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A Citizen’s Guide to Creating Pollinator Habitat in Connecticut

This guide is applicable to other states and is a good framework for those interested in creating pollinator habitat. 

Pollination – the transfer of pollen from a male anther to a female stigma – is basic to the sexual reproduction of flowering...

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2/9/18
Innovative Organic Weed Control

This webinar will explore the use of “air-propelled abrasive grit” (crushed walnuts, corncobs, olive pits, pelletized organic fertilizers, etc.) for selective weed control.  This innovative method has the potential to add a non-tillage weed management...

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2/5/18
The Future of the Profession of Plant Pathology

This webinar is a detailed analysis of recent data and trends in the field of plant pathology, presented by David Gadoury from the Department of Plant Pathology at Cornell University. 

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2/1/18
Fieldside Manner: Serving Plant Pathology’s Stakeholders (Part 1 & Part 2)
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12/13/17
IPSN Resources

The IPSN (International Plant Sentinel Network) has developed a number of resources to aid plant health/biosecurity activities in botanic gardens and arboreta. This includes providing guidance on...

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9/22/17
Habitat Planning for Beneficial Insects: Guidelines for Conservation Biological Control

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide recommendations to farmers, conservation districts, USDA Natural Resources Service (NRCS) field office staff, and other agricultural professionals, when designing and installing habitat features for...

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8/30/17
Tree Management: Tree Protection Standards for Construction and Animals

Trees are one of the most important display pieces in every Garden due to their size, presence, and impact on light levels. In this session, two horticulturalists who are experts at tree care will tackle two major issues in Public Gardens—construction...

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7/9/17
Climate is Changing Collections Management

As climate change places continued pressure upon wild-plant populations, botanical gardens and arboreta become increasingly indispensable conservation agents. Not only are collection managers faced with harder...

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9/24/16
Host & Conduct a Successful Red List Workshop: Case Studies & Lessons Learned

This 60-minute panel will provide an opportunity to learn how to successfully host and conduct a Red List workshop. Participants will gain a better understanding on the relevance of red listing for...

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9/24/16
Denver Botanic Gardens

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Pollinator Interpretation: Denver Botanic Gardens

The Denver Botanic Gardens openly shares their own pollinator protection practices for garden visitors. Interpretive signage details information on the gardens’ nest boxes for wood-nesting bees, IPM...

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7/1/16
Emerald Ash Borer Resources

Check out these resources for Emerald ash borer scouting tips including

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11/13/15
Asian Longhorned Beetle Scouting Resources

Check out these resources for Asian longhorned beetle scouting tips and related Photo Clue Handout & Monitoring Checklist

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11/13/15

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