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Registrations at Door: There will be an additional $10.00 charged for registration at the door.
Summer Plant Symposium (SPS)
August 14th, 2019 - 9am to 4pm
Cook Student Center - Rutgers
59 Biel Road
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
There will be 2 Tracks - Pesticide Track and Landscape Track
At 8:30am the CNLP Exam will be given please see the bottom
of this page for instructions.
Back by popular demand - Silent Plant Auction
****Please Note Rutgers' new advance parking registration****
You may park in Lots 76, 99C & 99D but you must use the below link to register for the event. Until this process is completed your vehicle is not registered and you may receive a citation.
*****CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE ONE DAY PARKING PASS*****
1. 2019 Summer Plant Symposium – Pesticide Track Agenda
Credits Offered: NJ, PA, CT, NY, Fertilizer, LTE/LTCO, ISA, NALP and CNLP
9:00 am-10:00 am Speaker: Dr. Bradley Park, Rutgers
Topic: Fertilizer, Water Quality and Laws for Turf
Description: Talk will address practices related to soil fertility, fertilization,
water quality, equipment calibration, fertilizer labels, and/or the fertilizer laws
for turf.
10:00 am-11:00 am Speaker: Paul Kurtz - NJ Dept. of Agriculture
Topic: Spotted Lanternfly Update, Potential Management Options & Latest
Research
Description: Talk to include: Identification & an update on the spread of the
Spotted Lanternfly, ornamental damage created by the Spotted Lanternfly,
treatment and Identification of egg masses, adults and other stages of the
Spotted Lanternfly, best management practices, host plants of the Spotted
Lanternfly, the role of Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) in the life cycle of the
Spotted Lanternfly, eradication strategy of Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima),
chemical controls of both Pests (Insects and Ornamentals), Biological Controls of
both Pests (Insects and Ornamentals), what is next, and Q&A.
11:00am-12 noon Speaker: Stephen Bross, NJ DEP
Topic: Pesticide Regulations Update
Description: - NJDEP website navigation (license renewal, course and credit
history, recertification courses available to applicators, exam information)
- Consumer Information Notification (what applicators need to know as to what
must be included in Consumer Information Notification to their customers)
- Record Keeping Updates (what is mandatory information for pesticide
application record keeping)
- What to look for on Pesticide Labels
12 noon-12:15 pm Vendor Introductions
12:15 pm-1:00 pm Lunch – Silent Plant Auction, Vendors
1:00 pm-2:00 pm Speaker: Dean Marzocca, NJ Tree Experts
Topic: NJ Tree Care Act Enforcement: What You Need to Know
Description: Learn the new rules! The NJ Tree Care Act has been enacted and
there are now current compliant inspections being done throughout the state.
Not being compliant as a registered tree care company offering tree services will
result in a Notice of Violation being issued. Learn what to do if you receive one
and what to do to avoid getting one.
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Speaker: Joe Griepp, Director of Robert A. Winters Arboretum
Topic: Interesting, Hardy, Tough and Rare. Trees We Should Be Planting.
Description: With an onslaught of new diseases and insect pests, it is becoming
ever more important to make good decisions at the time of selection to ensure
the success of landscape installations. There are undeniable attributes in many
lesser used species from which we can all benefit. Innovative nurseries can stay
ahead of the curve by planting and marketing a greater diversity of trees. Joe will
bring his experience in managing an impressive collection of rare and exotic trees
for an entertaining discussion of lesser used specimens worthy of consideration.
3:00 pm-4:00 pm Speaker: Mike Reed, Synatek
Topic: Pesticide Calibration Clinic
Description: This will be practical hands on training. Demonstrating
proper techniques to improve Results and reduce application variances to
below 10%
Granular Rotary Push Spreader Hands on Training:
• Proper Spreader Technique
• Determining Effective Spreader Swath
• Mark out test plot based on ESS
• Calibration Test
• Measure Result
• Adjustments if needed
• Protecting the environment
Back Pack Sprayer Calibration Hands on Training:
• Proper Spray Technique
• Determining Effective Spray Swath
• CFV – Control Flow Valve for consistent flow rates
• Mark out test plot based on ESS
• Calibration Test
• Measure Results
Hydraulic Power Sprayer Hands on Training:
• Parts of a Sprayer
• Setting Pressure Release Valve
• Setting Pressure Valve
• Proper Spray Technique
• Effective Spray Swath
• Metering Speed
• Mark out test plot 1,000 sq. ft.
• Time trial
• Measure results
• Repeat
• Figuring out pesticide rates
4:00 pm-5:00 pm Plant Auction Results & Signing for Credits
Credits:
NJ: Core - 6, 1A - 2, 3A - 2, 6B - 2, 8C - 2, 9 - 2 and PP2 - 2
CT: Core - 6, 1A - 2, 3A - 2, 6B - 2, 8C - 2, 9 - 2 and PP2 - 2
NY: 10 - 1, 3a - 1, 25 - 1, 9 - 1
PA: Core - 4, PC - 2, 06 - 2, 18 - 2, 23 - 2
Fertilizer: 3
LTE/LTCO: 4.5
ISA: Certified Arborist: 6, BCMA - Practice: 2, BCMA - Management: 4
CNLP: 2.5 Environment, 2.5 Professional, 1 Plant
NALP: 5
2. 2019 Summer Plant Symposium – Landscape Track Agenda
9:00 am-10:00 am Speaker: Thomas Carman & Joseph Melillo, Melillo & Bauer Associates
Topic: From the Coast to the Urban Rooftop: The New Backyard for Multi-
Family Living
Description: With a continued shifting trend from the traditional single-family
home to the mixed use multi-family developments, the thought of outdoor living
must also evolve. Designing both public and semi-private spaces is of great
importance to the success of these new communities. Where space is limited
around the building, additional space is utilized on the rooftops of these mid and
high rise structures. In this presentation two Principals of the New Jersey based
Landscape Architectural firm Melillo + Bauer Associates will illustrate how they
have creatively dealt with creating spaces for people both on grade and on
rooftops in these types of developments. They will do a deep dive into 2 projects
that exemplify the necessary landscape strategies.
In this presentation attendees will learn the challenges associated with
development along a coastal environment and urban rooftop. The presenters
will share what they have learned over their years of experience and the
necessary design solutions to contribute to the continued success of these
projects.
10:00 am-11:00 am Speaker: Ira Grasgreen, Eason Horticultural Resources
Topic: Annuals Rock for all Locations!
Description: Annuals provide spectacular color and texture in the garden.
We now have some options for those who wish to grow Impatiens
walleriana with a couple of Down Mildew resistant varieties for the
coming years. There are however a multitude of annuals which offer
endless choices for your garden. These can be used in the landscape as
well as containers. We will view some of the tried and true as well as
some new selections for 2020.
11:00am-12 noon Speaker: Rob Swanekamp, KubePak
Topic: Late Season Annuals & Fall Seasonal Plantings
Description: Find out about the latest on annuals designed for fall seasonal
plantings - what's new, what's not and how they can be incorporated into your
designs.
12 noon-12:45 pm Lunch – Silent Plant Auction, Vendors
12:45 pm-1:00 pm Vendor Introductions
1:00 pm-2:00 pm Speaker: Bruce Crawford, Rutgers Gardens
Topic: What's New at Rutgers Gardens
Description: Rutgers Gardens has witnessed a number of new physical additions
as well as programs over the pasts several years that would be of interest to
those in the horticultural industry. From Green Roofs to Hydrangea Trails, Bruce
will discuss the new additions and the benefits they provide for the industry and
the community!
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Speaker: Daryl Kobesky, Sunset Farmstead
Topic: If you plant it, they (pollinators) will come
Description: Pollinators are very important to our success. This talk will
enlighten the attendees of the many attribute’s pollinators bring to the garden
and to us a people. We will discuss ecosystem creation and management and
plant varieties that are beneficial to pollinators. Sunset Farmstead is only a few
years old and they have seen the proof of “If you Plant it they will come” their
farm is covered with a variety of pollinators from spring through late fall.
Whereas just a few years ago it was a grass pasture for goats is now a pollinator
buffet and community.
3:00 pm-4:00 pm Speaker: Larry Kuser, Fernbrook Nursery
Topic: Trends & Techniques Using Shade Trees
Description: Learn about new or improved varieties of shade trees & trends in
their use. Pruning techniques and care of these landscape essentials will also be
included.
4:00 pm-5:00 pm Plant Auction Results & Signing for Credits
CNLP: 1 - Design, 3 - Plants, 1 - Professional, 1 Environment
ASLA: 6 CEU's
APLD: 6 CEU's
LTE/LTCO: 6 CEU's
ISA: Certified Arborist: 4, BCMA - Science: 1, BCMA - Practice: 3
NALP Credits: 5
3. CNLP Exam
The CNLP Exam will be given at 8:30 am.
If you plan to take the Exam and stay for the rest of SPS you must register for one of the above Tracks and pay full price. The Exams will be graded during the first half of the day and your score will be ready by lunch.
If you are only attending the Exam you need not register for SPS you must contact the NJNLA Office to secure a seat.
Refund Policy:
You may receive a refund up to 14 days prior to the event. Less than 14 days - NJNLA has already incurred costs for your attendance and no refund will be issued.
Registrations at Door:
There will be an additional $10.00 charged for registration at the door.
Please be on time! Late arrivals will not be eligible for pesticide credits, per DEP regulations.
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