APGA Professional Development Programs and Symposia

2012 Sentinel Plant Network Workshops
Southern Region

Hosted by The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum
Charlotte, NC
March 28-29, 2012
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2012 Grounds Management Symposium

Hosted by The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum
Charlotte, NC
March 29-30, 2012

Hyatt Place Charlotte/Arrowood
The special APGA hotel rate of $119 per night will only be available until February 27, 2012.
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Immerse yourself in the latest research from leading plant experts on the development and establishment of landscape trees.

During this two-day symposium, attendees will attend lectures, participate in discussions, and be guided through the field labs within The Bartlett Research Laboratories and Arboretum. Attendees will also visit the beautiful Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden during one of the sessions. The Bartlett Research Laboratories and Arboretum is an incredibly diverse arboretum situated on a rolling 350 acre property in Charlotte, North Carolina. This unique tree research laboratory serves as an outdoor classroom. The grounds include one of the best collections of oak and conifers on the east coast; the biggest collection of magnolia in the country; an extensive collection of holly, elm, crapemyrtle, crabapple, maple, and rhododendron; and numerous display gardens.

Speakers and Sessions:

Where Are We, and What Are We Doing Here?, Greg Paige, The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum

Cool and Groovies: Trees You Should Know About and Really Want in Your Garden, Mark Weathington, JC Raulston Arboretum

Restoring Diversity to the Urban Forest, Richard Olsen, US National Arboretum

Hands-On Pruning, Pearl Fryar, The Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden; Roger Davis, Longwood Gardens; Elden LeBrun, The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum

Bringing Natives Back, Peter Lowe, The Dawes Arboretum

Bio Char, Missouri Gravel Beds, Tree Planting…Oh My!, Kelby Fite, The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum

Hands-On Session: Pruning, Tree Planting, IPM and Plant Diversity, Team Members, The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum

Tour: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

2012 APGA Annual Conference

Hosted by The Dawes Arboretum and Franklin Park Conservatory
Columbus, OH
June 19 - 22, 2012
2012 Call for Sessions
2012 Video Introduction

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