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Upcoming Event
Certified Community and Sports Turf Manager (CCSTM) Program
Public Turf. Professional Care.
7-Week Live, Online Certification Series
Fridays – October 3 – November 14, 2025
12 – 2 PM CT / 1 – 3 PM ET
Designed for those managing turf in:
Schools (coaches managing fields are welcome)
Community Sports Fields and Recreational Turf
Cemeteries and Memorial Sites
Municipal / County Parks and Related Greenspaces
What We'll Cover:
Each week covers a key aspect of managing safe,sustainable, and functional turfgrass areas:
Week 1 (Oct 3) – Orientation & Site AssessmentIntro to Extension, facility mapping, soil/water test setup
Week 2 (Oct 10) – Turf Selection & EstablishmentSpecies choices, sourcing materials, renovation basics
Week 3 (Oct 17) – Water & Irrigation ManagementAudits, scheduling, moisture sensors, water quality
Week 4 (Oct 24) – Cultivation & Soil ManagementInterpreting soil tests, fertilizer planning, aerification
Week 5 (Oct 31) – Weeds, Pests & IPMPest scouting and ID, safe product use, IPM strategies
Week 6 (Nov 7) – Seasonal Planning & Equipment CareAerification, topdressing, winterization, mower care
Week 7 (Nov 14) – Field Safety & Public EngagementSurface safety checks, labor planning, community communication
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Contact Dr. Becky Bowling at rgrubbs5@utk.edu
uthort.tennessee.edu/uthort-pros/
tiny.utk.edu/CCSTMProgramRegistration
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