Bos Sod Farms to Host 2025 BC Turf Management Field Day

The Western Canada Turfgrass Association (WCTA) is pleased to announce this year's Turf Management Fall Field Day will be hosted by Bert Bos at Bos Sod Farms in Abbotsford, BC on Thursday, September 18th, 2025.  READ MORE

 


Announcing August 21st, Alberta Turfgrass Research Foundation Biennial Field Day

Welcome ATRF members and guests for a day of learning, as we present pesticide continuing education credits and project presentations including herbicide trials, thatch reduction (biostimulant), a drought avoidance experiment, and more.  READ MORE    

First Japanese Beetles of the Season Detected

via Invasive Species Council of BC As daytime temperatures consistently hit 21C, Japanese beetle (JB) flight season is officially underway -- running from June 15 to October 15.  READ MORE  

Jonasson Leaves Lasting Legacy

via BCGA, Story by Brad Ziemer - Throughout his nearly 30-year tenure as head of British Columbia Golf, Kris Jonasson has never been a big believer in the status quo.  READ MORE  

NGCOA Canada CEO, Jeff Calderwood, Announces Retirement

With heartfelt congratulations, the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada announces that Jeff Calderwood, our long-standing Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire, effective December 31, 2025.  READ MORE  

Coming Events Summary - July 2025

Here's a comprehensive list of upcoming turf management and related professional development and networking opportunities.  We continuously make revisions and additions as more informaton becomes available so please check back often.  READ MORE  

Keep an Eye out For 2025 WCTA Member Directory

By WCTA staff As of July 11th, the annual ‘Western Canada Turfgrass Association Member Directory’ is at the printer and expected to be in the mail by middle of the month.  READ MORE  

Accounting System Transition Complete -- Here's What You Need to Know

After several busy weeks, as of early July 2025 our accounting system transition is complete and we have made several updates/changes/improvements -- thank you for your patience!  READ MORE  

Feature Story - Inter River Delivers International Quality Pitch

North Vancouver's Inter River Fields Host CONCACAF Gold Cup Training for the Honduran National Team By Nathan Wade, President, Western Canadian Turfgrass Association  READ MORE