[CED/CD/EAT] ALCA's Great Educational Programs for the Landscape Industry

[Weber, Jennifer - (jennyweber)]

Frances Craik, Educational Coordinator of the Arizona Landscape Contractors' Association (ALCA), recently sent me the following list and descriptions of wonderful educational programs for the landscape industry. Since my listserv includes several people who work in Right-of-Way and Ornamental and Turf areas, I wanted to share the information with all of you, as well. Please see the details below and the attached educational events calendar. Frances can be reached by email Frances at ALCA.org<mailto:Frances at ALCA.org>  or phone (602) 626-7091 if you have additional questions.

ALCA represents over 400 landscape contractors and affiliates. ALCA provides government representation and education for landscape professionals. Click here<https://www.azlca.com/calendar> to view their full calendar of events. On Friday, March 28 at 1-4pm, ALCA is hosting their Annual Trade Show. This is an awesome opportunity to network with industry professionals and learn about the latest in industry trends. Details and registration - https://form.jotform.com/250084651288157<https://form.jotform.com/250084651288157>

ALCA hosts a 2-Day PMD Pre Certified Applicator Training in May to prepare landscape professionals for the Certified Applicator Exam and to provide CEUs for those already equipped with a license. The class is taught by Jenny Weber, the Pesticide Safety Education Program Manager for Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, and Eric Warchol, the Plant Health Care Specialist for AZ Tree & Turf. For more details and registration, click here<https://www.azlca.com/Register/Event/1558>.

Their other offerings include:

  *   AZ Certified Landscape Professional (ACLP): A program of 10 classes to educate landscape professionals about the foundations of landscaping - Annuals & Perennials, Irrigation, Plant Identification, Plant Problems, Pesticides & Calibration, Safety & Tools, Soil & Fertilizer, Tree Planting & Staking, Tree & Shrub Pruning, Turf Care & Installation. https://www.azlca.com/aclp<https://www.azlca.com/aclp>
  *   Sustainable Landscape Management(r) (SLM(r)): A 4-hour training program for landscape professionals, business developers, HOA's, Community Managers, Water Conservation Specialists, homeowners, and horticulturists to learn about sustainability and best practices. The program educates industry standards in sustainable landscape design, construction, enhancements, and maintenance, as it pertains to plant selection, water management, planting and long-term plant health care, pruning, irrigation design and maintenance, pest management, fertilization, turf care and conversions, and more. https://www.azlca.com/sustainable-landscape-management-slm<https://www.azlca.com/sustainable-landscape-management-slm>
  *   ALCA Certified Irrigation Technician (ACIT): ACIT is a 3-day intensive training focused on the optimization of water usage and maximizing the efficiency of existing irrigation systems. ACIT consists of 2 days of classroom study and 1 field day to practice the principles and technical concepts of efficient irrigation systems. Students become ACIT upon completion of the 3-day program and passing the certification exam with 80% or higher. More details and registration are linked here - https://www.azlca.com/calendar<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.azlca.com/calendar__;!!CnDI50p3ee_8!YZ2zw3U0ksKmECX9qRkSMRDTlpUqp1ikpJnp5Kztm5ueXdJCDL9B8oWaQa_CJvaw0p9_foGI2fpVFTm5TvUPbWF2$>, and the flier is attached.
  *   2-Wire Training: A comprehensive training for irrigation technicians to learn 2-Wire principles, 2-Wire troubleshooting, and get hands-on practice with wire connections, strippers, and manufacturer demonstrations. https://www.azlca.com/Register/Event/1583<https://www.azlca.com/Register/Event/1583>


Jennifer Weber
Pesticide Safety Education Program
Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

MARICOPA COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
4341 E. Broadway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85040-8807
Office: (602) 827-8222
jennyweber at arizona.edu<mailto:jennyweber at arizona.edu>

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extension.arizona.edu/maricopa

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