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From Scraps to Soil: Vermont Composting Short Course
This course offers an in-depth study of backyard and community-level composting. It covers the many ways to turn food scraps and yard trimmings into nutrient-rich compost. It is offered by the University of Vermont Extension Community Horticulture Program with funding support from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Registration for the 2025 course is closed. See our program website for more information.
- Teacher: Debra Heleba
类别: Vermont
- Teacher: Lisa Chouinard
- Teacher: Debra Heleba
类别: Vermont
This course is currently not accepting new students. Contact Ginger Nickerson at ginger.nickerson@uvm.edu for information about future offerings.
Vermont's Forest Pest First Detectors Program
Help protect Vermont’s forests against invasive forest pests. Learn to detect, report, and educate others on pests such as hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer and spotted lanternfly.
Who Should Join?
- Graduates of UVM Extension's Master Gardener program.
- People interested in trees and forests.
- Beginners welcome; no prior knowledge required.
- Forest Pest First Detectors looking for a refresher.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand and explain the threat of introduced tree pests to forest health.
- Identify the host trees, signs and symptoms, and look-alikes of key forest insects and pathogens.
- Use resources like VTinvasives.org for information.
- Report suspected pest infestations.
- Volunteer to help in your community (optional)
Course Dates: March 10 – April 27, 2025
This free, course features 10 sections with videos,
articles, podcasts, and self-assessment exercises.
Questions?
Contact Ginger at ginger.nickerson@uvm.edu or 802-656-4831
Note: Continuing education credits are not available for this course.
- Teacher: Gwen Kozlowski
- Teacher: Ginger Nickerson
类别: Forestry