MSU 2026 Spring Christmas Tree Meeting
Saturday, April 18, 2026
1 - 4 p.m.
Hillside Christmas Tree Farm
14745 Sharon Hollow Rd.
Manchester, MI, 48158
Start the 2026 growing season off right with information on Christmas tree production. Topics will include pest and weed management, tree planting how-to's and sprayer calibration demos. Snacks and water will be provided. This is an in-person event and will take place at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm (14745 Sharon Hollow Rd. Manchester, MI). Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) recertification credits have been requested for Michigan residents. Space is limited and registration is required.
Agenda:
12:30 to 1 p.m.: Welcome, sign-in, refreshments
1 to 1:30 p.m.: Weeds in Christmas Trees: Why they cause problems and options for control – Bill Lindberg, MSU Extension
1:30 to 2 p.m.: How to calibrate herbicide sprayers with demonstrations: Tony Stefaini Hillside Christmas Tree Farm and Bill Lindberg, MSU Extension
2 to 2:45 pm: Tree planting Checklist: Tips for Success: Dr. Bert Cregg, Michigan State University
2:45 to 3 p.m.: Break Snacks/Water
3 to 3:50 p.m.: Spring season pest control- Tony Stefaini Hillside Christmas Tree Farm and Bill Lindberg, MSU Extension
3:50 to 4 p.m.: Final questions and survey of event
4 p.m.: Conclude
Cost: $10 (snacks/drinks included)
Registration for MSU 2026 Spring Christmas Tree Meeting is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 17, 2026.
There are 47 openings available.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For information, contact Bill Lindberg at lindbe35@msu.edu or at 616-438-2738.