Colorado Nursery Research & Education Foundation (CNREF) was formed in 1989 to support the science and practice of horticulture within the State of Colorado. It's purpose is to raise funds to support nursery-related research and provide annual scholarships for horticulture students at Colorado State University, Front Range Community College, and Northeastern Junior College.

How have we helped?
Since 1990 CNREF has given $104,150 worth of scholarships to 106 students majoring in horticulture at Colorado State University, Northeastern Junior College, and Front Range Community College. $98,939 has been granted to research projects such as pot-in-pot and transplant establishment studies. Research projects based on industry trends and business needs are identified annually at a meeting with CSU and members of the nursery association.

CNREF Board of Directors
President
Gary Epstein, Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery

Vice President
Dave Edmundson, Arbor Valley Nursery

Treasurer
Wayne Anderson, Arapahoe Acres Nursery

CNGA Representative
Phil Phelan, Bath, Inc.

Scholarship Recipient Representative

Board Members
Mike Bone, Denver Botanic Gardens
Joel Hayward, Islei Nursery

Please visit us at ColoradoNGA.org