Through a series of four, hands-on lab sessions at CSU’s newest, state-of-the-art plant health and research laboratories in Denver, participants will significantly advance their ability to skillfully identifying Colorado pests and diseases that affect crops and gardens statewide.
Participants
This learning opportunity is ideal for anyone interested in becoming better at identifying problems affecting the health of Colorado plants including landscapers, arborists, nursery managers, plant scouts, and savvy gardeners.
Schedule:
Each group will meet for a total of 4 sessions. Each session will run from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The first 30-minutes will include a short lecture alongside instructions for working with the day’s plant samples. The remainder of lab time will be dedicated to hands-on examination of plant samples using diagnostic tools and microscopes, supported by senior technical assistance.
Cost:
Course tuition is $260 per participant and includes 4 Friday OR 4 Saturday sessions, plus all materials.
* Tuition directly supports the CSU Plant Health Clinic and their essential work to protect our local and global food systems and natural ecosystems.
** Tuition will not be prorated for those unable to attend all 4 sessions.
***Spaces are limited. If you’d like to attend future workshops please fill out a contact form and we’ll keep you posted as new offerings are announced.
Location:
Reach out to csuplantlab@colostate.edu with any questions.