Week of Dec 23 -- Operating Status: Normal

We have no classes running this week. Classes will resume after the New Year, with Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection & Application on Jan. 3.

Happy Holidays!

Weather Update for December 18, 2013

All courses will be running as scheduled on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Course Update for Tuesday December 17

Current weather reports are predicting 2-4 inches of snow in our area, starting early Tuesday morning and ending in the afternoon/evening. 

Due to the snow, several of our courses for Tuesday, December 17, 2013 have changed:

• Recycling Management Skills - CANCELLED for Tuesday ONLY. Will run an extended session from 8:00am to 4:30pm on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

• Landscape Lighting - CANCELLED* 
  

• Water Management & Drainage - CANCELLED*

• Industrial Waste Treatment (evening course) - RUNNING as Scheduled

*Cancelled landscaping courses will be rescheduled shortly. We will contact registrants with new course dates as soon as possible.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Dec. 16, 2013 -- Operating Status: Normal

All classes are running as scheduled on Dec. 16, 2013.  Roads in the New Brunswick area have been cleared following the weekend storm.  Use your own good judgement to determine if local roads in your area are safe for travel.  If any schedule revisions are dictated by changing weather, please check the  Operating Status page on our main website.

Weather Update for December 11, 2013

All courses will be running as scheduled on Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Weather Update for December 10 & 11, 2013

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013

Industrial Waste Treatment (evening course): CANCELLED. Will meet again on Thursday 12/12.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013

All courses will be running as scheduled.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

UPDATED Course Status Update for Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Current predictions are calling for 2-4 inches of snow to fall in the New Brunswick, NJ area starting around 9:00am Tuesday morning and continuing throughout the day.

At this time, our classes for Tuesday, December 10, are running as follows.

O&M of Pumps: CANCELLED for Tues 12/10 ONLY. Will run as scheduled on Wed 12/11 and Thur 12/12.

Communicable Disease Outbreak Training: CANCELLED. Will be rescheduled in 2014.

Industrial Waste Treatment (evening course): CANCELLED. Will meet again on Thursday 12/12.

2-Year Turf I & II: Running as scheduled.

Radon Measurement Course & Exam (NC): Running as scheduled.

If roads are icy in your area, it is fine to arrive late for class.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

UPDATED Course Status Update for Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Current predictions are calling for 2-4 inches of snow to fall in the New Brunswick, NJ area starting around 9:00am Tuesday morning and continuing throughout the day.

At this time, our classes for Tuesday, December 10, are running as follows.

O&M of Pumps: CANCELLED for Tues 12/10 ONLY. Will run as scheduled on Wed 12/11 and Thur 12/12.

Communicable Disease Outbreak Training: CANCELLED. Will be rescheduled in 2014.

2-Year Turf I & II: Running as scheduled.

Industrial Waste Treatment (evening course): Running as scheduled.

Radon Measurement Course & Exam (NC): Running as scheduled.

If roads are icy in your area, it is fine to arrive late for class.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Course Status Update for Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Current predictions are calling for 2-4 inches of snow to fall in the New Brunswick, NJ area starting at dawn Tuesday morning and continuing throughout the day.

At this time, our classes for Tuesday, December 10, are running as follows.

O&M of Pumps: CANCELLED for Tues 12/10 ONLY. Will run as scheduled on Wed 12/11 and Thur 12/12.

Communicable Disease Outbreak Training: Running as scheduled.

2-Year Turf I & II: Running as scheduled.

Industrial Waste Treatment (evening course): Running as scheduled.

Radon Measurement Course & Exam (NC): Running as scheduled.
If roads are icy in your area, it is fine to arrive late for class.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Note: Courses currently listed as running may be delayed or cancelled depending on weather and driving conditions. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am on the morning of the class date. 

** PLEASE CHECK THIS PAGE AGAIN TOMORROW MORNING BEFORE LEAVING FOR CLASS. **

Weather Update for December 9 & 10, 2013

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013
Rain is falling in the New Brunswick area, but roads around much of the metropolitan area remain icy or slick.  Temperatures are predicted to rise as the morning progresses. 

Soil and Plant Relationships: Class will run as scheduled.  If roads are icy in your area, it is fine to arrive late for class.

Turf I: Class will begin at 10:45 am.

Turf II: Class will begin as scheduled at 9:00 a.m.  If roads are icy in your area, it is fine to arrive late for class.

Horse Management: Class will run as scheduled.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013
O & M of Pumps: Class is cancelled for Tuesday (12/10) – will be held on Wednesday and Thursday (12/11 & 12/12) – registration will be at 7:30 am and class will start promptly at 8:00 am and run until 4:00 pm with brief working lunches on both  days. Credits assigned will remain the same.

At this time, all other classes are running as scheduled on Tuesday, December 10.
 
Note: Courses currently listed as running may be delayed or cancelled if weather conditions are much worse than currently predicted. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am on the morning of the class date.

8 a.m. Weather update for Dec. 9, 2013

Rain is falling in the New Brunswick area, but roads around much of the metropolitan area remain icy or slick.  Temperatures are predicted to rise as the morning progresses.

• Soil and Plant Relationships will run as scheduled.  If roads are icy in your area, it is fine to arrive late for class.
• Turf I will begin at 10:45 am.
• Turf II will begin as scheduled at 9:00 a.m.  If roads are icy in your area, it is fine to arrive late for class.
• Horse Management will run as scheduled.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Weather update for week of December 9-13, 2013

Snow falling Sunday evening in New Brunswick is predicted to turn to rain with rising temperatures early in the morning of Monday, Dec. 9th.  Temperatures are predicted to rise to 40 degrees F by 8 a.m. Monday.

If conditions overnight follow predictions, all continuing education classes will run as planned Monday, Dec. 9th.  This website will be updated Monday by 6 a.m. based on actual conditions.
               
Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Week of December 2 -- Operating Status: Normal

Current weather reports are looking good for the week of December 2-6. At this time, all courses are running as scheduled. If any course schedules change as a result of inclement weather, we will update this page and the Operating Status page on our main website.

Week of November 25 -- Operating Status: Normal

Current weather reports are predicting rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, but at this time all courses are running as scheduled. If any course schedules change as a result of inclement weather, we will update this page and the Operating Status page on our main website

The office will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. Happy Thanksgiving!

Week of November 18 -- Operating Status: Normal

Current weather reports are looking good for the week of November 18-22. At this time, all courses are running as scheduled. If any course schedules change as a result of inclement weather, we will update this page and the Operating Status page on our main website.

Remainder of This Week - Operating Status: Normal

Current weather reports are looking good for the remainder of this week (November 11-15).

At this time, all courses are running as scheduled. If any course schedules change as a result of inclement weather, we will update this page and the Operating Status page on our main website.

Adverse Weather - Course Status for Tuesday, Nov. 12

For the central NJ area, current weather reports are predicting that the rain will change over to snow this morning, with precipitation ending by lunchtime. Little or no accumulations are expected.

Despite the snow showers, all continuing education classes are running as scheduled on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. This includes:

• Turf I - AS SCHEDULED
• Turf II - AS SCHEDULED
  
• Industrial Waste Treatment - AS SCHEDULED

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Adverse Weather: Course Status for Tuesday, November 12

For the central NJ area, current weather reports are predicting a chance of snow showers on Tuesday morning with no accumulation.

At this time, all continuing education classes are running as scheduled on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. This includes:

• Turf I - Running as Scheduled
• Turf II - Running as Scheduled
• Industrial Waste Treatment - Running as Scheduled

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Note: Courses currently listed as running may be delayed or cancelled if weather conditions are much worse than currently predicted. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am on the morning of the class date. 

Please check this page often; we will update it continually.

Week of November 11 -- Operating Status: Normal

Current weather reports predict a chance of AM snow showers on Tuesday, November 12. At this time, all courses are running as scheduled. If any course schedules change as a result of inclement weather, we will update this page and the Operating Status page on our main website.

Week of November 4 -- Operating Status: Normal

Current weather reports are looking good for the week of November 4-8. At this time, all courses are running as scheduled. If any course schedules change as a result of inclement weather, we will update this page and the Operating Status page on our main website.

March 27-29 - Operating Status: Normal

Weather conditions are looking good for the remainder of this week, and all OCPE classes are running as scheduled.

Adverse Weather Advisory for Tuesday, March 26, 2013

For the central NJ area, current weather reports are predicting a mix of rain and snow on Monday evening with little accumulation.

At this time, all continuing education classes are running as scheduled on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. This includes:

• Advanced Small Engine Repair - AS SCHEDULED
• Safe Pest Management Practices for Schools - AS SCHEDULED

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

March 25, 2013 - Status Update

For the central NJ area, current weather reports are predicting snow showers beginning around 11:00 am on Monday morning, with possible accumulations of 2 to 4 inches mainly on the grassy surfaces and turning to rain in the afternoon.

At this time, all continuing education classes are running as scheduled on Monday, March 25, 2013. This includes:

• Intro to Small Engine Repair - AS SCHEDULED
• Advanced Water Operations - AS SCHEDULED
• Equine Nutrition - AS SCHEDULED

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel. Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

March 24, 2013 - Status Update

For the central NJ area, current weather reports are predicting snow showers beginning around 7:00 am on Monday morning, with possible accumulations of 1 to 2 inches and turning to rain in the afternoon. We will continue to watch weather reports as the storm develops.

At this time, all continuing education classes are running as scheduled on Monday, March 25, 2013. This includes:

• Intro to Small Engine Repair - AS SCHEDULED
• Advanced Water Operations - AS SCHEDULED
• Equine Nutrition - AS SCHEDULED

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel. Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about storm and its severity unfolds. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page NO LATER than 6:00 AM on the morning of the class date. Please check back.

Course Status Advisory for Monday, March 25, 2013

For the central NJ area, current weather reports are predicting a mix of snow, sleet and rain on Monday morning, with possible accumulations. We will continue to watch weather reports over the weekend as the storm develops.

At this time, all continuing education classes are running as scheduled on Monday, March 25, 2013. This includes:

• Intro to Small Engine Repair - AS SCHEDULED
• Advanced Water Operations - AS SCHEDULED
• Equine Nutrition - AS SCHEDULED

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about storm and its severity unfolds. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page NO LATER than 6:00 AM on the morning of the class date. Please check back.

Course Status - Tuesday, March 19, 2013

For the central NJ area, current weather reports are predicting snow to start midday on Monday, March 18, 2013 and to change overnight to rain as temperatures rise. 

At this time, all continuing education classes are running as scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2013. This includes:

• Ecological Risk Assessment, day 2 - AS SCHEDULED
• Two-cycle Engine Maintenance - AS SCHEDULED

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as the storm system develops. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am the morning of the class date.

Winter Weather Advisory for March 18, 2013

For the central NJ area, current weather reports are predicting a wintry mix of rain and snow to start midday on Monday, March 18, 2013.

At this time, all continuing education classes are running as scheduled for Monday, March 18, 2013:

• Ecological Risk Assessment - AS SCHEDULED
• Advanced Water Operations (evening) - AS SCHEDULED

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel. Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Weather Advisory for Monday, March 18

Current weather reports are predicting a wintry mix of rain and snow for the central NJ area on Monday, March 18, 2013. We will continue monitoring these predictions over the weekend.

At this time, all continuing education classes are running as follows:

• Ecological Risk Assessment - AS SCHEDULED
• Advanced Water Operations (evening) - AS SCHEDULED
  

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about the weather's impact and severity unfold. We will update this page with the latest class status information no later than 6:00am on the morning of the classes.

Week of March 11 -- Operating Status: Normal

Current weather reports are looking good for the week of March 11-15. At this time, all courses are running as scheduled. If any course schedules change as a result of inclement weather, we will update this page and the Operating Status page on our main website.

March 8,2013-Classes Update

All classes will run at their normal scheduled time today.  Please be careful and use good judgement in deciding whether your local roads are safe for travel.

Adverse Weather Advisory for Friday, March 8, 2013

Current weather reports are predicting a mix of rain and snow with little accumulation for the central NJ area on Friday, March 8, 2013.

At this time, all continuing education classes (on March 8, 2013) are running as follows:

• Winter Turf I - as scheduled
  
• Winter Turf II - as scheduled
  
• O & M of Pumps, day 3 - as scheduled
  
• Turfgrass Disease Management - as scheduled
• Irrigation Systems: Scheduling - as scheduled
• Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection & Application - as scheduled
• Landscape Design I: The Basics - as scheduled

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.
 
NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about the storm`s impact and severity unfold. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am the morning of the class date.

March 7, 2013

Current weather reports are predicting a windy mix of rain and snow for the central NJ area on Thursday, March 7, 2013.

At this time, all continuing education classes (on March 7, 2013) are running as follows:

• Winter Turf I - as scheduled
• Winter Turf II - as scheduled
• O & M of Pumps, day 2- delayed start 9:00 am
• Managing Turfgrass and Landscape Weeds, day 2 - as scheduled
• Advanced Collection Systems - as scheduled

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel. Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.
NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about the storm`s impact and severity unfold.

Adverse Weather Advisory for Thursday, March 7, 2013

Current weather reports are predicting a windy mix of rain and snow for the central NJ area on Thursday, March 7, 2013.

We will continue monitoring the storm tonight and tomorrow morning and will update this page with any changes in course schedules.
At this time, all continuing education classes (on March 7, 2013) are running as follows:

• Winter Turf I - as scheduled
  
• Winter Turf II - as scheduled
  
• O & M of Pumps, day 2- delayed start 9:00 am
  
• Managing Turfgrass and Landscape Weeds, day 2 - as scheduled
• Advanced Collection Systems - as scheduled

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel. Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.
NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about the storm`s impact and severity unfold. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am the morning of the class date.

Adverse Weather Advisory for Thursday, March 7, 2013

Current weather reports are predicting a windy mix of rain and snow for the central NJ area on Thursday, March 7, 2013.

We will continue monitoring the storm tonight and tomorrow morning and will update this page with any changes in course schedules.
At this time, all continuing education classes (on March 7, 2013) are running as follows:

• Winter Turf I - as scheduled
• Winter Turf II - as scheduled
• O & M of Pumps, day 2- as scheduled
• Managing Turfgrass and Landscape Weeds, day 2 - as scheduled
• Advanced Collection Systems - as scheduled

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.
 
NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about the storm`s impact and severity unfold. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am the morning of the class date.

Adverse Weather Advisory for Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Current weather reports are predicting cloudy conditions and rain for Wednesday, March 6, 2013, which may develop into snow during the afternoon and evening.

Based on these current predictions, all continuing education classes (on March 6, 2013) are running as follows:

• Winter Turf I - as scheduled
• Winter Turf II - as scheduled
• O & M of Pumps - as scheduled
• Managing Turfgrass and Landscape Weeds - as scheduled
• Equine Nutrition - as scheduled

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Adverse Weather Advisory for Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Current weather reports are predicting a chance of rain and snow for Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Based on these current predictions, all continuing education classes (on March 6, 2013) are running as follows:

• Winter Turf I - as scheduled
• Winter Turf II - as scheduled
• O & M of Pumps - as scheduled
• Managing Turfgrass and Landscape Weeds - as scheduled
• Equine Nutrition - as scheduled

We will continue monitoring the storm tonight and tomorrow morning and will update this page with any changes in course schedules.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Week of March 4 -- Operating Status: Normal

Current weather reports are showing a chance of rain and snow showers on Wednesday. At this time, all courses are running as scheduled. If any course schedules change as a result of inclement weather, we will update this page and the Operating Status page on our main website.

This week's classes include:

• Turf I & II
• Advanced Water Operations
• Equine Nutrition
• Advanced Collection Systems
• Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection & Application
• Landscape Design I: The Basics
• Introduction to Pruning Techniques
• Alternate Recycling Certification Series
• Regulatory Training in Underground Storage Tanks
• O & M of Pumps
• Managing Turfgrass & Landscape Weeds
• Turfgrass Disease Management
• Irrigation Systems: Scheduling

Have a good week!

Week of Feb 25 -- Operating Status: Normal

Weather conditions are looking good this week. All classes are running as scheduled.

This includes:

• Turf I & II
• Advanced Water Operations
• Advanced Collection Systems
• Equine Nutrition
• Sustainable Landscape Design
• Irrigation Systems: Repair and Maintenance
• Park Management and Liability Issues
• Environmental Audits and Site Assessments
• Instrumentation for Water and Wastewater Operators
• Hazardous Tree Identification
• Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection and Application
• Landscape Design I: The Basics

Have a good week!

Week of Feb 18 -- Operating Status: Normal

Current weather reports are showing a chance of rain on Tuesday afternoon and a possible light wintry mix on Friday. At this time, all courses are running as scheduled. If any course schedules change as a result of inclement weather, we will update this page and the Operating Status page on our main website.

This week's classes include:

• Turf I & II
• Advanced Water Operations
• Equine Nutrition
• Tree Planting & Installation
• Tree Pruning
• Recycling Economics 
• Pesticide Calibration
• Baseball and Softball Skin Surface Selection and Management
• Athletic Field Construction & Maintenance
• Advanced Collection Systems
• Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection & Application
• Landscape Design I: The Basics

Have a good week!

Class Status for Friday, February 15, 2013

Weather forecasts are showing no signs of incoming inclement weather for February 15. All OCPE courses will be running as scheduled.

Adverse Weather Advisory for Thursday, February 14, 2013

All continuing education classes today, February 14, 2013 are running as follows::

• Winter Turf I - as scheduled
• Winter Turf II - as scheduled
• Advanced Collection Systems - as scheduled
• 6 Key Elements of Success for Landscape Contractors - DELAYED - 10 am start
• Irrigation Systems:  Design & Installation - DELAYED - 10 am start
• CORE Training - as scheduled

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Adverse Weather Advisory for Thursday, February 14, 2013

Current weather reports are predicting a mix of light snow and rain tonight (February 13, 2013) into tomorrow (February 14, 2013). 

Based on these current predictions, all continuing education classes (on February 14, 2013) are running as follows::

• Winter Turf I - as scheduled
• Winter Turf II - as scheduled
• Advanced Collection Systems - as scheduled
• 6 Key Elements of Success for Landscape Contractors - DELAYED - 10 am start
• Irrigation Systems:  Design & Installation - DELAYED - 10 am start
• CORE Training - as scheduled

We will continue monitoring the storm tonight and tomorrow morning and will update this page with any changes in course schedules.
Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.
NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about the storm`s impact and severity unfold. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am the morning of the class date.

Adverse Weather Advisory

Current weather reports are predicting a mix of light snow and rain tonight (February 13, 2013) into tomorrow (February 14, 2013). 

Based on these current predictions, all continuing education classes are expected to begin on time and run as scheduled on Thursday, February 14, 2013.   This includes:

• Winter Turf I
• Winter Turf II
• Advanced Collection Systems
• 6 Key Elements of Success for Landscape Contractors
• Irrigation Systems:  Design & Installation
• CORE Training

We will continue monitoring the storm tonight and tomorrow morning and will update this page with any changes in course schedules.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.
 
NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about the storm`s impact and severity unfold. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am the morning of the class date.

Class Status - February 12, 2013

Weather conditions in New Brunswick are clear today. At this time, all courses are running as scheduled. If any course schedules change as a result of inclement weather, we will update this page and the Operating Status page on our main website.

Week of Feb 11 -- Operating Status: Normal

Current weather reports are predicting rain throughout central New Jersey today (Monday, February 11). Weather conditions for the rest of the week are looking good. At this time, all courses are running as scheduled. If any course schedules change as a result of inclement weather, we will update this page and the Operating Status page on our main website. Have a good week!

Class Status - February 11, 2013

Class Status for Friday, February 8

Current weather reports are predicting a mix of light snow and rain to impact central and northern New Jersey throughout the day, with heavy snow later this evening. 

Based on these current predictions, please note the following regarding our course schedule for Friday, February 8:

• Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection & Application - Running as Scheduled
• Landscape Design I: The Basics - Cancelled

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Class Status for Friday, February 8

Current weather reports are predicting a mix of light snow and rain to impact central and northern New Jersey tomorrow morning, with considerably heavier snow to begin later in the evening. 

Based on these current predictions, all continuing education classes are expected to begin on time and run as scheduled on Friday, February 8. This includes:

• Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection & Application
• Landscape Design I: The Basics

We will continue monitoring the storm tonight and tomorrow morning and will update this page in case of any changes to these course schedules.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about the storm`s impact and severity unfold. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am the morning of the class date.

Class Status for Friday, February 8

Current weather reports are predicting a mix of light snow and rain to impact central and northern New Jersey tomorrow morning, with considerably heavier snow to begin on or around 3pm tomorrow afternoon.

Based on these current predictions, all continuing education classes are expected to begin on time and run as scheduled on Friday, February 8. This includes:

• Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection & Application
• Landscape Design I: The Basics

We will continue monitoring the storm tonight and tomorrow morning and will update this page in case of any changes to these course schedules.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about the storm`s impact and severity unfold. A final decision about each course will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am the morning of the class date.

Week of Feb 4 -- Operating Status: Normal

Current weather reports are showing a chance of snow showers on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. At this time, all courses are running as scheduled. If any course schedules change as a result of inclement weather, we will update this page and the Operating Status page on our main website.

This week's classes include:

• Turf I & II
• Advanced Water Operations
• Equine Nutrition
• Advanced Collection Systems
• Concrete Pavers
• Beds & Borders
• Recycling Economics
• Irrigation Systems: Design & Installation
• Safe Drinking Water Act
• Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection & Application
• Landscape Design I: The Basics

Have a good week!

Class Status for Jan. 30 - Feb. 1

Weather conditions are looking good for the remainder of this week. All classes are running as scheduled. This includes:

• Turf I & II
• Equine Nutrition
• Pesticide Calibration
• Environmental Funding
• Irrigation Systems: Design & Installation
• Advanced Collection Systems
• Pest Management of Landscape Turf
• Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update
• Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection & Application
• Landscape Design I: The Basics

Status: All OCPE Classes Running As Scheduled Today

Despite the wintry mix expected to impact NJ this morning, all OCPE classes will begin on time and run as scheduled.

This includes:

- Turf I & II
- Growing Ornamental Plants
- Vegetation Identification for Wetland Delineation
- Equine Nutrition
- Advanced Collection Systems
- Advanced Water Operations

Safety should be your top priority!

If road conditions in your area are hazardous, please use common sense and good judgement to determine if you will be traveling to class today.

If you need assistance, please call us at 732-932-9271.

Class Status for Monday, January 28

The forecast is calling for a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to impact NJ through the early morning hours of Monday. The central NJ area is expected to get a coating or up to 1" of snow.

Given current predictions, all continuing education courses are expected to start on time, as scheduled on Monday. This includes:

• Turf I & II
• Growing Ornamental Plants
• Vegetation Identification for Wetland Delineation
• Equine Nutrition
• Advanced Collection Systems
• Advanced Water Operations

We will continue monitoring the storm. If the severity changes, we may adjust class schedules accordingly.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about the storm`s impact and severity unfold. If any classes are going to be delayed or cancelled, a final decision will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am tomorrow morning.

Class Status for Jan. 25

Although there is a chance of snow predicted for later this afternoon, all classes are currently running as scheduled. This includes:

• Turf I & II
• Landscape Plants: ID, Selection and Application
• Landscape Design I: The Basics

Drive safely and have a nice weekend!

Class Status for Jan 22 - 25

Despite a dusting of snow last night and very cold temperatures this morning, roads are clear in the New Brunswick area and all courses are running as scheduled today. This includes:

• Turf I & II
• 3 Week Turf

Please use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Weather conditions for Wednesday and Thursday are predicted to be cold but clear. Current weather reports are indicating a chance of snow on Friday. If any class schedules on Friday are going to change as a result of inclement weather, we will update both this blog and our main website (cpe.rutgers.edu/operating status). Please check back for updates.

Jan 17 & 18 -- Operating Status: Normal

Weather conditions are looking good for today and tomorrow. The office will be closed on Monday, but we will still be running several classes, including:

• Turf I & II
• 3 Week Turf
• Advanced Collection Systems

Have a good weekend!

Jan 16 -- Operating Status: Normal

A storm has brought an overnight mix of rain, freezing rain and snow to New Jersey and surrounding areas.  The temperatures in New Brunswick today are forecast to to be in the high 30s today with rain showers continuing until 5:00 pm.  All continuing education classes are running as scheduled. This includes:

• Turf I & II
• 3 Week Turf
• Landscape IPM
• Radon Mitigation Proficiency Course
• Recycling: Enhancing Your Public Communication Skills.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

A storm has brought an overnight mix of rain, freezing rain and snow to New Jersey and surrounding areas.  All continuing education classes are running as scheduled. This includes:

• Turf I & II
• 3 Week Turf
• Landscape IPM
• Radon Mitigation Proficiency Course
• Recycling: Enhancing Your Public Communication Skills.

The temperatures in New Brunswick, which was 32 at 5:30 a.m., are forecast to to be in the high 30s today with rain showers continuing until 5:00 pm.   Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

Class Status for Wednesday, January 16, 2013

A storm system is expected to bring steady rain to New Jersey tonight into tomorrow, with the possibility of sleet mixed in overnight.  At this time, it appears that the New Brunswick area will only have rain on the morning of January 16.  Therefore, at this time, all classes are running as scheduled. This includes:

• Turf I & II
• 3 Week Turf
• Landscape IPM
• Radon Mitigation Proficiency Course
• Recycling: Enhancing Your Public Communication Skills

We will continue monitoring the storm. If the severity or threat of snow/ice/sleet changes, we may adjust class schedules accordingly.

Use your own good judgement to decide whether local roads and conditions are safe for travel.  Safety should be your top priority in deciding whether to travel to campus.

NOTE: Courses currently listed as running may end up being delayed or cancelled as more information about the storm`s impact and severity unfold. If any classes are going to be delayed or cancelled, a final decision will be made and posted to this page no later than 6:00am tomorrow morning.

Week of Jan 14 -- Operating Status: Normal

Weather conditions are looking good this week, although rain is likely for Wednesday according to current weather reports. All classes are running as scheduled.

This includes:

• Turf I & II
• 3-Week Turf
• Advanced Water Operations
• Advanced Collection Systems
• CORE Training
• Radon Measurement Proficiency Course & Exam
• Radon Mitigation Proficiency Course & Exam
• Landscape Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Recycling: Enhancing Your Public Communication Skills
• Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection and Application 

Have a good week!

Week of Jan 7 -- Operating Status: Normal

Weather conditions are looking good this week. All classes are running as scheduled.

This includes:

• Turf I & II
• 3-Week Turf
• Advanced Water Operations
• Advanced Collection Systems
• Common Sense Business and Pricing Strategies for Landscape Contractors
• Pest Management of Ornamental Landscape Plants
• Landscape Lighting
• Marketing & Sales Strategies in the New World
• Managing Diseases of Ornamental Landscape Plants
• Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection and Application

Have a good week!

Jan. 2 - 4 -- Operating Status: Normal

Weather conditions are looking good for the rest of this short week. All classes are running as scheduled.

This includes:

• Turf 1 & 2
• Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection & Application 

Happy New Year!