3-Day Organic Soil Management - British Columbia
A very intensive course for busy landscape professionals IDEAL FOR STAFF TRAINING! Get your whole crew up to speed!Take advantage of this unique training program to update your knowledge for today's rapidly changing market.Customers are demanding ecologically sound services, as more and more cities are banning pesticides for ornamental purposes.ISA certified arborists earn 21 pre-approved CECs with this course! 2 Locations:BURNABY:
November 7 - 9, 2008
Register through Burnaby Continuing Education by phone (604) 664-8888 or online: http://www.burnabyce.com/ VICTORIA:
November 28 - 30, 2008
Register through Royal Roads University by phone (250) 391-2600 ext. 4801 or online at: http://www.royalroads.ca/continuing-studies/ COURSE OUTLINE:
For more information please visit:
http://www.gaiacollege.ca/public/programs/soil/index.php) In this three-day intensive, professional workshop you will learn how to:
- Assess the health of your soil, and
Support the natural processes within the soil that result in plant health.
- You will also gain a deeper understanding of organic horticulture, and how you can integrate organic practices into your own
TOPICS INCLUDE:- Interdependence within ecosystems
- Soil ecology, biology and chemistry
- Soil / water relationship and water management
- Soil fertility management
- Soil testing
- Connecting plant health with soil health
- Pesticides and their effect on ecosystems
- Landscape health management vs. pest management
- Transitioning landscapes to organic practices
Heide Hermary
Gaia Collegehttp://www.gaiacollege.ca | 
