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Monthly Archives: August 2009
CLCA Water Management Certification Program
Test Date: September 03, 2009 City of Folsom; Folsom Community Center 52 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630 Sign up ends: September 01, 2009 Training: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Test: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Note: Training covers written test … Continue reading
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MMWD: Smart Irrigation Controller Rebates
Limited-Time Offer: Up to $400 for Residential Customers Special rebate up to $400 to help you save! Installing a “smart” irrigation controller is one of the best and most effective long-term ways for homeowners to save water, save money, and … Continue reading
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Habitat for Humanity: Habitat ReStore
Donate or Shop for Surplus New and Quality-Used Building Materials!!! Donating Materials Your contributions are welcomed and needed. Each donation helps Habitat provide decent and safe housing to our county’s low income working families as well as redirecting useable materials … Continue reading
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Support Our Sponsors
Support our North Coast Sponsors: Bamboo Pipeline (888) 288-1619 Buckeye Nursery (707) 559-7081 Cal-West Rentals (707) 763-5665 Central Valley Builder’s Supply (707) 473-9722 Delta Bluegrass (800) 637-8873 Ewing Irrigation (415) 457-9530 FX Luminaire (800) 688-1269 Gaddis Nursery (707) 542-2202 Hunter … Continue reading
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A Safer Table Saw
Saw Stop has an amazing table saw that takes the danger out of ripping down lumber on site for fences, arbors and other landscape woodwork. The Saw Stop contractor table saw has a mechanism with a smart blade that can … Continue reading
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CLT Training Application Form
Download the CLT Training Application Form for trainings in August and September at Buckeye Ranch. CLT Training Application
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Wyatt Supply: August Specials
Support our North Coast Sponsors: Here are Wyatt Irrigation specials for August
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Swindaiwa Multi Tool
Shindaiwa has an interesting trimmer tool available that has interchangeable heads. Instead of having a separate weed eater, pole saw and pole trimmer, use the same engine body unit and swap out different attachments with a quick connector. This could … Continue reading
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Workshop: Managing Pests without “Poisons”
Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program invites you to a workshop on Ants, Rats and Raccoons: Managing Pests without “Poisons” (and taking an Integrated Pest Management Approach) Thursday, September 17, 2009: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (DPR credits available) Marin … Continue reading
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Links and Resources
CLCA State Page Professional Associations American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) ASLA Northern California Chapter Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) APLD North Bay District American Institute of Architects (AIA) AIA Redwood Empire Chapter AIA San Francisco Chapter – San … Continue reading
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Upcoming CLT Testing
There are several CLT training and testings scheduled for the fall, including trainings at Buckeye Ranch. You can find more information at the State CLCA page CLT Written Test.: August 22 Buckeye Ranch Petaluma CA Registration Cut-Off Date: August 7 … Continue reading
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2009 North Coast Achievement Awards
It was another great year for the North Coast with 57 entries in the 22 various categories. There is no shortage of talent and professionalism in this chapter and the gardens in the 2009 competition totally exemplified that!! The Awards … Continue reading
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