Landscape Contractor Classes
Landscape Management Workshop 2020
February 28, 2020, 8:00-3:00p.m.
Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center
455 Research Drive, Mills River, North Carolina 28759
Good site analysis of a landscape site is an important part of managing landscapes. This class is a good opportunity to learn those skills.
8:00–8:30 a.m. Registration.
8:30–9:45 a.m. Keynote speaker. Dr. Steve Frank, Dept of Entomology NCSU, The Native Plant Paradox: The Costs and Benefits of Using Native Trees in Urban Landscapes,
10:00–noon Guided Landscape Site Evaluation: Landscape around MHCREC . Research station
Participants will be assigned a team to do site evaluation on various landscape components the Station Teams to include Sustainable Design, Integrated Pest Management, and General Maintenance Team guides will include local Cooperative Extension Agents from various counties.
Noon–1:00 p.m. Lunch catered in.
1:00–2:00 p.m. Team Activity: Participants to develop presentations based on their site evaluation.
2:00–2:45 p.m. Team Presentations.
3:00 p.m. Conclusion.
CREDITS EARNED
4 hours have been approved for Categories L for Landscape Contractors and 3 hour of NCDA&CS Pesticide Credits in Categories D,L, N, and X
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We are now accepting online registration and credit card payments for all of our Green Industry Certification Programs using Eventbrite. We prefer participants use the new online method of registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance accountability.
Basic Safety Concepts for Landscape Contractors
February 28, 2020, 3:30-5:30p.m.
Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center
455 Research Drive, Mills River, North Carolina 28759
* This class can be taken as a stand alone class but is offered on the same day with the Landscape Management Workshop but has a separate CEU code.
Safety First is a key element in any landscape company. It is imperative that landscape contractors provide training to their crew on a regular basis to keep them safe and help them in understanding the basics of on-the-job injury prevention. Implementing risk management programs is often thought of as too time consuming but – it is the law and it does keep you from experiencing downtime as a company.
This class is designed to give the trainer/supervisor some simple checklists to go over with new employees and as reminders to seasoned employees. We will also discuss the importance of the development of a safety committee.
CREDITS EARNED
2 hours have been approved for Business CEU’s for NC Landscape Contractors.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We are now accepting online registration and credit card payments for all of our Green Industry Certification Programs using Eventbrite. We prefer participants use the new online method of registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance accountability.
Who’s Emerging Now?
April 9, 2020, 4:00-6:00p.m.
Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center
455 Research Drive, Mills River, North Carolina 28759
Proper identification of pests that occur in landscapes/nurseries during the spring along with the proper timing and use of pest management tools is an important part of a landscape contractor’s effort in maintaining the health of a landscape as well as that of the environment and those that live in that environment. We will also discuss the use of the old science of Phenology and how this can relate to our ability to use blooming plants as indicators of the emergence of various insect pests. This class is one that will help landscapers correlate the problem with the correct method of management.
CREDITS EARNED
2 hours have been approved for Categories L for Landscape Contractors and NCDA&CS Pesticide Credits in Categories D,L,N, O, and X
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We are now accepting online registration and credit card payments for all of our Green Industry Certification Programs using Eventbrite. We prefer participants use the new online method of registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance accountability. This class is free online registration is still requested!
Scouting Tips, Tools and Techniques
May 7, 2020, 4:00-6:00p.m.
Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center
455 Research Drive, Mills River, North Carolina 28759
Proper identification of pests that occur in landscapes/nurseries during the spring along with the proper timing and use of pest management scouting tools is an important part of a landscape contractor’s effort in maintaining the health of a landscape as well as that of the environment and those that live in that environment. This class is one that will help landscapers correlate the problem with the correct method of management. We will also be looking at the different types of scouting tools that can be used to determine the pests and/or pest populations that may occur.
CREDITS EARNED
2 hours have been approved for Categories L for Landscape Contractors as well as NCDA&CS Pesticide Credits in Categories L, N, O, D, and X
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We are now accepting online registration and credit card payments for all of our Green Industry Certification Programs using Eventbrite. We prefer participants use the new online method of registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance accountability. This class is free online registration is still requested!
What’s that Weed?
June 4, 2020, 4:00-6:00p.m.
Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center
455 Research Drive, Mills River, North Carolina 28759
Proper identification of summer weeds along with the proper timing and use of pest management tools is an important part of a landscape contractor’s effort in maintaining the health of a landscape as well as that of the environment and those that live in that environment. This class is one that will help landscapers correlate the problem with the correct method of management. By popular demand we will also look at some of the Ethnobotany involved with many of the weeds to create perspective of why the plants are here. Often times understanding some of a plant’s history and use helps us decide whether to keep it or not.
CREDITS EARNED
2 hours have been approved for Categories L for Landscape Contractors and NCDA&CS Pesticide Credits in Categories H, L, N, O, D, and X
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We are now accepting online registration and credit card payments for all of our Green Industry Certification Programs using Eventbrite. We prefer participants use the new online method of registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance accountability.
How to Obtain Your North Carolina Landscape Contractor License
Mail your completed application*, original Surety Bond, and a $75 check made payable to the “NCLCLB” to:
Part A: Landscape Design – AKA Site Plan Reading which consists of 35-40 multiple choice questions on interpreting a landscape plan.
