Join us at Tijeras Creek Golf Course on Thursday, April 18, to take a break from your daily burdens and enjoy some fun on the links with your CLCA friends! 

The tournament will have an 8 a.m. shotgun start, followed by a luncheon and awards banquet. We will also have a raffle, conducted in a pick-a-prize format. Tickets will be sold during registration and lunch and participants will be able to choose the prize they want to win! Winners will be drawn following lunch.

Click here to register. Click here to download an informational flyer.

Save the date and plan to join us for happy hour at Concourse Bowling in Anaheim! Enjoy games, food, and drinks while hanging out with your green industry friends.

Thank you to sponsors TOP Lights and Kellogg Garden Products. There is one sponsorship opportunity still available. Call Margot at (714) 726-3843 for more information.

Click here to register.

Artificial grass offers a compelling solution for sustainable landscaping practices. Join us at SmartTurf to learn about the benefits, applications, and installation processes of artificial grass. Consider expanding your services while catering to the growing demand for eco-friendly landscaping solutions. This event is free to attend with pre-registration thanks to SmartTurf.

Click here to register.

Drip systems can provide highly efficient irrigation results, but they have unique challenges in design and layout. Join us at Ewing Outdoor Supply in San Juan Capistrano and learn how to approach these challenges and get your questions answered from irrigation aficionado and Netafim rep, Allister Cooney.

If you have experienced issues with pressure, uneven performance, problems with plant establishment, problems with fertilizing a drip irrigated landscape or just wondered how to use all of those charts and information that manufacturers provide, then this class is for you. Allister will design / layout a drip system correctly for you to see too.

Attend this class to:

*Learn about soil type and how it impacts the drip design (clue; its REALLY important!).

*Find out how to properly design a system for correct pressure and flow.

*Learn how to design for slopes and change of elevation.

*Learn when (and when not) to use air relief valves, automatic vs manual flush valves and check valves.

*Understand how to fertilize with a drip system.

*Use calculators and tools to make life easier and more efficient.

You don't want to miss it! This lunch and learn is free to attend thanks to sponsor Ewing Outdoor Supply. Click here to register.

Join us at our chapter kickoff meeting on January 24. Attend to learn about the exciting things we’ve got planned for 2024 and meet your new Board of Directors. Don’t miss this great networking event where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with CLCA professionals who can help you grow, both professionally and personally.

Click here to register.

It's time to break out your ugliest Christmas sweater! Celebrate the season with us at the Orange County Mining Co. starting at 6 p.m. This rustic, casual, and relaxing, American steakhouse will be festively decorated, providing the perfect setting for this year's holiday party.

Thanks to our wonderful event sponsors (Arborjet, Imperial Sprinkler Supply, and Southwest Boulder & Stone) we will have appetizers and a hosted bar for the first hour! Dinner will be a filet mignon with mushroom cap and chicken in white wine sauce.

You definitely don't want to miss this holiday event that's open to all CLCA members and friends. Come out and enjoy some tasty food while celebrating 2023 with your CLCA friends! There will be a prize for the ugliest Christmas sweater.

Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible. Cost for this fun-filled celebration is just $85. Reach out to Margot Boyer at (714) 726-3843 with questions.

Click here to register.

All are welcome to attend this meeting via zoom. Email Bronwyn for information to join.

Are you looking for ways to get involved with the Orange County Chapter of CLCA? Looking to make a difference? Want to be a part of the decision-making process for chapter events and programs now that things are opening back up? Now’s your chance!

Join us for our 2024 planning meeting on Thursday, October 19, at the North Park Community Clubhouse in Irvine from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Chapter elections will be held at 11 a.m.

At this planning meeting, we will brainstorm ideas for our 2024 events and educational programs, assess past events (what worked, what didn’t), detail a 2024 budget, and more!

Attending this meeting will give you the opportunity to voice any ideas you have, volunteer for a committee you’re interested in helping on, or simply get a first-hand look at how we come up with the fun and educational programs we offer throughout the year. Interested in serving on the 2024 board? Call Chapter President Dave Horton at (949) 653-1101 to submit your nomination.

This meeting is FREE to attend and includes lunch. RSVP’s are required to ensure we have enough food. Reach out to Bronwyn Miller and let her know you plan to attend. She can be reached by calling (949) 466-1222 or emailing bronwyn@eyescapes.net.

Can’t stay for the entire time? No worries! Join us for as little or as long as you can. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

Save the date and plan to attend our Beautification Awards banquet on Saturday, September 23. By attending, the opportunity for success is the prospecting! Not only will you learn if your project will be recognized, but you could also leave a lasting impression on your customers and colleagues. Inviting your customers, designers, architects, management companies, and staff is a great way to showcase your work, thank them for their loyalty, and have some fun!

Didn’t enter a project? Plan on attending anyway. Photos of the winning properties will be showcased in a multi-media presentation during the awards ceremony, allowing you an opportunity to get ideas for your projects.

Click here to register.

Looking to sponsor and get in front of the largest crowd of contractors at any of our events? Register to be a sponsor! There are a variety of opportunities available. Click here to learn more.

Join us for an action-packed evening filled with food, networking, baseball and all-around fun!! We’ll be meeting in the parking lot by the “Big A” beginning at 5 p.m. for some tailgating and sandwiches. The Angels play the Mariners starting at 6:07 p.m. Tickets are limited, so be sure to get yours as soon as possible. Contact Steve Beckstrom at (949) 463-3284 to reserve yours today!

Winning a Beautification award can be an excellent marketing tool that can help you grow your business. Don't miss out on your potential by not entering the competition. 

Entry forms will be available soon.

LANDSCAPE JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE JUNE 15-17, 2023.
THE AWARDS BANQUET WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2023, IN YORBA LINDA.

Join us at Tijeras Creek Golf Course on Thursday, May 25, to take a break from your daily burdens and enjoy some fun on the links with your CLCA friends! 

The tournament will have an 8 a.m. shotgun start, followed by a luncheon and awards banquet. We will also have a raffle, conducted in a pick-a-prize format. Tickets will be sold during registration and lunch and participants will be able to choose the prize they want to win! Winners will be drawn following lunch.

We hope to see you there! Click here to register as a sponsor/golfer. Click here to download an informational flyer.

All are welcome to attend this meeting via zoom. Email Bronwyn for information to join.

Join us for this lunch and learn at Village Nurseries in Orange to learn about new plant introductions and popular landscape plants for 2023. While there, also get the 411 on all things plastic edging from Epic Plastics.

Keeping Up With Your Plants. An update on new and interesting plants, and how to use them in the landscape.

Presented by Nicholas Staddon, Spokesperson and Plantsman from Everde Growers.

Nicholas, an avid plantsperson, will provide an uncomplicated presentation on plants to include in residential or commercial jobs. Learn about several new and recent plant introductions, perfect for the southern California landscape. Nicholas will also introduce us to several books and other publications that can be a great resource in our professional lives. If you are involved in planting plants, maintaining them, or designing them into landscapes, you'll want to attend this presentation!

Plastic Edging 411. An overview of the newest products, and best practices for installation.

Presented by Brandon Fontaine with Epic Plastics.

In his presentation, Brandon will go over best installation practices, discuss the reasons why expansion and contraction happen (and ways to prevent it), introduce a new plastic edging product that has no thermal expansion or warping, and discuss the overall benefits of using plastic edging in your projects. Have you had problems with plastic edging in the past? Bring your details and Brandon will discern why you had issues and detail ways to prevent them in the future. 

This event is free to attend with pre-registration! Lunch is included thanks to Epic Plastics.

Click here to reserve your spot.

Join us for happy hour at Concourse Bowling in Anaheim! Enjoy games, food, and drinks while hanging out with your green industry friends. Just $30 to attend, plus bring a non-CLCA member with you for FREE. Thank you sponsors CLCA Insurance Solutions, Milwaukee Tool, and TOP Lights!

Click here to register.

All are welcome to attend this meeting via zoom. Email Bronwyn for information to join.

All are welcome to attend this meeting via zoom. Email eyescapes@yahoo.com for information to join.

Join us for this lunch and learn to get updates on all things electric equipment from EGO and Milwaukee Tool reps. Learn about the CORE voucher program, get a hands-on demonstration of a variety of electric tools, and ask all your questions. This event is free to attend with RSVP.

Click here to reserve your spot.

Save the date and plan to join us at Karl Strauss Brewing Company in Costa Mesa to learn about the exciting things we’ve got planned for 2023. Don’t miss this great networking event where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with CLCA professionals who can help you grow, both professionally and personally. Click here to register.

Ring in the holidays with us on Thursday, December 15, at the Yard House in Irvine. Located inside the Irvine Spectrum, this venue will provide the perfect setting for this year's holiday party. Come out and enjoy some tasty food while celebrating 2022 with your CLCA friends.

You definitely don't want to miss this holiday event that's open to all CLCA members and friends! Cost for this fun-filled celebration is just $65 for members and $85 for non-members. Price includes tasty appetizers, dinner, and a drink ticket. We hope to see you there.

THANK YOU to our event sponsor, COLUMBIA GREEN TECHNOLOGIES!

Click here to register your attendance.

All are welcome to attend this meeting via zoom. Email eyescapes@yahoo.com for information to join.

Are you looking for ways to get involved with the Orange County Chapter of CLCA? Looking to make a difference? Want to be a part of the decision-making process for chapter events and programs now that things are opening back up? Now’s your chance!

Join us for our 2023 planning meeting on Thursday, October 20, at the North Park Community Clubhouse in Irvine from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Chapter elections will be held at 11 a.m.

At this planning meeting, we will brainstorm ideas for our 2023 events and educational programs, assess past events (what worked, and what didn’t), detail a 2023 budget, and more!

Attending this meeting will give you the opportunity to voice any ideas you have, volunteer for a committee you’re interested in helping on, or simply get a first-hand look at how we come up with the fun and educational programs we offer throughout the year. Interested in serving on the 2023 board? Call Chapter President Sal Hernandez at (714) 909-3784 to submit your nomination.

This meeting is FREE to attend and includes lunch. RSVP’s are required to ensure we have enough food. Reach out to Bronwyn Miller and let her know you plan to attend. She can be reached by calling (949) 466-1222 or emailing eyescapes@yahoo.com.

Can’t stay for the entire time? No worries! Join us for as little or as long as you can. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

Topic: Electric Equipment

Join us at this CLCA University to learn all things electric equipment from Milwaukee Tool, Husqvarna, and Makita reps. Get a hands-on demonstration of a variety of electric tools and ask all your burning questions. This university is free to attend with RSVP! Lunch is included.

Click here to reserve your spot!

All are welcome to attend. Email eyescapes@yahoo.com for information to join.

Plan to attend our Beautification Awards banquet on Saturday, September 17, at the Mission Viejo Country Club. By attending, the opportunity for success is the prospecting! Not only will you learn if your project will be recognized, but you could also leave a lasting impression on your customers and colleagues. Inviting your customers, designers, architects, management companies, and staff is a great way to showcase your work, thank them for their loyalty, and have some fun!

Didn’t enter a project? Plan on attending anyway. Photos of the winning properties will be showcased in a multi-media presentation during the awards ceremony, allowing you an opportunity to get ideas for your projects.

Register your attendance here.

Sponsorship opportunities available too! Register to be a sponsor here.

All are welcome to attend. Email eyescapes@yahoo.com for information to join.

All are welcome to attend. Email eyescapes@yahoo.com for information to join.

All are welcome to attend. Email eyescapes@yahoo.com for information to join.

Topic: HR in 2022 & Employee Retention

Join us at our upcoming CLCA University to learn all about the most important HR topics currently required to manage a successful business in California.  Labor law and employee management requirements are constantly changing! Learn about these changes and how to maneuver your organization to have the best employees, the best culture, and stay compliant along the way.  We’re excited to have Glen Drouin with Harbor HR as our keynote speaker. Glen’s extensive knowledge and skillset has assisted numerous businesses throughout his 20-year career in Human Resources, employee and management development, and company culture shaping. 

Meet new green industry friends during networking that will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by the educational session at 5 p.m. There will be a light dinner served, which is included in the $30 to attend. Cost for non-CLCA members is $40. Class is scheduled to conclude by 6:30 p.m.

Click here to reserve your spot.