101st Ohio Plant Diagnostic Workshop

Hosted by OSU Extension

101st Ohio Plant Diagnostic Workshop,
September 5, 2025 - Register Soon!

Hone your skills diagnosing plant issues at this annual hands on workshop in Wooster!

We’re excited to invite you to the 101st Ohio Plant Diagnostic Workshop, taking place on September 5, 2025, at the Secrest Welcome and Education Center in Wooster, Ohio. This year’s workshop promises a lineup of expert speakers, hands-on diagnostics, delicious lunch, and a diagnostic walk through the beautiful Secrest Arboretum.

Featured Presentations:

Zane Raudenbush
Topic: How to Properly Diagnose Abiotic and Biotic Turfgrass Damage
Learn to identify common turfgrass issues—from drought and compaction to diseases and insect damage—using real-world examples and diagnostic strategies.

Joe Boggs (with Erik Draper & Jim Chatfield – The Tree Amigos)
Topic: Misadventures in Diagnostics (Diagnosticalamities)
Explore the highs and lows of plant diagnostics through engaging case studies that highlight the importance of experience and learning from mistakes.

Dr. Francesca Rotondo
Topic: Diagnostic Update
Get the latest insights into ornamental plant diseases and pests, based on real samples from the C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic.

Hands-On Activities Include:

Diagnosing plant, insect, and disease samples
A guided diagnostic walk in Secrest Arboretum

Details:

Date: September 5, 2025
Location: Secrest Welcome and Education Center
Cost: $50 - Included Lunch

Register now: https://secrest.osu.edu/events/101st-ohio-plant-diagnostic-workshop

Hope to see you there for a day of learning, networking, and diagnostic discovery!