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April 21

Waterloo Chapter Spring Thaw Social & Dance
Knights of Columbus, 110 Manitou Dr, Kitchener
Come out and join the Waterloo Chapter – mix & mingle at 7:00 p.m., stand-up comedian at 8:00 p.m. Also included are door prizes, a 50/50 draw and a late night buffet. $20 per person. Contact Rob Tester at 519-895-0450 for more information.

May 5

Certified Landscape Professional Exam
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The CLP program is designed for owners and managers of horticulture companies. The evaluation focuses on core business skills required to run a successful operation. Candidates earn their CLP by successfully completing a series of seven written evaluations. To register contact the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association at 1-888-446-3499 or visit www.clp.canadanursery.com

July 14

Landscape Ontario Toronto Chapter Dick Sale Memorial Golf Tournament
Nobleton Lakes Golf Club
Join the Toronto Chapter at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club for a day of golf, prizes and fun. Download golf brochure and registration form Contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321 for sponsorship information.

July 27 – July 28

Certified Horticultural Technician – Installation/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 July 27 at one p.m., with the practical exams held July 28 from seven a.m. to six p.m. A re-evaluation date has been set for October 13. 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

August 11

Certified Landscape Professional Exam
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The CLP program is designed for owners and managers of horticulture companies. The evaluation focuses on core business skills required to run a successful operation. Candidates earn their CLP by successfully completing a series of seven written evaluations. To register contact the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association at 1-888-446-3499 or visit www.clp.canadanursery.com

August 22 – August 23

Certified Horticultural Technician – Retail
The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation – Retail Garden Centre consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held August 22 at one p.m., with the practical exams held August 23, from seven a.m. to six p.m. A re-evaluation date has been set for October 13. 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 download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht

September 15

Growers Auction
Connon Nurseries (NVK), Waterdown
Watch for details.

September 28 – September 29

Certified Horticultural Technician – Installation/Maintenance
Niagara Parks School of Horticulture
The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation for Installation/Maintenance consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held September 28 at one p.m., with the practical exams held September 29 from seven a.m. to six p.m. 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

October 16

Garden Centre Symposium
Toronto Congress Centre
A world-class learning opportunity for garden centre owners and managers. Presented by the Landscape Ontario Garden Centre Commodity Group in cooperation with the Canada Nursery Landscape Association, in conjunction with Garden Expo. The symposium will cover topics such as staffing issues, consumer and industry trends, sales, technology, loyalty programs and more. There will also be a networking reception and a chance to see the show before anyone else. Registration information will be available shortly.

October 17 – October 18

Garden Expo/Florist Expo
Garden Expo/Florist Expo enjoys its seventh 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

November 10

Certified Landscape Professional Exam
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The CLP program is designed for owners and managers of horticulture companies. The evaluation focuses on core business skills required to run a successful operation. Candidates earn their CLP by successfully completing a series of seven written evaluations. To register contact the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association at 1-888-446-3499 or visit www.clp.canadanursery.com

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