Guide to Grows 2015

2015 Continuing Education Credit Badge Scanning

New England GROWS has used electronic badge scanning as a means of tracking

Continuing Education credit since 2006. The majority of regional pesticide programs and other accrediting organizations now accept electronic data as proof of attendance, and we’ve helped save a lot of trees through our efforts!

CEU Continuing Education Key

ISA LA LD

NOFA NE

NJ PA

International Society of Arboriculture American Society of Landscape Architects LA CES PDH Association. of Professional Landscape Designers Northeast Organic Farming Association

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont pesticide programs New Jersey pesticide program Pennsylvania pesticide program

Please be advised that due to currently mandated requirements by the State of New York, we are not able to offer CEU credit for New York pesticide applicators.

Online Certificate of Attendance • NEW! Register for an ALL ACCESS pass for admission to all GROWS seminars and the Expo floor. • Provide your continuing education credit and/or license information at the time of registration. • Have your badge scanned when you enter a credit-approved session. (Tip: Plan to arrive before the session starts to ensure your badge is scanned.)

• After the conference, attendance data will be sent to the appropriate pesticide program or accrediting organization.

• Your customized Certificate of Attendance confirms your participation in the sessions for which your badge was scanned. Your certificate will be available online at NewEnglandGrows.org right after the conference. Certificates are free of charge through May 30, 2015, after which time a $25 administrative fee will be assessed.

In addition to the organizations mentioned in the key on the left, New England GROWS participation is approved for Continuing Education Credit by the members of the New England Nursery & Landscape Certification Council (CNLA, MCLP, MeLNA, MNLA, NHLA, RINLA, VNLA), the Massachusetts Certified Arborist (MCA) program and many of our Network members. Please check with individual organizations for specific CEU information.

Visit NewEnglandGrows.org or the GROWS app* for additional CEU information. (*Available late January)

Please note: Every reasonable effort is made to provide the speakers, topics and sessions listed. Some changes or substitutions may occur due to unforeseen circumstances. Changes or cancellations are made at the discretion of New England GROWS and may occur without notice. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

2015 Continuing Education Credit Taking Control of Turf Weeds

Restoring Nature’s Relationships: Understanding the Importance of Native Plants Tree Reduction, Retrenchment, Topping: What's the Difference & Why Does it Matter?

Effective Biological Control: The Relationship Between Natural Enemies & their Prey 1 (ANY Priv./Comm., CORE, Dealer) 2 (3A, 3B) 2 (PC, 06, 07, 18, 23) Chic Plants for Modern Gardens: A Commentary on New Plants Motivating Meaningful Change in a Team Environment Creating Landscapes for Insects…or Not!

1 (Priv. 29, Comm. 36, 37, CORE, Dealer) 2 (3A, 3B) 2 (06, 18, 23)

Structural Pruning of Young & Medium-Aged Trees: The Hows & Whys Barberry Rising from the Ashes: Tackling this Thorny Issue

Cultural Practices & Pest Management Strategies for Low Input Landscapes Trees & Turf: Can We All Get Along?

Garden Center Success: A Practical Five-Step Formula

Maximize Turfgrass Disease Control with Proper Application Strategies Heaven Is a Garden: Designing Serene Outdoor Spaces

The Massively Important, Ever-Evolving Relationship Between Plants & Soil Health The Predator at our Door: Emerald Ash Borer

Plant Extroverts: Wonderful Woodies & Praiseworthy Perennials Rainwater Harvesting & Other Water-Conservation Strategies

Bleeding Cankers & Other Game Changers for Tree Health in the Northeast Boston’s Gardens & Green Spaces: What They Reveal

From Farm to Fantastic: Following the Hole Family’s Retail Journey Tree Injection Injury & The Treatment Decision Matrix

Ecological Thinking for Non-Scientists: Using Nature as a Model Increasing Efficiency on the Hardscape Jobsite

How to Combat the Latest Diseases of Spruce & True Fir Permaculture: Principles, Design Methods & Landscape Practices

No More Paperwork: Paperless Tools to Connect the Field/Office at Lightspeed 1 (Priv. 29, Comm. 35, 36, CORE, Dealer) 2 (3A) 2 (PC, 06, 18, 23) 1 (Comm. 35, 36, CORE, Dealer) 1 (Priv. 32, Comm. 37, CORE, Dealer) 2 (3B) 2 (PC, 07, 18, 23) 1 1 1 1 1 1 (Priv. 29, Comm. 35, 36, CORE, Dealer) 2 (3A) 2 (PC, 05, 06, 18, 23) 1

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GROWS 2015 13 1 (Priv. 29, Comm. 36, 37, CORE, Dealer) 2 (3A, 3B) 2 (06, 18, 23)

CT • MA • ME • NH • RI • VT Credits/Contact Hours

NE NJ Units PA Credits 1 (Priv. 32, Comm. 37, CORE, Dealer) 2 (3B) 2 (PC, 07, 18, 23)

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ISA LA LD NOFA CEUs PDH CEUs AOLCP

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 2–3 p.m. 11 a.m.–12 n 9–10 a.m.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 2–3 p.m. 11 a.m.–12 n 9–10 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 2–3 p.m. 11 a.m.–12 n 9–10 a.m.

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