News/Updates
Annual VIP Breakfast
CALCP’s 3rd Annual VIP Green Industry Leaders Breakfast returns March 3, 2027, bringing together Colorado arborists, lawn care professionals, owners, operators, managers and decision-makers for an exclusive morning of peer connection, business insights and industry conversation. 2027 program and registration details coming soon.
Upcoming Monthly Member Open Forums
CALCP Monthly Member Open Forums connect Colorado arborists, lawn care professionals, and industry partners for timely conversations, peer learning, and green industry collaboration.
Call For Presentations
CALCP is accepting presentation proposals for the 39th Annual Spring Training Conference, March 2–3, 2027, in Westminster, Colorado. Arborists, lawn care professionals, educators, researchers and green industry experts are invited to submit practical educational sessions, including topics that may qualify for CDA continuing education credits and ISA CEUs. Proposals are due October 30, 2026.
2027 Spring Training Conference-Save the Date!
The 39th Annual CALCP Spring Training Conference brings Colorado arborists, lawn care and pesticide professionals together March 2–3, 2027, for industry education, 24 CDA credits, 8 ISA CEUs, verifiable training, legislative updates, networking and an engaging trade show.
Monthly Member Open Forum
CALCP’s Monthly Virtual Open Forums bring together Colorado arborists and lawn care professionals to collaborate, share insights, and solve real-world challenges. Open to all employees of member companies, these sessions provide practical strategies, industry updates, and valuable peer connections.
➡️ Save the Date: 09/16/26
Join Colorado arborists, lawn care professionals, and landscape contractors on September 16, 2026 for Saluting Branches Colorado — a statewide day of service honoring veterans through professional tree and landscape care.
➡️ Legislative Upate
An executive summary of the 2026 Colorado legislative bills impacting the green industry, including pesticide regulation, labor policy, irrigation standards, fleet emissions, and agricultural operations as of February 16, 2026.
➡️ EPA announces PALM pesticide mitigation tool
The EPA has launched the Pesticide App for Label Mitigations (PALM), a mobile-friendly tool that helps pesticide applicators comply with label mandated mitigation measures, protect endangered species, and meet federal regulations with ease.
➡️ Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Denver
Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Denver, threatening more than 330,000 ash trees across the city. The City and County of Denver urges residents to identify, treat, or replace their ash trees now to help protect the urban forest. Learn how to take action at BeASmartAsh.org.