• Field Trip | June 17 – 18, 2026

Timberline Landscaping | Colorado Springs, Colorado

In Partnership with the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC)

An exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience.

The NALP Field Trip is a rare opportunity to step inside a high-performing landscape organization and see what success looks like in action. This immersive experience goes beyond classroom learning—offering real-world insight into operations, leadership and culture through candid conversation and hands-on exposure.

The NALP Field Trip puts you inside a working business. You’ll see how teams are structured, how decisions are made and how strategy turns into execution—all while connecting with a small group of peers facing similar challenges and opportunities.


Why Timberline Landscaping?

Founded in 1982, Timberline Landscaping has grown into a multi-entity organization operating under its parent company, Timberline One. Today, the organization spans residential and commercial landscape construction and maintenance, tree care, irrigation, snow removal, landscape lighting, Christmas décor, trail construction, building systems and composting operations—serving clients across Colorado with an integrated, all-inclusive service model.

Across its businesses, Timberline One generates more than $45 million in annual revenue and employs more than 320 team members.


What You'll See and Experience on the Tour

Attendees will get an exclusive, guided behind-the-scenes look at Timberline’s operations, including:
  • C-suite and leadership structure across multiple business units
  • Shop facilities, yard operations and logistics systems
  • Timberline Rock N Roll composting operations
  • Construction, maintenance and tree care divisions
  • Timberline U training facilities, including indoor and outdoor hands-on training spaces
  • An inside look at how Timberline approaches workforce development, safety and consistency at scale

Knowledge You'll Take Home

This Field Trip is designed for owners and leadership teams looking to strengthen and scale their businesses. Attendees will gain practical insight into:
  • Building a diversified service mix that drives revenue and resilience
  • Structuring leadership teams to improve accountability and reduce silos
  • Creating an employee-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent
  • Using training, technology and transparency to maintain quality at scale
  • Managing complex projects while protecting brand reputation and client relationships
  • Taking calculated risks that unlock new growth opportunities

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What People Are Saying...

The opportunity to look under the hood of the most successful companies in our industry gives myself and my team inspiration and takeaways that literally change our business."

Doug McDuff, Landscape America, Wrentham, MA.