Speaker’s Series
To fulfill a mission of OzMGs, we offer educational opportunities designed to supplement programs of the University of Wisconsin-Extension.
OzMG presentations are usually held at 7 p.m. CDT via Zoom on the fourth Thursdays of February, March, June, August, and September. Presenters come from all over the country and are experts in their specific field of horticulture. The presentation generally runs one hour. In-person meetings are held in the Ozaukee County area in April and October. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Speakers Series: Thursday, October 24 • 7:00 pm
Dr. Doug Soldat
Professor and Turfgrass Extension Specialist in the Department of Soil Science
at UW-Madison
Let’s Talk Lawns
Dr. Doug Soldat will focus on how to grow a healthy lawn while protecting the environment. He will provide research-based information on selecting the right grass seed to proper mowing height, weed control to watering, and environmentally safe practices. In addition, he will offer tips on how to keep lawns looking their best throughout the season and what to do about No Mow May.
ABOUT DR. DOUG SOLDAT
Doug Soldat is a professor and turfgrass extension specialist in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Doug completed his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Soil Science from UW-Madison and earned a Ph.D. in Plant Science from Cornell University. His research and outreach programs are focused on improving turfgrass nutrient and water use efficiency. Doug teaches courses on turfgrass management and general soil science at the University of Wisconsin.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION for this IN-PERSON TALK:
This presentation will be held at Kacmarcik Center, 885 Badger Circle, Grafton
