| Calendar | Community Events |
|---|---|
| Location | Sussex County Community College, Performing Arts Center Atrium |
| Address | 1 College Hill Dr, Newton, NJ 07860 |
| Google Map | |
| https://www.sussex.edu/about-sussex/news-announcements/news/gardening-mini-conference/ | |
| Date | Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm |
| Duration | 3 hours, 30 minutes |
Eco-Friendly Gardening for Home Grounds Conference
Sussex County Community College is pleased to present the Eco-Friendly Gardening for Home Grounds Conference which will take place on Saturday, March 29, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm in the Performing Arts Center Atrium. The conference will feature esteemed guest speakers and industry professionals who will share their expertise on various agricultural topics. This community event is free and welcomes all interested participants. Sign up HERE
Schedule:
9:00 am-9:15 am | Introduction and Opening Remarks
9:15 am-10:00 am | First Session
Dr. Jon Connolly, SCCC – Presentation: Trees, Pruning, and Decay
Dr. Amy Rowe, RU – Stormwater Management in the Home Landscape
10:00 am-10:15 am | Break
10:15 am-11:00 am | Second Session
Dr. Tim Waller – Presentation: Managing Common Landscape Pests
and Diseases through Cultural and Preventative Maintenance Practices
SCCC Speaker, TBA
11:00am-11:15 am | Break
11:15 am-12:00 pm | Third Session
Zach Holmes, SCCC – Presentation: Turf Grass and Turf Grass Management
Jean Epiphan, RU – Presentation: Conserving & Restoring Local Ecological
Communities in Your Home Garden
12:00 pm-12:30 pm | Closing remarks
Contact Jason Fruge with any questions.
