November 13, 2020 - Insect Pests and IPM Management
2:30pm
Streamed on the Port Aransas Nature Preserve Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/PortANaturePreserve
Join IPM Program Specialist Molly Keck as she discusses insect identification and IMP strategies for the control of troublesome pests. This is part of a larger landscaping series held the 2nd Friday of the month, 2:30 - 3:30pm.
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December 11, 2020 - Beneficial Insects and IPM Management
Entomologist Kate Crumley will discuss the role of beneficial insects in the landscape. This is part of a larger landscaping series held the 2nd Friday of the month, 2:30 - 3:30pm.
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October 9, 2020 - Plant Disease Recognition and Control for Urban Landscapes
Cool, humid conditions create the ideal set-up for plant diseases. Dr. Michael Womack, director of the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, will walk us through the different diseases affecting our area and discuss proper control measures. This is part of a larger landscaping series held the 2nd Friday of the month, 2:30 - 3:30pm.
September 11, 2020 - Turfgrass Maintenance in Coastal Landscapes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJfOps3QtMo&list=PLI9UY9LJdTYJv6ceTw6IYl...
As temperatures begin to cool off in the Fall, conditions become conducive for fungal infections in turfgrasses. Michael Potter from Texas A&M AgriLife will discuss proper maintenance strategies for turfgrasses along the coast. This is part of a larger landscaping series held the 2nd Friday of the month, 2:30 - 3:30pm.
August 14, 2020 - Palms and Palm Maintenance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEYo55ll0n4&list=PLI9UY9LJdTYJv6ceTw6IYl...
Aransas County Extension Agent, Ginger Easton Smith will discuss palm selection and maintenance for the coastal bend. This is part of a larger landscaping series held the 2nd Friday of the month, 2:30 - 3:30pm.
July 10 - Waterwise Strategies for Maintaining Healthy Landscapes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4usYUtudiw&list=PLI9UY9LJdTYJv6ceTw6IYl...
Summers along the Texas coast are often hot and dry. Picking the right plants for the right place is essential. Kevin Gibbs with Texas A&M AgriLife will discuss strategies for conserving natural resources and money in coastal landscapes. This is part of a larger landscaping series held the 2nd Friday of the month, 2:30 - 3:30pm.
June 12, 2020 - Tree Care for Urban Landscapes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPP95uMgqsU&list=PLI9UY9LJdTYJv6ceTw6IYl...
Bill Green with Texas A&M Forest Service will discuss tree care in urban areas where regular maintenance such as mowing and weed eating occur. This is part of a larger landscaping series held the 2nd Friday of the month, 2:30 - 3:30pm.
