Are you getting ready for another season of caring for your lawn, landscape and garden plants? The pests are getting ready, too! Join UW-Madison Extension Horticulture for this FREE Insect Update and Outlook webinar to kick-off the 2023 growing season. Extension Entomologist, Dr. PJ Liesch, will provide an overview of the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab, a recap of recent insect trends in Wisconsin, and an update on insects and issues to be on the lookout for this year.

The webinar is free but you must register here: https://bit.ly/3Ha4WOp

Upcoming Plant Health Webinars

The UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program is offering FREE educational online programs to help you be better informed about the insects, weeds and diseases you may encounter in your lawns and gardens in 2023.

The Wisconsin Extension Horticulture Spring Kick-Off with the Experts series gets underway with an Insect Update and Outlook for 2023 on April 28^th and continues the following two Fridays with presentations on weeds and plant diseases. These engaging webinars will be 75 minutes in length and include time for Q&A. Registration is required for each webinar. Plan now to attend one or all three! This series is open to the public. 

To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4185gVM

Wisconsin Extension Horticulture Spring Kick-off with the Experts

Insect Update and Outlook for 2023

Join us for an overview of the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab, a recap of recent insect trends in Wisconsin, and an update on insects and issues to be on the lookout for this year.

Presented by: PJ Liesch, Extension Entomology Specialist and Director of the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab

Date/Time: Friday, April 28, 9:30-10:45 AM

UW Weed Science Updates

Dr Renz will highlight weed/invasive plant issues, research and things to be on the lookout for in 2023. Online weed and invasive plant resources will also be highlighted.

Presented by: Mark Renz, Professor & Extension Weed Specialist, UW Department of Agronomy

Date/Time: Friday, May 5, 9:30-10:45 AM

Plant Diseases to Watch for in 2023

Learn about plant diseases that are likely to be prevalent in 2023 and new diseases in Wisconsin that you can watch for and help document in the state.

Presented by: Brian Hudelson, Director of the UW-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic

Date/Time: Friday, May 12, 9:30-10:45 AM These online programs are hosted by UW-Madison Division of Extension, Horticulture Program. For upcoming events and learning opportunities go to: https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/events/