Please join us for education and networking at the Bluebonnet Diner! Just $40 per person. ISA and MCA CEUs are pending.
Agenda
5:00-5:15 Gathering
5:15-5:45 Through the Legacy Tree Program & National Champion Tree Registry - Mathew Cahill, DCR Community Action Forester
5:45-6:30 Dinner - Dinner Buffet - Boiled Ham, Italian Meatballs, Macaroni w/Marinara Sauce, Polish Kielbasa, Fried Chicken Drummers, Fresh Vegetable, Potato Salad, Tossed Salad, Fruit Salad, Sliced Tomatoes, Sliced American Cheese, Assorted Relishes ~ Rolls & Butter ~ Assorted Desserts ~ Coffee, Tea or Milk.
6:30-7:30 Insect Pest Activity & Invasive Pest Update - Tawny Simisky, Extension Entomologist
Details
Through the Legacy Tree Program & National Champion Tree Registry - Mathew Cahill, DCR Community Action Forester
Will discuss these important programs designed to recognize unique, historical or culturally significant tree species and how to participate.
Insect Pest Activity & Invasive Pest Update - Tawny Simisky, Extension Entomologist
Will discuss woody plant pest activity in Western MA and the status of invasive pests effecting our area and what to be on the lookout for.
In partnership with the Massachusetts Tree Wardens’ and Foresters’ Association, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, UMass Department of Environmental Conservation, UMass Center for Agriculture, Food & the Environment, USDA Forest Services, and Eversource Energy.