Training Schedules

McDonough County(Macomb)

Date Topic Speaker
January 14 Introduction & Basic Botany Martha Smith
January 21 Soils Duane Friend
January 28 Pathology Monica David
February 4 Herbaceous Ornamentals Martha Smith
February 11 Entomology Peter Chege
February 18 Fruits & Vegetables Loretta Ortiz-Ribbing
February 25 Landscape Principles/Ornamental Grasses Martha Smith
March 4 Turf Grass David Robson
March 11 Woody Ornamentals Kari Houle
March 18 Snow Day  
March 25 Problem Solving, Pesticide Safety, DDDI, Final, Graduation Peter Chege
  • All classes are at University of Illinois McDonough County office, 3022 W. Jackson, Macomb. Phone #309-837-3939
  • 30 minutes for lunch- brown bag is encouraged. Refrigerator & soda machine are available.
  • All classes begin at 9 a.m. and end by 3:30 p.m.
  • Attendance is mandatory – makeup classes are your responsibility. Schedules for other locations are available.
  • Any questions please call Martha Smith, #309-836-3366 or the Rock Island office at #309-794-0991