FEBRUARY 2026

Ben Fisk ALCC President

Hello ALCC Members,

You have likely heard the quote, “What got you here won’t get you there.” I love this idea because it reminds us that growth requires continual learning. Whether it is reading a leadership book, picking up a new hobby, or even trying a new recipe, I believe we should always be honing our skills.

This month, I want to highlight two incredible opportunities to learn something new and help take you and your team to the next level.

First, ProGreen EXPO. As this letter hits your inbox, many of us are packing bags and getting ready for ProGreen week. It is always one of my favorite times of the year. ProGreen gives us the chance to reconnect with peers, attend excellent educational sessions, and remember that none of us are doing this work alone. I will be speaking on one of my favorite topics on Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. and would be honored if you joined us for Culture by Design: Navigating the People Side of Business.

If you are attending ProGreen, I would genuinely love to connect. Please feel free to grab me for coffee, lunch, or a quick conversation on the expo floor or at the ALCC booth.

Second, ColoradoScaping™. As of today, registration is officially open for the online training, and I believe this program represents one of the most meaningful steps forward our association has taken in a long time. I will be a moderator for the What is a ColoradoScape? session, Thursday at 8 a.m. at ProGreen EXPO.

Colorado’s landscapes are beautiful, but they are also fragile. Rising water costs, recurring drought, and high plant loss have made it clear that our industry needs Colorado specific training that reflects the realities we face every day. ColoradoScaping was created to meet that need.

ColoradoScaping is a comprehensive thirty-five hour training program that combines twenty hours of self-paced online learning with fifteen hours of hands on, in person training. A Spanish version is planned for the future. 

The excitement around this program from water providers, municipalities, and industry partners has been incredible, and it officially launches at ProGreen. I strongly encourage you to learn more and consider how ColoradoScaping could benefit your team and your clients.

Thank you for the work you do every day to elevate our industry. I am grateful to serve as your ALCC President, and I look forward to connecting with many of you at ProGreen.

See you soon,

- Ben Fisk 

Owner, Fisk Lawnscapes
ALCC Board President