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2009 Training Programs

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Professional Development & Continuing Educational Opportunities

Many training programs are offered to the general public throughout the year of interest to professionals as well as homeowners.
View the schedule of events below for upcoming opportunities for professional development. Programs offer CEUs accredited by the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, Texas Department of Agriculture and the Texas Department of Agriculture's Structural Division. Call the Extension Office should you have additional questions.

This page changes frequently as programs are organized, so check back here often to keep informed on the training programs offered throughout the year.


2009 LANDSCAPE AND ORNAMENTALS SYMPOSIUM
This one-day course is designed for landscape professionals and licensed pesticide applicators.

Check the link below for the agenda.
Acrobat document 2009 Landscape and Ornamentals Symposium 2009 Landscape and Ornamentals Symposium.pdf
11/12/2009 3:55p (68kb <1 min at 28.8kbps)

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO DOWNOLAD A REGISTRATION FORM!
Print the brochure. Detach the registration form and mail it to our office today.
Acrobat document 2009 Brochure_1 2009 Brochure_1.pdf
11/20/2009 9:50a (142kb  1 min @ 28.8Kbps)

2010 Master Gardener Training Class
Click here to download an application for the Spring training course starting in January 2010. The course registration fee is $150.00, and special payment plans are available upon request.
Acrobat document Master_Gardener_application Master_Gardener_application.pdf
8/13/2009 1:43a (178kb  1 min @ 28.8Kbps)

EarthKind Landscape Design School - REGISTER TODAY!
Teaching environmental practices to homeowners to conserve and protect our natural resources.
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The EarthKind Landscape Design School is conducted annually in the fall and is open to all individuals who desire to learn how to garden and landscape with a goal of reducing chemical inputs in maintaining a beautiful and sustainable landscape.

Those enrolled in the EarthKind Landscape Design School receive instruction in the areas of landscape design, best management practices, and in the selection of those plants best adapted to our region.  A special feature is that those enrolled also receive a private consultation with a landscape consultant to get new ideas or to start a new landscape design for their homes.
 
The attendees in the 2006 school toured Greenbelt Gardens to preview hardscaping materials available for use in designing a landscape.  While enjoying the beautiful verandas and water features, the attendees were treated to a catered lunch.
 

Teaching landscape design principles so that homeowners learn about stewardship of the land - in their own backyard.
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Charlotte receives a one-on-one consultation with Mark Whitehead, a local landscape design consultant.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA FOR THE 2009 EARTH-KIND LANDSCAPE DESIGN SCHOOL.
Acrobat document Fall 2009 Landscape Design School Agenda Fall 2009 Landscape Design School Agenda.pdf
9/7/2009 10:58p (45kb <1 min at 28.8kbps)

View previous agendas for the EarthKind Landscape Design School.
The course continues to be developed and new programs are added each year.
Acrobat document Fall 2008 Agenda Fall 2008 Agenda.pdf
8/13/2009 12:57a (28kb <1 min at 28.8kbps)

Acrobat document Fall 2007 Agenda Fall 2007 Agenda.pdf
8/13/2009 12:58a (41kb <1 min at 28.8kbps)

Acrobat document Fall 2006 Agenda Fall 2006 Agenda.pdf
8/13/2009 12:59a (41kb <1 min at 28.8kbps)

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Contact: Melissa Clifton Sturdivant
CEA-Horticulture
Taylor County Extension Office
1982 Lytle Way
Abilene, TX 79602
Ph: 325.672.6048
Fax: 325.672.9148
11/20/2009 9:35p