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Connecting Colorado's Weed Management Community

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.

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REGISTER TODAY: Pub Talk Field Event on July 22 in MainStage Brewing – Gunbarrel

Join CWMA for a Pub Talk field event focused on Early Detection Rapid Response (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.

Register for your field session and networking:

Heil Valley Ranch: https://www.bouldercounty.org/open-space/parks-and-trails/heil-valley-ranch/

Both activities conclude at 4:00 PM, followed by networking and drinks until 8:00 PM.

  • Networking: Discover: Activity Registration - 📍Location Update for Networking: MainStage Brewing’s Gunbarrel (6035 Longbow Dr, Unit 109, Boulder, CO 80301)

    Join us after the Rush Skeletonweed events for networking, one complimentary drink for CWMA members, and snacks (garlic knots, salad, and pizza) from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The drive from Heil Valley Ranch is about 20 minutes. It will be open mic night, so expect some live music.

Reach out to Shursteen Sharpe (ssharpe@bouldercounty.gov) with any questions.

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