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SUMMARY:Organic Landscape Management (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Glenstone\, a contemporary art museum in Montgomery County\, Maryland\, manages its nearly 300-acre campus without using synthetic herbicides in order to maintain a healthy environment for its visitors and native wildlife. Matt Partain\, Grounds Superintendent\, presents a behind-the-scenes look at this acclaimed property and discusses what it takes to create and organically manage a large-scale native plant site. \n  \nAbout the Instructor: \nMatt Partain is the Grounds Superintendent at Glenstone\, a contemporary art museum in Potomac\, MD. He has a BS in Landscape Management from the University of Georgia\, previously served as the Grounds Manager at Berea College in Berea\, KY\, and was a Grounds Team Leader at both The Biltmore Company and Walt Disney World.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/organic-landscape-management-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T183000
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SUMMARY:Tree Talk: On the Nature\, Culture\, and Politics of Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Urban reforestation is recognized as one of the most effective ways to increase cities’ resiliency to climate change and to provide numerous health and social benefits to residents. But the movement to plant trees systematically and comprehensively in cities was born in the 19th Century both in Europe and in the US. Join University of Pennsylvania professor and Landscape Historian Sonja Duempelmann for a conversation on the origins of urban greening and what we can learn today from more than a century of these efforts.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/tree-talk-on-the-nature-culture-and-politics-of-tree-planting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T151500
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) VIRTUAL Symposium: Realistic Solutions to Managing Invasive Plants
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) 2020 VIRTUAL Invasive Plant Symposium will be held on Wednesday\, October 7\, 2020.  The theme of the symposium is: Realistic Solutions to Managing Invasive Plants. This 10th biennial conference will feature regional and local experts as well as citizen volunteers sharing practical solutions for invasive plant management and actions needed to promote native species and improve wildlife habitat. \nThe Keynote presentation\, CIPWG: Past\, Present\, Future\, will feature Donna Ellis\, Peter Picone\, Charlotte Pyle\, and Todd Mervosh. An Invasive Plant Management Roundtable will focus on successes and issues in invasive plant management from a land trust manager\, a state land manager\, a home owner\, and a professional in the invasive species management field. Concurrent afternoon sessions will encompass Large Scale Invasive Plant Management\, Small Scale Invasive Plant Management\, Tools & Timing of Invasive Plant Management\, Native Alternatives\, Aquatic Invasives\, and Japanese Knotweed Management. A large array of Continuing Education Credits will be available for Connecticut and other States. \nCIPWG’s first virtual symposium will take the form of a webcast with recorded talks and live Q&A. Registrants will be emailed a link to the virtual symposium in advance of the event on October 7th\, and a link to the recording on Friday\, October 9th. \nEarly Registration $50 on or before September 14th\nRegular Registration $65 after September 14th \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/realistic-solutions-to-managing-invasive-plants-tenth-biennial-invasive-plant-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T200000
DTSTAMP:20200929T173357Z
CREATED:20200929T173357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T173357Z
UID:5859-1601924400-1601928000@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:The Secrets of Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Seed huntress and ethnobotanist Sefra Alexandra joins WTF’s own Farmer Ryan Brunelle and milkweed maven Alice Ely\, in this one-of-a-kind seed saving talk\, as part of our continuing Pollinator Pathway Series. Learn about Sefra’s quest\, with CT NOFA’s Ecotype Project\, to find wild native plants and propagate them. \nSee how Farmer Ryan saves seeds from his biggest\, heartiest produce for next year’s crops\, and watch how Alice collects and saves seeds for winter sowing projects. \nAttendees can receive free seed samples after the talk. \nRegister here
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/5859/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T193000
DTSTAMP:20200904T152131Z
CREATED:20200904T152131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T152131Z
UID:5830-1600365600-1600371000@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Site Analysis for Water Management
DESCRIPTION:During this in-depth advanced workshop focused on water management for landscape professionals\, Trevor takes us on-site visits across New England\, solving issues of erosion\, runoff\, and on-site water capture.\n\nTrevor will explain what to look for during a site visit\, including a checklist\, methods of determining water movement over properties\, and red flags to look for. He will take you through his process\, explaining how you can turn those observations not only into successful installations\, but into credibility\, reputation\, and sales.\n\nTrevor Smith has been working as a regenerative landscape designer for the past 20 years with a focus on green infrastructure.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/site-analysis-for-water-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T120000
DTSTAMP:20200807T212709Z
CREATED:20200807T212709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T212709Z
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SUMMARY:UCONN Turfgrass Field Day
DESCRIPTION:UConn Virtual Turfgrass Field Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 18\, 2020\n10:00 AM-12:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Look at UConn Turfgrass Science Research\n\n\n\nUniversity of Connecticut\n\nStorrs\, CT 06268\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe UConn Turfgrass Science Program invites you to our Virtual Turfgrass Field Day. This new online webcast program will seek to preserve the field day culture by featuring 5 short video recorded field tour presentations of active research in the areas of turfgrass management\, pathology\, and cultivar evaluations. Following each video presentation\, participants will engage in a live online discussion and Q&A with the researcher and event host. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess to Webcast \nRegistrants will receive an email with a personal link to\nlog-in to the virtual field day webcast. \nPesticide Credits \nTwo pesticide credits for PA\, 3A\, and 3B—Private Applicator\, Ornamental & Turf\, and Golf Course Superintendent are available.  Continuing education and re-certification credits will be available for registrants who participate in the entire live webcast only.  Attendance will be tracked.  Any later viewing of on-demand content will not qualify.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/uconn-turfgrass-field-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T113000
DTSTAMP:20200623T135145Z
CREATED:20200623T135145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T135145Z
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SUMMARY:Pesticide-Free Lawns
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nAugust 15\, 2020\n\n\nMeets:\nSa from 10 AM to 11:30 AM\n\n\nLocation:\nOnline\n\n\nInstructor:\nScott Freedman\n\n\nFee:\n$20.00\n\n\n\n\nIs your lawn safe for children\, pets\, and the environment? Scott Freedman\, a NOFA certified organic lawn care technician\, focuses on eco-friendly cultural practices to create attractive lawns that are safe for us to use. Along with proper mowing techniques\, learn how to read a soil test\, select the best grass seed for your site\, manage weeds\, and apply organic fertilizers. Leave with a set of tools to transform your turf into a pesticide-free lawn.This class will be held virtually online via GoToTraining. Please see the PDF attached to your registration confirmation email for important information about access to the class online.The following organizations are offering credits for this class: Master Gardeners\, APLD\, DNLA\, LA CES\, and NOFA \nThere are still openings remaining at this time. \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/pesticide-free-lawns/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T190000
DTSTAMP:20200612T203415Z
CREATED:20200612T203415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T203415Z
UID:5675-1596556800-1598554800@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care (online)
DESCRIPTION:Dates\nCT NOFA’s 2nd VIRTUAL OLC Accreditation course will take place on Zoom over the course of four weeks\, twice per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) on October 20\, 22\, 27\, 29 and November 5\,10\,12 and 17 \nTimes\nAll sessions will take place between 4 pm and 7:30 pm. Each day will vary slightly. \nClick here for the full schedule \nRegistration\n\nRegistration for this course is $400 per person and comes with the NOFA Accreditation for the rest of 2020 and 2021* \n*pending successful completion of the accreditation exam. \nFor questions about attending the course\, contact the CT NOFA office: 203-408-6819 or email Jeremy Pelletier at jeremy@ctnofa.org \n  \n\nLearn More
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/accreditation-course-in-organic-land-care-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T181500
DTSTAMP:20200723T155034Z
CREATED:20200723T155034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T155034Z
UID:5758-1595480400-1595528100@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Compost Tea Advanced Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA presents: Compost Tea – Talk and Tour Join us Thursday\, July 23rd\, 5 – 6:15 pm for a virtual tour into the world of Worm Compost Tea Brewing!\nWe will walk through the steps of setting up your own compost tea operation and examine what makes compost tea so effective in feeding plants\, inoculating soil\, and protecting plants from fungal and other diseases.\nTopics include:\n\nOverview of how compost and compost tea affect soil health\nAmendments and biological inputs that offer various benefits\, depending on the season\, type of plant and location\nMicroscopy\, taking a peek at beneficial microbes in the soil\, compost\, and compost tea\nApplications\, timing\, troubleshooting\, and results\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/5758/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T120000
DTSTAMP:20200706T135722Z
CREATED:20200706T135722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T135722Z
UID:5749-1595066400-1595073600@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Pruning Ornamental Shrubs
DESCRIPTION:NOFA Vermont is hosting an online workshop on pruning. Due to current requirements regarding social distancing\, NOFA Vermont will be holding workshops seminars as video conferences. They’ll send an email with instructions ahead of time and will provide you with technical support to make your experience as smooth as possible. The goal is to keep you safe and to support you with all of your gardening needs and knowledge \nIn this seminar\, which is a combination of classroom time and hands on demo in the gardens\, we will focus on pruning ornamental shrubs in the home garden. There are many types of shrubs; some of them require specific times for proper pruning and some of them don’t mind a liberal cutting back any time of year. Chad Donovan\, horticulturist and Red Wagon employee\, will demystify the process of summertime pruning and explain how and when to prune during the rest of the year. Please come with questions\, feel free to bring photos of your shrubs\, and together\, we will make sure you leave feeling confident and full of understandable\, expert advice.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/pruning-ornamental-shrubs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T233000
DTSTAMP:20200623T134914Z
CREATED:20200623T134914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T134914Z
UID:5726-1594375200-1594423800@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Gardening at the Woodland Edge
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nJuly 10\, 2020\n\n\nMeets:\nF from 10 AM to 11:30 AM\n\n\nLocation:\nOnline\n\n\nInstructor:\nNancy Bell\n\n\nFee:\n$15.00\n\n\n\nDiscover the unique possibilities for creating a diverse landscape along the woodland edge that attracts a wide variety of birds. Nancy discusses the distinctive characteristics of edge gardening and presents native plants that are adaptable to sun or shade\, wet or dry conditions. The goal is to develop the best mix of plants for bringing birds to your yard in an area commonly considered a problem. \nThis class will be held virtually online via GoToTraining. Please see the PDF attached to your registration confirmation email for important information about accessing the online class. \nThe following organizations are offering credits for this class: Master Gardeners\, APLD\, DNLA\, ISA\, LA CES\, and NOFA \nThere are still openings remaining at this time.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/gardening-at-the-woodland-edge/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T143000
DTSTAMP:20200623T134511Z
CREATED:20200623T134511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T134511Z
UID:5720-1593262800-1593268200@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Butterflies: Jewels of the Piedmont
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nJune 27\, 2020\n\n\nMeets:\nSa from 1 PM to 2:30 PM\n\n\nLocation:\nOnline\n\n\nInstructor:\nStephen Mason\n\n\nFee:\n$15.00\n\n\n\n\nFrom the tiniest Skipper to the giant Swallowtail\, butterflies are a welcome addition to our gardens for both pollination purposes and their exquisite beauty. Steve presents information on the diversity\, life history\, and conservation of local butterflies in order to gain a deeper understanding of the roles they play in nature and their interactions with garden plants. He also discusses recent research findings regarding the effects of fire on butterflies.This class will be held virtually online via GoToTraining.The following organizations are offering credits for this class: Master Gardeners\, APLD\, LA CES\, and NOFA \nThere are still openings remaining at this time. \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/butterflies-jewels-of-the-piedmont/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T143000
DTSTAMP:20200623T134156Z
CREATED:20200623T134156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T134156Z
UID:5716-1593176400-1593181800@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Milkweeks for Monarchs
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nJune 26\, 2020\n\n\nMeets:\nF from 1 PM to 2:30 PM\n\n\nLocation:\nOnline\n\n\nInstructor:\nRenee Kemmerer\n\n\nFee:\n$15.00\n\n\n\n\nWithout native milkweed plants\, monarch butterflies cannot survive and reproduce. Mt. Cuba Center Horticulturist\, Renée Kemmerer\, opens your window into the world of milkweeds\, presenting many of our native species and related plants that help create a beneficial butterfly environment. Renée will highlight milkweeds you can add to your landscape this year.This class will be held virtually online via GoToTraining. \nThe following organizations are offering credits for this class: Master Gardeners\, APLD\, DNLA\, LA CES\, and NOFA \nThere are still openings remaining at this time.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/milkweeks-for-monarchs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T143000
DTSTAMP:20200623T134001Z
CREATED:20200623T134001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T134001Z
UID:5712-1593003600-1593009000@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Making Friends with Backyard Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nJune 24\, 2020\n\n\nMeets:\nW from 1 PM to 2:30 PM\n\n\nLocation:\nOnline\n\n\nInstructor:\nSamantha Nestory\n\n\nFee:\n$15.00\n\n\n\nHow often have you wondered\, “What in the world is that bug?” Sam\, a professional entomologist\, leads you through an information-filled discussion on the benefits of including insects in your garden. Learn the fascinating stories of some common backyard bugs and how they make your garden healthier and more sustainable. \nThis class will be held virtually online with GoToTraining. Please see the PDF attached to your registration confirmation email for important information about accessing the class online. \nThe following organizations are offering credits for this class: Master Gardeners\, APLD\, DNLA\, ISA\, LA CES\, and NOFA \nThere are still openings remaining at this time.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/making-friends-with-backyard-bugs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T183000
DTSTAMP:20200525T120653Z
CREATED:20200525T120653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T120653Z
UID:5643-1590773400-1590777000@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Introduction to Managing Soil Fertility: Understanding Your Lab Soil Test Reports
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS for another of our free weekly Resiliency Skills Online Gatherings on Friday\, May 22nd\, at 5:30pm. We will have an Introduction to Managing Soil Fertility: Understanding Your Lab Soil Test Reports.Getting a soil test done is an important step in creating a successful garden\, and nutrient levels can change over the years as some minerals leach or are taken up by plants\, while others build with additions of organic matter and fertilizers. In this webinar\, we’ll talk about how to identify\, address\, and respond to mineral imbalances and deficiencies to increase your crop health and improve the quality and nutrient levels of your produce. We’ll review two approaches to two different soil tests. Anna Gilbert-Muhammad will explain how to send in a UMass Soil Test (or similar University soil test) and how to interpret the results. She will offer some ideas for some easy-to-find materials that you can use to adjust for deficiencies without needing to go to an agricultural supplier. Laura will then describe how to send in and interpret a Logan Labs test. These tests use a different extraction process and the results are geared more towards professional growers\, but gardeners can also use Logan Labs to get excellent results with a little math. Laura will explain how to interpret the results and how to do the calculations to determine what amendments you will need. We will discuss several concepts: \n–       What is pH and why does it matter?\n–       Cation Exchange Capacity\n–       Organic Matter- how much nitrogen does your organic matter provide?\n–       Trace elements- why do they matter?\n–       What is the Albrecht method of soil balancing? \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/introduction-to-managing-soil-fertility-understanding-your-lab-soil-test-reports/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T183000
DTSTAMP:20200511T124709Z
CREATED:20200511T124709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T124709Z
UID:5617-1590514200-1590517800@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Inviting Beneficial Insects to Your Farm and Garden (Resiliency Skills Webinar Series)
DESCRIPTION:Online registration for this event coming soon \nNOFA MASS presents this interactive online event which highlights plants and regenerative agriculture principles that support beneficial insects. Join Elise and Tucker Smith of Cedar Rock Gardens\, a vegetable farm and seedling nursery open to the public in Gloucester\, to learn from about how they are helping pollinators and many other beneficial insects flourish on their farm\, Subjects to be covered: \n\nVirtually tour the farm and see how they provide a variety of habitats for beneficial insects\nLearn about perennial plants for cut flowers\nDiscuss the value of intercropping and which crops they are planting together\nLearn more about low-till and no-till farming practices\n\nCedar Rock Gardens comprises 13.5 acres in Gloucester\, Massachusetts where they grow a large variety of vegetables on 2.5 acres of land utilizing crop rotation schedules and cover crops to ensure good soil practices. They operate a retail stand on the farm\, sell directly to local restaurants and have an 80 member CSA. Additionally\, they currently have about 7\,300 square feet of heated greenhouse space where they grow herbs\, vegetables\, and a variety of annual and perennial flower seedlings. They practice shallow-till and no-till farming practices to preserve habitat for beneficial insects and maintain biological diversity in their fields. \nWhen we design for increased pollinator habitat we also increase the overall resilience of the farm\, specifically with the addition of native perennial plants that add both above-ground and below-ground (rhizosphere) diversity\, which increases the carbon sequestration capacity of the landscape. With many populations of pollinator species on the decline\, it is important to build buffers and organic landscapes that can provide refuge for a variety of organisms. With a bit of knowledge and design you can have a biodiverse farm that utilizes marginal areas of your farm to grow new crops for your market.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/inviting-beneficial-insects-to-your-farm-and-garden-resiliency-skills-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T183000
DTSTAMP:20200512T210818Z
CREATED:20200512T210818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T210818Z
UID:5623-1589563800-1589567400@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Growing Worms for Greener Gardens\, Living Soil & Healthy Climate (Resiliency Skills Webinar Series)
DESCRIPTION:NOFA MASS brings us this online learning experience on Worm Composting. Make a worm bin: microbial alchemy in a bucket! Whether you live on plenty of land or in a small apartment\, you can partner with red wrigglers to turn organic waste into a potent fertilizer and bio-inoculant. Come spend an hour with worm enthusiasts (& NOFA/Mass staff members) Jason Valcourt and Marty Dagoberto\, who will share their own vermicomposting systems and discuss: \n\nBin design and how to create one from easy-to-find materials\nWhat to feed them & how to supply needed grit\nWhat to use for their bedding\nCare & maintenance of their environment (moisture\, temperature\, acidity\, population size)\nHow to isolate and remove castings\n\nMarty explaining his worm bin system at a local festival\nIn their conversation\, Marty and Jason will also touch on the history of worms\, how to identify worm eggs\, where to get worms\, how and why to use the castings\, the role of worms in creating healthy soils and combatting climate change\, and more! \nJoin us and discover the joy of keeping hundreds of wriggly pets and farming worm poo for your garden. \n  \nThe course is free\, but NOFA MASS would appreciate any donations you would like to make to keep these courses coming. \n  \n \n  \nMarty Dagoberto: NOFA/Mass Policy Director\, advocate for healthy soils\, pollinators\, food justice and a healthier environment. Home gardener & passionate worm farmer \nJason Valcourt: NOFA/Mass Conferences Coordinator\, musician\, market gardener & proud keeper of worms
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/growing-worms-for-greener-gardens-living-soil-healthy-climate-resiliency-skills-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T193000
DTSTAMP:20200509T170724Z
CREATED:20200509T170724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200509T170724Z
UID:5611-1589479200-1589484600@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Improving Pollinator Habitat at Home: A Two-Part Online Event
DESCRIPTION:NOFA MASS brings us this timely 2 part Online learning opportunity featuring pollinators: \nDo you want to create a garden that is inviting\, and nourishing\, for people\, and pollinators alike?  In this workshop with Dan Jaffe\, co-author of Native Plants for New England Gardens and longtime ecological horticulturist\, we will focus on successful methods for creating habitats for pollinators and beneficial insects in the landscapes where we live and work. Join us at Pingree School to learn more about: why designing for pollinator health builds resiliency in our local ecosystem\, design components that should be considered in every garden\, which flower shapes and colors attract insects and other features that provide a variety of habitats for beneficial insect.  Join us on May 14th and 16th from 6:00pm to 7:30 for this two-part\, interactive online event. \nJoin NOFA MASS on May 14th and 16th from 6:00pm t0 7:30 for this two-part\, interactive online event to learn all about: \n\nWhy designing for pollinator health builds resiliency in our local ecosystem\nDesign components that should be considered in every garden\nWhich flower shapes and colors attract insects and how to provide for pollinators across the growing season\nPlants and other features that provide a variety of habitats for beneficial insects\nPerennial\, low-maintenance plants that are resistant to diseases and pests\n\nWhen we design our gardens for increased pollinator habitat\, specifically with the addition of perennial plants that add diversity\, we also increase the overall resilience of the gardens.  With many populations of pollinator species on the decline\, it is important to build buffers and organic landscapes that can provide refuge for a variety of organisms. With a bit of knowledge and a selection of low-maintenance native plants\, you can create a beautiful multi-tasking garden that nourishes the needs of humans and supports myriad pollinators. \nInstructor: \nDan Jaffe earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine\, Orono\, an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from Native Plant Trust (formally New England Wild Flower Society)\, and has years of nursery management and plant sales experience. He is passionate about ecological horticulture\, building both sustainability and wildlife value into every landscape\, and the foraging and cultivation of wild edible plants. He is the Horticulturalist and Propagator for Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary and the staff photographer. His book Native Plants for New England Gardens was released spring of 2018 and will be available for purchase.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/5611/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T183000
DTSTAMP:20200428T202015Z
CREATED:20200428T202015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T202015Z
UID:5548-1589477400-1589481000@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Tomatoes 101
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, MAY 14\, 2020 – 5:30PM TO 6:30PM \n\n \nJoin this video conference to learn the basics of growing organic tomatoes. \nIn this informal workshop\, Red Wagon owner Julie Rubaud will discuss various tomato varieties and give you some professional tips for planting\, feeding\, trellising\, pruning\, and harvesting. This will be a great way to get your tomato questions answered and to get started on these delicious summer crops.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/tomatoes-101/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T113000
DTSTAMP:20200506T211349Z
CREATED:20200506T211349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200506T211349Z
UID:5596-1589365800-1589369400@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Sun Loving Garden Perennials
DESCRIPTION:What are the best native perennials for a sunny garden? Nancy Bell answers that as she presents some easy-to-grow\, sun-loving species and varieties that thrive in our region. Discover plants that add beauty and bring a host of pollinators to your landscape from spring through fall. \nThis class will be held virtually via GoToTraining. You will receive an email with login instructions a few days before class begins. \nThere are still openings remaining at this time. \n\n OR
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/sun-loving-garden-perennials/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T191500
DTSTAMP:20200505T003906Z
CREATED:20200505T003906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T003906Z
UID:5585-1588701600-1588706100@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Session 1: Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist Webinar Series Presented by Michael Judd
DESCRIPTION:NOFA NJ hosts an Edible Landscaping Online Course. 4 sessions every Tuesday in May. \nJoin celebrated garden designer\, author and educator Michael Judd in exploring essential edible landscaping and permaculture concepts in this unique webinar series. \nIn this series Judd will lead a virtual tour through edible landscapes while unearthing the abc’s of how to build herb spirals\, create raised beds that harvest water\, grow gourmet mushrooms\, simplify food forest basics\, construct earthen ovens and much much more. \nMichael’s webinars are filled with practical examples\, picture rich\, easy to follow\, fun\, informative and fruitful!  Webinars are easy to sign up for\, watch and interact with much like a live video presentation. You can opt for a single webinar or sign up for the series for more in-depth learning. \nThe presentation time for each webinar is close to 1 hour long with :15 Q&A. \nSession 1: Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist Webinar \nWith the help of more than 40 beautiful color slides and illustrations\, permaculture designer and avid grower Michael Judd takes you on a step-by-step process to transform a sea of grass into a flourishing edible landscape that pleases the eye as well as the taste buds. With personality and humor\, he translates the complexities of permaculture design into simple self-build projects\, providing details on the evolving design process\, material identification\, and costs. \nThis foundational presentation is for the budding gardener and experienced green thumb alike\, full of creative and easy-to-follow designs that guide you to having your yard and eating it\, too. \nTopics Covered: \n\nHerb Spirals\nRaised-Bed Gardens\nFood Forests\nOutdoor Mushroom Cultivation\nPermaculture Plants & Uncommon Fruits\nBuilding Earthen Ovens\n\nImagine a yard where trees are dripping with fresh fruits\, shrubs are bejeweled with delicious berries\, gourmet mushrooms sprout in the shade\, and hardy kiwis fruit over an arbor. Join author and edible landscape designer Michael Judd in an exploration of combining form\, function and production in your landscape.  \n 
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/https-nofanj-org-event-edible-landscaping-with-a-permaculture-twist-webinar-series-presented-by-michael-judd/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T223000
DTSTAMP:20200417T174658Z
CREATED:20200417T174658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T174658Z
UID:5505-1588584600-1588631400@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Spring Soils 2: Native and Non-Native Ornamentals
DESCRIPTION:Spring Soils 2: Native and Non-Native Ornamentals for 5/4/2020\n\n\nwith Irene Barber and guest visits from Horticulture Staff\nMonday\, May 4\n9:30 a.m. – 10:30\nOnline \nOnline classes will be presented through Zoom\, a free platform available for download for desktops\, laptops\, tablets or smartphones. You’ll receive a separate email detailing instructions for joining the class as the date approaches. Our online classes are designed to be interactive and engaging\, featuring live content from our Gardens. \nBecause current conditions might be keeping us at home\, we’d like to extend an invitation to you to join the Gardens horticulture staff via streaming video and see how we’re getting our soils ready for another beautiful year. Because not all plants prefer the same kind of soil\, we’re offering three separate online classes tailored to address three different growing applications. Our experts will discuss soils specific to various conditions and appropriate plant selection. Topics covered include a brief overview of soil basics\, sustainable practices for building and managing healthy soils\, fertility for plants\, the importance of compost\, and materials needed for specific applications.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/spring-soils-2-native-and-non-native-ornamentals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning,Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T183000
DTSTAMP:20200427T180925Z
CREATED:20200427T180925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T180925Z
UID:5528-1588354200-1588357800@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Getting Started with Backyard Chickens
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS for another free weekly Resiliency Skills Online Gatherings on Friday\, May 1st\, at 5:30pm. We will learn more about Getting Started with Backyard Chickens. Adding poultry to your backyard\, homestead or farm can build your soil nutrients\, control pest populations and even clear land while supplying you with healthy food. \n \n  \nFree! Donations accepted with gratitude
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/getting-started-with-backyard-chickens/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200502
DTSTAMP:20200405T141305Z
CREATED:20200405T141305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T141305Z
UID:5425-1588291200-1588377599@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Deadline for Ecotype Plant Sale Orders (Retail)
DESCRIPTION:The Wilton High School Organic Garden is proud to offer a selection of native wildflower species for sale by preorder in partnership with Planter’s Choice Nursery of Newtown. Plants will be available for pickup at the WHS Organic Garden’s Annual Spring Plant Sale. \nCost per plant: $2.50 with $1 going directly to support WHS Organic Garden’s programs and initiatives. \nDue dates:\nOrders must be submitted by May 1\, 2020 at 11:59pm.\nPickup will be Saturday\, May 16\, 2020 between 9am and 3pm at The Hickories Organic Farm in Ridgefield\, CT \nPayment is due in full at the time of placing your order. Payment must be mailed to… \nWilton High School\nATTN: Jim Hunter\n395 Danbury Road\nWilton\, CT. 06897 \n  \nOrder Here
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/deadline-for-ecotype-plant-sale-orders-retailhttps-www-nofamass-org-events-resiliency-skills-online-gatherings-getting-started-backyard-chicken/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T183000
DTSTAMP:20200428T212814Z
CREATED:20200428T212814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T212814Z
UID:5562-1588267800-1588271400@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Asparagus 101
DESCRIPTION:Asparagus is a wonderful crop to grow in your garden. Find a permanent spot and enjoy the freshest taste of Spring as the spears emerge each year. \nAsparagus takes some time to ‘get established’\, so Red Wagon Plants in Vermont is offering this tutorial to help get you started. \n  \n \n  \nHorticulturalist and Red Wagon employee Chad Donovan will explain the difference between planting dormant\, bare roots and starting out with little seedlings. You will learn about what kind of soil they like\, and how to treat them in their delicate first year so that you can have the best asparagus patch ever. Once asparagus is well established\, it is easy to grow and will provide you with more and more each year.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/asparagus-101/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T133000
DTSTAMP:20200429T165241Z
CREATED:20200429T165241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T165241Z
UID:5569-1588242600-1588253400@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Building the Green Industry with AOLCP\, Trevor Smith
DESCRIPTION:Class: Building the Green Industry\n\nThu\, April 30 @ 10:30 am EDT – 1:30 pm EDT\nPURCHASE TICKETS \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Due to the COVID-19 threat\,\nthis class will now be conducted as a live webinar.\nAll registrants will receive instructions explaining how to participate.\nBased on his article\, “Sus-tain-a-bil-i-ty: Discovering the True Definition\, Defining the New Paradigm\,” Trevor Smith shares his award-winning approach to collaborations\, community outreach\, and professional training as a map to secure the green infrastructure we need and to build a green industry workforce. You will learn opportunities\, challenges\, and strategies to guide your own projects in the green industry. \nInstructor Trevor Smith is the founder and Lead Designer at Land Escapes Design Inc. For 20 years Trevor has worked to improve our planet and our community through ecological landscape design and education.  Trevor is a regular contributor to landscape publications; and is a frequent lecturer at industry events.\nAs a company\, Land Escapes Design Inc. has led the way in Green Stormwater Infrastructure as well as regenerative land care throughout New England. Trevor is a LEED Green Associate\, Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist\, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional\, Certified Rainwater Harvesting Installer\, Certified Green Roof and Wall Installer\, Certified Porous Pave Installer\, Certified Landscape for Life Trainer\, National Green Infrastructure Certified Professional Trainer.\nAs past President and current Board member of the Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA)\, Trevor and ELA work to bring vital information\, resources and educational materials to the landscape design community. \nCosponsored by the Native Plant Trust.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/building-the-green-industry-with-aolcp-trevor-smith/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Care,online learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T103000
DTSTAMP:20200417T163046Z
CREATED:20200417T163046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T163046Z
UID:5485-1587978000-1587983400@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Spring Soils 1: The Vegetable and Fruit Garden
DESCRIPTION:Spring Soils 1: The Vegetable and Fruit Garden for 4/27/2020\n\n\nwith Irene Barber and guest visits from Horticulture Staff\nMonday\, April 27\n9:30 a.m. – 10:30\nOnline \nOnline classes will be presented through Zoom\, a free platform available for download for desktops\, laptops\, tablets or smartphones. You’ll receive a separate email detailing instructions for joining the class as the date approaches. Our online classes are designed to be interactive and engaging\, featuring live content from our Gardens. \nBecause current conditions might be keeping us at home\, we’d like to extend an invitation to you to join the Gardens horticulture staff via streaming video and see how we’re getting our soils ready for another beautiful year. Because not all plants prefer the same kind of soil\, we’re offering three separate online classes tailored to address three different growing applications. Our experts will discuss soils specific to various conditions and appropriate plant selection. Topics covered include a brief overview of soil basics\, sustainable practices for building and managing healthy soils\, fertility for plants\, the importance of compost\, and materials needed for specific applications.
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/spring-soils-1-the-vegetable-and-fruit-garden/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning,Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200425T153000
DTSTAMP:20200417T161556Z
CREATED:20200417T161556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T161556Z
UID:5476-1587823200-1587828600@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Advanced Pruning & Grafting
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Pruning and Grafting for 4/25/2020\n\n\nwith Tom Hoerth\nSaturdays\, April 25 and May 2\n2 p.m. – 3:30\nOnlineOnline classes will be presented through Zoom\, a free platform available for download for desktops\, laptops\, tablets or smartphones. You’ll receive a separate email detailing instructions for joining the class as the date approaches. Our online classes are designed to be interactive and engaging\, featuring live content from our team of instructors.This class is for the plants-person who wants to learn how to prune and graft fruit trees\, train espalier trees\, and learn other specialized pruning techniques. In this two-part\, interactive online class\, Tom Hoerth\, former city arborist for Bath\, Maine\, and current arboriculture instructor at Southern Maine Community College\, will guide students through the hands-on process of pruning and grafting trees. Tom will demonstrate and explain the reasons behind different pruning and grafting techniques\, how to achieve specific results\, and the types of trees or shrubs appropriate for specialized pruning and growing management. \nA 10% fee will be charged in event of cancellation. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/advanced-pruning-grafting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online learning,Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200324
DTSTAMP:20200214T155234Z
CREATED:20200214T155234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T155234Z
UID:5338-1584921600-1585007999@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:Connecticut Compost Conference
DESCRIPTION:March 23\, 2020\, at Central Connecticut State University. \nThis informative day will include keynote speakers\, breakout sessions\, panel discussion\, networking\, exhibitors\, and a Q&A. \nThis critical event will provide information and resources for farmers and municipalities to expand their leaf and/or manure composting operation to include food scraps. The focus of workshops will include the benefits to soil health\, conservation\, food waste management\, and climate adaptation. Compost manufacturing and compost utilization are vital to producing healthy soils\, clean air and water\, and sustainable society. \n4 AOLCP CEUs available \nTentative Agenda: \n8:30 am: Registration\, Breakfast\, Networking\, and Exhibitor Fair\n9:15 am: Welcome – Dr. Charles Button\, CCSU Geography Department\nState of the State – Compost Permitting and Regulations Status in CT:\nBryan Hurlburt\, CT Dept. of Ag. Commissioner\nRobert Isner\, Director of Waste Engineering and Enforcement Division at CT DEEP\n10:00 am: Keynote Presentations\nMark Hutchinson – University of Maine Composting School\nAndrew Carpenter – Northern Tilth\, Maine\n11:30 am: Breakout Sessions\nBack to Basics: Medium Scale Composting- Mike Carignan\, AGRESOURCE\, NY\nScale Up: Advanced Composting – Recipes & Calculators – Domingo Medina\, CT NOFA\n12:30 pm: Lunch\, Networking & Exhibitor Tables\n1:30 pm: Breakout Session\nCompost Feedstocks –Mark Hutchinson\, University of Maine Composting School\nCompost siting\, equipment\, infrastructure\, management and nutrient management – Andrew Carpenter\, Northern Tilth\, Maine\n2:30 pm: Break\n2:45 pm: Composting in CT – Farms & Municipalities currently composting – Speaker Panel/Q&A\n4:00 pm: Compost Testing & Results – Dawn Pettinelli\, UConn Extension & Beneficial Uses of Compost – James Hyde\, USDA NRCS\n4:30 pm: Networking & Exhibitor Tables\n5:00 pm: Conclude \nPlanning Partners: CT NOFA\, CT RC&D\, CT DEEP\, CT DOAG\, USDA NRCS\, UConn Master Composting Program\, Central CT State University\, American Farmland Trust\, River COG\, NW Conservation District\, Center for Ecotechnology (CET)\, Composting Association of VT\, and other partners from Massachusetts & Vermont. \nSpecial Thanks to our generous Sponsors: \nSustainable CT\, Farm Credit East\, RecycleCT\, UConn Master Composting Program\, American Farmland Trust\, Connecticut Recyclers Coalition\, Peels & Wheels Composting\, and CT Council on Soil and Water Conservation
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/connecticut-compost-conference/
LOCATION:Central Connecticut State University\, 1615 Stanley Street\, New Britain\, 06053\, United States
CATEGORIES:conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200308
DTSTAMP:20191217T192343Z
CREATED:20191217T192343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T192343Z
UID:5283-1583539200-1583625599@nofa.organiclandcare.net
SUMMARY:CT NOFA's 38th Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA’s 38th Annual Winter Conference\, OrganiConn 2020\, will be held on Saturday\, March 7th\, 2020 at Wesleyan University in Middletown\, Connecticut. Register today at ctnofa.org/winterconference
URL:https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/event/ct-nofas-38th-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, Boger Hall Room 112\, 45 Wyllys Ave\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06459
CATEGORIES:conferences
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