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July 15

Landscape Ontario Toronto Chapter/Dick Sale Memorial Golf Tournament
Nobleton Lakes Golf Club
Don’t miss Landscape Ontario’s Toronto Chapter Dick Sale Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, July 15 at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club. Register now for a great day of golf with friends and colleagues. Tee-off at 8:15 a.m. For more information on the tournament, registration and sponsorship click here.

August 15

Canada Blooms in Ottawa Charity Golf Tournament
Carleton Golf & Yacht Club, Manotic, ON
A new golf tournament presented by the Ottawa Chapter, in support of Ronald McDonald House. Join colleagues at the Carleton Golf and Yacht Club — an 18-hole championship golf course known for its mature trees, manicured fairways and ponds. Texas Scramble tournament, with contests, prizes and BBQ lunch and dinner included. Shot-gun start at 1:30 p.m. Single golfer: $200. Download registration form or contact Lynn Lane, Landscape Ontario, at 613-796-5156, for more information.

August 21

Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament
Richmond Green Ball Diamonds, Corner of Leslie & Elgin Mills
Join the toronto Chapter for their annual baseball tournament. $300 per team, includes, lunch and prizes. Mixed teams, slow pitch tournament. To register call 1-800-265-5656, ext. 336 or download registration form

September 8

Landscape Trade Expo 25th Anniversary Celebration
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, 400 East Avenue, Kitchener
Don’t miss this gathering of industry professionals. Presented by Landscape Ontario’s Waterloo Chapter, this green industry tradeshow runs from 9 am to 4 pm and features free admission, complimentary lunch and coffee station, door prizes and more. The Landscape Ontario annual Snow Symposium will also be held at the Landscape Trade Expo. For more information contact Brenda Speck at Landscape Ontario, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 353.

September 8

Snow Symposium
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex
This year’s Snow Symposium will be held in conjunction with Landscape Trade Expo at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Get expert advice from Robert Wilton, president of Clintar Groundskeeping. Bob has years of experience and success, and will share his knowledge on planning, knowing your costs, pricing and specific problems. Also, a presentation by SIMA (Snow and Ice Management Association), and an industry expert will speak on contracts. Register by August 31. Download registration form

September 9 – September 10

Certified Horticultural Technician, Installation or Maintenance
Landscape Ontario, Milton
The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation for Installation/Maintenance consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held September 9 at one p.m., with the practical exams held September 10, from seven a.m. to six p.m. A re-evaluation date has been set for October 15. Cost is $350 for members, $450 for non-members. Re-evaluation fee is $35. Prices do not include GST. For information, contact Beverly Benjamin at 905-875-1805, ext. 354, or download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht

September 9

Awards of Excellence Entry Deadline – Garden Centre Program
Entry forms will be available in August, or for more details visit www.loawards.com . Digital entries now accepted. Also, Growers Awards – Enter your plant material to be judged live at the annual Research Auction on September 14! Call Kristen for more details, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.

September 13

Golden Horseshoe Chapter Chicken Roast
Watch for further details!

September 14

Growers Auction
Canadale Nurseries, 269 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas
Landscape Ontario invites you to join the Growers Group for their annual fundraiser. This year’s auction will be hosted by Canadale Nurseries in St. Thomas. Make your bid on the best plant material available while helping the growers raise funds for research and scholarships. Also: live judging of the LO Growers Awards of Excellence Program. Watch for your invitation! If you are able to donate plant material or hard goods to the auction, please contact Wendy Jespersen.

September 16

LO Interiorscape Trade Show and Conference
LO office, Milton
The Interiorscape Group of Landscape Ontario will host an interiorscape trade show and conference at the LO office. Activities include a roster of top-rated speakers on a variety of topics of interest to the interior landscaping sector. Trade show space is still available (set-up to be held September 15). Details will be provided as they become available. For information, contact Kathleen Pugliese at the LO office, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309.

September 23 – September 24

Certified Horticultural Technician – Retail Garden Centre
The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation for the Retail Garden Centre consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held September 23 at one p.m., with the practical examsheld September 24, from seven a.m. to six p.m. A re-evaluation date has been set for October 15. Cost is $250 for members, $400 for non-members. Re-evaluation fee is $35. Prices do not include GST. For information, contact Beverly Benjamin at 905-875-1805, ext. 354 or or download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht

September 30

Awards of Excellence Entry Deadline – Construction, Maintenance and Design Programs
Entry forms will be available in August or available at www.loawards.com AFTER August 1, 2005. For details, contact Kristen McIntyre at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321. Digital entries now accepted.

October 2

Windsor Chapter Bob Girard Memorial Golf Tournament
Dee Run Golf Course in Blenheim
The annual Windsor Chapter Bob Girard Memorial Golf Tournament is being held again this year at Deer Run golf Course in Blenheim, with tee times starting at 10:00 a.m. There is space for 40 golfers, with a best ball format. Price is $85 and includes golf, cart, lunch, steak dinner and prizes. Please contact Jay Terryberry at 519-966-1656, ext. 4457.

October 18 – October 19

Garden Expo 2005
Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd
Garden Expo/Florist Expo enjoys its sixth year as THE top fall buying show for the retail garden centre sector, and welcomes back the florist industry to the complementary Florist Expo section. Held at the Toronto Congress Centre. For information, contact the Landscape Ontario office at 905-875-1805 or 1-800-265-5656, Paul Day, Show Manager, ext. 339; Brenda Speck, Show Coordinator, ext. 353; Pat Hillmer, Conference Coordinator, ext. 308 or visit www.gardenexpo.ca

October 18

Awards of Excellence Ceremony – Garden Centre and Growers Awards Programs
Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd., Toronto
Held in conjunction with Garden Expo. Sponsorship opportunities available. Call Kristen McIntyre for details at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.

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