Date	Time	Title	Chapter
Sep 9, 2010	9:00am	WASHINGTON INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting of the Washington Invasive Species Council will be Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 p.m. at the Natural Resource Building, Room 172, 1111 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WA 98501. WISC public meetings are held in locations accessible to people with disabilities. Arrangements for individuals with hearing or visual impairments can be provided by contacting WISC by September 1, 2010, at 360/902-3000 or TDD 360/902-1996. For more information about Washington Invasive Species Council visit us on the web. http://www.invasivespecies.wa.gov
Sep 9, 2010	10:00am	WALP Board of Directors Meeting
Sep 21, 2010	6:00pm	Peninsula Chapter Meeting The Penisula Chapter meets quarterly. In between meetings communication will continue via email and phone.	Peninsula Chapter
Sep 23, 2010	6:00pm	Pierce County Chapter Meeting Doug Brady of TEKS Services will speak on what small business owners need to know to have an effective direct mail marketing program.	Pierce County Chapter
Sep 29, 2010	11:30am	CanWest Hort Show - "Under the Green Roof" CanWest is Western Canada's largest horticulture trade show. It is a vibrant show known for its beautiful setting, colorful decor and amazing booths designed to the show's theme. And of course, it is the event for Britsh Columbia's green industry buyers to network and do busieness with sellers across North America. The show also features an exceptional educational program, first class industry tours and a new product showcase. www.canwesthortshow.com
Oct 7, 2010	8:30am	Pruning Workshop in Spanish This class and hands-on field day is designed for Spanish-speaking landscape professionals. George Ortiz, CLT, of Signature Landscape Services will give the morning lecture. In the afternoon, everyone will assemble at a landscape somewhere in Greater Seattle for hands-on practice on common landscape trees and shrubs. Participants will work in small groups with experienced teachers--at a 3:1 student:teacher ratio. Students will earn a PlantAmnesty Certificate of Completion and can also earn ISA, CLT, and CPH credits. Cost: $30. Cost includes a two-hour pruning DVD in Spanish and handouts Preregistration is required--space is limited. Send check for $30 to PlantAmnesty Mail to Spanish Pruning Class, c/o PlantAmnesty POB 15377, Seattle, WA 98115 or call with credit or debit , 206-783-9813 include student names, please.
Nov 3, 2010	7:15am	From Restoration Horticulture to Natural Tree Care: IPM and Plant Health Care Strategies Fee: $50 full-day (with lunch) or $35 half-day (no lunch). Preregistration required. Pesticide recertification and continued education credits from WSDA, ISA, CPH, and CLT. Sponsored by Seattle Public Utilities and funded by the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County. Restoration landscaping, rain gardens, and food gardens are more widespread these days. Customers and the public are asking for pesticide-free maintenance of trees, yards, and grounds. Research on natural turf and athletic field management has advanced. Come to these workshops to gain practical knowledge from industry experts and peers and meet the challenge of maintaining sustainable landscapes. Topics for the November 3rd workshop at South Seattle Community College include: maintaining restored sites, rain gardens, and green infrastructure; pest and disease control for edible plants; planning ahead for pest and disease problems; how to fix bad tree root systems; how to recognize hazard trees; and a 3-hour session in Spanish on year-round weed control. Attendees have a choice of afternoon sessions on chemical-free tree care, designing for edibles, and restoration landscaping strategies. Download the registration brochure at www.seattle.gov/util/proipm or call (206) 449-1108 for more information. www.seattle.gov/util/proipm
Nov 15, 2010	7:15am	Managing Turf Sustainably Fee: $35 (no lunch). Preregistration required. Pesticide recertification and continued education credits from WSDA, ISA, CPH, and CLT. Sponsored by Seattle Public Utilities and funded by the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County. Restoration landscaping, rain gardens, and food gardens are more widespread these days. Customers and the public are asking for pesticide-free maintenance of trees, yards, and grounds. Research on natural turf and athletic field management has advanced. Come to these workshops to gain practical knowledge from industry experts and peers and meet the challenge of maintaining sustainable landscapes. The half-day November 15th workshop at the Seattle University campus focuses on managing turf using organic and sustainable methods. Researchers and landscape practitioners will address methods for transitioning lawns from chemical dependence to sustainable maintenance, and will discuss how Seattle University has managed its turf without pesticides for more than a decade. Find out about seed selection, fertilization, irrigation, compost tea and other organic amendments, and installation of a new athletic field. The workshop includes a tour of the Seattle University campus. Download the registration brochure at www.seattle.gov/util/proipm or call (206) 449-1108 for more information. www.seattle.gov/util/proipm
Jan 27, 2011	12:00am	2010 WALP / WSNLA Joint Conference