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July 24
Toronto Chapter Dick Sale Memorial Golf Tournament
Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 11742 Tenth Line, Georgetown
Enjoy a day on the links at Eagle Ridge, followed by dinner at the Peters' residence. Tournament is sold out, but hole sponsorships are available for $125. For information, contact Stephanie at 1-800-265-5656, ext 354.
July 30
CHT Retail candidate orientation
Sheridan Nurseries, 12302 10th Line, Georgetown
At this preview, CHT Retail candidates can learn what to expect during their evaluation in August. Successful candidates, judges and CHT officials will go over testing stations at Sheridan Nurseries' head office in Georgetown. For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht or e-mail Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.
August 12
Prosperity Partnership introductory workshop
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
Join landscape professional and facilitator Jacki Hart for a Prosperity Partnership workshop. This program is intended to help green industry members clarify what they excel at, and what components of their business need attention and improvement. A seminar workbook will be provided. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. LO members price is $99 and the cost for non-members is $170. Lunch is provided. Maximum registration: 25. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information and to reserve your seat in this workshop.
August 13
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament
Willow Valley Golf Course, 8475 English Church Road, Mount Hope
Join the members of the Golden Horseshoe chapter for its first ever golf tournament. Registration begins at 11 a.m.with shotgun start set for 1:00 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available, contact Stephanie Smith 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, for details, or download registration form.
August 13
Prosperity Partnership supplier seminar
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
If you are a supplier to the green industry are are interested in helping your customers become better at their business, this seminar is for you. Landscape professional and facilitator Jacki Hart will explain the benefits of Landscape Ontario's Prosperity Partnership initiative and how you can get involved. Cost: no charge, lunch provided. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information.
August 14 - August 15
Certified Horticultural Technician installation and maintenance
University of Guelph, Kemptville College
Evaluations will be held for ornamental maintenance, turf maintenance, softscape installation and hardscape installation at Kemptville College. The written exam will be held Thursday, August 14, at 1 p.m, with the the practical evaluation on the following day from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. For information download CHT application form., visit , or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.
August 14
Prosperity Partnership best practices seminar
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
For those who have completed the first Prosperity Partnership seminar and want to gather resources for your journey to prosperity, the Best Practices Seminar is for you. Landscape professional Jacki Hart has compiled best practices from industry champions for each of the prosperity pillars – Financial Health, Professional Operations, Sales Success, Leadership and Developing Customers for Life, which will be the basis for group discussions and ‘how to’ implementation hints.
The workshop runs from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. LO members price is $250 and the cost for non-members is $320. Lunch is provided. Maximum registration: 25. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information and to reserve your seat in this workshop.
August 17
Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament
Richmond Green Ball Diamond, Corner of Leslie & Elgin Mills
Join the Toronto Chapter for its annual baseball tournament. Cost $500 per team, includes lunch, trophies and prizes. For information contact Stephanie at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354. Download a registration form.
August 19
Prosperity Partnership introductory workshop
Fanshawe College - H1033 (near greenhouse), London
Join landscape professional and facilitator Jacki Hart for a Prosperity Partnership workshop. This program is intended to help green industry members clarify what they excel at, and what components of their business need attention and improvement. A seminar workbook will be provided. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. LO members price is $99 and the cost for non-members is $170. Lunch is provided. Maximum registration: 25. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information and to reserve your seat in this workshop.
August 20 - August 21
Certified Horticulture Technician - Retail
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The written exam will be held Wednesday, August 20 at 1 p.m, with the the practical evaluation on the following day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost is $250 for members, $400 for non-members. Re-evaluation fee $50 administration plus $15 per station (+GST). For information download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht.
August 20
Prosperity Partnership supplier seminar
Fanshawe College - H1033 (near greenhouse), London
If you are a supplier to the green industry are are interested in helping your customers become better at their business, this seminar is for you. Landscape professional and facilitator Jacki Hart will explain the benefits of Landscape Ontario's Prosperity Partnership initiative and how you can get involved. Cost: no charge, lunch provided. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information.
August 21
Georgian Lakelands Trade Show and Golf Tournament
Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club, 4730 Sideroad #25, Thornton
Join the Georgian Lakelands chapter for a combined trade show and golf tournament. The $135 cost includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. An outdoor trade show on site runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sponsorships are available. For more information, contact chapters@landscapeontario.com.
August 21
Landscape Designers Commodity Group summer tour
Niagara area
Join the LO designers group for a tour of the gardens of Niagara. This peek into public and private gardens in the Niagara Region is intended to energise and inspire. The itinerary includes a tour of the Niagara Parks Botanic Gardens, lunch at a local winery and private garden tours of some magnificent gardens bordering the Escarpment. The cost of $75 includes coach transportation and lunch. Download a registration flyer, or call Kathleen Pugilese at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309 for more information.
August 21
Prosperity Partnership best practices seminar
Fanshawe College - H1033 (near greenhouse), London
For those who have completed the first Prosperity Partnership seminar and want to gather resources for your journey to prosperity, the Best Practices Seminar is for you. Landscape professional Jacki Hart has compiled best practices from industry champions for each of the prosperity pillars – Financial Health, Professional Operations, Sales Success, Leadership and Developing Customers for Life, which will be the basis for group discussions and ‘how to’ implementation hints.
The workshop runs from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. LO members price is $250 and the cost for non-members is $320. Lunch is provided. Maximum registration: 25. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information and to reserve your seat in this workshop.
August 22
Awards of Excellence deadline - garden centre program
Enter online at www.loawards.com. Categories and entry guidelines are listed under Programs. Click here to download awards brochure with complete details. Contact awards@landscapeontario.com or call Kathy at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 306, or Kathleen at ext.309.
September 11
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Chicken Roast
Hamilton Sod, 2907 Upper James, Mount Hope
Celebrate another successful season with the Golden Horseshoe chapter's annual chicken roast. Hosted this year by Hamilton Sod, admission for adults is $10 and kids eat free. The barbecue starts at 5 p.m. For more information contact chapters@landscapeontario.com, or download flyer.
September 12
London Chapter Golf Tournament
Pine Knot Golf Course, 5421 Hamilton Rd., Dorchester
Join the London chapter for its annual golf tournament. Cost is $125, which includes golf (best ball scramble), cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Dinner only available for $50. Proceeds will go to the Banting House National Historic Site of Canada and the London chapter. For details, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or download registration flyer.
September 13
Windsor Chapter Bob Girard Golf Day
Fox Glen Golf Club, 7525 Howard Ave., McGregor
For $100 golfers can enjoy 18 holes of golf, golf cart, lunch, all-you-can-eat chicken and rib dinner and great door prizes at the Windsor Chapter Bob Girard Golf Day. Dinner only is available for $30.00. Registration opens at 11:00 a.m., with tee times beginning at 11:30. To register, download registration flyer here, and fax to Wendy Harry at (519) 207-0667. For more information, call Wendy at 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356.
September 15
Prosperity Partnership best practices seminar
New Strathcona Paper Centre Arena, 16 McPerson Dr., Napanee
For those who have completed the first Prosperity Partnership seminar and want to gather resources for your journey to prosperity, the Best Practices Seminar is for you. Landscape professional Jacki Hart has compiled best practices from industry champions for each of the prosperity pillars – Financial Health, Professional Operations, Sales Success, Leadership and Developing Customers for Life, which will be the basis for group discussions and ‘how to’ implementation hints.
The workshop runs from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. LO members price is $250 and the cost for non-members is $320. Lunch is provided. Maximum registration: 25. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information and to reserve your seat in this workshop.
September 16
Durham Chapter Supplier Night Barbecue
Direct Landscape Supply, 935 Bloor St., E., Oshawa
More details to follow.
September 16
Prosperity Partnership supplier seminar
New Strathcona Paper Centre Arena, 16 McPerson Dr., Napanee
If you are a supplier to the green industry are are interested in helping your customers become better at their business, this seminar is for you. Landscape professional and facilitator Jacki Hart will explain the benefits of Landscape Ontario's Prosperity Partnership initiative and how you can get involved. Cost: no charge, lunch provided. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information.
September 16
Snow and Ice Symposium
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The Snow and Ice Commodity Group of LO is hosting Best in Snow, its annual symposium and equipment display. This year's symposium features a full day of seminars to help operators become more efficient, reduce costs and improve their bottom line with a focus on salt management. Learn how salt management programs can help reduce insurance premiums and protect businesses from many liability issues. Registration is $90 for LO members and $150 for non-members. Online registration can be found at www.horttrades.com.
September 17
Certified Snow Professional exam
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
Candidates can write any or all six of the exam modules for the new Canadian version of the Certified Snow Professional (CSP) designation. The exam runs from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, call 414-375-1940 or visit www.sima.org.
September 25
Growers Research Auction
Mori Nurseries, Hwy 55, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Join the Growers Group for its annual fundraiser -- bid on plant material and support the Growers Research Fund. Also: live judging of the LO Growers Awards of Excellence entries! Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and the auction starts at 1:00 p.m. Contact Kathy (ext. 306) or Kathleen (ext. 309) at 1-800-265-5656 for more information. Click here to download an Awards of Excellence entry form.
September 25 - September 26
Certified Horticultural Technician installation and maintenance
Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture, Niagara Falls
Evaluations will be held for Ornamental maintenance, turf maintenance, softscape installation and hardscape installation at the NPC School of Horticulture. The written exam will be held Thursday, September 25 at 1 p.m, with the the practical evaluation on the following day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.
October 3
Awards of Excellence deadline - construction, maintenance and design
Enter online at www.loawards.com. Click here to download the awards brochure with list of categories and submission requirements. Winners will be announced January 6, 2009 at the International Doubletree Plaza Hotel in Toronto. For more information, contact Kristen McIntyre at kristen@landscapeontario.com.
October 9
Certified Horticulture Technician Evaluation - Retest
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The reevaluation for the CHT installation and maintenance practical component will be held Thursday, October 9, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The written reevaluation will be held Friday, December 12 at 9 a.m. Re-evaluation fee $50 administration plus $15 per station (+GST). For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.
October 20
Garden Centre Symposium
Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road
A full-day world-class learning opportunity for garden centre and managers. Speakers include retail consultant Anne Obarski, business coach Roy Prevost, and a panel discussion on selecting the right POS system. LO’s garden centre awards of excellence will be presented during lunch, and after the event, delegates are treated to a sneak peek at Garden & Florist expo the night before it officially opens. Registration is $145 for LO members and $195 for non-members until Oct. 10. Online registration and additional information can be found at www.gardenexpo.ca.
October 20
Interiorscape Symposium
Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road
Hosted by the Interiorscape Commodity Group of LO, thisis a full day of education, learning and networking. Keynote speaker is McRae Anderson, president and principal designer at McCaren Designs of St. Paul, Minn. Attendees will also join the Garden Centre Symposium to hear from Roy Prevost. Also featured are sessions on Pruning Tips and Techniques', 'Practical Solutions for Lower Maintenance Costs', a roundtable discussion on 'What Keeps You Awake at Night?' and 'Latest Plants and Varieties for Interiors'. Industry top achievers will be recognized at an Awards Luncheon and at the end of the day delegates are treated to a special reception and sneak peek of the Garden & Florist Expo. Registration is $125 for LO members and $150 for non-members until Oct. 10. Online registration and additional information can be found at www.gardenexpo.ca.
October 21 - October 22
Garden Expo / Florist Expo
Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road
Visit www.gardenexpo.ca
November 1
Professional development seminars
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
Landscape Ontario's popular professional development seminars kick off in November. Click here to register for seminars including garden centre display challenges, grounds maintenance estimating, marketing for small business success and a series of irrigation design and certification programs.
November 6
CHT Retail practical re-evaluation
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The reevaluation for the CHT retail practical component will be held Thursday, November 6 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The written reevaluation will be held Friday, December 12 at 1 p.m. Re-evaluation fee $50 administration plus $15 per station (+GST). For information download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht
November 20
David Suzuki lecture
John Bassett Theatre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
David Suzuki will speak about the importance of trees in our environment in a public lecture presented by the Toronto chapter of LO. The event begins at 7 p.m. Watch this space for more details.
December 8
Certified Horticultural Technician - Interior
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The written exam for CHT interior will be held Monday December 8, at 9 a.m. For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.
December 8
Certified Irrigation Technician
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The CIT written evaluation will be held Monday, December 8, at 9 a.m. For information download CIT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cit, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.
December 8
Certified Horticulture Technician Retail - written retest
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The written reevaluation for the CHT retail starts at 9 a.m. For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.
December 12
Certified Horticulture Technician - written retest
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The written reevaluation for the CHT installation and maintenance modules starts at 9 a.m. For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.
2009January 6 - January 9
Congress 2009
Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road
Canada's International Horticultural Lawn and Garden Trade Show and Conference. New at Congress this year is the Green Forum, featuring environmental stewardship seminars and innovative green products. For exhibitor information contact Landscape Ontario at 1-800-265-5656. Paul Day, Show Manager, ext. 339; Linda Nodello, Show Coordinator, ext. 353; Lorraine Ivanoff, Show Sales, ext. 366, or visit www.locongress.com
February 18
Green Trade Expo
Lansdowne Park, Ottawa
Landscape Ontario's Ottawa Chapter presents GreenTrade Expo -- Eastern Ontario's only horticultural trade and equipment show. Don't miss this gathering of landscape and horticulture industry professionals. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact Lynn Lane at 613-796-5156 or visit www.greentrade.ca.
March 18 - March 22
Canada Blooms
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
For information, or to register as a volunteer at the show, visit www.canadablooms.com.
Industry EventsSeptember 11
Sports Turf Association Annual Field Day
Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park, Brampton
Brampton hosts the Sports Turf Association's 21st Annual Field Day. ‘Kicking off’ the event is Toronto Argonaut Mike Vanderjagt. Regarded as the most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history with a staggering 86.5 per cent average, Vanderjagt spent nine seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Indianapolis Colts and part of one season with the Dallas Cowboys. The day’s program focuses on safety, seed and stretching your budget. For more information, visit www.sportsturfassociation.com or call (519)763-9431.
September 16
Green Roof Infrastructure Waterproofing & Drainage 301
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto
This is Green Roofs for Healthy Cities' third course in the Green Roof Accreditation Program. This new course will provide participants with an overview of waterproofing and drainage construction and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It lays out technical vocabulary and materials and presents detailed design solutions and implementation best management practices for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs. The course costs $399. To register, click here.
November 18
Green Walls Design 101 Introductory Course
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto
through a series of case studies, this course familiarizes participants with existing green wall technologies, their environmental benefits and issues related to their design and construction. This course provides information designers and contractors can put to work immediately. The course costs $399. To register, click here.
December 2
Green Roof Infrastructure: Plants and Growing Medium 401
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto
This course will provide participants with an overview of plants and growing medium design considerations and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It establishes design and implementation best management practices for plants and growing medium in green roofs. The course costs $499. To register, click here.
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