Two Free Educational Programs with Steve Nimz

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.

MALP Educational Meeting – Topic: Proper Pesticide Use & Safety with Derek Shigematsu

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 hours

Educational Meeting: Invasive Species in the News – How Can You Help to Control the Spread of Invasive Pests on Maui?

Little fire ants

Adam Radford

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.

Landscaping with Coastal & Low Elevation Native Plants by Tamara Sherrill

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.

Management of Turfgrass & Landscape Pests in Hawaii with Zhiquiang Cheng

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.

Developing New Varieties of Plants for Hawaii Landscapes with Dr. Ken Leonhardt

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.

Bees & Other Pollinators with Steve Russo

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 field

Certification 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

Water Management in Maui Landscapes with Martin Miyashiro

MALP Educational Meeting

Tuesday May 26, 2015
Community Services Building University of Hawaii, Maui College
(Next to the Cooperative Extension Service Building on the UH Maui campus – Map)
This event is free and open to the public. Pupus will be served.
There will be a raffle at the end of the meeting. Each attendee will receive one free ticket. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each.

6:00 PM. – A variety of landscape books will be available for sale

6:30 PM – MISC Update with Abe Vandenberg

The Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is always busy working throughout Maui County to help control and eradicate invasive plant and animal populations. Come with any questions about any invasive species on Maui. Abe will also be giving a quick update on little fire ants and coqui frogs.

Featured Speaker at 7:00 pm Water Management in Maui Landscapes with Martin Miyashiro

Ever wonder what Smart Controllers are and what ET is? Ever wonder how they work and how you can use these tools to conserve water? Ever wonder, how and what to choose? This talk is designed to equip the listener with the knowledge to make educated decisions and implement effective water conserving practices. Martin Miyashiro is currently the sales representative for Hunter Industries for Hawaii. He has worked in the Hawaii landscape industry for many years, teaching many classes including irrigation troubleshooting and installation.

Bromeliads for the Garden & Landscape with David Fell

MALP Educational Meeting

Tuesday March 24, 2015 – 6:30 P.M.
Community Services Building University of Hawaii, Maui College
(Next to the Cooperative Extension Service Building on the UH Maui campus – Map)
This event is free and open to the public. Pupus will be served.
Featured Speaker @ 7:00 PM

BROMELIADS. They are beautiful yet sometimes peculiar looking plants that come in many shapes and sizes with foliage that can be smooth, rough, thin or broad. The flowers can be hidden within the rosette of foliage or burst above the plant in an explosion of color. Some species are epiphytic while others are terrestrial with the most famous bromeliad being the pineapple. David has been growing and hybridizing bromeliads for many years and selling them throughout the world. He will be sharing his knowledge on how to best select and grow bromeliads in our own gardens and climates. He will be show us how to distinguish between the varieties of plants by their foliage and show us his favorite Vriesea hybrids.

David Fell, born & raised in Pennsylvania, came to the University of Hawaii in 1967. After joining the Army and returning to Pennsylvania, he finally returned to Hawaii in 1977. He and his wife Sandy opened a nursery and have been in business ever since. Hawaiian Sunshine Nursery is the largest bromeliad & potted anthurium nursery in the state today. David currently holds 5 plant patents and is working on many more. His plants have won many awards at trade shows including Best In Show at the 2012 International Bromeliad Society. His plants are grown and sold on 4 continents. Check out the plant selection at Hawaiian Sunshine Nursery, go to www.hawaiiansunshinenursery.com.

Raffle: There will be a raffle at the end of the meeting. Each attendee will receive one free ticket. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each.

Maintaining Healthy Landscapes

MALP Educational Meeting—Free to the public

Featured Speakers

Snails & Slugs with Rennie Kubik

Everyone on Maui deals with these pesky critters. Rennie will discuss the different types of snails and slugs and how the 2 differ in biology and how to use this knowledge to control them in our landscapes. He will also bring information on new chemical methods. Rennie Kubik has a degree in Agronomy and Soils from Washington State University. He is currently employed with Amvac Environment Products.

An IPM Approach to Weed Control in Turf & Landscapes with Fred Eckert

Fred will talk about the use of cultural controls for our landscape and turf weed issues. These controls include water management, fertility considerations, plant selections and use of mulch for weed management. He will also talk about the proper and timely use of post and pre-emergent herbicides and the importance of weed identification. Fred Eckert is the Senior Sales Specialist for BASF Turf & Ornamental Group. He holds a degree in Soil Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.