39th Annual CALCP Spring Training Conference

Colorado Pesticide Applicator Training,

CDA Continuing Education Credits & ISA CEUs

Tuesday, March 2 & Wednesday, March 3, 2027
Denver Marriott Westminster
7000 Church Ranch Blvd., Westminster, Colorado

Are Your Pesticide Applicator Credits and Technician Training Up to Date?

Whether you need Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) continuing education credits for Qualified Supervisors, Certified Operators or Private Applicators; verifiable training for pesticide technicians; or ISA CEUs for arborist certification, the 39th Annual CALCP Spring Training Conference brings Colorado’s tree, lawn and pest management professionals together for two days of education and industry connection.

Make Spring Training your one-stop shop for professional education, with CDA-approved continuing education opportunities, verifiable training, ISA CEU opportunities, legislative and regulatory updates, networking, and an engaging industry trade show.

24 CDA Credits | 8 ISA CEUs

The 2027 Spring Training Conference is planned to offer an extensive selection of Colorado Department of Agriculture continuing education opportunities, including all six CDA core credit areas and numerous category-specific credits.

ISA CEU opportunities will also be available for arboriculture professionals maintaining applicable International Society of Arboriculture credentials.

Final CDA and ISA credit approvals are subject to the respective accrediting organizations. Credit eligibility may vary by session.

Colorado Department of Agriculture Continuing Education Credits

CDA Core Credits

The 2027 conference is planned to offer opportunities in all six CDA core continuing education subject areas:

Laws & Regulations — 2 credits
Pesticides & Their Families — 1 credit
Environmental Protection — 1 credit
Use of Pesticides — 1 credit
Applicator Safety — 1 credit
Public Safety — 1 credit

CDA Category-Specific Credits

Choose from sessions planned for:

206 — Turf Pest Control: 3 sessions
207 — Ornamental Pest Control: 3 sessions*
107 — Rangeland Pest Control: 2 sessions
109 — Industrial & Right-of-Way Weed Control: 2 sessions
304 — Residential/Commercial Pest Control: 2 sessions
103 — Agricultural Pest Control
106 — Forest Pest Control*
108 — Aquatic Pest Control
110/110G — Public Health Pest Control
302 — Outdoor Vertebrate Pest Control

*Select sessions are planned to qualify for both CDA continuing education and ISA CEUs.

Wednesday will also offer 4 additional ISA credits.

Verifiable Training for Colorado Pesticide Technicians

Need training documentation for your pesticide technicians?

The Colorado Department of Agriculture requires training for technicians working under regulated pesticide applicator businesses, with requirements varying by technician role and pesticide category.

The CALCP Spring Training Conference has a long history of providing classroom instruction and verifiable training opportunities for pesticide technicians, making it easier for Colorado employers to educate their teams while documenting applicable training.

Bring your team and combine professional education, regulatory information and industry networking in one event.

Earn ISA Continuing Education Units

The 2027 Spring Training Conference is planned to offer up to 8 ISA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through qualifying arboriculture education.

Select sessions in Ornamental Pest Control (207) and Forest Pest Control (106) are planned for both CDA and ISA credit, with four additional ISA-credit educational sessions planned for Wednesday.

ISA CEUs support continuing professional education for credentialed arboriculture professionals and help ISA Certified Arborists and other applicable credential holders maintain their certifications.

More Than Continuing Education

Spring Training isn’t just about earning credits.

Connect with tree care, lawn care, plant health care and pest management professionals from across Coloradowhile gaining practical knowledge you can take back to your business and crews.

Conference highlights include:

CDA continuing education opportunities
Verifiable pesticide technician training
ISA CEU opportunities
Legislative and regulatory updates
Industry experts and educational sessions
Professional networking
Trade show and supplier connections
Opportunities for company owners, managers, licensed applicators, arborists and technicians

Coming Soon

Watch for additional 2027 conference information, including:

Schedule at a Glance
Speakers & Session Details
Know Before You Go
Conference Program
VIP Breakfast Registration

Reach Colorado’s Tree & Lawn Care Professionals

Sponsor and/or Exhibit at the 2027 Spring Training Conference

Put your company in front of tree care, lawn care, arboriculture, plant health care and pest management professionals from across Colorado.

Conference sponsorship and exhibit opportunities give industry suppliers, manufacturers and service providers a chance to build relationships, increase visibility and connect directly with professionals who influence purchasing decisions for their companies.

2027 Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities, Benefits and Details — Coming Soon

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