Training Schedules

Rock Island County(Rock Island)

Date Topic Speaker
January 15 Introduction & Basic Botany Martha Smith
January 22 Soils Duane Friend
January 29 Pathology Monica David
February 5 Herbaceous Ornamentals Martha Smith
February 12 Entomology Peter Chege
February 19 Fruits & Vegetables Loretta Ortiz-Ribbing
February 26 Landscape Principles/Ornamental Grasses Martha Smith
March 5 Turf Grass David Robson
March 12 Woody Ornamentals Kari Houle
March 19 Snow Day  
March 26 Problem Solving, Pesticide Safety, DDDI, Final, Graduation Peter Chege
  • 30 minutes for lunch- brown bag is encouraged. A refrigerator is 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