ProHort Education Program
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ProHort Education is available to garden center employees, green industry professionals and anyone wanting to obtain in-depth information on landscaping, garden maintenance, and lawn care.
Where:
- Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
- 8015 West Center Road 68124
Cost:
- Entire Course:: $160 for entire course. This includes handouts. At this time there are not academic books related to the program.
- Per-session: $40 one-day session. $20 per half-day session (please indicate morning or afternoon).
2023 ProHort Education Schedule
| Date | Time | Topic | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 10 | 10 a.m. - Noon | Intro to Fruit Trees | Vaughn Hammond, Pomologist |
| Feb. 10 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Intro to Vegetable Gardening | Carol Waters, Commercial Fruit & Vegetable Production, Nebraska Extension in Cass Co. |
| Feb. 24 | 10 a.m. - Noon | Tree Basics * | Graham Herbst, Community Forester - Nebraska Forest Service |
| Feb. 24 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Shrubs * | Bob Henrickson, Horticulture Program Coordinator, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum |
| Mar. 10 | 10 a.m. - Noon | Intro to Perennials | Scott Evans, Horticulture Program Coordinator, Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Co. |
| Mar. 10 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Intro to Entomology * | Jody Green, Urban Entomologist Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties |
| Mar. 24 | 10 a.m. - Noon | Integrated Pest Management * | Jody Green, Urban Entomologist Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties |
| Mar. 31 | Make-up day for classes cancelled | |
| Jun. 16 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Plant Pathology & Lab | Kyle Broderick, Plant & Pest Diagnostic Extension Educator |
* These classes have been approved for ISA and NAA CEU’s.
Topics are subject to change. Snow policy – If Omaha Public Schools cancel classes be prepared to mov to on-line class. Check your email for further information.