MALP Educational Meetings
These events are FREE and open to the public.
Arborist CEUs for MALP Talk on Citrus Trees
This talk has been approved for 1.5 CEU’s for Arborists!
Please don’t forget that space is limited in this venue, and Jamie is a popular speaker, so please RSVP to Allison at 808-268-6927 if you are able to come!Date Tuesday September 25, 2018 Place Maui Community Service Bldg
next to CTHAR Extension Services (Map) on the UH Maui campus.Time 6:30 PM Pupus will be served
Jamie Nahl, of Plant It Hawaii, will give us tips on growing citrus trees in all climates on Maui. She will also include information on proper pruning techniques, appropriate fertilization and pest & disease management.Continue reading →
Jamie Dahl speaking to a full house at a 2013 MALP Educational Meeting
Growing Citrus Trees in Maui with Jamie Nahl of Plant It Hawaii
Date Tuesday September 25, 2018 Place Maui Community Service Bldg
next to CTHAR Extension Services (Map) on the UH Maui campus.Time 6:30 PM Pupus will be served
This venue has limited seating. Please RSVP to Allison at 808-268-6927.This talk has been approved for 1.5 CEU’s for Arborists!
Jamie Nahl, of Plant It Hawaii, will give us tips on growing citrus trees in all climates on Maui. She will also include information on proper pruning techniques, appropriate fertilization and pest & disease management.
Jamie Dahl at the March 26th 2013 MALP Educational Meeting
It seems almost every property on Maui has at least one fruit tree, if not more, and many homeowners have even developed small orchards to bring in more income. Do you have questions about your citrus trees? Does your tangerine tree produce dry fruit or does your tree never seem to have any fruit? From Oranges to Tangerines and Finger Limes, Jamie can help you select the best variety for your location and elevation on Maui. She will show us how properly pruning trees can help increase yields and create better tasting fruit. She will also be discussing the best fertilizers to use on all varieties of citrus. In addition, attendees will learn the best management practices for pests and diseases as well as the history of citrus around the world.
Jamie is also bringing information on new varieties they are growing at Plant It Hawaii! If you or your clients have fruit trees, you want to plant some or if you have any questions, come and listen!
Continue reading →Jamie K. Nahl, born & raised in Hawaii, has been working in the horticulture and agriculture since graduating from UH Hilo College of Agriculture in 1980. For almost 20 years, Jamie has worked for Plant It Hawaii and Hula Brothers, Inc., an orchard, and she is currently the Office & Sales Manager. Plant It Hawaii is one of the largest growers & distributors of fruit trees in Hawaii. She is currently on the board of the Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association.
Raffle: There will be a raffle at the end of the meeting. Each attendee will receive one free ticket.
MALP Board Elections and Educational Meeting: Water Conservation Solutions with Martin Miyashiro
Date Tuesday September 25, 2018 Place Maui Community Service Bldg next to CTHAR Extension Services (Map) on the UH Maui campus. Time Meeting begins at 6:30 pm Pupus will be served
This event is free and open to the public.
This venue has limited seating.
Please RSVP to Allison at 808-268-6927.
Continue reading →MALP Board of Directors Elections
We will be holding board elections at this time. We are in dire need of help with the board to keep the organization moving forward. There are many great opportunities ahead
We will be voting to fill these Board of directors positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and also Vocal positions.
(YOU CAN NOMINATE YOURSELF FOR A POSITION)
Please CLICK to download the printable nomination form.Educational Meeting
Water Conservation Solutions with Martin Miyashiro
Water conservation has been a buzz word or phrase for many years. So what is it and what are the solutions in water conservation? In this presentation you will hear about practical solutions and ideas that are available through multiple distributors on Maui today! These solutions will help homeowners and commercial users equally. Come ready to learn about how to save water at your home or business!
Certification Credits: 1.0 hours LICT Credits
Martin Miyashiro has been active in the landscape industry in Hawaii since 1985. His career has taken him from the field as an Irrigator to a Design Build Landscaper, to a local VP of sales and Marketing and Manufacturer Sales Manager for Hunter Industries. Most recently Martin continues his career in the islands as a Key Accounts Manager for SiteOne Landscape Supply.Raffle
There will be a raffle at the end of the evening meeting. Each attendee will receive a free ticket!
Two Free Educational Programs with Steve Nimz
Date Tuesday September 26, 2017 Place Maui Community Service Bldg next to CTHAR Extension Services (Map) on the UH Maui campus. Time 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm:
Basic Risk Awareness for Trees
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm:
Basic Disease Diagnosis of TreesPlease RSVP to each event if you are able for us to get a count for hand-outs. RSVP to Allison at 808-268-6927 or allisonwright07@aol.com
Walk-ins are OK.
Steve Nimz, an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist®, chief consulting arborist with Steve Nimz & Associates, and president of Instant Shade Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been named a “True Professional of Arboriculture™” by ISA. The True Professional recognition program honors arborists and tree care professionals for their positive impact on the industry in and around their communities.
Nimz, who has more than 40 years of experience as an arborist, advocates volunteering with local organizations and non-profits. When the Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii was formed, Nimz was the first president. He founded the Tree People, co-founded Hawaiian Earth Products and was a charter member of the Aloha Arborist Association.
Continue reading →Basic Risk Awareness for Trees
Trees & palms help create the tropical ambiance surrounding our guests, clients and families. Steve will be teaching us to identify the early signs of potential problems with the trees and palms commonly used in our landscapes. We will be working in the classroom then move outside to see how to recognize trouble areas then how to control & mitigate the issues that may arise.
Certification Credits:
Certified Arborist: 3.0 hours (varies based on your certification)
LICT Credits: 3.0 hoursBasic Disease Diagnosis of Trees
Diseases manifest on trees in a variety of ways. Steve will be showing us how to diagnose a variety of diseases common in Hawaii & to understand the effects of these different issues in our landscapes. He will be bringing samples for attendees to attain practical knowledge of these diseases. This program is for novices & professionals alike. Some hand lenses will be provided for class use- Bring a hand lens if you have one available.
Certification Credits:
Certified Arborist: 2.0 hours (varies based on your certification)
LICT Credits: 2.0 hoursMALP Educational Meeting – Topic: Proper Pesticide Use & Safety with Derek Shigematsu
Safe use of pesticides, both organic & inorganic, on your projects is not only a requirement but should be your top priority.Date Tuesday May 23, 2017 Place Maui Community Service Bldg next to CTHAR Extension Services (Map) on the UH Maui campus. Time Featured Speaker at 6:30 pm Pupus will be served
This event is free and open to the public.
Continue reading →Derek will begin by covering the services the Pesticides Branch provides and provide an overview of the program. He will be discussing safe versus unsafe practices for, poisoning and proper storage and transportation. Additional topics will include understanding types & formulations of pesticides, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper storage & handling. To conclude, Derek will discuss existing pesticide laws and regulations.
Derek Shigematsu is a pesticide specialist for the Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Certification Credits:
Pesticide Credits: 1.5 hours
Certified Arborist: 1.0 hours
LICT Credits: 1.5 hoursEducational Meeting: Invasive Species in the News – How Can You Help to Control the Spread of Invasive Pests on Maui?
Little fire ants
Speaker: Adam Radford, Manager of the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC)
Date Tuesday March 28, 2017 Place Maui Community Service Bldg next to CTHAR Extension Services (Map) on the UH Maui campus. Time Featured Speaker at 6:30 pm Pupus will be served
This event is free and open to the public.
Little fire ants and coqui frogs are continuing to make headlines on Maui. The Maui Invasive Species Committee is on the front lines of the battles to prevent and control these and other invasive pests & diseases. Adam will be discussing the current progress of the control of the little fire ants and coqui frogs on our island and how the landscape community plays a key role in the management of these issues. This is not only a landscape industry problem but a potential economic issue for our island. Adam will also answer questions on other potential pests & diseases and how to not only protect our island landscapes but Maui’s ecosystem.
Adam Radford has been manager of the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) since July 2016. He directs all field and outreach activities for Maui as well as assists with the Molokai Invasive Species Committee. He received his undergraduate degree from UH Manoa and his Masters degree from California State University.
Certification Credits:Continue reading →- LICT Credits: 1 CEU
Landscaping with Coastal & Low Elevation Native Plants by Tamara Sherrill
Date Tuesday July 26, 2016 Place Maui Community Service Bldg next to CTHAR Extension Services (Map) on the UH Maui campus. Time Featured Speaker at 6:30 pm Pupus will be served
Tamara Sherrill
The use of Hawaiian native plants in landscapes is becoming more commonplace in both private residences and commercial properties. Naupaka, pohinahina and akia are of course staples, but there are so many more options. Tamara will be sharing with us the best native plants for use in landscapes. She will include common varieties but will also introduce us to other less commonly used plants to increase the diversity in our gardens. She will also speak on the best cultural practices for these plants in landscape situations.
Tamara Sherrill holds a degree in Natural Resources and environmental Management from UH-Manoa. She began working at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in 2002 as the Nursery Manager and Curator. Tamara is currently the Executive Director of Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
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Management of Turfgrass & Landscape Pests in Hawaii with Zhiquiang Cheng
Date Tuesday March 22, 2016 Place Maui Community Service Bldg next to CTHAR Extension Services (Map) on the UH Maui campus. Time Featured Speaker at 6:30 pm Pupus will be served
Speaker: Zhiqiang Cheng Ph.D. Assistant Extension Specialist with the University of Hawaii at Manoa
Please CLICK HERE to Download a PDF (4.8MB) Copy of
the Slides Dr. Cheng Used for his Presentation.
Zhiqiang Cheng Ph.D.
Hawaii is always under threat of the introduction of new pests and diseases in our landscapes. Zhiquiang Cheng Ph.D. has spent the past few years studying a number of these issues. He will be discussing some of his research regarding some of the most recent pests and diseases to reach our islands. These will include the coconut rhinoceros beetle, ficus gall wasps and scales. Lawns have also had many issues this past year. Cheng will be discussing these fungal issues as well.
Certification Credits:- Pesticide: TBD
- ISA Certified Arborist: none
- LICT Credits: 1 CEU
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Developing New Varieties of Plants for Hawaii Landscapes with Dr. Ken Leonhardt
MALP Educational Meeting – Free to the public
Date Tuesday March 22, 2016 Place Maui Community Service Bldg next to CTHAR Extension Services (Map) on the UH Maui campus. Time Featured Speaker at 6:30 pm Pupus will be served
Don’t you wish all of the monkeypod trees on your property had no seeds? Would you like to have new varieties of gingers for your gardens? Dr. Ken Leonhardt had been working for over 30 years creating new varieties of plants for use in tropical landscapes. His emphasis has been on producing seedless varieties of our most common landscape trees. He has also developed new varieties of gingers and stephanotis, and even protea that can be grown at sea level. If you want to meet someone passionate about plants in Hawaii, this is talk to see! Ken will be bringing some cuttings of these plants to give away in our raffle!
Dr. Ken Leonhardt received his Ph.D from UH-Manoa in 1977 in horticulture. He currently works as a Specialist with the Department of Tropical Plants & Soil Sciences. His research emphasis revolves around protea and landscape trees.
Continue reading →Bees & Other Pollinators with Steve Russo
MALP Educational Meeting – Free to the public
Date: Tuesday January 26, 2016Place: Maui Community Service Bldg next to CTHAR Extension Services (Map) on the UH Maui campus.Time: 6:30 PM – Board Elections
This is a really important moment for members. We need to elect the new board and discuss new ideas for the future.
Featured Speaker at 6:45 pm — Talk will begin at 6:45 sharp due to the speaker’s scheduleSpeaker: Steve Russo from the Department of Agriculture
Steve Russo is and Environmental Health Specialist with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture in the Pesticides Program.
Come and learn how to safely work around the pollinators that surround our gardens. This program will cover the basics of integrated pest management (IPM) and what a pollinator is including bees, butterflies and even some flies. Steve will discuss how to minimize the impacts of pesticides on pollinators. This includes knowing how to pull relevant information from labels as well as drift management. Steve will also include real life examples of issues that have happened in this fieldCertification Credits:
- Pesticide: 1 CEU for Private 1, Commercial 1a, 2, 3, 4, 6 7c, 7d, 8, 9, & 10
- ISA Certified Arborist: TBD
- LICT Credits: 1 CEU
