The 2021 Greater Cincinnati BYGLive!
Virtual Diagnostic Walk-Abouts
Green Industry Professionals Training Series
This is the 25th year for the OSU Extension, Diagnostic Walk-Abouts in Greater Cincinnati! The journey continues.
Last season, we created the Virtual Diagnostic Walk-Abouts in response to COVID-19 restrictions. Restrictions are easing but others remain in effect for OSU training events. However, changes may be on the horizon.
THE PLAN
- We will continue offering the Virtual Diagnostic Walk-Abouts.
- If restrictions ease to allow us to meet face-to-face outdoors without social distancing, we will begin meeting at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum.
VIRTUAL TRAINING
- We will use the Zoom platform for presentations and discussions.
- Participants can truly participate by asking questions and participating in open discussions.
- The focus will be on “what’s happening” in the landscapes and urban forests in Greater Cincinnati.
- Updates will be provided on newly emerging plant health issues (e.g. pest outbreaks, non-native invasives, changes to pesticide labeling, etc.)
HANDS-ON TRAINING (if allowed)
- If/when we can resume hands-on training, we will meet at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. Registered participants will be contacted with the details.
- We will walk-about looking at plants, plant pests, plant diseases, landscape designs, and other points of interest. Discussions focus on plant problem diagnostics, plant health management, plant selection, and sustainable landscape designs.
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (both Virtual and Hands-On Training)
Dates:
- Monday, June 7
- Monday, July 12
- Monday, August 2
- Monday, September 13
To participate, follow these two steps:
STEP 1:
Email Kim Martini at martini.1@osu.edu to register.
She will need:
- Your name
- Your company
- The number and names of people you’re registering
- E-mail addresses: for you and all who you’re registering
Kim will email you the link to pay the one-time $50.00 registration fee per registered participant. That’s $50.00 for the entire series, not per walk-about.
STEP 2:
Zoom links will be sent to you for each VWA.
MAKE SURE you’ve provided e-mail addresses when you register! It’s the only way you’ll receive the Zoom link
Contact Joe Boggs if you have questions or need more information on the OSU Extension, Greater Cincinnati BYGLive! Diagnostic Walk-Abouts.
Cell: 513-260-1474
E-Mail: boggs.47@osu.edu