NESTMA Fall Workshop

9:05 –9:45Jason Henderson from the University of Connecticut will present his recent research in Organics from the UConn turf plots. 2 contact hours will be awarded.

9:50-11:20 Mike Flowers will present how Rentschler Field was prepared for a Rolling Stones concert, how the site was handled during the event and how the venue was changed for the next UConn game. Mr. Flowers will also give a maintenance overview if the site.

From the North: Take I-91 South to Hartford to I-84 EAST (Exit 32 – Left Exit). Follow I-84 East to Exit 58, ROBERTS STREET/SILVER LANE. On the Exit Ramp, keep to the right and continue straight through Silver Lane into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE.

From the South: Take I-91 North toward Hartford to Route 15 North/to I-84 East/Charter Oak Bridge (Exit 29). Merge left onto Route 15. After the bridge, take Exit 91 SILVER LANE. Turn right at end of ramp onto Silver Lane. Follow Silver Lane toward the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE. For General Parking, stay in the right lane and turn right into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE. For Reserved Parking, merge into the left lane and continue straight on Silver Lane to the RENTSCHLER FIELD EAST GATE.

From the West: Take I-84 East toward HARTFORD. Follow I-84 East to Exit 58, ROBERTS STREET/SILVER LANE. On the Exit Ramp, keep to the right and continue straight through Silver Lane into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE.

From the Southwest: Take either I-84 East or I-91 North. Follow directions above from the South (from I-91 North) or from the West (from I-84 East). From Route 15 North, follow to Exit 91 Silver Lane. See directions above from the South.

From the East (I-384): Take Route 6 West or Route 44 West to I-384 West. Follow I-384 West to Manchester. Take Exit 1 SPENCER STREET. Turn left at end of exit ramp onto Spencer Street. Follow Spencer Street onto Silver Lane in East Hartford. Follow Silver Lane to RENTSCHLER FIELD EAST GATE.

From the East (I-84): Take I-84 West toward HARTFORD to Exit 58, ROBERTS STREET/SILVER LANE. At the end of the Exit Ramp, turn left onto Roberts Street and follow to Silver Lane. Merge into one lane and continue straight through Silver Lane into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE.

From the Southeast (Route 2): Take Route 2 West toward HARTFORD. Proceed to Route I-84 East. Take Exit 58, ROBERTS STREET/SILVER LANE. At the end of the Exit Ramp, turn left onto Roberts Street and follow to Silver Lane. Merge into one lane and continue straight through Silver Lane into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE.

	NESTMA FALL WORKSHOP 2008

	NESTMA.ORG	An official Chapter of STMA

	2 Pesticide Credits being offered Wednesday October 15, 2008 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon at Rentschler Field, Connecticut Schedule/Topics
	Schedule / Topics
	8:30-9:00a.m. Registration and continental breakfast 9:00 Welcome by Nick Caggiano President of NESTMA 9:05 –9:45Jason Henderson from the University of Connecticut will present his recent research in Organics from the UConn turf plots. 2 contact hours will be awarded. 9:50-11:20 Mike Flowers will present how Rentschler Field was prepared for a Rolling Stones concert, how the site was handled during the event and how the venue was changed for the next UConn game. Mr. Flowers will also give a maintenance overview if the site. 11:45 Rentschler Field tour with Mike Flowers Due to limited venue seating Please Pre-register b.andrews@rivers.org Directions From the North: Take I-91 South to Hartford to I-84 EAST (Exit 32 – Left Exit). Follow I-84 East to Exit 58, ROBERTS STREET/SILVER LANE. On the Exit Ramp, keep to the right and continue straight through Silver Lane into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE. From the South: Take I-91 North toward Hartford to Route 15 North/to I-84 East/Charter Oak Bridge (Exit 29). Merge left onto Route 15. After the bridge, take Exit 91 SILVER LANE. Turn right at end of ramp onto Silver Lane. Follow Silver Lane toward the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE. For General Parking, stay in the right lane and turn right into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE. For Reserved Parking, merge into the left lane and continue straight on Silver Lane to the RENTSCHLER FIELD EAST GATE. From the West: Take I-84 East toward HARTFORD. Follow I-84 East to Exit 58, ROBERTS STREET/SILVER LANE. On the Exit Ramp, keep to the right and continue straight through Silver Lane into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE. From the Southwest: Take either I-84 East or I-91 North. Follow directions above from the South (from I-91 North) or from the West (from I-84 East). From Route 15 North, follow to Exit 91 Silver Lane. See directions above from the South. From the East (I-384): Take Route 6 West or Route 44 West to I-384 West. Follow I-384 West to Manchester. Take Exit 1 SPENCER STREET. Turn left at end of exit ramp onto Spencer Street. Follow Spencer Street onto Silver Lane in East Hartford. Follow Silver Lane to RENTSCHLER FIELD EAST GATE. From the East (I-84): Take I-84 West toward HARTFORD to Exit 58, ROBERTS STREET/SILVER LANE. At the end of the Exit Ramp, turn left onto Roberts Street and follow to Silver Lane. Merge into one lane and continue straight through Silver Lane into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE. From the Southeast (Route 2): Take Route 2 West toward HARTFORD. Proceed to Route I-84 East. Take Exit 58, ROBERTS STREET/SILVER LANE. At the end of the Exit Ramp, turn left onto Roberts Street and follow to Silver Lane. Merge into one lane and continue straight through Silver Lane into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE.