Metro Vancouver Roundtables: Reducing Emissions from Small Gas-Powered Equipment

November 15, 2024
Via Metro-Vancouver

Metro Vancouver is developing a regional strategy to accelerate the transition from small gas-powered equipment – like lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and pressure washers – to emission-free alternatives.  They invite Landscape Professionals and related industries like golf and sportsifeld management, to participate in upcoming roundtables to share your experience and insights, helping to identify practical solutions and timelines for the implementation.  READ MORE

 


UFV Pesticide Course – No Fee with Gov’t Grant

By WCTA Staff The University of the Fraser Valley is offering the BC ‘Landscape General’ pesticide applicator certificate (PAC) course at the Chilliwack campus November 18-23, 2025 - Monday to Wednesday 5-9pm and Saturday 9am -3pm.  Here’s the details:  READ MORE  

Registration Open for Premier Turf Management Event of the Year!

61st Annual WCTA Golf & Sportsfield Management Conference & Trade Show📅 February 11-13, 2025📍 River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, BC  READ MORE  

61st Annual WCTA Golf & Sportsfield Management Trade Show Sold-Out!

Additional Exhibit Space Being Made Available The rush to secure prime booth locations at the 61st Annual WCTA Conference and Trade Show has resulted in the fastest sell-out of the WCTA’s annual trade show on record!  All 58 booths were snapped up within three business days and at least a dozen previous exhibitors were not able to get their registrations in quickly enough to secure a spot.  READ MORE  

Vendors Maximize Your Impact at WCTA 2025!

Join us for the 61st Annual WCTA Conference and Trade Show at the River Rock Resort in Richmond, BC's largest casino resort, February 11-13, 2025, where industry professionals gather to connect, learn, and grow.  READ MORE  

Final Facts on Frost

WCTA Funded ResearchThe Effects of Traffic on Turf During Frost and Freezing Conditions - Summary ReportVia Oregon State University  READ MORE  

Alberta Turfgrass Research Q2 Update Jul-Sep 2024

Q2 Update 2024/11/01 - AB Turfgrass Research Foundation Its been a beautiful fall this year at the Prairie Turfgrass Research Center, unlike 2022 and 2023 we are experiencing a few frosts, slow cooling, and perfect weather for fall hardening. However, this has not been the case since 2022.  READ MORE  

2025 WCTA Member Dues Heads-Up

September 26, 2024 2025 membership dues invoicing will commence mid to late October.  All invoices will be emailed to individual members or the main contact we have on file if there are multiple members at your facility.  READ MORE

Looking for Leaders! (Nomination Deadline Jan 6, 2025)

Steering the ship, running the show, being in the driver's seat - these expressions all convey that someone or something needs to be in charge.  Being in charge implies a certain level of authority and knowledge that comes with the position.  These roles inherently involve leadership although that can be an evolution of sorts.  READ MORE