited maintenance budgets. 6 hours PCA & CCA pending. For more info call 1-800-752-0881 or 1-530-757-8899. Instructor: Ali Harivandi, Ph.D. ($ 165) |
| 5-17-03 |
Pier 39 Plant Selection and Management:
10 AM to Noon
An on-site tour & talk. We are planning a No-Host lunch afterwards; DPR (A-0148-03) 1 hour other & WCISA (WE-02-404) 2hrs |
| 6-19-03 |
Large Scale Turf Management:
(Special Time 1-3 p.m.)
What's growing at 3COM/Candlestick Park, with S. F. Rec & Park; 2.0 Hours applied for: DPR |
| 7-19-03 |
Selected Tours & Plant Management Discussions in Golden Gate Park and/or the Presidio:
9 AM Tour and no-host Lunch
DPR (A-0149-03) 2 hours other & WCISA (WE-02-405) 2hrs |
| 8-21-03 |
Masonry:
Proper planning and installation affect plant performance {Micro Climate} and longevity of hardscapes. w/ Noe Garcia & R. Broucaret; DPR (A-0150-03) 1 hour other & WCISA (WE-02-406) 2hrs |
| 9-18-03 |
Pruning for structure and function:
The Art & Style of Pruning - View of Pruning from the perspective of different Arborists. Our panel may include Ted Kipping, Martin Kutches, Michael Hofman, Noe Garcia, and Robert Scudder, all certified arborists. We will discuss timing and the potential health impacts of each. WCISA (WE-02-407) 2hrs: DPR hours denied. |
| 10-16-03 |
Ponds and other water elements:
Management of vector problems and other aquatic pests. w/ Noe Garcia & R. Broucaret; DPR (A-0151-03) 2 hours other |
| 11-1-03 |
Installation Dinner |
| 11-20-03 |
Year-end Review; Pests to plan for in 2004:
Panel Discussion - DPR (A-0152-03) 2 hours other & WCISA (WE-02-408) 2hrs |
| 12-18-03 |
Winter Celebration! |
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2002 Educational Program
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| 8-15-02 |
21st Century Disease and Insect Review. Speaker Bruce Hagen, CA Department of Forestry. 2 hrs -
DPR (A-0248-02) & WCISA (WC-022044) |
| 9-19-02 |
Selecting CA Native Plants for Site and Soil. Keys to a healthy native garden, with Ted Kipping, plantsman, photographer and certified arborist 2 hrs - DPR (A-0249-02) & WCISA (WC-02-2045) |
| 10-17-02 |
Election Laws and Regs Update. Speaker, TBA 2 hrs -
DPR (A-0251-02) & WCISA (WC-02-2046) |
| 11-21-02 |
Challenges in Pest/Plant Management; a panel discussion. 2 hrs -
DPR (A-0250-02) & WCISA (WC-02-2047) |
| 12-19-02 |
Holiday Party |
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