Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Landscape Educational Day Rescheduled

We have an upcoming educational opportunity for you. On Friday, March 19, 2010 the Avery County and Watauga County Cooperative Extension Centers are hosting a day long educational event. This event will take place at the B.H. Corpening Forest Training Facility located at 6065 Linville Hwy in Crossnore. The meeting will begin with registration at 8:30am. When arriving you will travel across the high water bridge and the facility will be located on your right.

We will be offering several different classes concerning both the growing and maintenance aspect of landscapes, but also the financial aspects. . It has been approved for 1 hour of pesticide credit for A,B,G,H,I,K,M,O,T and 2 hours for L,N,D,X. Not all categories will get two hours. These hours have been applied for and we are waiting for confirmation.

Please register by calling the Avery County Cooperative Extension Center at 828-733-8270. We do have a limitation of 75 participants. There will be a registration fee to cover the expense of lunch and educational materials. If you have any questions, please give me a call.