For Immediate Release:
 June 04, 2009

Media Contact:
Sonya M. Perez
soperez@miamidade.gov
 305-375-4942



Learn Landscaping Techniques for Hurricane Preparedness at Professional Workshop

 


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- The Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension Division will host a Hurricane Preparedness Workshop on the proper landscaping techniques to implement before a storm on Thursday, June 25. It will be held at the John D. Campbell Agricultural Center, 18710 S.W. 288th St. in Homestead from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Attendees will learn the principles of correct pruning and planting which keeps trees from becoming dangerous projectiles during a powerful storm and inflicting damage or injury.  Meteorologist-in-Charge Rusty Pfost of the National Weather Service's Miami office will provide an outlook for the 2009 hurricane season with information on the number of storms that are expected to develop.  Other topics include safety and climbing strategies, bucket truck operation and innovative tools.

Registration for the course is $15 and includes lunch and publications.  Checks should be made out to "Miami-Dade Extension Program Account."

Continuing Education credits have been applied for FNGLA and ISA

Great visuals starting at 1 p.m. Includes bucket truck operation by Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation; tree trimming, climbing and safety gear demonstration; and demonstration of a good tree staking system for hurricanes.

The Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension is a partnership of the Miami-Dade Consumer Services Department and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
 
Who: Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension Division

What:Hurricane Preparedness Workshop

When: June 25, 2009, 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Where:John D. Campbell Agricultural Center 18710 S.W. 288th St. Homestead


 

About CSD
The Miami-Dade Consumer Services Department (CSD) investigates and mediates consumer complaints, enforces the County's consumer protection laws and business regulations, and licenses certain businesses.  In addition, the department's Cooperative Extension Division provides technical assistance to commercial agricultural growers, backyard gardeners, homeowners, and manages youth and family development programs.  The department also educates consumers on issues that affect them and provides resources to the public to improve their quality of life.

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