BC Society of Landscape Architects Soil Science Seminar With Dave Doherty
Soil Science Seminar with David L. Doherty, ISTRC
A Focus on Physical Properties and How they Affect the Performance of Your Sports Field
Join us for a seminar on the physical properties of rootzone and how they affect the performance of your installation. This seminar will examine the concepts of physical properties of sand and soil that are applicable to sports field rootzones. Attendees will learn how the interaction of air and water works within the soil to support healthy turf. We will cover the scientific basis of factors affecting rootzone performance as well as provide practical advice on how to make your installation successful.
October 3, 2013 1:00 pm-4:00 pm (Registration: 12:30 pm)
Hastings Room, Oceanic Plaza, 1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
1.5 IPM Points (pending MOE approval)
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Dear Beaver Turf Supporters,
The BC Golf Superintendents Association annual golf and education event is coming up fast. The 'Exchange Tournament' as it's known, takes place August 10-12 at Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops, BC. The 2 day event kicks off on Sunday, August 11th with a Superintendent speaker panel followed by an afternoon equipment showcase/demos and a nine-hole golf outing. There will of course be a Sunday evening social gathering with the main event, the 18-hole golf tournament, to be held Monday August 12th.
The Sports Turf Association (STA), Canada’s national sports turf manager’s group, in partnership with the Western Canada Turfgrass Association (WCTA), is sanctioning the first ever Sports Turf Field Day held west of Ontario.