March 19, 2008 On Wednesday, March 19, 2008 the combined memberships of the Los Angeles Basin and SoCal Chapters of the Sports Turf Managers Association assembled at Diamond Stadium of the Lake Elsinore Strom for the first annual “Going Green with The Storm” turf meeting. We were hosted by Chris Ralston, Director of Grounds/Stadium Operations. Chris spoke on his recent replacement of the field including a new irrigation system, infield mix and turf.
The key note speaker was Patrick Caughey, Landscape Architect for Wimmer, Yamada and Caughey. Patrick’s 50-year-old company is the oldest and most established landscape architectural firm in San Diego County. He spoke on his firms design techniques being used today to help companies “Go Green.”
Additional presentations were made by Rob Whipple of the Lake Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, John Marmon of West Coast Turf and Mark Jong of Gro Better Organiz Fertilizers.
The day concluded with lunch, followed by a tour of the facilities, a vendor exposition and a tour of the newly installed Seashore Paspalum at the nearby Summerly Golf Course.
The reviews are in and the expo was deemed a success by the attendees. Plans are currently being discussed to hold a second annual event in 2009. For more information on the Storm, or your local chapters, please contact you member Chairman or Board Member. June 6-7 , 2008 December 5, 2008 |
