Laura McLarry

Education

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

• GPA of 4.0

• Coursework Emphasis in Entomology

Bachelor of Business Administration

Professional Experience

Arborist, Licensed Pesticide Applicator

• Diagnose Problems

• Estimate cost of tree pruning, removals, stump grinding, cabling and bracing, lightning protection, fertilization and chemical applications

• Client Service

Horticulturist/Landscape Designer
Designed, installed and maintained complex landscapes

Outdoors Education Child Activity Specialist (while seeking second degree in horticulture)

Environmental Soil Science Technician II
Turfgrass Research, Genetics and Management Technician I, November 1988 – March 2001

Professional Memberships

• National Recreation and Park Association, since 2004

• Texas Recreation and Park Society, since 2004

Additional Professional Activities

• Keep Garland Beautiful, 2002-2004

• City of Garland Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee, District 7, November 2002 to July 2003

• City of Garland Parks and Recreation Board, District 7, August 2003 to present and August 1999 to September 2002

• Heritage Herb Club Scholarship Committee, 2003

• Garland Tree Board, founding member, District 7, July 2007 to present

• Chairman, Urban Forestry Committee, City of Garland, October 2007 to present

• Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest, Vice President 2004-2005, Director 2005-2006

Accreditations; Licenses and Certifications

• ISA Certified Arborist #TX-3601

• TDA Commercial Pesticide Applicator #286220

• TCEQ Licensed Irrigator #13464

• TCE/TAMU Licensed Irrigation Auditor – March 2006

• Texas Public Information Act Certification. Sept 2006

• Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting Design and Installation – May 2005

• Texas Master Naturalist - 2004

• EPA Worker Protection Pesticide Handler #H0258830 – January 1995

• TDA Agricultural Hazard Communication Training – October 1993

• Texas Association of
  Nurserymen Certified Nursery Professional – August 1993

Publications and curricula

• Sloan, J.J. M.C. Engelke, and Laura McLarry. 2002. Effect of ozonated and oxygenated water on turf growth and root zone chemistry. Agronomy Abstracts. ASA. Madison, WI

• Birds, Bugs and Blooms. 1st -8th grade TEKS Applications, Richardson Independent School District – February 2003

• Practical Applications for Utilizing the Hortus Magicus Garden. to Classical Magnet School, Richardson Independent School District September

• Plant Species in the Hortus Magicus. Classical Magnet School, RISD, December 2002

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• The Benefits of Trees. to City of Garland, Arbor Day, April 25, 2008

• Nice Things Trees Do for Us. Dallas County Farm Days April 2005

• Birds, Bugs, and Blooms. to Heritage Herb Club of Plano -October 2002

• Herb Propagation Techniques. Texas Herb Growers and Marketers Association Ninth Annual Conference 1995 Dallas, TX

AWARDS

• City of Garland Volunteer Service Award for Spring Creek Forest Preserve March 2005 Workday

• City of Garland Storm Water Smartscape Winner July 2004

• Classical Magnet School Award for Service May 2003

• Heritage Herb Club . 2002 College Scholarship winner

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Award for Texas Wildscapes Backyard Wildlife Habitat – December 1996

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