Networking
Connecting Colorado's Weed Management Community Center
One of the greatest strengths of the Colorado Weed Management Association (CWMA) is the collective knowledge, experience, and professional network of our members. The Networking Program was created to help members connect with one another, share expertise, and take advantage of professional development and collaboration opportunities happening across the state.
Whether you're looking for technical guidance on invasive species management, seeking peer-to-peer support, or wanting to share an upcoming networking opportunity with fellow professionals, CWMA provides tools to help strengthen connections within our community.
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Ask An Expert Program
The Ask an Expert program connects members with experienced professionals who can provide guidance, share resources, and offer insights based on their expertise. This program is designed to foster knowledge sharing and help practitioners find practical solutions to real-world challenges.
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Networking Alerts
CWMA members are constantly creating opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and community engagement. Networking Alerts provide a simple way to share those opportunities with the broader CWMA membership. Members can submit information about upcoming events, workshops, field tours, volunteer opportunities, trainings, presentations, and other networking activities.
SAVE THE DATE: Pub Talk Field Event on July 22 in Boulder County!
Join CWMA for a Pub Talk field event focused on EDRR and Rush Skeletonweed. Enjoy a lunchtime presentation at 12:00 PM, followed by an afternoon of hands‑on learning and networking with weed managers and practitioners from across Colorado.
Choose your field session:
Guided Weed Walk through the Calwood Fire burn scar with opportunities to see Rush Skeletonweed
On‑Site Rush Skeletonweed Removal Session on a challenging slope
Both activities conclude at 4:00 PM, followed by networking and drinks at the Beech Shelter until 8:00 PM.
Heil Valley Ranch: https://www.bouldercounty.org/open-space/parks-and-trails/heil-valley-ranch/
Beech Shelter: https://www.bouldercounty.org/open-space/activities/picnic-shelters/
Registration links coming soon — save the date!
Reach out to Shursteen Sharpe (ssharpe@bouldercounty.gov) with any questions.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in being a sponsor? Contact us today to discuss options for providing visibility and value to your company or organization.