Plants and Flowers
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).

2024 ProHort Education Schedule

Date | Time Topic Instructor
Feb. 9 | 10 a.m. - Noon Basic Botany Sarah Browning, Horticulture Educator, Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feb. 9 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Lawn and Landscape Weeds Dana Freeman, Horticulture Program Coordinator, Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Feb. 23 | 10 a.m. - Noon Turf John Fech, Horticulture Educator, Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Feb. 23 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Intro to Soils Katja Koehler-Cole, Soil Heath Management Extension Educator
Mar. 8 | 10 a.m. - Noon Intro to Entomology Jody Green, Urban Entomologist, Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Mar. 8 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Introduction to Landscape Design Kim Todd, Landscape Horticulture Specialist
Mar. 22 | 10 a.m. - Noon Integrated Pest Management Jody Green, Urban Entomologist Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Mar. 29 Make-up Day for classes cancelled
Jun. 14 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Plant Pathology & Lab Kyle Broderick, Plant & Pest Diagnostic Extension Educator

Topics are subject to change. If Omaha Public Schools cancel classes be prepared to move to on-line class. Check your email for further information.