Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation
 The Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation (CHREF) plays a lead role in developing new leaders and applied science for the nursery and greenhouse industry. CHREF has contributed more than $267,000 to research and more than $256,000 to scholarships since the mid 80's. |
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Research - Research is carried out by students and faculty at Colorado State University in Fort Collins and Front Range Community College in Westminster. Research projects for 2019 include:
- Woody Plant Evaluations for the High Plains & Rocky Mountain Region
- A Multi-site Woody Plant Evaluation
- Plant Select® Stock Plant Management Protocol
Scholarships - Each year CHREF awards scholarships to aspiring college students based on an evaluation of their industry experience, sincerity and commitment to a career in horticulture, knowledge and financial need. Scholarship winners are recognized at CNGA's annual Industry Celebration and receive a complimentary membership to CNGA for one year. Through the Arbor Valley Scholarship, the Larry Watson Scholarship, Phil Finnel Scholarship and the Cary Hall Scholarship, CHREF awarded a total of $14,000 in 2018 to seven students.
To Donate to the Foundation - Contact CNGA at 303.758.6672, [email protected], or mail a check to the Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation (CHREF), 959 S. Kipling Pkwy, Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80226.
Fundraising Events - Two annual events provide great fellowship opportunities for members while also providing critical fundraising opportunities - the annual Golf Tournament and the live and silent auctions held at the Industry Celebration in conjunction with ProGreen EXPO.
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2019 CHREF Fundraiser Golf Tournament
September 23rd, Riverdale Golf Club, Brighton, CO
Enjoy a great day of fun and social networking while supporting CHREF.
Register
Download the registration and sponsorship form
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Industry Celebration and Auction
This marquee event raises money for CHREF through silent and live auctions, featuring the prestigious gnome, Gus, who commands a premium bid for the honor of giving him a home for a year. The annual event is held in conjunction with ProGreen Expo.
Read Gus's story!
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CHREF Board of Directors
President - Matt Edmundson, Arbor Valley Nursery
Vice President - Mike Kintgen, Denver Botanic Gardens
Secretary/Treasurer - Steve Echter, Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center
Directors:
- Gary Epstein, CCNP, Fort Collins Wholesale
- Jack Fetig, Fossil Creek Nursery
- Gene Pielin, Gulley Greenhouse
- Mike Schleining, CCNP, Arbor Valley Nursery
- Dr. Jim Klett, Ph.D. – Ex-officio Director, CSU Dept. of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
- Allison Gault, MBA, CAE – Executive Director, Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association
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