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Sunday, February 25, 2024 12:00 AM |
LatiKnows, an ALCC committee created to elevate and empower Latinos in the landscaping industry through education, training and networking, held a happy hour at Raices Brewing Company in Denver this fall, providing a much-needed opportunity for members to relax and talk with peers. Co-chaired by Luis Estrada and Mari Medrano, the committee is planning more events like this one and perhaps some lunch-and-learns in the coming year.
The LatiKnows committee’s goals include providing relevant and applicable bilingual educational and training opportunities for Latinos in the landscape industry, monitor and advocate for issues that impact them, showcase the benefits of a landscaping career and promote community. LatiKnows organizers are making efforts to partner with other organizations, committees, individuals and government agencies to further its goals.
This year, 12 ProGreen EXPO sessions will be held in Spanish. “We need the community to attend so we can grow the program,” Estrada says.
To learn more, contact Luis Estrada, [email protected]
Read more in this issue of Colorado Green Now:
ALCC to host electrical equipment conversion educational session
GreenCO 2024 Legislative Priorities
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Sunday, February 25, 2024 12:00 AM |
ALCC in the news -
New rules for lawn and garden equipment get approval from Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Friday. Read More
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:00 AM |
Train your irrigation techs!
Join us for our 32-hour Irrigation Boot Camp over two weeks from Thursday, March 14 until Saturday, March 23, 2024. Space is limited. Open to ALCC members.
Dates/Times: Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, March 15, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, March 16, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Instructor: Kyler Neumann Location: DBC Irrigation Supply Address:1890 W. Hamilton Pl., Sheridan, CO 80110 Fee: $525 per student. Register now. Deadline to register is Thursday, March 7, 2024. Questions: Contact Melissa Emdin at 720-307-5092.
Sponsored by: DBC Irrigation Supply
All participants will receive Training Manual for Irrigation Technicians ($70 value).
Due to the limited number of participants, this program is open only to ALCC members.
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Monday, February 12, 2024 12:00 AM |
GA holds 28th Sunshine Legacy Women in Horticulture Luncheon
The Colorado Gardening Association held its 28th annual Sunshine Legacy Women in Horticulture luncheon at Denver Botanic Gardens in October. This year’s luncheon was dedicated to the memory of Michelle Krumdick, Mandy Gerace and Cheryl Puckett, who made a big impact on horticulture in Colorado.
Terri McEnaney, CEO and president of Bailey Nurseries—and the fifth generation of her family to take the helm of the nursery—gave a talk about Bailey Nurseries’ origins, what it was like to grow up in the company and the joys and challenges of running a family business.
Attendees received plants from Britton Nursery, gloves from BFG Supply and a gift bag of seeds from Botanical Interests.
Sponsors for this event included AgRisk Advisors, Alameda Wholesale Nursery, Altman Plants, Aquatic and Wetland Nursery, Arbor Valley Nursery, Ball Seed Company, BOK Financial, Botanical Interests, Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center, Fort Collins Nursery, Gulley Greenhouse, Harrell’s, Heidrich’s CO Tree Farm Nursery, LMI Landscapes, Park Creek Nursery, Plantivity, Syngenta Flowers, Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises, The Tree Farm and Welby Gardens/Hardy Boy Plants
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