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September 8
Ontario Parks Association Equipment Education and Golf Fourm
Rattlesnake Point Golf Club, Milton
The first 1st annual Ontario Parks Association Equipment Education and Golf Forum. The event will take place at Rattlesnake Point Golf Club, Milton. Registration is at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast. A shotgun start is at 8:15 a.m. The event includes a barbecue lunch,
with the keynote item at 2:10 p.m., entitled, The Drive to Reduce Emissions, Tier 4 Engines, followed by Hand Held Equipment Emissions Update, 2 vs 4 cycle and Hybrids in Park Applications, including biofuels and smart cars. For more information, or to register go to OPA.
September 8
Waterloo Chapter meeting
Knights of Columbus Hall, 145 Dearborn Place, Waterloo
Landscape Ontario’s Waterloo Chapter welcomes Mark Bradley, president of The Beach Gardener and the Landscape Management Network, who will speak to members at the monthly meeting. Doors open at 6:15, and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. Bradley will discuss the key principles he has used to grow his company. It’s a great opportunity for any landscape contractor to hear, direct from what is currently being used to propel The Beach Gardener to elite growth and profitability. There is also food available and a 50/50 draw. Meeting sponsors are Gro-Bark (Ontario) and LandSource Organix. For more information, contact Linda Tester.
September 10
London Chapter Golf Tournament
Pine Knot Golf Course, 5421 Hamilton Rd., Dorchester
Please join us for the 5th annual London Chapter Golf Tournament. The new tee-off time is 11 a.m. Cost is $125 per golfer, which includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Join the fun, support the chapter and win great prizes! For more information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com to see the tournament brochure, or to register click here.
September 11
Windsor Golf Tournament
Tilbury Golf Course, 20425 Cty. Rd. 46
The Windsor Chapter’s annual golf tournament is scheduled for Sept. 11 at the Tilbury Golf Course. The day includes 18 holes of golf, hotdog and pop at the turn, steak dinner and great prizes. Register a foursome before July 31 and receive a $50 discount. For more information on the tournament and how to register click here.
September 12
MGOI Short Course
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. 4890 Victoria Avenue N, Vineland Station
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre and Master Gardeners of Ontario Present an Educational Short Course. Take a tour of the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre and enjoy a tasting at The Foreign Affair Winery. Plus, learn about leading edge horticultural science and innovation and its practical applications in the garden. Cost is $50. Full details or download a flyer in PDF format.
September 12
The Hamilton & Burlington Rose Society fall meeting
Royal Botanical Gardens Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, On. (Room #4)
Meeting starts at 2:00 p.m. A group of members will lead an open discussion on 'Review of the Growing Season'. Everyone is welcome to attend! There is no entrance fee. For more information, please e-mail h&bsociety@sympatico.ca
September 14
London Chapter meeting
Lamplighter Inn, Royal Palm Room, 591 Wellington Rd. S., London
Join the chapter for social hour from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by the monthly meeting featuring Jim Graham from Try Recycle, who will update Chapter members on waste transfer issues. It's a great opportunity to meet and greet board and fellow members and to find out what great things are happening, how you can become involved, and the next Chapter community project. There is no charge for this meeting. For more information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com.
September 14
Growers summer tour
Niagara region
The LO Growers Group heads to the Niagara Region for a day of nursery tours and fellowship. Stops include Connon Nurseries, CBV Holdings, Blue Sky Nursery, JC Bakker & Sons, Mori Nursery, Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Click here to download registration form.
September 16
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Annual Chicken Roast
Grand River Brick and Stone, Stoney Creek
Mark your calendars for the annual chicken roast. Barbecue starts at 5:30 p.m. This exciting social event is for employers and their employees, spouses, guests and prospective members. Join us for a fun-filled evening of good food and great entertainment. Admission is $10 per adult and children 13 and over, children under 13 eat free. Click here to download the brochure. or contact Helen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com. for more information.
September 16 - September 17
Landscape Industry Certified testing
Kemptville College, Ottawa
Written tests in Landscape Industry Certified will take place on Sept. 16, at Kemptville College, starting at 1 p.m. The following day, the CLT practical exterior tests begin at 8 a.m., also at the college. To access more information, or to register for the program, click here.
September 16
Healthy and Sustainable Tree Production Workshop
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre,Rittenhouse Buidling, 489- Victoria Ave. N.,Vineland Station
A series of presentations and interactive sessions on tree liner production in the field, containers and retractable roof greenhouse containers, spray reduction, moss and liverwort research, field and container fertilizer research, and tree liners in nursery locations. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $30, and includes lunch and materials. For more information, or to register, contact Kathryn Goodish at 905-562-0320, ext. 777, or email kathryn.goodish@vinelandontario.ca.
September 16
Artistry with bulbs — A lecture by Jacqueline van der Kloet
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave East Toronto
Dutch landscape designer Jacqueline van der Kloet will inspire Canadian landscapers with her stylish, naturalistic designs featuring brilliant mixes of perennials and flower bulbs with blooming shrubs and trees. Her gardens have a relaxed, random feel that belies the artistry behind her plant placement. This is a special member-only event! Proceeds to benefit the Toronto Botanical Garden. Continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Lecture from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $15. Register before August 23 by calling (416) 397-162. After August 23, register online at www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca or call (416) 397-1341. Full details
September 16
Georgian Lakelands Family Chicken Roast
Bayview Memorial Park, Oro-Medonte
Few pleasures in life can compare to the joy of eating roasted chicken and sharing a few laughs. The first annual Georgian Lakelands Family Chicken Roast will take place on Sept. 16 at Bayview Memorial Park in Oro-Medonte, just northeast of Barrie. We invite you, your family, employees and associates to join in a fun evening. Activities are planned for adults and children. The pavilion is located a short walk from a beautiful sandy beach and nearby play areas. Cost is $10 per person, with children under three free. There will be a short chapter meeting in the pavilion featuring guest speaker Victor Santacruz from CNLA. Please contact Heather Williams with any questions.
September 21
Durham Chapter's Fall Barbecue
Kobes Nurseries, Bowmanville
Join the Durham Chapter for its 3rd annual Suppliers Night Barbecue from 4:00-7:00pm. Kobes Nurseries is located at 4765 Old Scugog Rd., in Bowmanville. For more information contact Helen Hassard at hhassard@landscapeontario.com. To view the brochure, click here.
September 22
Build a Bid workshop
RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive
The very popular and informative build a bid workshop is coming to
Ottawa. Delivered through SIMA, this full-day program will help you put
together and sell snow and ice proposals that fit YOUR business model.
Build a Bid will take place at the RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and includes lunch. Cost for Landscape Ontario members is $250, and non-members $350. To register for the event, click here or for more information, go the brochure or contact Martha Walsh.
September 23
Sports Turf Association annual field day
Hespler Beehive Hall, 640 Ellis Rd.,West, Cambridge
The speaker lineup for the Sports Turf Association's 23rd annual field day features Dr. John Sorochan from the University of Tennessee together with Dr. Katerina Jordan and Dr. Eric Lyons from the University of Guelph. Topics include Best Management Practices for Optimizing Athletic Field Playing Conditions, Root Zone Selection and Management for Athletic Fields, Putting IPM Into Action and a look at some of the new pesticide products on the market.
Visit www.sportsturfassociation.com for all the details.
September 28
Low Impact Development Conference
Mississauga Convention Centre, 75 Derry Rd., W.
A conference hosted by the Credit Valley Conservation is about Low Impact Development. It will take place at the Mississauga Convention Centre, focusing on building the business case for implementing sustainable development practices in light of issues such as climate change, economy, environmental degradation, and infrastructure resiliency. The morning session will include a number of speakers from the perspective of the province, region, and local municipalities. For more information, click here.
September 29 - October 2
IPPS Eastern Region Conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, Rhode Island
"Jump Start Your Production” at the 60th annual IPPS Eastern Region Conference this fall. There are two full day tours to area nurseries, garden centres and botanic gardens, plus an awesome educational program. The four-day event also includes a poster session, plant auctions and ample opportunities to have fun with your colleagues. Click here to check it out!
September 30 - October 1
Landscape Industry Certified testing
Landscape Ontario home office, Milton
Written tests in Landscape Industry Certified will take place in Milton, starting at 1 p.m. The following day, the CLT/CHT practical exterior/retail tests begin at 8 a.m. To access more information, or to register for the program, click here.
October 4
Awards of Excellence deadline today
The deadline for the 2010 Awards of Excellence Construction, Maintenance, Design and Interior Plantscaping Program is Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. To register and/or submit entries, go to awards program. For more information on the popular awards program click here.
October 5
Durham Chapter meeting
Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa
Join the Durham Chapter at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa at 7 p.m., as the members welcome Ministry of Labour officials and learn about the Complete Employer's Protection Program. For more information on the meeting, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
October 6
Waterloo tour
Hanson Hardscapes,1081 Rife Road, Cambridge
Join the Waterloo Chapter at 5:30 p.m. for a facility tour at Hanson Hardscapes. Safety boots are required. The tour will be followed with a barbecue dinner and presentations from ICPI Ontario Chapter, CNLA and Hansons. For more information on the meeting, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
October 12
London Chapter meeting
Lamplighter Inn, Royal Palm Room 591 Wellington Rd. S., London
Please join the chapter at 7 p.m. for an open forum meeting on salt management. Be prepared for the upcoming winter season. Social hour is from 6 to 7 p.m. There is no charge for this meeting. For more information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com.
October 13
Upper Canada Chapter meeting
Strathcona Paper Centre, 16 McPherson Drive, Napanee
Join the Upper Canada Chapter for its monthly meeting, from 6: to 9 p.m., at the Strathcona Paper Centre in Napanee. More information will follow. Contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
October 15
LO Day with the Ti-Cats vs. Argos
Rogers Centre, Toronto
Put on your black and gold, or double blue and celebrate Landscape Ontario Day at the Rogers Centre, where Toronto Argonauts will play their local rivals the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Landscape Ontario has set aside a block of tickets for our members to enjoy a fun-day out and a great networking opportunity. This event is open to all members of LO across the province from Windsor to Upper Canada. Buses will be available to bring in members from surrounding areas, based on demand. Sponsorship opportunities are available by emailing helen@landscapeontario.com or calling 905-875-1805, ext. 354. Ticket prices and purchase information can be found on the flyer.
Purchase a ticket at Argos vs. Ti-Cats
October 19 - October 20
Expo 2010 (Formerly Garden & Floral Expo)
This trade-only event has grown to be Canada’s premier fall buying show for the green and floral industries and offers a 'Window to the World' in 2010. Show hours are Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information visit www.gardenexpo.ca.
October 21
Building Your Prosperity - FILLED
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The introductory Prosperity Partnership seminars to get you started on to the road of success is now at capacity. Take this free online survey, posted at www.horttrades.com/prosperity, to measure your strengths and weaknesses in the five prosperity pillars.
October 21
Georgian Lakelands Chapter meeting
Meaford Golf and Country Club, 408 Ridge Road, Meaford
Join the Georgian Lakelands Chapter at the Meaford Golf and Country Club at 7 p.m. with speaker J Paul Lamarche of JPL Consulting discussing finances. Please note that there will be a charge of $10 per company and pre-registration is required. Please contact Heather Williams with any questions.
November 8 - November 9
Chainsaw training
Allgreen Tree Service, 155 Union St., Elimira
The Ministry of Labour requires that all landscapers who use chainsaws on the job are trained on their safe operation. This two-day seminar helps satisfy these requirements. The second day will be spent in the field working on techniques and safe operation while cutting trees. Both seminars begin each day at 8:30 a.m., and go until 4 p.m. For more details and to register see chainsaw safety.
November 9
London Chapter meeting
Lamplighter Inn, Royal Palm Room, 591 Wellington Rd. S., London
Join the Chapter to find out the ‘Latest Trends in Hardscapes and Permeable Pavers.’ Member profile will be Stone In Style. The social hour runs from 6 to 7 p.m. There is no charge for this meeting. Thank you to meeting sponsor Unilock. For more information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com.
November 10
Upper Canada Chaper meeting
Strathcona Paper Centre, Napanee
Join the Upper Canada Chapter meeting from 6:00-9:00 p.m. More information to follow. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
November 16
Ottawa Chapter meeting
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
Mark the date on your calendar, the time and topic for this chapter meeting will be announced shortly.
November 18
Building Your Prosperity
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The introductory Prosperity Partnership seminars will get you started on to the road of success. This program is intended to help green industry members clarify what they excel at and what components of their business needs attention and improvement. A seminar workbook will be provided. Cost of workshop includes lunch. To register click here.
Take this free online survey, posted at www.horttrades.com
November 18
Georgian Lakelands Chapter meeting
Duntroon Community Centre, 9025 County Rd 63, Duntroon
The Georgian Lakelands Chapter welcomes Mr. Bob at 7:00 p.m., when her will discuss advertising and promotion. For further information, contact Heather Williams at handk@sympatico.ca.
November 19
Waterloo Fall Freeze-up
Waterloo Inn, 475 King Street North, Waterloo
This year’s Fall Freeze-up has an all-new location — Waterloo Inn — and menu. The annual Freeze-up is one of the most popular Waterloo Chapter events of the year. Tickets are $120 per couple. Call Cheryl at 519-746-2288, or email Cheryl@tsbenefits.net to order tickets. By ordering tickets early, you will be entered in a draw for a complimentary night’s stay at the Waterloo Inn, the night of Fall Freeze-up. The draw will take place Nov. 3 during the general meeting.
December 1
Waterloo Chapter meeting
Knights of Columbus, 145 Dearborn Place, Waterloo
Join the Waterloo Chapter from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Meeting topic will be determined shortly. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
December 3
Landscape Industry Certified written testing
Landscape Ontario home office, Milton
Written tests in all categories of Landscape Industry Certified will take place on Dec. 3, in Milton. To access the new Ontario Test Application, To access the new Ontario Test Application,click here.
December 3
Georgian Lakelands Christmas Dinner
Fendley's Banquet Hall, 565 Bryne Drive, Barrie
Don't miss the great times at the annual Georgian Lakelands Chapter Christmas Dinner. Tickets are on sale for $55 per person, or $100 per couple. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., with the casino and cash bar opening at that time. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the silent auction. Space is limited to 100 people, so get your tickets soon. For more information, contact Heather Williams at Heather Williams with any questions.
2011January 5
Waterloo Chapter Meeting
Knights of Columbus, 145 Dearborn Place, Waterloo
The Waterloo Chapter meeting runs from 7:00-9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
January 10
IPM Symposium
Toronto Congress Centre
A new format and a new energy are promised at the 2011 IPM Symposium. Over the past few years, the symposium has been a road show. In 2011, it will be a one-time event only, scheduled for Jan. 10 at the Toronto Congress Centre in the Cohen Ballroom. An impressive list of speakers includes, Cam Wilson, chief technical officer of Neudorff North America, the manufacturer of Fiesta, Ministry of Environment officials, and Dr. Michael Brownridge, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Pam Charbonneau, OMAFRA, Roger Funk, The Davey Tree Expert, and David Shetlar, professor of Urban Landscape Entomology at Ohio State University, who will speak about bees and bugs. For more information, go to IPM Symposium.
January 10
Learn about new irrigation techniques
Toronto Congress Centre, Waxman Room
Don’t miss the 2011 irrigation conference at the Toronto Congress Centre, Waxman Room. Entitled, Get Smart about Irrigation, the symposium will feature the latest techniques, designs, market forecasts, technology and much more. It all begins at 8 a.m. with registration and coffee, and concludes at 4:15 p.m. Lunch is included in the registration. Up to Dec. 22, tickets are $75, and go to $100 after that date. To find out more about the conference and registration form go to Get Smart about Irrigation.
January 11 - January 13
Congress 2011
Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road, Etobicoke
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 returns with its focus on important green initiatives. More information is available at www.locongress.com.
January 18
Ottawa Chapter meeting
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
The time and topic for this chapter meeting will be determined shortly.
January 19
Upper Canada Chaper meeting
Strathcona Paper Centre, Napanee
Join the Upper Canada Chapter for a daytime meeting from 12:00-3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
February 2
Waterloo Chapter meeting
Knights of Columbus, 145 Dearborn Place, Waterloo
Join the Waterloo Chapter from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Meeting topic will be determined shortly. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
February 3
Toronto Chapter meeting
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E., Toronto
Join the Toronto chapter for this exciting all day meeting as we learn about the Elements of a Successful Maintenance Business. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
February 8
London Chapter meeting
Lamplighter Inn, Royal Palm Room, 591 Wellington Rd. S., London
Please join the chapter for a buffet lunch at 12 noon, followed by a seminar on website development and taking perfect pictures to Showcase Your Business. Cost is $25 per person, with lunch included. Pre-Registration is required, form to be sent prior to the date. Thank Meeting sponsor is Landscape Safety. For more information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com.
February 9
Upper Canada Chaper meeting
Strathcona Paper Centre, Napanee
Join the Upper Canada chapter for a daytime meeting from 12:00-3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
February 11
LO's annual snow day
Alpine Ski Club, Collingwood
Enjoy a day on the slopes with the Georgian Lakelands and Toronto chapter's annual snow day. More information to follow.
February 16
Green Trade Expo
Landsdowne Park, Ottawa
Don't miss the Ottawa Chapter's annual trade show and seminars for the green industry. Sponsorships available. Watch www.greentrade.ca, for more information.
March 1
Durham Chapter meeting
Holiday Inn,1101 Bloor St., Oshawa
The Durham Chapter will hold its annual MTO spring meeting at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
March 2
Waterloo Chapter meeting
Knights of Columbus, 145 Dearborn Place, Waterloo
Join the Waterloo Chapter from 7:00-9:00 p.m. for an informative presentation about locates by Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA). The Chapter will also be holding its elections for the coming year. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
March 8
London Chapter meeting
Lamplighter Inn, Royal Palm Room, 591 Wellington Rd. S., London
Chapter members will meet at 7 p.m., following a social hour starting at 6 p.m. Michael Lewis will discuss the best places to spend your advertising budget and the top ten ways to advertise a business. There is no charge for this meeting. For more information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com. .
March 9
Upper Canada Chaper meeting
Strathcona Paper Centre, Napanee
Join the Upper Canada Chapter for a daytime meeting running from 12-noon to 3 p.m. More information to follow. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
March 16 - March 20
Canada Blooms
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Canada Blooms celebrates its 15th year with the theme of Rhythms, at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place. For information on this year's show, or to register as a volunteer at the show, visit www.canadablooms.com.
March 23
Georgian Lakelands Chapter meeting
Innisbrook Golf Course, 2957 Lockhart Road, Barrie
The Georgian Lakelands Chapter will hold its spring MTO meeting from 1:00-3:00 p.m. For more information on the meeting, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 or helen@landscapeontario.com.
April 6
Waterloo Chapter meeting
TBA
Join the Waterloo Chapter for its last meeting of the season. Location and topic will be announced shortly.
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