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Super Turf Saturday Returns for the Fourth Year
For Immediate Release
Date: July 27, 2005
For more information, please contact: Carissa Frasca, Rubin Communications
(757) 456-5212, carissa@rubincommunications.com
Williamsburg, VA - Learn how to get rid of pesky weeds, create the perfect landscape, and control those crazy critters that roam your yard at "Super Turf" Saturday on August 20, 2005. This event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the James City/Williamsburg Community Center located at 5301 Longhill Road in Williamsburg.
Attendees will participate in two morning and two afternoon educational workshops led by experts in the field (schedule is attached). Virginia Tech Professors will lead the morning modules, with topics ranging from "Weeds in Turf-Identification, Prevention and Cures" to "Fall Lawn Renovation." Local experts will lead the afternoon seminars where topics include "Controlling Moles, Voles and Critters" and "Sustainable Landscape Practices." A working lunch will be provided, and lawn care products and services will be exhibited.
The cost for this event is $10. Price includes lunch and materials. Pre-register by August 12, 2005, as space is limited. For more information, contact the Virginia Cooperative Extension at (757) 564-2170 or visit www.jccwmg.org.
"Super Turf" Saturday Event Schedule
(Each participant can attend two morning and two afternoon sessions.)
MORNING SESSION: (Choose Two)
Weeds in Turf - Identification, Prevention and Cures
Shawn Askew, Ph. D. - Weed Science, Virginia Tech
Fall Lawn Care - Strategies for Maintaining Cool Season Turf
Michael Goatley, Ph.D., Extension Turf Specialist, VT
Fall Lawn Renovation - From Minor to Major (3 options)
Sam Doak, Research Associate, Virginia Tech
AFTERNOON SESSION: (Choose Two)
Controlling Moles, Voles, and Critters
Bob Annette, Master Gardener and Volunteer at the Virginia Living Museum
Sustainable Landscape Practices
Laurie Fox - Hampton Roads Agricultural, Research and Extension Center Panel of Experts - Virginia Tech
No Turf Question Left Unanswered
Panel of Experts - Turf Industry
Lawn Care Services and Products Available in Our Area
Working Lunch and Trade Show (Noon - 1 p.m.)
Lawn Renovation - Aeration and Seeding Lawn Care Products - Advice and Guidance Water Smart Partners - Turf and Landscape Support Services
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