March, 2003
I PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name Joel Flagler
Position and Title Rutgers Cooperative Extension
County Agricultural/Resource Management Agent I
equivalent to Full Professor
Office Address Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Bergen County
One Bergen County Plaza, 3rd Fl.
Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076
Phone: (201)336-6781; Fax: (201)336-6874
E-mail: Flagler@aesop.rutgers.edu
II EDUCATION MFS, Forestry/Ecology, 1976
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
BS, Forestry/Horticulture, 1974
Rutgers University - Cook College
New Brunswick, NJ
HTR, Registered Horticultural Therapist 1984
American Horticultural Therapy Association
Lexington, Kentucky
Certificate in Horticultural Therapy 1982
New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, New York
Outstanding Educational
Experiences
Master Gardener Training Develop & deliver Rutgers Master Gardener training program in Bergen
1987-2016 County for twenty-five years. Bergen’s program was the 1st in the state,
Initiated in 1984 by Dr. Ralph Pearson. Today,19 other
counties have copied our success and recognize the program’s value.
New Horticultural Therapy Develop new Horticultural Therapy Certificate Program Certificate Program for Plant for Cook College, targeting new audience of retirees and
Biology and Pathology Dept. career-changers.
Developed 2002
Re-Create the RCE Bergen Fair Build a new 4-H & Master Gardener Fair; huge—over 7,200
2009-2016 attendees in 2009; 3,000 in 2012;17,000 in 2013 work with diverse
groups & community partners to develop and deliver education &
family fun. In 2013 this event officially became “The Bergen County
Fall Harvest Festival” and has grown into a major event for the public.
Douglass Developmental Disabilities Design & deliver specialized
Center 2010- 2016 Horticultural Therapy program for developmentally disabled young adults at DDDC. Collaborate with DDDC Director of Education to provide stimulating and psycho-socially appropriate activities while building confidence and awareness of natural systems and rhythms.
New Undergraduate Curriculum Develop new BS degree curriculum in horticultural therapy
2001. for Plant Biology and Pathology Department. Design three
new undergraduate courses; Introduction to Horticultural Therapy, Horticultural Therapy Techniques and Programming, and Colloquium: People-Plant Relationships. Also worked with Plant Biology Chair to establish linkages with Departments of Psychology and Sociology.
Help to Establish County Brought together the N.J. Department of Agriculture, Bergen
Agriculture Development Board County Government, and the agricultural community in
1999 Bergen County to consider establishing a County Agricultural
Development Board. Facilitated meetings and ongoing
dialogue, resulting in County Agricultural Development Board establishment, September, 1999. To date over 310 acres of farmland have been preserved, More are completing the application process and are being considered for Farmland Preservation in the 2005 cycle.
Japanese Horticultural Therapy Host three study groups of Japanese Horticultural Therapy
Society – 1997-2000 students. Deliver lecture (via interpreter) on People-Plant
Relationships and tour local horticultural therapy programs, farms and accessible parks (September, 2000; August- October, 1996; June, 1997). Lectures translated into Japanese and published 1997.
USDA-APHIS and N.J. In response to outbreak of contagious chrysanthemum white
Dept. of Agriculture rust disease, work with NJDA Division of Plant Pathology
USDA-APHIS to develop and conduct survey of 400
properties in Glen Rock. Also prepare final report for NJDA (1997, 1998)
American Society for Chair, Human Issues in Horticulture Working Group Horticultural Science (1991-1992). Chair, Workshop; Honolulu, Hawaii (1992). 1991-1992 Delegate, People-Plant Council; Washington, DC (1991- 1992).
2nd People-Plant Symposium Chair, 2nd international symposium, "People-Plant Relationships: Setting Research Priorities", Sheraton Meadowlands, East Rutherford, N.J. Responsible for overall coordination. 130 participants from U.S., Hawaii, Canada, Germany and Australia (April, 1992).
Northeast Middle Management Selected to participate in 3-day leadership Seminar Training; Cornell University; Ithaca, New York (August, 1992).
American Horticultural Therapy Board of Directors, 2 elected terms (1988-1994);
Association Long Range Strategic Planning Team, (1990-1992); Chair, National Training Committee (1992).
U.S.D.A. - Forest Service Original research, "The historic use of Pandora moth larvae as a food source by Paiute and Shoshone Native Americans"; Inyo National Forest, California (1979-1980).
III PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
County Agricultural/Resource/ September , 1988 to present. Promoted to County Agent
Management Agent I, equivalent to Full Professor with tenure effective
eq. to Full Professor, July 1, 2004. Responsible for developing and conducting a
Rutgers Cooperative Research Cooperative Extension education program for professionals in
And Extension ornamental horticulture and production agriculture and also homegrounds; including training 700 Master Gardener volunteers. Extension practice includes applied research, conference/workshop planning and coordination, teaching, mass media, publication. Special emphasis on developing programs for individuals with special needs, including geriatrics, youth-at-risk, prisoners, youth mentally challenged and more.
County Extension Department 1991 to present County Extension Department Head and Head liaison to the County Department of Parks. Responsible for overall budget, staffing and marketing of RCRE Bergen.
Horticulture Consultant June, 1987 to September 1988
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Primary function was to provide advice and technical
Bergen County assistance to farmers, home owners and Master Gardeners in
the absence of a County Agricultural Agent.
Lecturer, Ornamental January, 1986 - June, 1988
Horticulture. Bergen Responsible for developing and teaching six courses
Community College in the ornamental horticulture curriculum. Prepared
Paramus, NJ. lectures and laboratory sessions and designed the College's
first degree program in horticultural therapy.
Consultant, Horticulture and March, 1984 - November, 1988
Related Therapies, Inc., Founding member and active participant in this consulting
NY, NY firm. Designed therapeutic horticulture and gardening
programs for nursing homes, hospitals and other special
service facilities.
Director of Horticultural March, 1982 - April, 1985
Therapy, Daughters of Miriam Developed a greenhouse and gardening program for the
Center for the Aged resident population of this skilled nursing home. Served
Clifton, NJ on medical treatment teams and established the position of staff horticultural therapist.
Biological Information August 1978 - February, 1982
Specialist Primary responsibility was to develop interpretive programs
USDA Forestry Service for national forest visitors. Organized naturalist programs,
California designed trailhead displays, and supervised seasonal staff.
Also served as the assistant director of the visitor center and
participated on resource management teams.
IV AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
December 2012 Rutgers Cooperative Extension Award for Excellence; Faculty
December 2011 Rutgers Cooperative Extension Award for Excellence; Team
Award, with Bruce Clarke, et al, for Turfgrass Disease IPM program.
September, 2009 Communications Award, Northeast Regional Winner; with D.Kimmel;D.Kluchinski;W.Sciarappa;W;Hlubik;J.Frecon;R.Samulis;M.Azzara;R.Mickel;N.Polanin;J.Carleo;W.Cowgill;R.Obal;W.Walker;J.Ortiz;&G.Pavlis; NACAA; for publication of brochure(Farmers & Neighbors)
September, 2009 Extension Education Award; Northeast Regional Finalist; with D.Kimmel et.al.(see above);NACAA; for Farmer/Neighbor project & poster.
September, 2008 Rutgers Cooperative Extension Award for Diversity; with M. Flahive-DiNardo; for statewide Horticultural Therapy training.
August, 2007 Bayer Communications Award for Publication, State Winner, National Finalist; National Association of County Agricultural Agents with Flahive DiNardo, M. and Sabatino K.
March, 2005 Distinguished Service Award, Bergen County Board of Agriculture; for professional service, 2004
October, 2004 Commendation Award, Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders; for six years service on Open Space Trust Fund Advisory Board.
August, 2003 Communications Award, First Place National Winner; National Association of County Agricultural Agents and AT&T for personal gardening column.
July, 2003 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Fifteen years of Service
2002, 2001, 2000, Rutgers Faculty Academic Service Award
1999,1997
August, 2002 Communications Award, State and Regional Winner and National Finalist; from National Association of County Agricultural Agents and AT&T; for personal gardening column.
August, 2002 Education Team Award, First Place National Winner; from
National Association of County Agricultural Agents; with M. DiNardo,
P. Nitzsche, P. Perdomo and B. Oleksak, for best contributed Poster.
August, 2000 Communications Award, State Winner and Regional Finalist; from
National Association of County Agricultural Agents and AT&T;
for personal gardening column.
August. 1999 Communications Award, State Winner and Regional Finalist; from National Association of County Agricultural Agents and AT&T; for personal gardening column.
September, 1998 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ten years of Service
August, 1998 Communications Award, State Winner and Regional Finalist; from National Association of County Agricultural Agents and AT&T for educational video on xeriscaping.
September, 1996 Team Award, from Rutgers Cooperative Extension; for Landscape Turf Disease Control project; with B. Clarke, et. al.
August, 1995 Communications Award, First Place National Winner; from National Association of County Agricultural Agents and AT&T; for newspaper feature articles.
July, 1995 National Publication Award; from American Horticultural Therapy
Association; for book edited, People-Plant Relationships: Setting
Research Priorities.
August, 1994 Professional Service Certificate; from American Horticultural Therapy Association; for serving six years on national Board of Directors.
February, 1994 Award for Excellence; from Northeast Directors of Cooperative Extension; for co-developing "Careers in the Green Industry"
program for NJ correctional youth.
September, 1993 Diversity Award; from Rutgers Cooperative Extension; for designing and implementing specialized horticulture programs for persons with mental, physical and social disabilities.
June, 1993 LESCO-NACAA Turfgrass/Horticulture Communications Award State and Regional winner; from National Association of County Agricultural Agents; for coordinating and chairing 1992 National People-Plant Symposium.
June, 1993 Distinguished Service Award from Bergen Pines County Hospital; for technical assistance in designing new horticultural therapy greenhouse.
August, 1992 National Training Chair Certificate from American Horticultural Therapy Association; for coordinating annual training workshop; Gaithersburg, Maryland.
October, 1992 Certificate of Recognition from Union City Adolescent Substance Abuse Program; for excellence, dedication and commitment in training correctional youth.
December, 1991 Professional Service Award from Bergen County Landscape Contractors Association; for delivering educational/training programs.
October, 1991 Pride In Your Neighborhood Award from The Record newspaper; for creating a wheelchair-accessible sensory garden at the Bergen Pines County Hospital.
September, 1991 LESCO-NACAA Turfgrass/Horticulture Communications Award – 2nd place Northeast region winner; from National Association of County Agricultural Agents; for outstanding weekly gardening column.
August, 1991 Rhea McCandliss Professional Service Award from American Horticultural Therapy Association; for distinctive leadership, educational development and service to the field of horticultural therapy.
February, 1991 Faculty Academic Service Increment Program Award from Rutgers – Cook College; for outstanding educational programs.
1989. Distinguished Service Award from Bergen Community College; for contributions to horticulture advisory boards.
1974-1976 Fellowship – Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies; for scholastic merit.
1974. George H. Cook Scholars Award from Rutgers-Cook College; for original research and scholastic excellence.
May, 1974 BS, cum laude, Rutgers University - Cook College
1973. Alpha Zeta Honor Society Rutgers University – Cook College; for scholastic achievement
V MAJOR PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
TEACHING
Undergraduate Instruction: Develop/Teach 3 three- credit, sixteen week courses yrly
2016 11:776:225:01 Intro to HT 24 students
11:776:495:01 Special Problems in HT 5 students
11:776:432:01 Colloquium: People-Plant Relationships 22 students
2015 11:776:325:01 HT Techniques 5 students
11:776:495:01 Special Studies in HT 5 students
11:015:432:01 Colloquium:People-Plant Relationships 27 students
2014 11:776:225:01 Introduction to Horticultural Therapy 21 students
11:776:425:01 HT Internship at Douglass Developmental 6 students
2013 11:776:325:01 Horticultural Therapy Techniques 22 students
11:015:432:01 Colloquium: People-Plant Relationships 32 students
2012 11:776:225:01 Introduction to Horticultural Therapy 31 students
11:776:425:01 HT Internship at Douglass Developmental 6 students
11:015:432:01 Colloquium: People-Plant Relationships 32 students
2011 11:776:325:01 Horticultural Therapy:Techniques & Programming 27 students
11:776:495:01 Special Problems in Plant Science 3 students
11:015:432:01 Colloquium: People-Plant Relationships 28 students
2010 SEBS –Dept. of Plant Biology & Pathology
11:776:225:01 Introduction to Horticultural Therapy 26 students
11:776:425:01 Special Topics in Horticultural Therapy 4 students 11:015:432:01 Jr/Sr Colloquium: People-Plant Relationships 26 students
2008/ SEBS-Dept. of Plant Biology & Pathology
2009 11:015:432:01 Jr/Sr Colloquium: People-Plant Relationships 24 students
11: 776: 325:01 Horticultural Therapy: Techniques & Programming 26 students
11: 776: 425: 01 Internship in Horticultural Therapy 4 students
2007/ SEBS – Department of Plant Biology and Pathology
2008 11:015:432:01 Jr/Sr Colloquium: People-Plant Relationships 26 students
11:776:225:01 Introduction to Horticultural Therapy 27 students
11:776:350:01 Special Problems in Plant Science; supervising interns 3 students
2006/ SEBS – Department of Plant Biology and Pathology
2007 Horticultural Therapy Techniques & Programming 26 students
Jr/Sr Colloquium: People-Plant Relationships 25 students
Special Problems in Plant Science; supervising internships 3 students
2005/ Rutgers – Cook College Department of Plant Biology and 2006 Pathology
Colloquium: People-Plant Relationships 26 students
Introduction to Horticultural Therapy 26 students
Curriculum Advisor: Horticultural Therapy Certificate Program
Horticultural Therapy B.S. Degree Program
2004/ Rutgers – Cook College Department of Plant Biology and Pathology
2005 Colloquium: People-Plant Relationships 26 students
Introduction to Horticultural Therapy 25 students
2003/ Rutgers – Cook College Department of Plant Biology and
2004 Pathology
Horticultural Therapy: Techniques and Programming 22 students
Colloquium: People-Plant Relationships 28 students
2002/ Rutgers - Cook College Department of Plant Biology and
2003 Pathology
Colloquium: People Plant Relationships 28 students
Introduction to Horticultural Therapy 24 students
2001/ Rutgers - Cook College Department of Plant Science
2002 Introduction to Horticultural Therapy 20 students
People-Plant Relationships 27 students
2000/ Rutgers - Cook College Department of Plant Science
2001 Horticultural Topics 10 students
Introduction to Horticultural Therapy 9 students
Horticultural Therapy: Techniques and Programming 6 students
1999/ Supervise students on Horticultural Therapy Internships 3 - 6
2000 and Horticultural Therapy Independent Studies per year
1999 Rutgers - Cook College Department of Plant Science
Horticultural Topics 10 students
Horticultural Therapy Techniques and Programming 9 students
1998 Rutgers - Cook College Department of Plant Science
Introduction to Horticultural Therapy 9 students
1997 Rutgers - Cook College Department of Plant Science
Introduction to Horticultural Therapy 6 students
1997 Rutgers - Cook College
Developed new curriculum in horticultural therapy
three approved courses;
1995. Rutgers - Cook College
Guest Lecturer
Dr. J. Sacalis' Horticulture Course
- People-Plant Relationships 22 students
1992. Rutgers University - Cook College
Guest Lecturer
Dr. D. Durkin's Topics in Horticulture course
- Horticultural Therapy 8 students
1986-1988 Ornamental horticulture courses developed and taught;
at Bergen Community College, Paramus, N.J.:
- Plant Propagation + lab 49 students
- Indoor Tropical Plants + lab 22 "
- Turfgrass Management + lab 51 "
- Introduction to Horticulture + lab 56 "
- Horticultural Therapy + lab 14 "
On-campus Guest Lectures:
2012-2016 11:776:211 Intro.to Horticulture (Gianfagna);“Human Issues in Horticulture”;22
11:776:170 People & Plants (Helsel); Horticultural Therapy; 87 students
Landscape Architecture Masters Studio (Goto); Human Issues in Hort; 12
Extension courses/classes/programs
1988-2016 Master Gardener Program, develop and deliver three eleven-week semesters (30 lectures) yearly. Train 25-35 students per year, returning 2500+ hours volunteer service. Trained 870 students to date, representing 140,000 hours of returned volunteer service. Classes taught by JF include:
- Plant Physiology
- Vegetable Gardening
- Selecting Woody Ornamentals (trees & shrubs)
- Managing Ground Covers and Vines
- Growing Annuals and Perennials
- Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.)
- Horticultural Therapy
- Gardening with Correctional Youth
- Plant Propagation
- Indoor Tropical Plants
- Weeds: Identification and Control
- Gardening with Disabled Individuals
- Turf Management
- Insect Pests of Ornamentals
- People Plant Relationships/ Ethnobotany
- Gardening with Seniors
- Managing Wildlife Pests
- Soils Management
1988-2016 North Jersey Ornamental Horticulture Conference; held yearly at County College of Morris; serving 500-600 professionals in Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Morris, Union and Sussex counties. Working with a small team (5) of RCE agents and program associates to plan and deliver a program of education, training and pesticide recertification. Turf Day, Tree Day, Landscape Day Pest Control Operators / Health Officer Day;
Yearly Chair, Landscape Day. 2013 Co-Chair Tree Day; Overall N.J.O.H.C. Chair, 2002-2003. Responsibilities include program development, scheduling speakers, arranging with N.J. D.E.P. for program accreditation. Average 150-200 participants for Tree, Turf, Landscape Days
2015-2016 Veterans Administration Medical Center; develop and deliver Horticultural Therapy programming for several populations at the Lyons campus; supervise 3 SEBS HT interns; new partnership developed between Rutgers and the VA to support sustained programming. Federal Grant funded $20K.
1988-2012 Landscape Conference and Trade Show; Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, N.J.; for huge and ever-growing ornamental horticulture community. Yearly training and pesticide recertification offered for landscapers, arborists, nursery growers, turf managers and garden center personnel. Responsible for entire conference program, moderating sessions and arranging with N.J. D.E.P. for accreditation. Feb. 29, 2012; Mar 2,2011; 1650 attendees; Feb. 24, 2010; 1,280 attend.
Lectures delivered:
"Integrated Pest Management For Landscape Professionals"
1991; 130 participants
"Turf I.P.M." 1994; 138 participants
2000; 185 participants
2010- 2012 Training for Bergen County Parks Dept. Managers &
Superintendents; Dept. of Public Works Managers,
NJDEP accredited: Water Quality; Park Trees BMPs; Sports Turf
BMP’s, Core; IPM, Stormwater management.
2010-2016 Horticultural Therapy & Training for Developmentally Disabled Youth,
Garfield Middle School; 58 participants; 7 sessions July
2009 Geese Management Workshop; for Bergen county & municipal
professionals who deal with huge geese population and related problems.
Management options presented in day-long educational programming; with
RCE’s Dr. Chris Obropta; March 3, 2009
2009 Green Thumbs Horticultural Therapy/Training for Developmentally
Disabled youth; 3 schools: Transitions (WoodRidge),Hillcrest (Paramus),
Garfield Middle School; 65 participants; 32 weeks(Feb-Aug); grant-funded
2009 Training for County Parks Dept. Managers & Superintendents;
NJDEP accredited:1/15(Insect Pests);1/29(Tree BMP’s);2/2
Water Quality);3/12(Turf);3/26(Core); 65 participants
1999-2003 First Jobs Horticulture Training, Bergen County Department of Mental Health, Bergen Vo-Tech Special Needs and Friendship House. Design and deliver year-round horticultural program for at-risk and mentally ill youth funded by a grant from the Department of Mental Health. $60,000 paid to Rutgers Cooperative Extension in 2001 and 2002; $24,800 in 2000; $8,400 in 1999. Expanded in 2001 from summer program to year-round programming.
1996-2000 Landscape I.P.M. Conference; coordinate and chair North Jersey
version of successful Ocean County program; N.J. D.E.P. accredited; 41 attendees in 1996; 94 in 1997; 89 in 1998; 112 in 1999, 75 in 2000.
1998 Careers in the Green Industry and Workforce Preparedness. Juvenile Detention Center, Paramus, NJ. Design and deliver 12-module training for incarcerated youth, age 14-18. Funded by grant through Bergen County Department of Human Services; $7,400.
1996-1999 Workforce Preparedness Training; Hackensack Jail, Hackensack NJ.
Deliver two part training series, helping inmates prepare for post-
prison lives. Classes taught include Resume Preparation and Preparing for a Job Interview. Dates delivered in 1997: July 29,31; August 7,12; November 5,12. Evaluations indicate 100% of participants responding believed they are better prepared to pursue a job or career as a result of this training.
1996-1997 Job Readiness and Green Industry Careers; Phoenix Academy training series; Rockleigh, NJ; for at-risk youth. 14 participants.
1995-1996 Bergen County Jail Training Programs, designed and developed
with RCE Family and Consumer Sciences educator. Classes taught
include:
- Career Readiness (12, 18, 15 participants)
- Preparing a Resume' (20, 8, 14 participants)
- The Job Interview (20, 8, 14 participants)
1992-1996 Careers in the Green Industry. Project team leader, responsible for development, coordination, teaching and evaluation of innovative
training program for correctional youth from all over the state.
Implement a highly structured curriculum lasting 12 to 25 weeks; classes
offered on Cook campus and at correctional facilities. 1992 pilot program
received $94,000 in grant funding from N.J. Department of Corrections; 45
youth participating. 1993 and 1994 expanded programs received
$217.000.00 in grant funding from N.J. Department of Corrections (Division
of Juvenile Services) and N.J. Department of Environmental Protection; 430
youth participating. 1996 limited to two facilities; 70 participants. This
innovative program has received regional and national attention. Our
curriculum has been requested by universities and correctional departments in
twelve other states and three Canadian provinces. Classes taught include:
- Woody Plant Identification
- Indoor Tropical Plants
- Soil Science
- Landscape Design
- Horticultural Therapy
- Integrated Pest Management
- Preparing a Resume
- Preparing for a Job Interview
- Completing a Job Application
- Professionalism and Career Opportunities
1988-1992 Pesticide Education and Recertification Training for professionals using pesticides, including: arborists, farmers, landscapers, exterminators and health officers; developed and delivered training programs offered twice yearly on a regional basis with Passaic County Agricultural Agent. 460 individuals trained yearly. Classes taught include:
- Safety With Pesticides
- Pest Management: Trees and Shrubs
- Pest Management: Turf
- Pest Management: General Household
- Pest Management: Structural (termites, etc.)
- Pest Management: General Public Health
- Proper Pesticide Selection, Application, Storage & Disposal.
1987-1993 Horticultural Therapy Certificate Program; The New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, Develop and implement a 179 hour curriculum focusing on the use of plants and gardens as tools for rehabilitation. This certificate program is the only one of its kind in the eastern U.S., and reached over 800 horticultural therapy students from New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. Courses taught include:
- Site Visitations: Hackensack Jail, Hackensack, N.J.
- Site Visitations: Bergen Pines County Hospital, Paramus, N.J.
- Introduction to Horticultural Therapy
- People-Plant Relationships
- Site Design for Adaptive Gardens
- Horticulture for Aged Individuals
- The Nature of Disabilities
- Integrated Pest Management in Clinical Settings
- Client Relationships in the Garden
- Resource Management as a Programming Tool
- Consulting in Horticultural Therapy
- How to Start A Horticultural Therapy Program
- Program Evaluation and Documentation
Guest Lectures
Invited local and in-state teaching opportunities, filling specific topic requests.
Yearly: 2012-2016 RCE of Morris, Union, Essex, Sussex, Hunterdon, Passaic Counties Master
Gardener program guest lectures
Nov 15,2012 “Horticultural Therapy”; RCE Passaic MG; 22 students
Nov 13, 2012 “Horticultural Therapy”; RCE Union MG; 35 students
May 2, 2012 “Turf IPM”; RCE Sussex; 18 people
May 1, 2012 “People-Plant Relationships”; Garden Club of Long Valley; 25 people
Apr 30, 2012 “Pest Forecast for 2012”; Bergen County Environmental Council; 56 people
Apr 26, 2012 “IPM Basics”; Mayors Council; Norwood; 32 people
Mar 28, 2012 “Human Issues in Horticulture”; G. Wulster, Z. Helsel, 123 SEBS students
Feb 16, 2012 “Small Trees”; RCE Passaic MG; 23 students
Jan 13, 2012 “Advance HT Workshop”; RCE Morris MG; 14 people
Jan 10, 2012 “Horticultural Therapy”; RCE Union MG; 32 students
Jan 9, 2012 “Horticultural Therapy”; RCE Morris; 28 students
Apr. 27, 2011 “Turf IPM”; RCE Sussex MG; 32 students
Mar. 30,2011 “People-Plant Relationships”; SEBS; 185 students
Mar.3, 2011 “ Selecting Small Trees”; RCE Passaic MG; 28 students
Feb 28, 2011 “ Horticultural Therapy”; RCE Morris MG; 26 students
Nov.30,2010 “Horticultural Therapy”;RCE/Union MG; 46 students
Nov.18,2010 “Horticultural Therapy”;RCE Passaic MG; 32 students
Apr. 15,2010 “Small Trees”; RCE Passaic MG; 34 students
Mar.10,2010 “People-Plant Relationships”; SEBS People & Plants:
Guest Lecture for Dr. G.Wulster; 210 students
Jan.11,2010 “Horticultural Therapy”;RCE Morris MG; 33 students
Nov.19,2009 “Horticultural Therapy”; RCE/Passaic MG; 30 students
July 8, 2009 “Horticultural Therapy”; RCE Sussex; 25 students
May 5, 2009 “Small Flowering Trees”;McFaul Environ. Ctr.; 20 partic.
Dec. 2008 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Union; 32 participants
Nov. 2008 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Morris; 34 participants
April 2008 “Selecting Trees” RCE/Passaic; 26 participants
March 2008 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Morris; 28 participants
Feb. 2008 “Turf I.P.M.” RCE/Sussex; 34 participants
Dec. 2007 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Union; 28 participants
Nov. 2007 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Morris; 25 participants
Nov. 2007 “Horticulrural Therapy” RCE/Passaic, Wayne; 27 participants
April 2007 “Selecting Trees” RCE/Passaic, Wayne; 28 participants
April 2007 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Essex, Roseland; 25 participants
Dec. 2006 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Morris; 25 participants
May 2006 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Essex; 24 participants
April 2006 “Horticultural Therapy Training” RCE/Somerset; 15 participants
April 2006 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Union, Westfield; 26 participants
Dec. 2005 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Morris; 26 participants
Dec. 2005 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Union; 28 Participants
Nov. 2005 “Woody Ornamentals” Tenafly Garden Club; 34 participants
May 2005 “I.P.M.”; Allendale Garden Club, Allendale; 38 participants
May 2005 “Horticultural Therapy”; RCRE/Passaic, Wayne; 28 participants
May 2005 “Selecting Trees”; RCRE/Passaic, Wayne; 28 participants
Apr.2005 “Horticultural Therapy”; RCRE/Union, Westfield; 38 participants
Apr.2005 “Horticultural Therapy”; Emma Lausten Horticulture Series, Cook College, New Brunswick; 18 participants
Nov.2004 “Horticultural Therapy”; RCE Morris County, Frelinghuysen
Arboretum; 38 participants.
June 2004 “Selecting Trees”; RCE Passaic County, Wayne, 34 participants
May 2004 “Horticultural Therapy”; RCE Passaic County, Wayne, 34 participants
February 2004 “Horticultural Therapy”; RCE Essex County, Roseland, 35 participants
January 2004 “Horticultural Therapy”; RCE Morris County, Frelinghuysen, 38 participants
May 2003 “Selecting Trees”; Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Passaic,
Wayne, 30 participants.
March 2003 “Master Gardeners and Horticultural Therapy”; Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Union, Westfield; 35 participants.
November 2002 “Horticultural Therapy: Community Outreach” Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Morristown; 22 participants.
October 2002 “Master Gardeners and Horticultural Therapy” Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Passaic, Wayne; 40 participants.
June 2002 “Low Water Use Landscaping” Ringwood Clean Conference, Ringwood; 42 Participants.
May 2002 “Low Water Use Landscaping” Bergen SWAN Eco-conference; Westwood; 64 Participants.
May 2002 “Intro to Horticultural Therapy” Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Union, Westwood; 35 Participants.
April 2002 “Horticulture for Training and Rehabilitating” County College of Morris; 22 participants.
February 2002 “Selecting Small Flowering Trees for the Landscape” Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Passaic, Wayne; 40 Participants.
October 2001 “Horticultural Therapy and Master Gardeners” Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Passaic; 42 participants.
March 2001 “Horticultural Therapy” Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Union; 46 participants.
March 2001 “Selecting Landscape Trees” Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Essex; 48 participants.
March 2001 “Selecting Flowering Trees” Ringwood Garden Club, 38 participants.
December 2000 “Prescriptive Horticulture and Master Gardeners” Rutgers Cooperative
Extension/Sussex; 44 participants.
June 2000 “Horticultural Therapy” Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Passaic County Master Gardeners; 38 participants.
May 2000 “Selecting Small Trees” Ringwood Garden Club; 42 participants.
March 2000 “Selecting Trees” Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Sussex County Master Gardeners; 48 participants.
March 2000 “Selecting Trees” Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Essex County Master Gardeners; 46 participants.
March 2000 “Horticultural Therapy” Rutgers Cooperative Extension/Union Master
Gardeners; 44 participants.
October 1999 “Horticultural Therapy” Statewide Master Gardener Conference,
Rutgers - Cook College.
May 1999 “People-Plant Relationships” Ringwood Garden Club; 42 participants
April 1999 “Horticultural Therapy” Essex Fells Garden Club; 32 participants.
February 1999 “People-Plant Relationships” Rutgers Cooperative Extension;
Mercer County Master Gardeners; 44 participants.
April 1998 “Small Flowering Trees”. RCE/Essex Master Gardeners; 46 participants.
April 1998 “Careers in Horticulture” Phoenic Academy, Rockleigh; 11 participants.
April 1998 “Small Trees” RCE/Passaic Master Gardeners, 48 participants.
November 1997 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Union Master Gardeners; 42 participants.
November 1997 “Turf I.P.M.” Athletic and Recreational Fields Seminar; NJ School Buildings and Grounds Association; 38 participants.
October 1997 “People-Plant Relationships” RCE/Passaic Master Gardeners; 40 participants.
July 1997 “Horticultural Therapy for Seniors” Sussex County Snufftown Garden Club; 20 participants.
May, 1997 “Adaptive Gardening” Women's Club of River Edge; 42 participants.
April, 1997 “Horticultural Therapy for the Aged” Allendale Nursing Home; 36 participants.
April, 1997 “Turf I.P.M.” Teaneck Garden Club; 32 Participants.
March, 1997 “Horticultural Therapy for the Aged” Garretson Forge and Farm
Association, Fair Lawn; 33 participants.
March, 1997 “Advanced Horticultural Therapy Workshop” RCE/Essex
Master Gardener Association; 55 participants.
March, 1997 “Selecting Trees” RCE/Passaic Master Gardeners; 54 participants.
March, 1997 “Selecting Landscape Trees” Activities Unlimited, Closter;
84 participants.
February, 1997 “Horticultural Therapy Potentials and Greenhouse Design” Sussex County Nursing Home (The Homestead); 8 administrators.
February, 1997 “Selecting Trees” Allendale Garden Club, Allendale; 43 participants.
January, 1997 “Horticultural Therapy for Psychiatric Populations” Community
Psychiatric Institute workshop, East Orange; 14 professional
participants.
January 30, 1997 “Garden Design for School Courtyard” Glen Rock H.S. Science Club; 18 Students, 2 faculty.
December, 1996 “Horticultural Therapy" RCE/Union Master Gardeners; 50 Participants.
October, 1996 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Passaic Master Gardeners; 51 participants.
June, 1996 “Turf I.P.M.” Bergen County Landscape Contractors Association;
44 participants.
June, 1996 “Selecting Flowering Trees” AARP, Tenafly; 98 participants.
May 1996 Phoenix Academy, Rockleigh, (3 sessions) “Planning a Garden”;
“Growing Flowers & Vegetables”; "Career Readiness";
12 participants.
March 1992-1997 Hotline & Diagnostic Training (annual); 65 participants.
March 1996 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Essex Master Gardeners; 28 participants.
March 1996 “Turf I.P.M.” Mantech Opti-Grow, Montvale; 42 participants.
March 1996 “I.P.M.” Wyckoff Garden Club; 48 participants.
February 1996 “Selecting Trees” RCE/Passaic Master Gardeners; 45 participants.
February 1996 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Union Master Gardeners; 48 participants.
February 1996 “I.P.M.” Teaneck Garden Club; 48 participants.
February 1996 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Mercer Master Gardeners; 64
participants.
December 1995 “Selecting Trees” RCE/Union Master Gardeners; 48 participants.
April 1995 “I.P.M." Mantek Opti-Grow Turf Conference; Newark, NJ;
12 participants.
March 1995 “Horticultural Therapy” RCE/Essex Master Gardeners; 27 participants.
February 1995 “Selecting Trees” RCE/Union Master Gardeners; 48 participants.
October 1994 "Selecting Landscape Trees" Teaneck Garden Club; Teaneck, N.J.; 45 participants.
October 1994 "Horticultural Therapy" Ridgewood Women's Club; Ridgewood, N.J.; 32 participants.
October 1994 "Horticultural Therapy" Ridgewood Garden Club; 26 participants.
September 1994 "Shade Tree Selection" RCE/Union Master Tree Stewards;
28 participants.
June 1994 Recycling Workshop, Borough of Rutherford, promote yard &
April 1995 waste recycling/composting; 88 attendees.
May 1994 "Horticultural Therapy" Meadowview Hospital, Secaucus;
15 participants.
April 1994 "Intergenerational and Adaptive Gardening" Glen Rock Garden
Club; 34 participants.
April 1994 "Horticultural Therapy" RCE/Essex Master Gardeners; 24 participants.
March 1994 "Horticultural Therapy" Cresskill High School; 26 participants.
January 1994 "Horticultural Therapy" RCE/Union Master Gardeners;
48 Participant.
January 1994 "Selecting Trees" RCE/Essex Master Gardeners; 28 participants.
May 1993 "Pesticide Safety and Controlling Turf Pests" Paramus Shade
Tree Commission; Paramus, N.J.; 14 participants.
May 1993 "Intergenerational Horticulture Programs" Garfield High School;
Garfield, N.J.; 12 participants.
April 1993 "Horticultural Therapy" Rutgers Urban Gardening Newark,
& May 1991 N.J.; 20 participants.
September, 1993 "Principles of Composting" Bergen County Solid Waste Seminar, Hackensack Meadowlands; 88 participants.
November 1992, "Master Gardeners and Horticultural Therapy" Rutgers
April 1992, Master Gardeners Program of Union County; Westfield,
& March 1991-90 N.J.; 24-30 participants.
September 1992 "Success With Street Trees" Annual Shade Tree Commission Conference, Paramus, NJ; 76 Participants.
September 1992 "Selecting Trees for the Landscape" 17th Annual Home Gardeners School; Rutgers University - Cook College; New Brunswick, N.J.; 73 participants.
April 1992 "The Joys of Gardening" Fairleigh Dickinson University Home Expo; 84 participants.
February 1992 "Principles of Horticultural Therapy" Dr. Dominick Durkin's class, Horticultural Topics; Rutgers University - Cook College;
New Brunswick, N.J.; 8 participants.
October 1991 "A Horticultural Therapy Program for New Jersey’s Largest
Hospital"; Annual Reception; Bergen Pines County Hospital;
86 participants.
September 1991 "Gardening for Human Well-Being"15th and 16th Annual
September 1990 Home Gardeners School; Rutgers University - Cook College;
New Brunswick, N.J.; 77 and 68 participants, respectively.
June 1991 "Integrated Pest Management" Sundial Garden Club; Hillsdale, N.J.; 28 participants.
April 1991 "Integrated Pest Management" Teaneck Garden Club; Teaneck, N.J.; 36 participants.
June 1990 “Gardening for Healing” N.J. Activity Coordinators Association
Meeting; Inglemoor Nursing Home, Englewood, N.J.; 18 participants.
July 1990 "Master Gardeners and Horticultural Therapy" Rutgers Master Gardener Program of Ocean County; Toms River, N.J.; 29 participants.
May 1990 "Gardening for the Disabled" James McFaul Environmental Center; Wyckoff, N.J.; 31 participants.
November 1989 "People-Plant Relationships" Rutgers Master Gardener Program of Middlesex County; New Brunswick, N.J.; 26 participants.
November 1989 "Horticultural Therapy" Glen Rock Garden Club; 40 participants.
July 1989 "Horticulture in the Classroom" Maywood Avenue School; Maywood, N.J.; 16 participants.
March 1989 “Horticulture as a Therapeutic Medium” In-Service Training for medical professionals; Bergen Pines County Hospital, Paramus N.J.; 58 participants.
November 1988 "Plant Propagation" Rutherford Garden Club; 38 participants.
Paraprofessionals Trained
2004-2005 2 Horticultural Assistants
2004. 2 Horticultural Assistants
2002-2003 3 Horticulture Instructors
3 Horticulture Assistants
2001-2003 Pennsylvania State University student (1); Sarah Hingle
Montclair State University MS Psych student (1); Illissa Protomastro, Rutgers University students (2); Lexine O’Grady, Tracy Newton
1999-2002 Horticulture Instructors (2); assist with horticulture therapy programs and greenhouse management.
1994 - 2002 Horticulture Assistants (4); responsibilities include: homeowner diagnostic services and soil test reports, supervise hotline volunteers.
1989 and 1990 Horticultural Therapy Consultant; responsibilities include: supervise five new extension horticulture programs in area nursing homes, jail and mental health facilities; coordinate extension volunteers. Salary paid with grant funds.
Students Mentored
2010-2016 Rutgers SEBS; 24 students pursuing BS or Certificate in HT
2007-2008 Rutgers-SEBS; 6 students majoring in Horticultural Therapy
2006-2007 Rutgers-Cook College; 4 students majoring in Horticultural Therapy
2005-2006 Rutgers-Cook College; 4 students majoring in Horticultural Therapy
2004-2005 Rutgers-Cook College; 6 students majoring in Horticultural Therapy
2004. Rutgers-Cook College; 5 students majoring in Horticultural Therapy
2003. Rutgers - Cook College; Lexine O’Grady, Joan Labun, Leah Ingelsbe
The New York Botanical Garden/Japanese Horticultural Society; Shunichiro Yoshizaki
2001 Rutgers - Cook College; Stephanie Schwartz, Bette Galen, Tracey Newton
2000 Rutgers - Cook College BS students, Rebecca Shafer, Carol Bernstein, Frank Meadows
1999 Rutgers – Cook College BS students, Rebecca Shafer, Carol Bernstein, LyLan Lofgren
1996. Rutgers - Cook College MS student, Sue Zaharbinski
1995 University of Virginia MS student, Weeks Ringle
1994 Bergen Community College AS student, Joseph Ferrari
VI MAJOR PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
EXTENSION PRACTICE
Publications
Books Edited Flagler, J.; editor, with R. Poincelot; 1994 People- Plant Relationships--Setting Research Priorities. Proceedings of the 1992 National People-Plant Symposium; Haworth Press. Two chapters translated into Japanese for publication by Greenery Research, 1997.
Flagler, J., associate editor, 1992 The Role of
Horticulture in Human Well-Being and Social Development D. Relf, ed.-in-chief. Timber Press; 254 pages.
Chapters in Book Flagler, J. 1992 "Horticultural Therapy: Potentials for Master Gardeners" in D. Relf, ed., The Role of Horticulture in Human Well-Being and Social Development, Timber Press; chapter 32.
Entry in Book Flagler, J. 1998 “New Jersey Department of Corrections” in S. Simpson, ed., Horticulture as Therapy, Haworth Press; p. 273.
Refereed Journals Flagler, J. “First Jobs in the Green Industry”.
Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture, vol. XIII; 2002; 36-39.
DiNardo, M, J. Flagler, and B. Schilling 2002 “The
Economic Impact of and Issues Facing the Landscape
Industry in Northern NJ”. Hort Science, vol. 37 (3); June 2002; 437.
Flagler, J. 1995 "The Role of Horticulture in Training Correctional Youth" Hort Technology, vol.5 (2); August.
Flagler, J. 1993 "Corrections and the Green Industry" Journal of Home and Consumer Horticulture, vol. 1 (4); Sept.
Flagler, J. 1992 "Master Gardeners and Horticultural Therapy" Hort Technology, vol. 2 (2); April/June; 249-250.
Book Review Flagler, J. 2006. “Generations Gardening Together” Haworth Press
Flagler, J. 1997. Review of new hardcover text Horticultural Therapy and the Older Adult Population Edited by Susan Wells; Haworth Press.
Other Professional
Articles/ Conference
Proceedings/Abstracts Kimmel, S., D. Kluchinski, W.J. Sciarappa,
W.Hlubik, J. Frecon, R. Samulis, M. Azzara, J.
Flagler, R. Mickel, N. Polanin, J. Carleo, W.Cowgill, R. Obal, W. Walker, J. Ortiz, G. Pavlis.2009.
Educating Farmers to Avoid Conflicts withNeighbors
and Towns; Proceedings 94th NACAA AMPIC; p.86
Invited Poster & Published Abstract
Kimmel, S., D. Kluchinski, W.J. Sciarappa,
W.Hlubik, J. Frecon, R. Samulis, M. Azzara, J.
Flagler, R. Mickel, N. Polanin, J. Carleo, W.Cowgill, R. Obal, W. Walker, J. Ortiz, G. Pavlis. 2008.
Farmer-to-Farmer Advice for Avoiding
Conflicts…With Neighbors and Towns. New Jersey State Agricultural Development Committee, Trenton, NJ 29 pp.
Flahive-DiNardo, M. and Flagler, J. (2008)
Horticultural Therapy Workshop for Volunteers and
Special Needs Programs Administrators; Proceedings
93rd AMPIC NACAA, Greensboro NC, pg 70.
Flahive-DiNardo, M., Flagler, J., and Sabatino, K. (2007) Guidelines for Starting a HorticulturalTherapy Program by Partnering with Volunteers. Proceedings 92nd Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference National Association of County Agricultural Agents. p.145.
Flahive DiNardo, M. Sabatino, K. and Flagler, J. (2007
Guidelines for Starting a Horticultural Therapy Program by Partnering with Volunteers. Program and Abstracts 2007 Annual Meeting Northeast Region American Society forHorticulturalScience,University of Maryland, College Park MD, p.9.
Flahive DiNardo, M. and J. Flagler 2006 “Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow: A Look at the Landscape Industry in Northern New Jersey” NACAA proceedings 91st AMPIC-Cincinnati OH p.163
Flahive DiNardo, M. and J. Flagler 2006 “The Landscape Industry in Northern N.J. in the New Millenium” HortScience abstracts of the ASHS Northeast Region Annual Meeting June2006 Vol 41#3 pg. 491-496
Flahive DiNardo, M. and J. Flagler 2003 “An
Overview of the Economic Impact and issues facing the Landscape Service Industry in Northern NJ”; in Proceedings of the 2003 Centennial Meeting of the ASHS, Providence, RI
Flagler,J.,M. Flahive DiNardo, P.Nitzsche, B.Oleksak and P.Perdomo, 2002 “The North Jersey Ornamental Horticulture Conference”; Proceedings of the 87th nual Meeting and Conference NACAA,
Savannah,GA,p 52
Flagler, J. 2003 “Horticultural Therapy for Mentally
Challenged Youth”; in Proceedings of Southwest Desert Youth Gardening Conference; March 2003.
Flagler, J. 2002. “Drought-Survival Secrets for Your
Lawn & Garden” Bottom Line Personal, May 1, 2002, 11, vol 23 #9.
Flagler, J. 2000 “Horticultural Therapy: Potentials for Master Gardeners” in Proceedings of Western Regional Master Gardener Conference; October 2000.
Flagler, J. 1997 "People-Plant Relationships" Green Information, vol. 4; 62-64 (translated into Japanese).
Flagler, J. 1995 "Plants Boost Youth Self-Esteem" Greenhouse Business, vol. 1 (4).
Flagler, J. 1995 "People-Plant Relationships" N.J. Grower, vol. 18 (1).
Flagler, J. 1994 "Corrections and the Green Industry" Friends of Horticultural Therapy Newsletter/AHTA, Summer,'94.
Flagler, J. 1992 "The Role of Horticulture in Human Well-Being" ASHS Newsletter, vol. 8 (10); October; 25.
___________ 1992 "Second Symposium -- A Success" People-Plant Council News, vol. 2 (1); June; 1.
___________ 1992 "People-Plant Relationships: Setting Research Priorities" Vegetable Growers Association News, vol. 2 (2); Spring; 4.
___________ 1992 "Integrated Pest Management for
Arborists" The Shade Tree, vol. 65(3); March; 17-20.
___________ 1992 "People-Plant Symposium"
ASHS Newsletter, vol. 8 (2); February; 8.
___________ 1991 "Seasonal Bloomers" Recreation
Leisure Review; December; 5.
___________ 1991 "People-Plant Relationships: Setting Research Priorities" People-Plant Council Newsletter, vol.1 (2); October; 1.
___________ 1991 "Consulting In Horticultural Therapy" People-Plant Connection, vol. 18 (7); August; 1.
___________ 1991 "Selecting Trees for Residential
Landscapes" The Shade Tree, vol. 64 (3); March; 13- 15.
___________ 1991 "Inviting Birds to Your School Grounds" The Garden View, No. 4; spring; 1.
___________ 1990 "Healing Powers of Horticulture" Update On Aging (Gerontology Institute of N.J.), vol. 6 (3); fall; 5.
___________ 1990 "Plants and The Environment" People-Plant Connection, vol. 17(7); August; 6.
___________ 1989 "Horticultural Therapy - Valuable Tool" The Garden View No.2, spring, 1989; 3.
___________ 1988 "People Plant Relationships" Garden July/August; 4.
___________ 1988 "The Healing Powers of Horticulture" New York Botanical Garden Newsletter, vol. 21(3); 4.
___________ 1988 "Horticultural Therapy in Bergen County" American Horticultural Therapy Association Newsletter, vol. 15 (11).
___________ 1987 "Bergen County Plant A Living Legacy" AHTA Newsletter, vol. 14 (9); September; 3.
___________ 1981 "Pandora's Box - Life Cycle of the Pandora Moth" Sierra Life, vol. 1 (1) 28-32..
Weekly Newspaper Column Flagler, J. 1989 to 2006 "Gardening With Joel
Flagler" The Record; Circulation 1,000,000. NACAA/AT&T Communications Award winner (National, State or Regional) in 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999 and 1995.
Monthly Newsletter Columns Flagler, J. 1995 to 2002 "Notes From the Ag Agent” N.J. Landscape Contractors' Newsletter.
Flagler, J. 1998 to 1999 “Pest-Resistant Corner” in
Landscape I.P.M. Notes.
Quarterly Newsletter Column Flagler, J. 1994 to 1999; “Joel Flagler on the Natural World” Skylands Journal, N.J. State Botanic Garden
Invited Lectures &
Presentations National/International:
August 26, 2005 “Developing a New University Horticultural Therapy Degree Program”; Tools of the Trade AHTA National Conference, Rutgers, New Brunswick NJ 24 participants
October 15-17, 1999 “People-Plant Relationships”, American Horticultural Therapy Association National Conference, N.Y.
July 16, 1997 "Working with Incarcerated Populations"; International Master Gardener Conference; Sacramento, CA; 40 attendees.
August 26, 1994 "Correctional Youth and the Green Industry"; American Horticultural Therapy Association and American Community Gardening Association National Conference; Chicago, IL; 62 attendees.
August 11, 1992 "Current Research in People-Plant Relationships"; American Horticultural Therapy Association National Conference, Columbus, Ohio; 138 attendees.
August 4, 1992 "Research in Horticultural Therapy"; American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference; Honolulu, Hawaii; 91 attendees.
April 25, 1992 "Corrections and the Green Industry"; 2nd National People-Plant Symposium; Meadowlands Sheraton, East Rutherford, N.J.; 84 attendees.
September 26, 1991 “Using Master Gardener Volunteers in Horticultural Therapy”; International Master Gardener Conference; Detroit, Michigan, Ontario, Canada; 88 attendees.
September 16, 1991 "National People-Plant Symposium Update"; People-Plant Council Quarterly Meeting; Washington, D.C.
July 29, 1991 "Master Gardeners and Horticultural Therapy"; American Horticultural Therapy
Association National Conference;
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania; 112 attendees.
November 5, 1990 "Horticultural Therapy -- A Specific Application"; American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference; Tucson, Arizona; 85 attendees.
August 5, 1990 "Integrated Pest Management" American Horticultural Therapy Association National Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico; 36 attendees.
April 21, 1990 "Master Gardeners as Horticultural Therapy Facilitators"; 1st National Symposium on the Role of Horticulture in Human Well-Being and Social Development; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Arlington, Virginia; 48 attendees.
October 11-14, 1989 “Master Gardeners and Horticultural Therapy"; National Master Gardeners Conference, Portland, Oregon; 42 attendees.
August 6-8, 1989 "Resource Management as a Programming Tool"; American Horticultural Therapy Association National Conference, Nashville,
Tennessee; 141 attendees.
Invited Lectures &
Presentations
Regional:
Oct 12, 2011 “HT for Developmentally Disabled Students”; Mid-Atlantic Teachers Tour; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s NJ Healthy Kids Team conference and tour; at Garfield Middle School; 35 attendees
May 28, 2008 “Horticultural Therapy”; Penn State Master Gardeners of Pike County at Pike County, PA; 25 students.
May 3, 2008 “Turf I.P.M.”; Penn State Master Gardeners of Pike County at Pike County, PA; 25 students.
October 6, 2007 “Selecting Ornamental Trees” “Proper Tree Pruning”; Penn State Master Gardeners of Pike County at Pike County, PA 25 students.
August 12, 2006 “Horticultural Therapy”; Penn State Master Gardeners of Pike County at Pike County Conservation District, Hawley, PA 26 participants.
July 27, 2006 “School I.P.M., Turf I.P.M.” NJ Environmental Federation at Ramapo College, Mahwah N.J. 100 participants.
June 6, 2006 “I.P.M. Workshop”; Water Management Area 5 Public Advisory Meeting at Paramus NJ 46 participants.
November 17, 2005 “School I.P.M.; Turf I.P.M.”; NJ Environmental Federation at Ramapo College, Mahwah NJ 100 participants.
October 15, 2005 “Woody Ornamentals” - Selection and Culture”; Penn State, Master Gardeners of Pike County at Milford PA 32 participants.
September 15, 2005 “Turf I.P.M.”; N.J. Environmental Federation, Ramapo College
Mahwah NJ 100 participants
University of Arizona Series (5)
April 3, 2004 “ Horticulture for Mentally and Emotionally Challenged Youth”;
Youth Gardening Conference, Phoenix, AZ 28 participants.
March 21-22, 2003 “Horticulture for Training and Rehabilitating Disabled Youth”;
6th Annual Southwest Youth Gardening Conference; University of
Arizona, Tucson; 56 participants.
August 12, 2002 Horticultural Therapy Workshop, 3 hours including Horticultural
Therapy for Aged/Geriatrics and Horticultural Therapy and Youth-
at-Risk; University of Arizona Cooperative Extension of Maricopa
County; 57 participants.
February 24, 2001 “Horticulture for Mental Well-Being and Community Health”;
Southwest Desert Gardening Conference, Phoenix, Arizona; 66
attendees.
October 16, 2000 “Master Gardeners and Horticultural Therapy”; Western Regional
Master Gardeners Conference, Mesa, Arizona; 48 attendees.
June 11, 2004 “Programming for Mentally Challenged Youth”:
American Horticultural Therapy Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Conference; Wave Hill Gardens, Riverdale, NY; 46.
June 7, 2002 “Horticulture for Mentally and Emotionally Challenged Youth”;
American Horticultural Therapy Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter
conference; Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morristown NJ; 78
participants.
January 9, 2002 “The Economic Importance of and Issues Facing the Landscape
Industry in North Jersey”; American Society of Horticultural
Science (ASHS) Northeast Regional Conference, Philadelphia, PA;
64 attendees.
October 29, 1997 “People-Plant Relationships and the New Rutgers Curriculum”;
Keynote presentation at Cornell Cooperative Extension Conference
on accessible gardening; Middletown, NY; 98 attendees.
June 13, 1997 “Horticultural Therapy Education and Professionalism”; Keynote
presentation at American Horticultural Therapy Association New
England Chapter at University of Connecticut, Storrs; 56 attendees.
October 8, 1996 “Horticultural Therapy for Correctional Settings”; Lecture and
program implementation workshop; Cornell Cooperative Extension
and N.Y. Department of Corrections, Bedford Hills Prison, NY; 18
attendees.
August 19, 1996 “Working with Incarcerated Populations”; Northeast Regional
Master Gardener Conference; Portland ME; 68 attendees.
November 16, 1995 “People-Plant Relationships”; American Horticultural Therapy
Association, Delaware Valley Chapter; Bancroft School,
Haddonfield, NJ; 78 attendees.
June, 1994 “Correctional Youth and the Green Industry”; American
Horticultural Therapy Association, New England Chapter annual
conference; New Canaan, CT; 78 attendees.
October 9, 1992 “Developing a Horticultural Therapy Program”; Northeast
Regional Master Gardeners Conference; Somerset, NJ; 36
attendees.
December 1, 1990 “Selecting Trees for the Home Landscape”; Bayard-Cutting
Arboretum, Oakdale, NY; 22 attendees.
April 6, 1990 “Horticulture as a Tool for Healing”; Annual Workshop, Fairfield
Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, Fairfield, CT; 70 attendees.
March 9, 1990 “Developing a New Education/Training Program”: New York
Botanical Garden Continuing Education Symposium, Bronx,
New York; 43 attendees.
December 7, 1989 “Adapting Horticulture for Special Needs Populations”; Annual
Workshop; Pennsylvania State Cooperative Extension; Berks
County, Pennsylvania; 76 attendees.
March 3, 1989 “Programming Horticulture for Special Populations”; Conference
and Workshop; University of Delaware Cooperative Extension;
63 attendees.
State:
2014-2015 Rutgers training for veterans, Newark, NJ: “Resume Preparation & Job Interview Readiness”; “Careers in Horticulture”; 18 participants
2014 RCE Somerset County; Master Gardener seminar; Hort Therapy; 85
Sept 8, 2013 Morris County Parks-Greystone, at Frelinghuysen Ar; Hort Therapy; 150
Mar.27, 2013 ARC of Warren County; HT workshop and site visit
Nov. 30, 2011 “HT Enabling Gardens”; Rutgers/Rotary Workshop; Cookcampus; 125 participants
Nov. 17, 2011 “ Horticulture for Individuals with Disabilities”; Department of
Human Services-Division on Disability Services workshop; Hackensack, NJ; 35 participants
June 16, 2011 “HT for Developmentally Disabled students”. School Garden Mini- Conference for Rutgers Master Gardeners from southern counties (repeat of May 13 conference). 42 attendees
May 19, 2011 “Rutgers & Rotary: New Partnership in HT”; Bridgewater Marriot;
Address 180 members of Rotary International at their annual conference
May 13,2011 “ HT for Developmentally Disabled Students”; Rutgers MG Statewide School Garden Mini-Conference; County College of Morris; 130 attendees
Apr 30, 2011 “HT Basics & Greenhouse Tour”; Rutgers Day; New Brunswick, NJ
42 attendees
Feb 18, 2010 “Potentials for Horticultural Therapy at Hunterdon Medical Center”;
Facilitate Visioning/Planning session with administrators; therapy &
medical directors; and support staff; 12 participants
March 23, 2007 “Prescriptive Horticulture: The Nature of Nature” Keynote address;
Statewide Horticultural Therapy Workshop; UMDNJ, Newark;
108 attendees.
May 9, 2002 “Adapting Gardening for People with Arthritis”; N.J. Arthritis
Association, Madison NJ; 21 participants.
November 20, 2001 “Horticultural Therapy for Mentally Ill Youth”; Bergen County
Division of Mental Health, Paramus, NJ; 33 participants.
May 5, 2001 “IPM for Lawns and Landscapes”; Spring Fair, McFaul
Environmental Center, Wyckoff NJ; 48 participants.
October, 1999 “Horticultural Therapy and Master Gardeners”; Statewide
Master Gardener Conference, Cook College; 41 participants.
March 18, 1997 “Turf I.P.M.”; Athletic Field Maintenance Seminar; Ramapo
College, Mahwah, NJ; 42 participants.
November 20, 1996 “Horticulture as Therapy”; Northwest, N.J. Gathering of Activity
Professionals; Chester, NJ; 32 participants.
October, 1995 “Horticulture for Aged Individuals”; Rutgers Statewide Master
Gardener Conference, Cook College; 43 participants.
September, 1994 “History of Skylands – The State Botanical Garden” 10th
Anniversary Gala (Gov. Whitman, Honorary Chair); 96
attendees.
May 8, 1993 “Integrated Pest Management”; Skylands State Botanical
Garden, Ringwood, NJ; 22 attendees.
March 3, 1993 “Gardening for Seniors”; New Jersey Flower and Garden Show,
Somerset, NJ; 42 attendees.
November 9, 1991 “Integrated Pest Management for Arborists”; N.J. Shade Tree
Federation Annual Conference, Cherry Hill, NJ; 52 attendees.
November 10, 1990 “Selecting Small and Medium Trees for the Landscape”; N.J.
Shade Tree Federation Annual Conference, Cape May, NJ; 64
attendees.
April 28, 1990 “Horticulture and Human Well-Being”; Spring Series, Skylands
State Botanical Garden, Ringwood, NJ; 31 attendees.
March 31, 1990 “Selecting Landscape Trees”; Annual Volunteer Luncheon;
Skylands State Botanical Garden, Ringwood, NJ; 38 attendees.
Presentations and Posters
National/International
October 2003 ASHS Centennial Conference Presentation and Poster Display, “An Overview of the Economic Impact and Issues Facing the Landscape Service Industry in Northern NJ”, with M. Flahive DiNardo, Providence, RI
July 2003 NACAA Communications Workshop and Poster Display, “Preparing a Personal Gardening Column”, Green Bay, WI
Extension Publications Flagler, J; and Ackerman, J. 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,2016; “ Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Bergen County-Annual Report”
Flahive-DiNardo;L. DePrado; N. Polanin; J. Flagler 2013, “Enabling Gardens: The Practical Side of Horticultural Therapy”; Rutgers Cooperative Extension FS 1208
Flahive-DiNardo, M. & Flagler, J. 2006 “Guidelines for Starting
a Horticultural Therapy Program by Partnering with Volunteers”;
Rutgers Cooperative Extension E3311, 34 pages.
Flahive DiNardo, M. and Flagler, J. 2005”Gardening with
Seniors”; Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension FS023,
3 pages.
Flagler, J. and Ackerman, J 2008 “2007 Rutgers Cooperative
Extension of Bergen County-Annual Report”
Flagler, J. and Ackerman, J. 2007 “2006” Rutgers Cooperative
Extension of Bergen County-Annual Report”
Flagler, J. and Ackerman, J. 2006 “2005 Rutgers Cooperative
Extension of Bergen County-Annual Report”
Flagler, J. and Ackerman. J. 2005 “2004 Rutgers Cooperative
Cooperative Research & Extension of Bergen County-Annual
Report”
Flagler, J. and Ackerman, J. 2004 “ 2003 Rutgers Cooperative
Extension of Bergen County-Annual Report”
Flagler, J, Ackerman, J, and Glynn, C. 2002 “2001 Rutgers
Cooperative Extension of Bergen County – Annual Report”
Flagler, J. and Aimone, M. 2001 “2000 Rutgers Cooperative
Extension of Bergen County – Annual Report”
Flagler, J., and Milton, B. 2000 “1999 Rutgers Cooperative
Extension of Bergen County – Annual Report”
Flagler, J., Russian, J., and Milton, B. 1996-97 “Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Bergen County – Annual Report”
Flagler, J., and Gerenz, C. 1994-01 “From the Potting Shed”, monthly newsletter of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Bergen County.
Flagler, J., Russian, J., and Milton, B. 1995 “Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Bergen County – Annual Report”.
Flagler, J. 1993 “Horticultural Therapy”; Rutgers Cooperative Extension FS692, 2 pages.
__________, and M. Vodak. 1993 “50 Small Trees for Home Grounds”; Rutgers Cooperative Extension E173, 7 pages.
__________, Barr, R., and Russian, J. 1993 “Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Bergen County – Annual Report”.
__________, contributing author. 1991 “Master Gardeners”
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Brochure.
__________, Barr, R. and Young, M. 1992 “Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Bergen County – Annual Report”.
__________, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 monthly newsletter, “Master Gardener Newsvine”; Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Bergen County.
__________, 1989 “Master Gardeners and Horticultural Therapy” Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Bergen County information sheet.
__________, 1988 “Master Gardeners in Bergen County”
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Bergen County information sheet.
Television and Radio
Flagler, J. (Dec 10,2009); South Korea TV MBC; “The Magic of Flowers”; interview on Horticultural Therapy, aired Dec 16
Flagler, J. (May 2002); CableVision TV Interview Gardening
101”
Flagler, J. (April 2002); CableVision Neighborhood Journal “Waterwise Gardening”; with Catherine Alley.
Flagler, J. (March 2002); 1010 WINS Radio Interview with Alice Stockton-Rossini; “The Drought” (two segments)
Flagler, J.(Nov 2001); NJ Savvy Living; Interview on “Horticulture as Therapy”.
Flagler, J. (March 2000) WINS Radio Interview “Pesticides and People”.
Flagler, J. (August, 1999) WNBC’s evening news “The Drought and It’s Impact on Plants and Crops”; with Pat Battle.
Gardening” with tour of United Water – Rutgers Cooperative Extension xeriscape garden in Haworth, WCTI cable channel (3) of The Record. Video won State and Regional award from National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Flagler, J. (July, 1997); North Jersey 90’s “Horticultural Therapy” with tour of Bergen Pines Horticultural Therapy Greenhouse in Paramus; WTCI cable channel (3) of The Record.
Flagler, J. (September, 1996); North Jersey 90’s “Late Color in the Garden” with tour of Skylands Perennial Gardens; WCTI cable channel (3) of The Record.
Flagler, J. (1996); TV Interview; “Periodic Cicada Invasion”; WABC Ch.7 with Robb Hanrahan.
Flagler, J. (1994); TV Interview “Bergen County Farmland”; CNBC.
Flagler, J. (1994); Radio Interview; “Landscaping with an Environmental Edge”; WRPR-FM
Flagler, J. (1993); Radio Interview; “Gardening with the
Disabled” WFDU.
Flagler, J. (1991); Videotape; “The Importance and Usefulness of Horticultural Therapy with the Elderly”; Gerontology Institute of N.J. ; wrote script and delivered narration. 40 minutes.
Flagler, J. (1991); Radio Interview; “Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Bergen County”; Z-100 (WHTZ-FM).
Flagler, J. (1990); Television Interview; “Household Pest Management” on Vital Signs, CNBC.
Flagler, J. (1989); Television Interview; “Municipal Leaf Composting in Bergen County”; Channel 10 cable television.
Flagler, J. (1988); Television Interview; “Rutgers Master Gardeners”; on Inside Bergen County, Channel 6 Cable Vision.
Newspapers & Magazines/ Flagler, J., October 2012; The Record; “Rutgers MG/4-H Fair”;
Interviews Special newspaper insert; “Bergen’s Agricultural Legacy”
Flagler, J., Dec 2010; New Jersey Life, Health and Beauty;
“Get a Green Attitude”
Carey Rossi, reporter; 3 pgs; 150,00 circulation
Flagler, J. (2007) “Lawn Care” with Tom Skevin;
The Record; March 18, 2007, R1-2.
Flagler, J. “Gardening For All” Philadelphia Inquirer Aug
2006 pg D1-6.
Flagler, J. (2005); “Bergen County Farms” with Susan
Sipprelle; Best of Bergen; Jan 2005.
Flagler, J. (2003); “Controlling Wildlife in the Garden” with Abby Leichman. The Record; June 2003.
Flagler, J. (2003): “Ticks and Lyme Disease”; with Vera
Lawler, The Record; for June 2003.
Flagler, J. (2001); “Creating a Garden of Sensory Delights”;
with Melanie McManus; National Wildlife Aug/Sept 2001,
14-15.
Flagler, J. (May 2000), Better Homes and Gardens Interview on “People-Plant Relationships”.
Flagler, J. and Flahive, M., Wilmott, Jim (1996); Newspaper Interview; “Master Gardeners”; The New York Times; August 4, 1996; page 6.
Flagler, J. (1994); Newspaper Interview; “Troubles Plaguing
Area Trees”; North Jersey Herald News.
Flagler, J. (1993); Magazine Interview “The Roots of Well-
Being”; American Health, page 36.
Flagler, J. (1993); Newspaper Interview; “For Health, Body,
Mind, It’s Best to Grow Your Own”; The Home News, pg 8.
Flagler, J. (1992); Magazine Interview; “Horticulture:
Nature’s Therapy”; New Jersey Outdoors, pg 4-5.
Flagler, J. (1991); Newspaper Interview; “Plants as Therapy:
Rousing the Senses – Psychiatry enters the garden”;
Associated Press.
Flagler, J. (1988); “Working with Greens Puts Patients in thePink”; New York News.
Audio Visual/Instructional Materials
Flagler, J. (2011) (Powerpoint) “HT for Developmentally Disabled Youth”
Flagler, J. (2010) (Powerpoint Presentation)“Selecting Small Trees”
Flagler, J. (2009) (Power Point Presentation)“ Potentials for Aged-
Horticultural Therapy”
Flagler, J. (2009) (Power Point Presentation) “Horticultural Therapy: Taking Stock”
Flagler, J. (2008) (Power Point Presentation) “Turf I.P.M.”
Flagler, J. (2007) (Power Point Presentation) “Shared Services –
A New County Arborist”.
Flagler, J. (2007) (Power Point Presentation) “Prescriptive Horticulture: The Nature of Nature”.
Flagler, J. (2007) (Power Point Presentation) “Human Issues in
Horticulture”.
Flagler, J. (2006) (Power Point Presentation) “The New
Cooperative Extension Tree Expert Program for Bergen
County”.
Flagler, J. (2006) (Power Point Presentation) “RCE Task Force
on Undergraduate Education”.
Flagler, J. (2003) Slide set and Script: Horticulture for Mentally
and Emotionally Challenged Youth.
Flagler, J. (2002) Slide set and Script: I.P.M. for Arborists.
Flagler, J. (2002) Slide set and Script: I.P.M. for the Home
Landscaper.
Flagler, J. (2001) Slide set and Script: Gardening with Seniors
and Geriatrics.
Flagler, J. (2001) Slide set and Script: Horticultural Therapy
for Youth-at-Risk.
Flagler, J. (2000) Slide set and Script: Horticultural Therapy
and Master Gardeners.
Flagler, J. (1999) Slide set and Script: A Botanical Conservatory for N.J.
Flagler, J. (1997) Slide Set and Script: People-Plant
Relationships.
Flagler, J. (1996) Slide Set and Script: Horticulture for Adult
Jail Inmates.
Flagler, J. (1995) Slide set and Script: Turf I.PM.
Flagler, J. (1992) Slide set and Script: Gardening with Seniors.
Flagler, J. (1992) Slide set and Script: Horticulture for
Correctional Youth.
Flagler, J. (1991) Slide set and Script: Integrated Pest
Management for Arborists.
Flagler, J. (1990) Slide set and Script: Selecting Trees for
the Landscape.
Flagler, J. (1989) Slide set and Script: Introduction to
Horticultural Therapy.
Flagler, J., contributing author (1993). Urban Master Gardener
Training Manual, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Newark
Urban Gardening.
Flagler, J., contributing editor and author (1992). Careers
In the Green Industry Training Manual; Rutgers University –
Cook College, Office of Continuing Professional Education.
Audio Visual/Website
New horticultural therapy website, 6 web pages linked to
Rutgers University -- Cook College, Department of Plant
Science site.
Rutgers.edu/~horttherapy
Ongoing Research
2011-2012 Survey of Master Gardener Helpline users to determine perceived benefits and values. 100 respondents in 2011, 63 in 2012;articulated changes in lawn and landscape practices as a result of the information provided by Helpline. Less reliance on chemical pesticides and greater reliance on alternative IPM tactics were widely reported. Such evaluation & data validates the RCE
Helpline and gives us valuable data to make claims about its worth.
2008-2011 Using Horticulture for therapy and training with
developmentally disabled youth. Garfield Middle School,
Garfield, NJ, and Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center, New Brunswick, NJ. Evaluations indicate strong
preference for settings that include plants; pride in successes
with plants; retention of new horticultural information; and
teachers note greatly improved attention and behaviors.
2007 -2008 Farmer-Neighbor Survey; in cooperation with NJ Dept of Agriculture. Interview 3 farmers who have successfully faced challenges from neighbors over various issues (noise, dust, traffic, smells, etc.). Prepare reports for each interview and provide to Agriculture Resource Management Chair for future NJDA publication.
2001-2004 Using Horticulture as a Tool for Training and Rehabilitating
Youth with Mental, Emotional, and Social Disabilities
2001. NJ Green Industry T.I.M.E.S. (Technical Information for Economic Survey); survey of N.J. Landscape and Lawn Care Industry to determine economic impact, main challenges, etc. 150 detailed surveys secured and data being analyzed by Rutgers Agriculture Economics. Support and cooperation from New Jersey Turf Association, N.J. Nursery and Landscape Association, N.J. Landscape Contractors Association, and Jersey Shore Landscape Association.
Technology Transfer and Workshops for Bergen County Department of Parks employees. Information Delivery Series of 4 in 2010,2011: Insects; Trees; Sports Turf; Core; IPM Basics.
35 attendees at each seminar in 2010,2011.
Wildlife on Park Grounds, 46 participants; Jan. 2008 – Wildlife on Park Grounds with Madeline Flahive-Dinardo, 38 participants;
Jan. 2008 – Trees on Park Grounds with Dr. Jason Grabosky 44 participants; Feb. 2008 – Turf- Sports & Recreation BMP’s, with Brad Park, 46 participants; Feb. 2008 – Major Insect Pests (Asian Longhorn Beetles, etc) with Ryan Rieder; 42 participants; Mar. 2008 –Best Management Practices for Pond & Stream Management, with Dr. Christopher Obropta, 46 participants; March 2008 – CORE (Basics) with Bruce Reimbold, 38 participants; Each meeting provided, in addition to education and training, the availability of pesticide recertification credits for applicator-licensed employees.
Workshops for Bergen County Department of Parks employees. Jan 2007 –Wildlife on Park Grounds, with Madeline Flahive-Dinardo; 46 participants; Jan. 2007 – Trees on Park Grounds with Dr. Jason Grabosky; 51 participants; Jan. 2007 – Major Insect Pests with Dr. George Hamilton; 48 participants; Feb. 2007 – Turf-Sports & Recreation B.M.P.’s with Brad Park; 46 participants; Feb. 2007 – Best Management Practices for Ponds with Dr. Peter Kallin; 44 participants; March 2007 – CORE (Basics) with Bruce Reimbold; 49 participants. Each meeting provided, in addition to education and training, the availability of pesticide recertification credits for applicator-licensed employees.
Asian Longhorned Beetles & Emerald Ash Borers with
Dr. George Hamilton, 48 participants; Nov. 2005 – BMP’s for Park Trees with Dr. J. Grabosky, 46 participants; Jan. 2006 – BMP’s for Wildlife Management – Geese with Joseph Paulin, 46 participants; Feb. 2006 – BMP’s for Sports & Recreational Turf with Dr. B. Park, 44 participants. Each meeting provided, in addition to education and training, the availability of pesticide recertification credits for applicator licensed employees.
2012-2016 Twilight Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Meetings for agricultural
community. Yearly informal educational forum held at county farms and nurseries. Secor Farms in April 2012-2015, 34-40 attendees; April 2011, 31 attendees; Rohsler Nursery, August,2010;
Demarest Farms in 2007, 28
attendees, Rohsler Nursery in 2008, 33 attendees. Secor Farms
in 2009 (Topics included Floriculture update & Core); 32 attendees
Horticultural Therapy for Post-Stroke adults, in partnership with Bergen County Dept. of Disability Services; hands-on horticultural training to assist in reaching goals (mobility,flexion,confidence,attention,achievement); 6 sessions offered in Ridgewood and E. Rutherford; 18 participants, Fall 2012-spring 2015
Safe gardening After Sandy; workshops for Little Ferry and other flooded towns, promoting safe practices to avoid contamination; 86
Growing Garfield; involve residents to grow food in Earth Boxes (500 planted); 250 lbs food donated to food pantry; involving High school, middle school, housing authority, boys/girls clubs.
Turf Management Training, Soil Testing and services for towns
and high schools including Fort Lee, Ramapo Hills, Closter, River
Vale, Montvale, Englewood, Garfield, Franklin Lakes, Harrington
Park, and Washington Township.
Pesticide Recertification Training for landscape contractors and
turf managers each October. 12 participants in 2000, 15
participants in 2001, 22 participants in 2002.
Landscape Site Visits and Pest Analysis for Nurseries and
Garden Centers, including: Eisele, Rohsler, Avalon, D’Angelo,
Lupardi, Kolvek, DiPiero, Perry’s, DeRosa, Secor, Fresh& Fancy.
1992-2011, approximately 32 yearly.
Drought Aid for Farmers after 1999 growing season. Visit
farms to observe and document crop loss. Tree Fruit, vegetable
and nursery growers received assistance. A total of $56,627
awarded to Bergen County farmers in 2000.
Oversee Master Gardeners Help Line Service for Homeowners.
Two incoming lines staffed by trained volunteers. 2,820 calls in 2012; 5,400 calls in 2010; 3,650 in 2011
Garfield Housing Authority, monthly horticulture seminars for
residents; ongoing greenhouse activities, March-September 2000
.
Tick Diagnostic Service for homeowners, residents, hospitals and health departments; 121 in 2012; 362 in 2010; 325 in 2011
Pesticide Training Manuals made available on an ongoing basis for professionals who apply pesticides. 4,250 provided 1988-1996, 456 in 1997, 393 in 1998, 387 in 1999, 386 in 2000, 398 in 2001 and 375 in 2002, 202 in 2003, 154 in 2004, 209 in 2005, 236 in 2006, 317 in 2007
219 in 2008, 365 in 2011, 244 in 2012
Soil Testing Kits, made available on an ongoing basis for homeowners, landscapers, golf course superintendents, etc. 2,418 test reports prepared 1988-1996, 548 in 1997, 458 in 1998, 565 in 1999, 535 in 2000, 414 in 2001 and 380 in 2002, 535 in 2003, 350 in 2004, and 764 in 2005, 585 in 2006, 361 in 2007, 334 in 2008, 382 in 2011, 210 in 2012.
Sussex County Community Garden, “Common Ground”, developing concept and plans for new community garden; three objectives: education and training, horticultural display, and therapy. Link health care and social service agencies, Farm-Horse Show, County government and private industry. Gardens are used by Sheriff’s Department workforce program, Master Gardeners, County nursing home. Officially recognized by Freeholder Resolution, June, 1998.
Bergen County Golf Course Superintendents Training; “Turf I.P.M.”; March 1994 and March 1997; 26 participants.
The Homestead Sussex County Nursing Home; outline potentials for horticultural therapy program, gardens and greenhouse; work with administration, buildings and grounds, recreational therapy staff. 1997-1999.
Skylands Professional Landscape Contractors Day; Co-chair and coordinate event at Skylands – The State Botanic Garden in Ringwood each September. 58 participants in 1995, 62 in 1997, 52 in 1998.
Xeriscape Garden; Develop brochure “Waterwise Gardening” and create
public display xeriscape garden in cooperation with United Water
Company, responsible for plant selection, low water use and irrigation
practices. Dedicated 1995, used yearly as training site.
Composting workshops and demonstrations: River Vale, Rutherford;
1994,1995, 1996, 1997, Haworth 1993.
Devereaux Deerhaven Foundation; Outline potentials for Horticultural therapy program for adjudicated youth, Chester, NJ. 1995.
Host ‘Agriculture in the Classroom’ Teachers Tour of Bergen County farms and farm markets. 45 attendees in 1994.
Work with Meadowview Hospital, Secaucus, to conceptualize, develop and implement horticultural therapy programs for several populations of rehabilitating youth. 14 participants in 1994.
Worked with Freeholder Board and Director of Parks to promote County I.P.M. Resolution; adopted April 20, 1994.
Twilight Farmers Direct Marketing Meeting and Tour. May, 1989 and August, 1993. 65 attendees in 1989, 38 in 1993.
Grants & Funding Received
2016-2017 Veterans Administration Medical Center; $7,000. To extend HT programming
P.I. (100% resp)
2015-2016 Veterans Administration Medical Center; $13,000. For Hort Therapy pilot
program (100% resp)
2013-2015 Robert Woods Johnson grant of $107,000 to Garfield, NJ, Health Dept ($20,000. to Rutgers) for Community Garden projects; co-PI with Darleen Revielle (50% resp)
2012-2015 Bergen County Office of Disability Services;Hort.Therapy; $6,000.(100% resp)
2012 Kings Foods Community Gardening Award; $25,000. To RCE ARMA--$3,000
for Bergen County’s Garfield Project
2011 Amerigroup Community Care Foundation Grant; supporting Garfield Middle School HT programming
$500.
2009 Garfield Health Dept.; Garfield Middle School; Hort. Therapy/Training
$6,400.
2008 Bergen County Special Services School District; Horticultural Therapy Training
$6,200
2008 Rutgers Cooperative Extension Award for Diversity with M. Flahive-Dinardo
$500
1999-2004 Bergen County Division of Mental Health; First Jobs Horticultural Training;
$258,000.
2003 USDA-H.U.D. Senior Wellness; with Garfield Housing Authority;
$64,000.
2003 Associated Landscape Contractors of NJ; program support;
$500.00.
2000-2001 USDA Flood Relief and Education Grant with Dr. Mike Green, et al;
$30,000.
2001 Bergen County Department of Health; Beautification of County Animal Shelter; $10,000.
2001. USDA-HUD
Garfield Housing Authority - Greenhouse Entrepreneurial Grant;
$19,840 of $100,000 total grant.
1997-1999 USDA-CSREES Sustainability Grant; Project Director, with Hudson
Valley Sustainable Communities Network. $30,000.00.
1998-1999 Geraldine Dodge Foundation; Landscape I.P.M. Education with D. Smith-Fiola; $2,800.00 of $38,000.00 total grant.
1997-2000 New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association, yearly award, support
For horticultural assistant. Total grant: $1,500.00, 1997; $2,000 in 1998.
1998 Bergen County Department of Human Services; Career Readiness
Training at Juvenile Detention Center with B. Milton; $7,480.
1996-1998 AgraAbility Project, cooperator (5%) with Wei Zhou (PI), et al.
Total grant: $124,192.00 in 1996; $82,121 in 1998.
1996. Associated Landscape Contractors of NJ; program support. Total Grant: $500.00.
New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association; support for horticultural
assistant; Total grant: $3,000.00.
1996 North Jersey Ornamental Horticultural Symposium. Program support;
Total: $1,500.00.
1995 Community Development Block Grant, awarded for six month period.
Total grant: $20,000.00.
1995 Serve America – Community Service Grant; N.J. State Department of
Education, with Dr. P. Lennon, (Principal, George Washington Elementary
School, Washington Township.) for horticultural therapy programming.
Total grant: $12,500.00.
1995 Hackensack Water Company, contribution for xeriscape garden. Total
grant: $1,500.00.
1994 NJ Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services; Extend and
expand Rutgers horticultural training program “Careers in the Green
Industry”, for correctional youth. Total grant: $214,000, with co-PI’s J.
Robles and B. Hamilton.
1994 Hackensack Water Company; develop and construct 2,000 ft. Xeriscape
garden for public education and display; also a brochure to interpret the
garden; $2,000.
1994 Bergen County Landscape Contractors Association; support for the
horticultural assistant; $3,000.
1994. Bergen County Landscape Contractors Association; support for Project
Pride planting; $400.
1993 NJ Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services; Extend and
expand Rutgers horticultural training program “Careers in the Green
Industry”, for correctional youth, Total grant: $217,000; with Co-PI’s J.
Robles and B. Hamilton.
1993. Bergen County Landscape Contractors Association; support for acquiring
adaptive horticultural tools for handicapped gardeners: $1,000; - support
for horticultural consultant: $4,000.
1992. NJ Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services; develop and
implement Rutgers horticultural program for correctional youth. Total
grant: $94,000; with Co-PI, J. Robles.
1992. New Jersey Department of Higher Education, Serve America Community Service
Grant; develop inter-generational horticulture program for senior citizens and secondary school students. Total grant: $25,000, with Co-PI Lennon.
1992 Various sources; Bergen Pines County Hospital Therapy Greenhouse; design therapeutic greenhouse and develop ongoing horticulture program for individuals with disabilities. Total $74,000; Project Leader with Co-PI’s P. Wels and L. Horowitz.
1992. Rutgers University - Cook College Urban Enhancement Initiative; Project CORE:
Communities Organized to Reclaim their Environments. Total grant: $23,800; Project Leader with C0-PI’s J. Robles and B. Hamilton.
1992 Agricultural Agents Association of NJ Special Project Grant; support for Rutgers Northeast Regional Master Gardener Conference; Total $850. Project team with J. Forsell, D. Fiola and W. Hlubik.
1991. Bergen County Landscape Contractors Association; project support for developing Cook College booth at N.J. Flower & Garden Show; $2,000.
1991 Bergen County Landscape Contractors Association; project support for developing accessible garden for disabled individuals at Bergen Pines County Hospital; $2,000.
1991 Bergen County Board of Agriculture; same as above; $100.
1991 New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Junior Faculty Grant; nationwide survey of Master Gardeners and Horticultural Therapy; $2,000.
1991. New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Junior Faculty Grant; develop therapeutic horticulture in Bergen County; $2,000.
1987. Bergen Community College Human Resource Grant; purchase adaptive
Horticulture tools; $300.
VII MAJOR PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SERVICE
Professional Affiliations
and Activities
▪ American Horticultural Therapy Association
Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Board of Directors
1999-2002
2002 – 2007 Advisory Board
▪ American Horticultural Therapy Association
1981-2016 member
▪ 1994 AHTA Nominations/Elections Work Team member
1995 Nominations/Elections Work Team
1988-1994 Board of Directors
1991 Chair, Training
1991. Long Range Training Team
▪ New Jersey State Fair
Judge of Landscape Competition
August 5, 2005, August 3, 2001, August 1, 2003
▪ Skylands - The N.J. State Botanical Garden
Board of Directors, 1994 to 1999
Board of Advisors, 2000-2002
1995-1997 Long Range Planning Work Team
1997- present Strategic Planning Work Team
▪ International Botanical Conservatory and Gardens
steering committee, 1995 to 2001
named to Board of Incorporates (1997)
▪ New Jersey Flower Show, Judge, 1998, 1999, 2000
▪ Japanese Horticultural Therapy Council, 2000-2003
advisory board
▪ Japanese Horticultural Therapy Society, 1996 to 2000.
advisory committee via Yumiko Kan
▪ Agricultural Agents Association of New Jersey
1988 to present, member
1991-2003 Chair, Master Gardener Committee
1996-1997 Secretary
▪ National Association of County Agricultural Agents
1988 to present, member
1989 Annual Conference Tour Guide
▪ American Society for Horticultural Science 1990- present
1992 Chair, Working Group; Human Issues in Horticulture
1991 Delegate, People-Plant Council
▪ New Jersey Agricultural Society; Tour Guide, 1988 Teachers Tour
▪ Alpha Zeta Agricultural Honor Society, elected 1974
Rutgers University
Cook College, RCE, NJAES
County Extension Department Head; Oversee office
Operations, staffing, personnel issues, Civil Rights and Postal Officer ; Marketing and Public Relations for RCE; Liaison to Department of Parks and Recreation, facilitate County Budget and relations with County Freeholders and administration; 1991 to present.
Rutgers SEBS Appointments & Promotions (A&P)Executive Committee; 2013-2016
Rutgers SEBS Plant Biology & Pathology Executive Committee;
2012-2014; assessing and re-inventing the PB&P Dept
Rutgers Floriculture Greenhouse Oversight committee 2013-2015
▪ Dean’s Committee on Structure and Governance; 2008-2010
• Mentoring Committee; Dr. Seiko Goto; SEBS Dept. Of
Landscape Architecture; 2010-2012
• Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center on campus; design and deliver weekly horticulture training (spring and summer) for individuals with autism; engaging and educating participants through gardening and nature craft activities. Employ SEBS undergraduate interns to assist for credit; 25 clients yearly; 2010-2014
▪ Chair, Committee on Right to Farm/Good Neighbor Interviews; 2007
▪ Member, Search Committee for Environmental Project Manager; 12/2006-1/2007
▪ Active Advisor to: Bergen County Board of Agriculture; County Agricultural Development Board; Bergen County Master Gardener Association.
▪ Chair, Task Force on Undergraduate Education; 2005-2006; Cook/Douglass college; establish objectives/methodologies/priorities/procedures; 18 members (incl. 4 deans); monthly meetings; quarterly reporting to Director; Final report presented at RCE conference, Sept. 2006.
• Revenue Enhancement Generation Taskforce, subcommittee on user fees.
• State Agriculture Development Board mediation: Binaghi Farm
2005-2006
• RUTGERS Day Host/Tour Guide 2018- 2016; Horticultural Therapy tours in greenhouse, 24 participants; 42 participants in 2010; Ag Field Day – Horticultural Therapy Tour 2004, 2005, 2006
▪ RCE Host and Tour Guide, NJ Farm Bureau Convention
11/13-14/0
▪ Host for visiting group from University of Delaware and
Delaware Dept of Ag Plant Industry; Oct 20, 2010; audit
Horticultural Therapy lecture by JF and meet with SEBS Plant
Biology Chair, Dr. J. White; planning HT curricula for Delaware
▪ New Jersey Flower Show; Judge, Host, RCE Booth;1989 to2001.
▪ Advisory Board Member, Cook College Horticultural
Therapy Curriculum, 1997 to present.
▪ Program support for RCE-Sussex in area of turf and ornamentals 1999.
• County Extension Department Head co-chair sub-committee on compensation, 1997-2006.
▪ Master Gardener Statewide Association, Chair of first annual Spring Field Day, Skylands Botanical Garden, 200 participants; June 18, 1996.
▪ Search Committee, 4-H Agent RCE Bergen, 2011,2012
▪ Search Committee, Agriculture Program Associate, RCE-Sussex, 1999.
▪ Search Committee, Department Chair, Extension Specialists, 1994.
▪ Search Committee, Department Chair, 4-H, 1994.
▪ Search Committee, EFNEP Home Economist, Bergen, 1993.
▪ Deans Program Description Team; Human and Community.
▪ Development, Resources and Interactions; 1993.
▪ RCE Strategic Planning, 1992-1993.
▪ “Capitol for a Day”; Host visit from N.J. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, 1992.
▪ Annual Extension Conference Committee, 1990.
Department of Agriculture &
Resource Management Agents
• Nominations Committee, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
• Department Council Committee, 2014-2016 & 2016-2018
• Personnel Committee 2004-present
• Chair Reading committee for Pat Rector 2015
▪ Chair, Banner Program Committee, 2007-2009
• Chair, Mentoring Committee for RCE Environmental Agent,
Pat Rector, 2009-2014.
▪ Chair, Mentoring Committee for RCE-Union Agricultural Agent, Madeline F. DiNardo, 2000 to 2008.
▪ Rotary- Rutgers partnership advisor; design and dedicate 2 enabling gardens in 2012: SEBS floriculture greenhouse & AristaCare (S. Plainfield)
▪ Reviewer of fact sheets authored by Flahive DiNardo on community garden checklists 2016
▪ Awards & Recognition Committee, North 2006-2009
▪ Peer Evaluation Committee, 2006-2009
▪ Chair, Mentoring Committee for RCE-Somerset
Agricultural Agent, Nick Polanin, 1999-2004
▪ Administrative liaison to Master Gardener Statewide Association, 1997 to 2000.
▪ Chair, Search Committee, RCE-Union Agricultural Agent, 2000.
▪ Home Horticulture Working Group (formerly study team) 1989 to 1998.
▪ Master Gardener Statewide Advisory Committee, 1989 to 2003.
▪ Educational Resources Committee, 1996 to 2001.
▪ Grounds Maintenance Working Group, 1991 to 1996.
▪ Out-of-County Calls Committee, 1992-1993.
▪ Educational Resources/Training Committee, 1992 to 2000.
▪ Provide various Agricultural Agent services to Hudson County,
1988 to 2005.
▪ Provide various Agricultural Agent services to Passaic County, 1992, 1999, 2000.
▪ Department Review Committee, 1989-1990.
▪ Search Committee, Ocean County Agricultural Agent, 1989.
▪ Search Committee, Middlesex County Program Associate, 1988.
County
▪ Special Services School District/Transitions School, Wood- Ridge Horticultural Training Program pilot program, 2007-2008
▪ Fair Lawn High School courtyard Teaching Garden 2007-2009
▪ United Water Environmental Restoration project; Haworth, NJ; 2007-2008
▪ Member, Bergen County Environmental Council, 2007-2016
Chair, Earth Day Planting,2009; Co-Chair 2010-2014.
▪ Saddle River County Park, Glen Rock Area, Earth Day Planting with Soil Conservation District, Environmental Council, 2007
• Otto Pehle County Park, Saddle Brook, Earth Day Planting with Soil Conservation District, April 2006
• County Animal Shelter grounds beautification project Teterboro, June 2005 to present
• Health Barn for Youth, Abma Farm, Wyckoff , June 2005 to present.
• Van Saun County Park, Paramus, Earth Day planting with Soil Conservation District, April, 2005
• “Bergen Fresh” Campaign with County Agriculture Development Board and County Executive and Planning Board; farm visits, brochure and poster - October 2004 to present
• Demarest Farm Dedication for Farmland Preservation Program, October 2004.
▪ Bergen County Agricultural Development Board; 2000 to present. Farmland Preservation; Right-to-Farm issues.
47 acres preserved in 2007/317 total acres preserved representing one-third of total county farmland.
• West Nile Virus Task Force, 2000.
• Bergen County Open Space Task Force, 1999 to 2004
• New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association, Cooperative Extension Liaison, 1988 to present.
• Bergen County Freeholders Environmental Resource Council, 1989 to 2001 .
• Bergen County Board of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Liaison, 1987 to present.
• Certified Landscape Technician exam Judge, New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association, at Cook College, 1997 and
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001.
• Bergen Project Pride, Co-Chair, 1990 to 2001.
• Bergen Pines County Hospital, Greenhouse Planning Committee, 1989-1994.
• Soil Conservation Service, Bergen District, Cooperative Extension Liaison, 1989 to 2000.
• Master Gardener Association of Bergen County, Cooperative Extension Liaison, 1980 to present.
• Bergen County Technical School District, Horticulture Board Member; 1995 to present
• HealthBarn USA at Abma Farm; Wyckoff; Advis Board, 2005-2010
Community
• Teaneck; Concierge Club weekly horticultural program for well elders, 2006.
• Hackensack University Medical Center; Josephine’s Garden, on 5th floor Children’s Oncology Unit; assist with garden design and implementation 2012
• Healing Garden restoration at Childrens Aid & Family Services in Ridgewood, 2012
• Oradell Elementary School garden program; 2 week intensive hands-on program for students to learn about food safety and grow-your-own food ideas; spring/summer 2012
• Fair Lawn; Ryan Road Residence weekly horticultural therapy program for women with cerebral palsy 2006.
• River Vale; Poplar Road Sanctuary advisor, 2005.
• Ridgefield; Great Bear Sanctuary advisor, 2005
• Local hospitals and Health departments: Tick Identification;
1990 to present.
• Bergen Community College, Ornamental Horticulture Advisory Board; 1987 to present.
• Borough of Rutherford Railroad Station Trees and Gardens and Williams Plaza beautification; 1996-1997.
• Lyndhurst Historical Society; Develop design for low-maintenance, accessible garden; 1996
• Health and Welfare Council of Bergen County; Review panel for environmental services; 1990 to 2000.
• Public Service Electric and Gas Company; Advisor and independent expert; assess damage to woody ornamentals; 1991 to 2000.
• Horticultural Therapy Programs; 1989-1999:
• Bergen County Jail
• Bergen Pines Hospital
• Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home
• VanDyk Manor Nursing Home
• Dumont Mental Health Center
• West Bergen Mental Health Center
Date of Vita: November 2016
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