SUNY Cobleskill Landscape Students Compete at National Collegiate Landscape Competition in Colorado

COBLESKILL — Students from SUNY Cobleskill’s Landscape Contract (BT), Landscape Development (AAS), and Plant Science programs participated in the 49th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC), held March 19 to 22 in Fort Collins, Colo. The event brought together nearly 800 students from more than 50 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada for a week of hands-on competitive events, networking, and professional development.

Competing since the 1980s, SUNY Cobleskill continues to demonstrate its commitment to hands-on learning by fielding a team of students who apply their knowledge and skills to real-world challenges. The competition spans a wide range of categories, including design, installation, business management, equipment operation, and plant sciences, giving students the opportunity to test their abilities and gain valuable industry experience.

“Participating in an event like NCLC gives our students a chance to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to challenges in a live setting,” said Tim Marten, Assistant Professor and Faculty Advisor. “They have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, connect with peers from across the country, and gain insight into the expectations of top employers. Seeing them take on these challenges and grow through the experience is one of the most rewarding parts of my role.”

The Landscape Contracting and Landscape Development degree programs at Cobleskill, along with the Plant Science programs, prepare future leaders to excel across the diverse spectrum of landscape and green industries. Our graduates shape sustainable environments by designing, building, and managing landscapes, green spaces, restoration projects, campuses, and public park systems. Cobleskill students gain the knowledge and skills to meet the evolving demands of a dynamic industry while contributing to a more sustainable and resilient world.

Our alumni have gone on to establish firms, become executives and managers at some of the best companies in the industry, and even be elected president of the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). Cobleskill is one of nine NALP-accredited Bachelor's level programs in the U.S. and Canada. No other school in New York or New England is accredited by NALP.