New research publication from our team - 3/28/24
Learn more about our research! A new, open access article by Michael Barnes, Ileana Campagna, Becky Haddad, and Eric Watkins has been published in Natural Sciences Education. The article describes the scarcity of managed urban landscape curricula in undergraduate programs in Minnesota, with only about 1% of courses reviewed containing these topics. The authors found there are opportunities to integrate this content into existing courses across various departments and institutions.
Now hiring: UMN Assistant Professor, Managed Turfgrass Systems
Join our community of research and academic professionals as an Assistant Professor leading research on Turfgrass Science in the Department of Horticultural Science!
University of Minnesota Turfgrass team in the media – 3/1/24
Check out our team’s latest efforts in educating the public about our work. See the February 2024 Edition of MGCSA's Hole Notes for What's up with WinterTurf by Eric Watkins!
UMN Turfgrass Team at Rosemount Expo!
The UMN Turfgrass Science team will be at the Rosemount Expo, located at Rosemount Community Center Gym, 13885 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN 55068), on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Please stop by and see the educational displays on lawn care and irrigation best management practices. The Turfgrass Science team will answer your questions regarding low-input lawn maintenance, how to manage your lawn water use or just about anything else relating to lawns.