www.horttrades.com/seminarsAugust 13 - August 14
Landscape Designer sector group summer tour
Ottawa area
LO's Landscape Designer group is holding its summer tour in the Ottawa region. Confirmed to date are visits to Rideau Hall and the Mackenzie King Estate historic garden in Gatineau Park. More details will follow as they become available.
August 13
Architects to mark 75th year
Toronto
The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) will celebrate its 75th anniversary at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto from Aug. 13 to 15. A trade show is scheduled for Sat., Aug. 14th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For further details, including the preliminary program, visit the CSLA and OALA websites: www.csla.ca and www.oala.ca.
August 13 - August 14
CHT Test Days
Ottawa, Kemptville College
Sign up now for the full CHT test, or the re-test. Test days are: Ottawa, Kemptville College, on Aug. 13 and 14, and re-test day in Milton on Sept. 24 and 25. Order the manual so that you can practice in the workplace before test day. To register and order manuals, click here Certified industry members looking to volunteer and gain renewal points, indicate which date and which station you prefer to judge.
August 13
Green turf management seminar
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
Turf Revolution one-day seminar will give the tools to increase profits in the new lawn care marketplace. Topics include: identifying customers' needs and wants, turfgrass ID, soil science, an overview of management practices and a look at the products available to lawn care operators. Cost is $125 per person, additional employees $100. Lunch is included. Download registration form here, print and fax with payment information to Turf Revolution at 519-896-4442.
August 17
Awards of Excellence Deadline - Garden Centre Program
Enter online after July 1 at www.loawards.com. Categories and entry guidelines are listed under Programs. Contact awards@landscapeontario.com or call Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
August 19
Prosperity Partnership - best practices seminar
Direct Landscape Supply, 935 Bloor St., E., Oshawa
If you have completed the introductory Prosperity Partnership workshop, this is the next step on your journey. Join landscape professional and facilitator Jacki Hart as she examines five areas of financial health, professional operations, sales success, leadership and developing customers for life. Cost of seminar includes lunch. Questions about program, contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com.
For more details and to register go to www.horttrades.com/seminars.
August 20
Georgian Lakelands Chapter Golf Tournament
Innisbrook Golf Course, Barrie, Ont.
Join the Chapter for the annual golf tournament. Pricing is $125 per golfer before June 30, and $150 after June 30.
That includes barbecue lunch, golfing, cart, steak dinner and prizes.
All proceeds will go to Gilda's House. Join us for this great event for a great cause! Click here to download a flyer
August 25 - August 26
Intensive irrigation bidding seminar
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
What you need to know to be able to bid on irrigation projects can be learned in just two days. This seminar is for those who are thinking about adding an irrigation division or starting their own irrigation business. For more details and to register go to www.horttrades.com/seminars.
August 26
Waterloo Chapter Golf Tournament
Grand Valley Golf Course, Cambridge, Ont.
Join in one of the Waterloo Chapter's premier events of the season!
This tournament sells out fast every year, so register now. Fees are $100 per person and includes lunch, golfing, cart, dinner and, as always, exceptional prizes. You don't want to miss it!
Click here to download a flyer and registration
August 27
Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament
Loch March Golf and Country Club, Kanata, Ont.
Sponsorship opportunities and registration are available for this annual event, hosted by the Ottawa Chapter. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner are included in the registration fee. For more details, to register, or sponsor this event, click here to view the flyer or contact Stephanie Smith at ssmith@landscapeontario.com.
September 10
Growers Research Auction
Somerville Nurseries, 9045 Tandragee Rd., Loretto
Join the Growers Group for its annual fundraiser. Bid on plant material and related products and tour the production farm, while helping to raise funds for industry research and scholarships.
Win a Northern Ontario weekend getaway, or golf package! There will also be judging of the LO Growers Awards of Excellence entries. All industry donations will be accepted for auction, such as plant material, related hard goods, etc. Contact Kristen McIntyre at kristen@landscapeontario.com or 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321, or Kathleen Pugliese at ext. 309.
September 11
London Chapter’s Golf Tournament
Pine Knot Golf Course, Dorchester, Ont.
The London Chapter is guaranteeing a fun time at this year's golf tournament. Sponsors have been very generous, so there should be lots of prizes for everyone. Take advantage of the early bird bonus by registering a foursome before July 12, and receive $100 off. Click here to find out more about this annual event.
September 12
Windsor Chapter’s Golf Tournament
Fox Glen Golf Club, McGregor, Ont.
Join the Windsor Chapter for a fun day on the golf course at the Annual Bob Girard Memorial Golf Outing on Sat., Sept. 12. Take advantage of the early bird draw by registering a foursome before Sat., Aug. 15, and receive $50 off! Click here to find out more about this year’s event.
September 15
LO prepares for snow and ice symposium
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The Snow and Ice Sector Group of Landscape Ontario will host its annual symposium and equipment display program on Sept. 15. To find a complete agenda and for further information on the programs, sponsorship, or to register, go to www.horttrades.com/c?c=378, or call Ken Tomihiro at 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2319, or e-mail ktomihiro@landscapeontario.com.
September 24 - September 25
CHT Test Days
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
Sign up now for the CHT re-test in Milton on Sept. 24 and 25. Order the manual so that you can practice in the workplace before test day. To register and order manuals, click here Certified industry members looking to volunteer and gain renewal points, indicate which date and which station you prefer to judge.
September 29 - October 4
CiB provincial and national awards and symposium
Vaughan
Both the national and provincial Communities in Bloom award ceremonies, as well as the national symposium on parks and grounds will take place in Vaughan. For a complete agenda and to register, click here.
October 5
Awards of Excellence Deadline - Construction, Maintenance & Design Programs
Enter online after July 1 at www.loawards.com.
Categories and entry guidelines are listed under Programs. Winners will be announced Jan. 12, at the Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Airport in Toronto. For more information, contact Kristen McIntyre at kristen@landscapeontario.com or 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
October 8
Smart about Salt training
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The Smart about Salt training program provides an overview and all key aspects of salt management. You will want to attend if you're in the snow business. To register and for more details go to www.horttrades.com/seminars.
October 19
Garden Expo announces top speakers
Toronto Congress Centre
Three of the most dynamic presenters of business, sales and marketing in the nursery trades will headline the speaker lineup for the Garden Centre Symposium, scheduled for Mon., Oct. 19. The garden centre and nursery business professionals are Tom Shay, Kip Creel and Jeff Morey. The symposium is part of the 10th annual Garden and Floral Expo trade show at the Toronto Congress Centre, set for Oct. 20 and 21.
October 19
Awards of Excellence Ceremony - Garden Centre and Growers Programs
Toronto Congress Centre, Pinsent Room
Join us for this recognition ceremony and luncheon announcing the winners of the 2009 garden centre awards program, and honouring the winners from the growers program from the research auction. It will be held in conjunction with Garden Centre Symposium at Garden Expo, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. RSVP required. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext.321, or awards@landscapeontario.com.
October 20 - October 21
Garden & Floral Expo
Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road
Garden & Floral Expo has demonstrated its commitment to the success of over 3,400 garden centre owners, retail florists, gift boutique retailers and mass merchant buyers for a full decade. This trade-only event has grown to be Canada’s premier fall buying show for the green and floral industries and celebrates its 10th anniversary with the theme of ‘Trends for 2010.’ For more information visit gardenexpo.ca.
2010January 12 - January 14
Congress 2010
Congress is Canada’s largest horticultural lawn and garden trade show. The exposition covers more than seven acres of exhibits featuring all of the equipment, hard and soft goods required for the construction and maintenance of commercial, public and residential landscapes. A four-day educational conference is held in conjunction with the show, and the Green Forum, which premiered last year, returns with its focus on important green initiatives. The Canadian Fence Industry Association (CFIA) is hosting Fencecraft at Congress once again. More information is available at locongress.com.
February 10
Growers' Short Course
Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd., Burlington
The LO Growers Group annual Short Course agenda includes a featured speaker, as well as industry researchers and growers who will present the results of their LO-funded research and government updates. As always, the day concludes with the popular Growers’ Good Idea session, with several growers sharing their experience. Detailed information will be posted when it becomes available.
February 17
GreenTrade Expo 2010
Landsdowne Park, Ottawa
Don't miss the Ottawa Chapter's annual trade show and seminars for the green industry. Sponsorships available. Contact Lynn Lane at 613-796-5156 or email click here to send email or visit www.greentrade.ca
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