A
national expert in golf course environmental stewardship is a speaker for Cuyamaca
College’s 6th Annual Sustainable Turf and Landscape
Seminar set for Thursday, March 6.
David Phipps, a field
representative of the Golf Course Superintendents Association who’s appeared on
the Golf Channel, tops a list of presenters focusing on sustainability in golf
course and turf maintenance
Cuyamaca College, renowned
for its longtime commitment to the green movement, began hosting the seminars
as a forum for educators, industry representatives and local organizations
interested in fostering a culture of sustainability. The event is put on by the
college’s Ornamental Horticulture program.
“This year we are excited to
focus on the turf industry and how it is adapting to the changes underfoot for
more sustainable landscape practices,” program coordinator Don Schultz said,
noting sustainability initiatives by golf courses such as reducing storm water
pollution and establishing wildlife habitats. “Our top-notch speaker
lineup is sure to be a big draw to the golf course, sports turf and the
landscape industry.”