Description: Invasive weeds and pests are a major threat to our natural and cultivated landscapes, spreading quickly and displacing or killing native plants. Invasive species (plants, insects, and animals) are costing the United States more than $138 billion each year, due to their economic impact on agriculture, forestry, fisheries, waterways, wildlife, and ornamental landscapes. Ecologists now rank invasion by exotic plants, animals and pathogens second only to habitat loss as a major threat to local biodiversity.

This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to properly identify invasive plants and develop strategies for treatment and control. A portion of the day will be spent in the field looking at invasive plants, the results of management, and a calibration demonstration.

Audience: This course was designed specifically for municipal public works and parks employees, planners, tree commissioners and arborists who work within their communities.

Approved for PDA Pesticide Applicators Update Credits (as of May 2, 2018)

Cat 00 – 4 credits, Cat PC – 6 credits, Cat 05 – 6 credits, Cat 06 – 6 credits, Cat 10 – 6 credits, Cat 18 – 6 credits, Cat 23 – 6 credits

Cost: $70 fee for attending the workshop includes a continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch.

Registration: Directly with the vendor (see below). Deadline to register is July 12, 2018.

How to Claim a Delaware Valley Trust Property & Liability Trust Scholarship:

1) Property & Liability Trust members should first contact the Trust to confirm availability and reserve your scholarship by emailing cbigham@dvtrusts.com or calling (267) 803-5720.

2) Next, register directly with the Penn State Extension at https://extension.psu.edu/managing-invasive-plants or call (877) 345-0691.

3) After completing the course, forward proof of completion and payment to cbigham@dvtrusts.com or fax (267) 803-5770.

4) Upon approval, the Property & Liability Trust will issue a reimbursement check for the value of the scholarship (up to $120.00 course and study guide/limit two scholarships per member entity).

DVPLT scholarship questions? Please call email cbigham@dvtrusts.com or call (267) 803-5720.

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Police canine handlers and supervisors must clearly understand their roles and responsibilities as they, along with their municipal employer, may face a potentially high liability exposure particularly when there is a lack of clear canine policies and protocol. This workshop will review K9 use of force policies, report writing and supervisor liability. It will also review the legal aspects of K9 and human body camera protocol, K9 bite investigations and search and seizure. Police K9 handlers and command staff are encouraged to attend.

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Open to DVWCT (Workers’ Comp) and DVPLT (Property & Liability) members at no cost. If seats are available, non-members can register at a cost of $50.00/co-pay. Lunch is included.

Registration closes two weeks prior to the event.  Please contact Carol Bigham, Director of Member Services, at cbigham@dvtrusts.com with any questions or for non-member registration.

Open to DVHT, DVWCT and DVPLT members.  $25.00 copay due to high program cost.

Topics covered in this course:

Microsoft Word Basics Working with Text and Paragraphs Formatting Text Formatting the Page Adding Art and Objects The Finishing Touches Viewing and Printing

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Open to DVWCT and DVPLT members at no cost.

Police emergency vehicle operations courses (EVOC) are taught by seasoned police instructors. The prime objectives of these hands-on, skill-based seminars are: (1) officer safety, (2) protection of innocents and (3) successful law enforcement. See attached training flyer for program descriptions including vehicle requirements.

Location:  Montgomery County Public Safety Training Center

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