September 16, 2008
Manageable Landscapes Topic of Workshops
LINCOLN, Neb. — Several landscape management workshops have been scheduled for this fall. The workshops are aimed at creating and managing landscapes that are beautiful, functional and more sustainable.
With sessions on rain water, pest management and sustainable designs, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum's Justin Evertson said, "there's something for everyone – groundskeepers, park employees, arborists, turfcare professionals, golf course managers and home owners."
"Stormwater management is a growing concern," Evertson said, "so this year there are several sessions on rain gardens and other water management strategies." The workshops are sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and Nebraska Forest Service. Arboretum and forest service staff will lead the sessions, along with John Royster of Big Muddy Workshop, Kim Todd from UNL and Bryan Kinghorn of Kinghorn Gardens.
Certified arborists, nursery professionals and parks professionals can receive CEUs for the workshop. Workshops will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (registration at 8) at these sites around the state:
Sept 30 – Omaha: National Park Service, Midwest Regional Office, 601 Riverfront Dr.
Oct. 2 – Norfolk : Northeast Community College Lifelong Learning Center
Oct. 14 – Hastings : Central Community College, 3 miles east of Hastings on Hwy 6
Oct. 16 – Scottsbluff : UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center
For more information call Evertson at (402) 472-5045. More information and online registration at Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.
9/16/08-DM/KL
Justin Evertson
Nebraska Statewide Arboretum
Assistant Director for Community Programs
(402) 472-5054
Karma Larsen Communications Associate Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (402)472-7923
Department: Nebraska Statewide Arboretum
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