July 17, 2025
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
UConn Plant Science Research Facility
59 Agronomy Rd., Storrs, CT
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Join us for an exciting day of presentations featuring current science-based research and information on supporting landscape management in Connecticut schools.
This program is designed for municipal grounds managers, facilities managers, sports turf managers, and landscape professionals who contract with school districts. Learn skills and strategies to support turf and landscape health throughout the year!
Topics and Speakers Include:
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Benefits of Autonomous Mowing: Perception or Proven? Jason Henderson, Professor of Soil Science, University of Connecticut, and Tessa Hospod, UConn Graduate Research Assistant
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Opportunities for Using Biological Control Against Insects on School Athletic Fields, Kyle Wickings, Cornell University
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Time with Diane – Updates and Current Topics of Interest - Diane Jorsey, Supervising Environmental Analyst, CT DEEP, Pesticide Management Division
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New UConn Turf Assessment Website and Other Tools - Vickie Wallace and Alyssa Siegel-Miles, UConn Department of Extension
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Exploring Biofungicide Application Strategies to Improve Turf Disease Control; Evaluation of Biofungicides and Application Interval for Preventive Brown Patch Control, John Inguagiato, Associate Professor of Plant and Soil Science, University of Connecticut, and Joseph Howard, UConn Graduate Student
- Panel: Ask the Experts, Jason Henderson, Tessa Hospod, John Inguagiato, Joseph Howard, Diane Jorsey, Vickie Wallace, Alyssa Siegel-Miles, Kyle Wickings
Registration: $50.00 by Tuesday, July 8
Last minute registration (after July 8) and day of/walk in registration: $65
Registration fee includes:
- Information packet, including printed copies of UConn Best Management Practice Guides
- Light Breakfast, Refreshments and Lunch
- Parking
- Pesticide recertification credits (pending state approval)
- Opportunity to network with UConn faculty and fellow grounds managers
Pesticide recertification credits - Pending
Please note that registration is nonrefundable.
If you require an accommodation to participate fully in this event (e.g., a sign language interpreter, handicap accessible seating, etc.), please email alyssa.siegel-miles@uconn.edu.
Questions about registration? Need a PO #?
Contact: Alyssa Siegel-Miles, Alyssa.Siegel-Miles@uconn.edu
