Program: 

8:00 am Welcome and Introductions

8:30-9:30 am Invasive tree insects and diseases - Nate Morey, DEC

9:30-10:45 am Plant health care program for the Draves Arboretum - Josh Falker, Draves Tree Service (onsite tour)

9:30-10:45 am The 15 most insect and disease-free trees in NYS - Tom Draves (onsite tour)

10:45-11:00 am Break

11:00 am-12:00 pm Pesticide handling & safety - John White, Certified Pesticide Training

12:00-1:00 pm Lunch

1:00-2:00 pm Controlling NY tree insects and diseases with natural organics and reduced exposure chemicals and methods - William Snyder, Registered Consulting Arborist #384

2:10- 3:30 pm DEC pesticide update - Christopher Wainwright, NYSDEC Reg 8

Registration $85.00 per person (includes morning coffee and muffins, as well as lunch)

• Includes Tour (there are almost 900 species on 30+ acres)