Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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

Monday, January 28, 2013

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.

Sunday, January 27, 2013

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.

Friday, January 25, 2013

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!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

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.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

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!

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

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.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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.

Monday, January 14, 2013

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!

Monday, January 7, 2013

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!

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

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!