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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">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. <b>Frances can be reached by email </b></span><b><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue;background:white"><a href="mailto:Frances@ALCA.org">Frances@ALCA.org</a></span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
or phone (</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">602) 626-7091 if you have additional questions.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">ALCA represents over 400 landscape contractors and affiliates. ALCA provides government representation and education for landscape professionals.
</span><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue"><a href="https://www.azlca.com/calendar" title="https://www.azlca.com/calendar">Click here</a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> 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 -
<a href="https://form.jotform.com/250084651288157">
https://form.jotform.com/250084651288157</a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">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,<a href="https://www.azlca.com/Register/Event/1558" title="https://www.azlca.com/Register/Event/1558"> click
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Their other offerings include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">AZ Certified Landscape Professional (ACLP)</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">: 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.
<a href="https://www.azlca.com/aclp">
https://www.azlca.com/aclp</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;list-style-type:"- "">
<b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sustainable Landscape Management® (SLM®)</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">: 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.
<a href="https://www.azlca.com/sustainable-landscape-management-slm">
https://www.azlca.com/sustainable-landscape-management-slm</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;list-style-type:"- "">
<b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">ALCA Certified Irrigation Technician (ACIT)</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:
<span style="background:white">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 -
</span></span><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.azlca.com/calendar__;!!CnDI50p3ee_8!YZ2zw3U0ksKmECX9qRkSMRDTlpUqp1ikpJnp5Kztm5ueXdJCDL9B8oWaQa_CJvaw0p9_foGI2fpVFTm5TvUPbWF2$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.azlca.com/calendar__;!!CnDI50p3ee_8!YZ2zw3U0ksKmECX9qRkSMRDTlpUqp1ikpJnp5Kztm5ueXdJCDL9B8oWaQa_CJvaw0p9_foGI2fpVFTm5TvUPbWF2$">https://www.azlca.com/calendar</a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white">,
and the flier is attached.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;list-style-type:"- "">
<b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white">2-Wire Training:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"> 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.
<a href="https://www.azlca.com/Register/Event/1583">
https://www.azlca.com/Register/Event/1583</a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Jennifer Weber<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Pesticide Safety Education Program<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Maricopa County Cooperative Extension<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">MARICOPA COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">4341 E. Broadway Road<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Phoenix, AZ 85040-8807<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Office: (602) 827-8222<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:jennyweber@arizona.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">jennyweber@arizona.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="242" height="39" style="width:2.5166in;height:.4083in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.png@01DB93F7.72A9D6E0" alt="A black background with blue text
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">extension.arizona.edu/maricopa</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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