A very intensive course for
- lawn care professionals
- landscape architects
- landscape designers & contractors
- keen home gardeners
- 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. Canada-wide nearly 50% of the population are now affected by pesticide bans. In British Columbia the Union of British Columbia Municipalities is lobbying for a province-wide ban on pesticide sales. This movement is unstoppable, and it's high time to learn how to manage lawns without toxic chemicals.ISA certified arborists earn 3.5 pre-approved CECs with this course! 2 locations:BURNABY
December 6, 2008; register through Burnaby Continuing Education by phone: (60) 664-8888 or online: http://www.burnabyce.com/VICTORIA
November 22, 2008; register through Royal Roads University by phone: (250) 391-2600 ext. 4801 or online at: http://www.royalroads.ca/continuing-studies/COURSE OUTLINE
http://www.gaiacollege.ca/public/programs/turf/index.php) In this intensive 1-day, professional workshop you will learn to:
- create and maintain healthy, beautiful, organic lawns. - understand the process of transitioning a landscape from chemical dependency to organic self-sufficiency.- gain a deeper understanding of organic horticulture in general..Topics Include:
- Interdependence within ecosystems
- Soil ecology, biology and chemistry
- Soil fertility management
- Underlying causes of plant & landscape health problems
- Pesticides and their effect on ecosystems
- Maintenance practices for optimal turf health
- Managing turf problems
- Preventing turf problems at the design and installation stage |
