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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello from the UA Turfgrass Science Program! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We trust you have had a good start to the year 2023! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#32363A;background:white">UA Turfgrass Science Program seeks your feedback:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#32363A;background:white">As of June 2022, there is no longer a full time Turf Specialist position at the University of Arizona. Due to funding constraints and other factors, there is no guarantee that this position will
be continued in the future. Your voice can make a difference. Please respond to the following short survey to let us know your needs and the value of the Turf Program.
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3P3R5l6zFbywTsi">https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3P3R5l6zFbywTsi</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Upcoming educational opportunities:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Turfgrass managers and golf course superintendents:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you have new hands in the field that need a quick overview of Arizona turf best practices, or any of your crew need a refresher before spring transition, here’s an opportunity.
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<p class="MsoNormal">UA Turfgrass Science is planning a half-day (4 hours) short course
<b>“Turf 101” on March 30<sup>th</sup>, 2023</b> 1-5 pm, at Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Office, Phoenix. Topics will include turfgrass spring transition and establishment, summer weed and insect pest management. Please register here:
<a href="https://forms.gle/w253ii9eyebdmRb89">https://forms.gle/w253ii9eyebdmRb89</a>. (If sufficient registrations are not received, the course will be postponed).
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212529;font-weight:normal">Have a question?</span></strong><span style="color:#212529"> Call 520-374-6299 or email </span><a href="mailto:nairs@arizona.edu" target="_blank">nairs@arizona.edu</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#607D8B">.</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#607D8B"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>“Don't Let the Bad Bugs Bite: Preventing Pests that Impact Human Health”
</b>1-hour webinar by<b> </b>Dr. Dawn H. Gouge, Medical Entomology Professor & Public Health IPM Specialist, University of Arizona.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Did the webinar’s title catch your eye? For more details, please see the attached flyer and information included below:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Webinar Description:</b> Diseases from ticks, fleas, and mosquitos are on the rise in many urban areas. The Covid-19 pandemic has focused attention away from this public health issue. In this webinar, we explore the need to prioritize
pest prevention in urban planning, housing, and landscape design.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Date:</b> Thursday, Feb 2, 2023. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Time:</b> 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Arizona/Mountain Standard Time and 11:00 a.m. - noon Pacific Standard Time.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CEU:</b> 1 hour of continuing education is available for Arizona certified applicators with structural (PMD) certifications. Agricultural CEUs have
<b><u>not</u></b> been approved for this webinar.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Pre-Registration:</b> To register, complete the form on the webpage:
<a href="https://unr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8CSNDD91RASU8PcIviAuxQ">https://unr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8CSNDD91RASU8PcIviAuxQ</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>If you have any questions about the webinar, please contact Dr. Dawn Gouge by email
<a href="mailto:dhgouge@arizona.edu">dhgouge@arizona.edu</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Save the Date: 6th Arizona School IPM Conference<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212529">In person on April 18<sup>th</sup> and 19<sup>th</sup>, and Online April 24th – May 31<sup>st</sup>, 2023.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#212529">A great opportunity for continuing education not only for schools and childcare, but also for community colleges, city parks and rec, turf and landscape managers, golf course supervisors, and other institutional
staff engaged in operations, maintenance, turf and landscape, food service, health services and many other areas. Registration information and schedule coming soon.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Have a question?</span></strong> Call 520-374-6299 or email </span><a href="mailto:nairs@arizona.edu" target="_blank">nairs@arizona.edu</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#607D8B">.</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#607D8B"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="mso-line-height-alt:10.0pt"><img border="0" width="19" height="19" style="width:.2013in;height:.2013in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D93644.6BDAAEB0"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Shaku Nair,
Ph.D. </span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="line-height:10.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Entomologist & Associate in Extension<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="line-height:10.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Community IPM/Turfgrass and Horticultural Entomology</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="line-height:10.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Maricopa County Cooperative Extension</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="line-height:10.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix AZ 85040</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="line-height:10.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Office: (520) 374-6299; (602) 827-8214; Cell: (520) 840-9429
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