San Diego Chapter Newsletter Water Management

 


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2009 Awards

To view photos of all the award winners, see the Awards Listing.

Upcoming Events

February 9: Chapter Board Meeting. 8:30 a.m. at Scripps Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive. All members are welcome.
February 12: Chapter Kick-off Event/Casino Night. Hawthorne Machinery. 16945 Camino San Bernardo.
March 4: Sustainable Soils Seminar . Zocalo, 2444 San Diego Ave. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. program . Contact ASLA (619) 225-8155 .
March 5-7: Spring Home and Garden Show. Del Mar Fairgrounds. Volunteers needed to man CLCA booth. Contact Jerrie Beard (800) 605-1701 .
March 9: Chapter Board Meeting. 8:30 a.m. at Scripps Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive. All members are welcome.
April 10: LIC/CLT Field Test . Cuyamaca College. Registration forms for all the 2010 tests are available on the CLCA web site, or call (800) 448-2522.
April 13: Chapter Board Meeting. 8:30 a.m. at Scripps Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive. All members are welcome.
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February 9: Board Meeting

The February board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9, at 8:30 a.m. at Scripps Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive. All members are welcome.


February 12: Kickoff Event

?The CLCA San Diego Chapter kicks off another great year with Casino Night! The fun begins February 12, at

Hawthorne Machinery
16945 Camino San Bernardo
San Diego
from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Casino style gaming, prizes and great food and spirits! A professional gaming company will provide the tables and casino game expertise..... all for just $20 per person. Beer and wine available at no host bar.

For information or to RSVP, contact
Alaisha Martin at 619-952-7326.


March 4: Sustainable Soils Seminar

?ASLA San Diego in conjunction with the CLCA San Diego chapter will present a seminar on Sustainable Soils on March 4, at Zocalo, 2444 San Diego Avenue in Old Town. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. program.

The seminar will cover ASLA's Sustainable Sites Initiative and the importance of enhancing soil quality. The discussion will be led by Marian Marum, ASLA, LEEDAP and Ruth Stafford, ASLA, LEEDAP.

Soils for Landscapes, presented by Garn Wallace, PhD., Wallace Laboratories, will cover soil tests, soil management plans and soils for drought tolerant plants.

Concluding the discussion will be Sharon May of Agri-Service, presenting The Science of Composting.

The event is free to CLCA and ASLA members, and $10 for non-members. To RSVP, email aslasd@sbcglobal.net or call (619) 225-8155.


March 5-7: Spring Home and Garden Show

Join us at the Spring Home and Garden Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds where CLCA San Diego will be hosting a booth in the Meet the Experts section. This is your opportunity to educate the public about the advantages of hiring a licensed landscape professional, such as yourself. To volunteer to work the booth for a couple of hours, contact Jerrie Beard, (800) 605-1701.


March 9: Board Meeting

The March board meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 9, at 8:30 a.m. at Scripps Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive. All members are welcome.


April 10: Landscape Industry Certified Test in San Diego

cltThe Spring Landscape Industry Certification (formerly Certified Landscape Technician) field test will be held at Cuyamaca College on Saturday, April 10. The LIC written exams will be held on March 27, and June 5, at Cuyamaca College.

The chapter will also need help preparing the test site and administering the test -- everything from equipment to judges, so think about how you would like to help out.

Registration forms for all the 2010 tests are available on the CLCA web site, or call (800) 448-2522.

If you would like to volunteer or get more information on how you can help, contact Dan Conger at (760) 520-5192.


SDCWA 20 Gallon Challenge

Do your part to help our region save water. Take the 20 Gallon Challenge and save 20 gallons of water per day per person. For more information on ways you can save, click here.

CLCA Water Management Certification Program

CLCA is now offering a Water Mangement Certification. Visit the state website for more information and test dates. Become a Qualified Landscape Irrigation Technician. This local, low cost training is essential for today's landscape professional. For more information and a registration form, click here.

San Diego Chapter Public Relations Committee Introduces Two New Programs

The San Diego chapter Public Relations Committee recently unveiled two new programs utilizing the chapter's web site to promote the CLCA and its member firms. READ MORE

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