April 24, April 29, May 1, May 6
WILDFLOWERS OF NEW ENGLAND, Held at Yale Peabody Museum, New Haven CT. Pre-registration required at registrar@newfs.org $132 non-members, $110 members. Learn how to identify wild plants and the flora of New England, and experience identification both in the field and the classroom with expert field botanist Bryan Connolly. This botany course is perfect for people who wish to understand the flora of our own home region. 413-397-9922 www.newfs.org

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May 4
Insect Laboratory: Hands-on Identification and Management Strategies, Wareham, MA 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (same program as April 20: UMASS, Amherst) Instructor: Bob Childs, UMass Extension Entomologist In this workshop, participants will examine actual specimens in a Teaching lab with the use of microscopes. Such pests as scale insects, gall formers, spider mites, leaf miners, and much more will be examined closely with different species and life stages being identified. Also, displays of preserved insect specimens will be examined in order to teach the participant how to identify and discern the important pest species in the Massachusetts landscape and nursery. Preregistration is required, as space is limited. Cost is $90 for each workshop (these are both considered to be the same workshop regarding credit hours). UMass Extension Landscape/Nursery/Urban Forestry Program Tel. (413) 545-2685 www.UMassGreenInfo.org

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Saturday, May 6, 1:00-4:00p.m.
Water-Friendly Landscaping Green Meadows Farm 650 Asbury Street, Hamilton, MA 01982. Registration is $10 with RSVP or $15 at the door. RSVP deadline April 29th. to 508-872-3792 or email underground@lepidoptera.com For directions go to http://www.gmfarm.com/hours.htm Bring a favorite dish to share - if you would like.Whether you are developing a new landscape or renovating an existing one, proper planning and design are important to ensure that your landscape will use water wisely. Please join us for this informative program which will explore approaches to water efficient landscaping.

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May 13, 2-5
DESIGN AND PLANT A NATIVE BORDER Held at Nasami Farm at 128 North Street in Whately, MA. Pre-registration required at registrar@newfs.org $36 non-members, $30 members. with James McSweeney designing and planting a mixed border and demonstrating techniques for native trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials, including difficult areas. This is a MUST for both beginners and advanced gardeners looking to do more with natives. 413-397-9922 www.newfs.org

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May 20
RESTORING THE RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE Held at Nasami Farm at 128 North Street in Whately, MA. Pre-registration required at registrar@newfs.org $25 non-members, $20 members. Owen Wormser of Tree Frog Landscapes . Are you planning a significant landscape renovation? You have the opportunity to learn methods minimizing impact and cost of construction on the landscape, also using native plants. Participants may bring photos of their own properties to use as case studies. 413-397-9922 www.newfs.org

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June 11, 1-3 pm
NATIVE PLANT MAKEOVER Pre-registration required at registrar@newfs.org $25 non-members, $20 members. Learn what it takes to convert a residential lot into an inviting garden integrating the home landscape and adjacent habitats with Liz Thompson of Cave Hill Landscape Architects, and Beth and Dan Russell, homeowners. Location in Easthampton, MA to be announced for registrants. 413-397-9922 www.newfs.org

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August 15
NOFA Organic Lawn and Turf Course, New Haven, CT. 8:30 - 5:00 Topics Include: Why Organic?; Site Analysis; Soil Fertility & Health, Soil Amendments, Compost; Cultural Practices; Pests, Weeds, Diseases, Insects; Your choice of the following tracks: Lawns (residential or commercial) OR Sports Fields and Turf; Outdoor Demonstrations. COST Includes coffee, handbook, lunch: $145 for 1st person from firm or town, $120 for each additional person. This course is worth 4 AOLCP Credits. Pesticide Applicator Credits Available. REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ORGANICLANDCARE.NET! Contact Bill Duesing at 203-888-5146 bduesing@cs.com for more information. Brochure

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August 17
NOFA Organic Lawn and Turf Course, Hanover, MA. 8:30 - 5:00 Topics Include: Why Organic?; Site Analysis; Soil Fertility & Health, Soil Amendments, Compost; Cultural Practices; Pests, Weeds, Diseases, Insects; Your choice of the following tracks: Lawns (residential or commercial) OR Sports Fields and Turf; Outdoor Demonstrations. COST Includes coffee, handbook, lunch: $145 for 1st person from firm or town, $120 for each additional person. This course is worth 4 AOLCP Credits. Pesticide Applicator Credits Available. REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ORGANICLANDCARE.NET! Contact Kathy Litchfield at 978-724-0108 kathylitch29@yahoo.com for more information Brochure

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July 15th
New England Wild Flower Society
NATURAL LANDSCAPING PRINCIPLES IN PRACTICE, 90 Bronson Road, Middlebury, CT. Workshops I'll be doing is as follows: time to be announced, a field trip Mike Nadeau http://www.newfs.org/courses.html#catindex

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October 12, 2006
WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE LANDSCAPE OF TOMORROW - CONNECTICUT INVASIVE PLANT WORKING GROUP (CIPWG) SYMPOSIUM, Wallingford, CT 8:00am - 4:30pm www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg Contact: Donna Ellis, University of Connecticut, Phone (860) 486-6448, donna.ellis@uconn.edu

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