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
Awards of Excellence Deadline – Garden Centre Program New deadline! Look for a copy of your 2006 entry form in the mail this summer. For more information, contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
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 and prizes. Download registration form. For information contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
Connecting with Customers Landscape Ontario, Milton Instant and Lasting Business Impressions: The Art of Connecting for Business is a half-day workshop designed to help you make business connections whether at trade shows or everyday business contacts with potential and established clients and customers. $50 per person after August 1. Call Pat Hillmer for more information at 905-875-1805, ext. 308.
Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament Canadian Golf and Country Club, Ottawa A great way to network and have fun while supporting
our industry suppliers. Consider sending your staff –
it’s a great way to reward a long summer of hard work. Download brochure and registration form.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People Landscape Ontario, Milton 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Presented by the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) and Landscape Ontario. Guest speaker: Sean Frontz of Franklin Covey. Early bird pricing: $220 before August 15; $198 for each additional person from the same company. Sponsored by Eco Solutions Inc. Register by calling SIMA at 814-835-3577,visit www.sima.org or Download registration form
Snow and Ice Symposium Landscape Ontario, Milton Get ready for winter with the latest information on equipment,
technology, and smart contracts. Symposium runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Space is limited. Download registration form or register online at www.horttrades.com/seminars. The Snow Symposium is under the Grounds Maintenance section.
Georgian Lakelands Chapter Golf Tournament Orr Lake Golf Club, Elmvale Shotgun start at 3 p.m., followed by a 6 p.m. chapter meeting and elections. $50 per person. Contact Terry Kowalski at 1-800-788-5393 or download registration form.
Growers Auction Connon Nurseries (NVK), Dundas Landscape Ontario invites you to join the Growers Group for its annual fundraiser. This year’s auction will be hosted by Connon Nurseries, NVK in celebration of their 100th anniversary. Also: live judging of the LO Growers Awards of Excellence entries! Contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321 for more information.
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Chicken Roast Connon Nurseries (NVK), Dundas Join the Golden Horseshoe Chapter for this annual event. It will be combined with Connon’s 100th anniversary celebration and the Growers Auction. Watch the mail for your invitation.
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 1 p.m., with the practical exams held September 29 from 7 a.m. to 6 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
Windsor Chapter Bob Girard Memorial Golf Day Deer Run Golf Course, Blenheim Tee-off is at 9 a.m. and there is room for 10 foursomes. Best ball format. Lunch, dinner and prizes are included. Registration forms will be mailed in the summer.
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. Download registration information
Garden Expo/Florist Expo Toronto Congress Centre 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
Garden Centre and Growers Awards of Excellence Ceremony Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd., Toronto Join us for this recognition ceremony announcing the winners of the 2006 garden centre awards program, and honoring the winners from the growers program from the research auction. Held in conjunction with Garden Expo at the Toronto Congress Centre, 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., on the show floor. There is no charge for this event. For more information, contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
Awards of Excellence Deadline – Construction, Maintenance & Design Program New deadline! Look for a copy of your 2006 entry form in the mail in August. For more information, contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
Interiorscape Conference and Trade Show Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E., Toronto Thise event will include seminars and trade show products of interest to both managers and technicians. Featured speakers include Lynn Griffith; Kim Parker (The Queen of Green); and Oliver McLeod (principal of Beach, McLeod Interior Landscaping in Toronto). For further information call Kathleen Pugliese at (905)875-1805 or 1-800-265-5656 ext 309.
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