Summer 2021 CCNP Seminar Series: Fort Collins

CNGA’s Colorado Certified Nursery Professional (CCNP) program promotes high quality standards and professionalism for the Colorado nursery industry. Managing or working in a nursery requires an in-depth knowledge of plant identification, physiology, soil, pruning and other nursery growing elements. These seminars provide an in depth study of common nursery plant identification as well as basic landscape design concepts and practice.

Certification provides the knowledge and tools that can add value to your professional development, while also benefiting your company and your customers. Individuals holding this certification are uniquely trained and have the highest level of industry knowledge. The seminars are recommended to prepare for the exam, but can also be taken 'a la carte' as refresher courses or to advance your horticulture education. Learn more about certification here.

If you wish to become certified, these requirements are required in order to take the exam:

• At least 2,000 hours of verifiable employment with a Colorado registered greenhouse, garden center, contractor or an allied industry.
• A completed exam application.

Seminar Schedule:

• Herbaceous Plants: Tuesday, July 20, 9 am - 4 pm @ Gulley Greenhouse, 6029 S. Shields
• Shrubs: Tuesday, July 27, 9 am - 3 pm @ Fossil Creek Nursery, 7029 S. College Ave.
  
• Trees: Tuesday, August 3, 9 am - 3 pm @ Red Truck Tree Farm, 3064 S. County Road 5
  
• Landscape Design: Tuesday, August 10, 9 am - 3 pm @ Colorado State University Plant Growth Facilities Building classroom
• Exam: Tuesday, August 24, 9 am – 1 pm, location to be announced.

Register online or download the Registration Form.

Lunch is included with the seminars.  

Questions? Please contact CNGA by email or call 303.758.6672.