Etera Hosts Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional Training During the Cascadia Grey to Green Conference
As part of the upcoming Grey to Green Cascadia conference, the Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training will be set to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills in green roof installation and maintenance. Scheduled for Thursday, July 25th, the hands-on training will take place at Etera Sedums HQ at 45425 NW Greenville Rd, Forest Grove, OR, 98216.
Etera is one of the leading sedum nurseries in North America, specializing in beautiful mixed sedum tiles and modules. For over a decade, Etera has set the highest standard for green roof plants. Their Sedum Cuttings supply the green roof and nursery industries with some of the freshest cuttings and the most colorful varieties!
The GRIMP Training is tailored to provide participants with comprehensive insights into various green roof systems and planting types. Led by Elizabeth Hart-Morris, GRP, GRIMP, President, GreenUP Roofing, the training aims to empower green roof installers and maintenance professionals with the necessary expertise to ensure successful project execution and ongoing maintenance.
Pricing for the GRIMP Training is $495 USD for nonmembers and $395 USD for GRHC Members. Registration is limited, so register now.
Each registered attendee will receive:
unlimited access to online course recordings
hands-on training with a selection of green roof modules
a digital resource manual
one attempt at the one hour online GRIMP Exam
a one-year GRHC Individual Membership
This immersive training opportunity is designed to empower industry professionals with the necessary tools and insights to excel in the field of green infrastructure. Participants are encouraged to register early to secure their spot and take advantage of this unique learning opportunity.
The GRIMP Training offers a valuable opportunity for industry professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge in green roof installation and maintenance or for new entrants to the industry.
For more information, visit the Grey to Green Conference website. Register by July 19th to get the early bird rate!
Thank you to Etera Sedums for hosting the GRIMP training in Cascadia!
About Us:
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional industry association working to grow the green roof and wall industry throughout North America since 1999. Our mission is to develop and protect the market by increasing the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development, and celebrations of excellence.
We publish The Living Architecture Monitor quarterly online magazine where industry leaders share their insights and expertise. These articles increase awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, walls and other forms of living architecture.
We also offer free access to The Living Architecture Academy, an online professional development platform which is dedicated to bringing you the best, most up to date professional training information on design, installation and maintenance practices across a wide range of green infrastructure topics. The LAA offers short lectures and multi-day courses such as: Green Roof Professional Training, Introduction to Green Walls, Biodiverse Green Roof Maintenance, and more.
We also publish the Green Pages: Industry Green Roof and Wall Directory which is designed to support you with your living architecture projects by providing a list of trusted manufacturers, suppliers of accessories, green walls, nurseries, and certified Green Roof Professionals (GRPs). From small-scale residential projects to large commercial installations, this directory has everything you need to find support to create a sustainable and beautiful living space.
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