RESCHEDULED 2026 Parks, Fields, and Grounds Field Day

TROE Center, 2037 Larpenteur Ave. W., Falcon Heights, MN 55108

UMN Turf will be hosting a Parks, Fields, and Grounds Field Day with the Minnesota Park and Sports Field Management Association on Thursday, July 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Topics include: 

  • What did last fall and winter mean for turf this spring?
  • Dormant seeding success with and without weed control
  • Plant-based quick release fertilizer sources
  • Weed gaps in 3- and 4-way selective herbicide products
  • The effect of crabgrass growth stage on post-emergent success
  • What have we learned about seed mixture composition?
  • Soil moisture sensors for limiting water use in parks and grounds

The event will take place at the UMN TROE Center located at 2037 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113. Access the center by heading north on the gravel road just to the west of the Falcon Heights City Hall. 

Registration is required. 

For questions, please contact Dr. Dominic Petrella [email protected] or Dr. Jon Trappe at [email protected]