LO this week: July 27, 2011

Durham Chapter this week
Add the Durham Chapter page and the LO events calendar to your bookmarks

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
The Landscape Industry Certified test in July was a great success with over 40 candidates. On Oct. 24 and 25 we will be testing again, so register now to save your spot. To find out more, or register, go to Industry
Certified. Already Certified? Volunteer to judge at the event, because
you need
CEUs to remain Certified! Contact Rachel Cerelli for more
information.

Annual barbecue, Aug. 25
The
Durham Chapter has started planning its annual summer barbecue. This
year’s event will take place at T. Arnts Loam Supply, from 3-7 p.m. The
barbecue will feature a supplier showcase, dinner provided by the
Chapter, and much more. If you are a supplier looking to participate,
contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com for more information.

Georgian Lakelands Chapter this week
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Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
The Landscape Industry Certified test in July was a great success with over 40 candidates. On Oct. 24 and 25 we will be testing again, so register now to save your spot. To find out more, or register, go to Industry
Certified. Already Certified? Volunteer to judge at the event, because
you need
CEUs to remain Certified! Contact Rachel Cerelli for more
information.

Summer barbecue, Aug. 18

Nothing says ‘summer’ like a barbecue. And, few pleasures in life can
compare to the joy of great food and sharing a few laughs. The Georgian
Lakelands Chapter summer barbecue is a superb opportunity to have a little fun. We
invite you, your family, employees and associates to attend. There are
great activities planned for children, both young and old, along with
hamburgers and hot dogs with cold salads and dessert. Cost is $10 for
adults, and only $5 for those 10 and under. It all takes place, starting
at 4 p.m., at Clearview Nursery, 8257 County Road 91, Stayner,
705-428-0063.

Georgian Lakelands Golf Tournament, Sept. 23

Registrations are being accepted for the annual Georgian Lakelands
Chapter golf tournament. Enjoy an afternoon of golf on the links at
Horseshoe Resort, Valley Course, 1101 Horseshoe Valley Road, Barrie, and
support the Chapter. Golf Day fees ($130 per golfer) include greens fees
for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart, use of practice facilities
(including range balls), barbecue lunch, and dinner buffet with steaks
and golf tournament prizes. Registration and lunch start at 11:30 a.m.,
with shotgun start at 1 p.m. To register, or for more information, call
Lexi Dearborn at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 317, or lexi@landscapeontario.com.

Check out Georgian Lakelands’ Facebook Page.

Golden Horseshoe Chapter this week

Add the Golden Horseshoe Chapter page and the LO events calendar to your bookmarks

Survey to help college with programs

Conestoga College is redesigning its horticulture program. With
the intent to develop a program that is industry-driven and responsive
to the needs of the sector, the college is conducting a survey of
industry professionals. The survey may be found at Conestoga. If you have any
questions, contact Joyce Irving at jirving@conestogac.on.ca.

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
The Landscape Industry Certified test in July was a great success with over 40 candidates. On Oct. 24 and 25 we will be testing again, so register now to save your spot. To find out more, or register, go to Industry
Certified. Already Certified? Volunteer to judge at the event, because
you need
CEUs to remain Certified! Contact Rachel Cerelli.

Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 17
Enjoy a social outing with fellow industry members at the Golden
Horseshoe Chapter’s Golf Tournament. The event will take place at
Willow Valley Golf Course, 8475 English Church, Mount Hope, on Wed.,
Aug. 17. Cost is $140 per golfer, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Click here to view registration flyer. Contact Helen Hassard at
1-800-265-5656,
ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com for more information.

London Chapter this week
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Survey to help college with programs

Conestoga College is redesigning its existing horticulture program. With
the intent to develop a program that is industry-driven and responsive
to the needs of the sector, the college is conducting a survey of
industry professionals. The survey may be found at Conestoga. If you have any
questions, contact Joyce Irving at jirving@conestogac.on.ca.

London Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 9

Treat yourself to a great day on the links, support your association and
take a well-deserved break. The format is best ball scramble. Cost is
$125 per golfer, which includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes.
Dinner-only is available for $35. For further information, go to London golf.

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?

A Landscape Industry Certified test will be held at St. Clair College this fall. Sept. 30 will be the Technician Practical Test and all Certification designation written tests will be on Oct. 1. To register click here, or for more information contact Rachel Cerelli. To help prepare candidates for the test, Landscape Industry Certified pre-test day orientation will be held Sept. 9 at St.Clair College. RSVP to Rachel Cerelli.

Fanshawe College hosts written Certification test
There will be a written test for all Landscape Industry Certified designations at Fanshawe College on Nov. 5. Technicians, this was created to compliment your out-of-town practical exam that was held in Milton on July 22, and on Oct. 24, or at St. Clair College on Sept. 30. Click here for more information or to register, or contact Rachel Cerellli.

Ottawa Chapter this week

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Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
Registrations closes this Friday. Don’t delay, register now. The Landscape
Industry Certified tests will be held at Kemptville College.
All designation certification written exams are on Aug. 11,
and Aug. 12 will be the technician practical test day. To
register for a
test, or for more information, contact Rachel Cerelli.

Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament supports the Ottawa Food Bank

Swing into action and register for this year’s annual golf tournament in
support of the Ottawa Food Bank, Fri., Aug. 26, at the Canadian Golf
and Country Club in Ashton. Live food drive on the day of the
tournament. Early bird pricing in effect until July 31. Online secure
registration and full details are available on the Ottawa Chapter page or contact Martha.

Ottawa members’ opinion on retaining and recruiting employees needed

On Tues, Aug. 9 from 1-5 p.m. at Algonquin College, the first of four
provincial facilitated sessions will be held concerning retention and
recruitment in the landscape industry. In partnership with Ontario
Parks Association and Humber College, Landscape Ontario is seeking
members’ experience and knowledge to address these challenges in our
industry. Register for any of the sessions, including Ottawa.

Eastern Ontario Premier Snow and Ice Event in Ottawa, Sept. 12-13

Registration now open for The Canadian Snow and Ice Expo,
Sept. 12-13 at Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre, Ottawa. Eastern
Ontario’s premier snow event includes SIMA-instructed Build a Bid and
Beyond a Bid workshops on Mon. The trade show of outdoor
displays of some of the latest equipment and technologies for the snow
and ice control industry is Tues. Plan on attending this show if you have
anything to do with snow!

Toronto Chapter this week
Add the Toronto Chapter page and the LO events calendar to your bookmark

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
The Landscape Industry Certified test in July was a great success with over 40 candidates. On Oct. 24 and 25 we will be testing again, register now to save your spot. To find out more, or register, go to Industry
Certified. Already Certified? Volunteer to judge at the event, because
you need
CEUs to remain Certified! Contact Rachel Cerelli for more
information.

Annual golf tournament, July 28
The Toronto Chapter is returning to Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, 125
Nobleton Lakes Drive, on July 28 for its annual Dick Sale Memorial Golf
Tournament. Registration and
lunch begins at 11 a.m. and shotgun tee-off at 12:30 p.m. For more information, click here to view the Toronto Golf Tournament flyer, otherwise contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or helen@landscapeontario.com.

Baseball tournament accepting teams for Aug. 14
Bring
your staff, family and friends to the Toronto Chapter’s annual baseball
tournament. This slow-pitch tournament will take place on Aug. 14 at
the Richmond Greens Sports Centre and Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East,
Richmond Hill. The tournament will run from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with
trophies and a barbecue lunch included in the fee of $550 per team.
Each team is guaranteed two games. Ideally, mixed teams should include
five women and 10 men. Click here to view the Toronto Chapter’s annual baseball tournament flyer for further information.

Upper Canada Chapter this week
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Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
Registration closes this Friday. Don’t delay, register now. The Landscape
Industry Certified tests will be held at Kemptville College.
All designation certification written exams will be held Aug. 11,
and Aug. 12 will be the technician practical test day. To
register for a
test, or for more information, contact Rachel Cerelli.

Canadian Snow and Ice Expo 2011, Sept. 12 and 13

The Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre in Ottawa will host the two-day
Canadian Snow and Ice Expo 2011. The Snow and Ice Sector Group of
Landscape Ontario’s Ottawa Chapter is hosting this inaugural event. Day
one will feature build-a-bid programs, while the second day will
highlight conferences and a trade show. To find out more information on
the event, or to register go to Snow and Ice
Expo.

Waterloo Chapter this week
Add the Waterloo Chapter page and the LO events calendar to your bookmarks

Survey to help college with programs

Conestoga College is redesigning its existing horticulture program. With
the intent to develop a program that is industry-driven and responsive
to the needs of the sector, the college is conducting a survey of
industry professionals. The survey may be found at Conestoga. If you have any
questions, contact Joyce Irving at jirving@conestogac.on.ca.

Waterloo Chapter Baseball Tournament and Summer Picnic, Sept. 11

Join the Waterloo Chapter for the annual baseball tournament taking
place at Breslau Community Centre (200 Woolwich St. Kitchener), starting
at 8 a.m. on Sun., Sept. 11. Only one team per company and teams must
have a minimum of eight players (two must be female). Cost is $150 per
team for the tournament and $10 per family for the picnic. For companies without enough people for a full team, we can assist in matching you with another group. For more
information, or to register a team contact Helmutz
Landscape & Interlock at 519-888-9536.

Nominate a champion tree
Three LO Waterloo Chapter members and professional
arborists, Phil Dickie, Mike Hayes and Greg Templeman, have revived the Champion
Tree Hunt of Waterloo Region for 2011.

The purpose of the hunt is to locate and identify champion
trees within the Region of Waterloo, and raise awareness of the value of tree
preservation. The hunt will close Sept. 30. The Chapter hopes the Champion Tree Hunt will generate an interest and
involvement from residents within the Region of Waterloo. For more information, go to Tree Hunt. In 1992, when the original Great Tree Hunt was held, a total of 430 nominations were received.

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?
The Landscape Industry Certified test in July was a great success with over 40 candidates. On Oct. 24 and 25 we will be testing again, register now to save your spot. To find out more, or register, go to Industry
Certified. Already Certified? Volunteer to judge at the event, because
you need
CEUs to remain Certified! Contact Rachel Cerelli for more
information.

Windsor Chapter this week
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Windsor companies working to grant Olivia’s wish…
Thanks
to Garlatti Landscaping, and other local contractors, Olivia Klingbile
of LaSalle, will receive the gift of an accessible garden with lots of
outdoor activities she can enjoy. Read the full story here.

…but materials still needed to complete Olivia’s garden
Sasha Hunter, CLD of Garlatti Landscaping, reports that they are short about $2,000 to make everything happen for Olivia’s
backyard. Contractors are installing the garden for free, but some of the materials are still required. Additionally, $3,150 is needed so the parents are not to be
out of pocket for anything. Donations are coming in daily, $20, $50, etc. Below is a material list if people
would like to donate anything.

Olivia’s Accessible Backyard Project

The plan calls for a concrete track so that Olivia can ride her
accessible tricycle; use her walker and wheelchair to get around the
garden. We are also building two raised planters for Olivia to plant
flowers and vegetables, outdoor chalkboards and art easel to paint and
draw, etc. As well, installing a chain link fence and cedar fence to
keep Olivia safe in her outdoor space.

People have donated the chain link fence and the cedar fence panels.
The city donated street signs to be made into outdoor chalk boards.
Garlatti Landscaping Inc. will be donating all the landscaping.
Someone donated the parallel bars. Some contractors are donating
their time and labour.

However, the following supplies are needed to complete the above work:

4 – 4″ X 4″ X 12′ L posts – pressure treated

20 – 4″ X 4″ X 8′ L posts – pressure treated

48 – 4″ X 2″ X 8′ L boards – pressure treated

6 – 2″ X 6″ X 8′ L boards – pressure treated

4 – 6″ X 6″ X 12′ L posts – pressure treated 

15 – 4″ X 4″ X 12′ L posts  – cedar
55 – 5-1/4″ X 12′ L deck boards

74 – bags of concrete  (66 LBS.)

3 – cans of chalk board paint 

Anything that you could donate would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Sasha if you are able to contribute anything to this worthy project. A gift
of kind receipt will be sent out from the Sunshine Foundation.

Windsor Chapter Awards of Distinction

Don’t miss your chance to be recognized for all your hard work. This
year’s Windsor Chapter Awards of Distinction entry form is now
available. The old format awarded gold, silver and bronze prizes; this year
there is the option for multiple winners in each category. In addition, four
new categories have been added: large water feature, small water feature, large
hardscape and small hardscape. The deadline for entries is Aug. 31 and the awards
presentation will take place at Top Grade Landscape and Garden Solutions
on Oct. 27. Windsor Awards of Distinction.

Golf tournament, Sept. 10
The Windsor Chapter will host its annual golf tournament
includes 18 holes of golf, hot dog and pop at
the turn, steak dinner and great prizes. Cost is $100 per golfer. There
is an early bird rate of $350 per foursome for those who register and
pay prior to Aug. 13. Click here to view the Windsor Golf Tournament flyer for more information, or to view sponsorship information.

Are you Landscape Industry Certified?

A Landscape Industry Certified test will be held at St. Clair College this fall. Sept. 30 will be the Technician Practical Test and all Certification designation’s written tests will be on Oct. 1. To register click here, or for more information contact Rachel Cerelli. To help prepare candidates for the test, Landscape Industry Certified pre-test day orientation will be held Sept. 9 at St.Clair College. RSVP to Rachel Cerelli.

LO this week

Members asked for input into green industry’s human resources problem

Ontario’s green industry will experience a shortfall of 87,000 workers in the next 10 years. We need your knowledge and experience to address recruitment and retention challenges in our industry. Attend one of four facilitated sessions across Ontario to ensure the success of Ontario’s green industry in the next decade. Click here for locations, dates, times and register today!

Smart about Salt essentials training dates
Take a one-day explanatory course on this innovative winter salt management program. Program covers risk management and record keeping, salt science, rates and calibration, materials and tactics, weather principles, storage and handling, and more. Two dates are offered this fall, Tues. Aug. 30 at Landscape Ontario home office in Milton and Wed., Sept. 28 at Waterloo Region Op’s Centre, 100 Maple Grove Rd., Cambridge.

Trial garden open house, Aug. 12
This year’s trial garden open house for the horticultural professionals will take place on the morning of Fri., Aug. 12. The
speaker program this year will follow-up on the horticultural soil talk
from last year with a research and experiential perspective on
microbial soil additives (for example: mycorrhizae). This program will
be of interest to those planting both herbaceous and woody plants.

Tours of the trial garden will immediately follow the speaker program.
Voting on your favourites will take place again. The afternoon
program will continue at the Guelph Trial Garden at the Guelph Turfgrass
Institute. Updates on turf research will take place at the Guelph site,
as well.

The public will be invited to the LO gardens on Sat.,
Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Guelph trials will be open to the
public on Wed., Aug. 17, from noon until 8 p.m.

To find out more about sponsorship opportunities available with the trial garden, contact Rodger Tschanz at rtschanz@uoguelph.ca or Kathleen Pugliese at kathleenp@landscapeontario.com.

Advanced Green Roof Maintenance seminar, Aug 26 

Created
to assist designers, contractors and facility managers with an
important, but often overlooked aspect of green roofs: maintenance. The
seminar examines design phase considerations; best practices for
planning, budgeting, and implementing maintenance procedures; and
approaches for rehabilitating green roofs that have been subject to
maintenance neglect. The seminar will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at LO home office in Milton. Participants will receive a 100-page manual
with detailed case studies. Lunch is not included. Price for LO members
is $249, and for non-members it is $299. To find out more about the
seminar go to green roofs.

Support Legacy Garden at School of Horticulture
Donations and in-kind contributions are being sought to help create a garden at the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture that will be a tribute to all those working in the horticulture industry. The garden plan’s official unveiling takes place at the OPA/NPC School of Horticulture 75th anniversary celebrations from August 19-21 at the School of Horticulture in Niagara Falls. More information available here.

LO wage survey needs your input
How do your pay rates compare to other Ontario green industry companies? Take LO’s wage survey to enter your pay rates, and see the 2011 averages for a range of horticultural specialties. Information may
be used for benchmarking, and also
helps in promoting the industry as a career choice. The surveys are
completely confidential; only aggregate numbers are reported. Click here to take part in the survey, and view the results here.

Green for Life Community Award: Enter your project

If you have taken part in a project to green your community, then showcase
your efforts in the Landscape Ontario Green for Life Community Award.
The winner of the award will be announced at Expo 2011 in conjunction
with the Communities in Blooms – Ontario ceremony on Thurs., Oct. 20.
For more information, or to register go to
Green for Life Award.

Argos offer discount to LO members
The Toronto Argonauts have created a discount offer for Landscape
Ontario members. Various price levels are available. To see more info on
the program, or to order ticks go to
Argonauts.

New Interior Technician Training Manual

A new manual for interior technicians has been written, and will be a
recommended study guide for the Landscape Industry Certified Interior
Technician (formerly CLT-I) exam. In order to secure the additional
funding to complete production of this new manual, PLANET’s Interior
Specialty Group and Landscape Ontario are seeking a show of support for
this definitive training manual for the Interior Plantscape industry. We
need your help. Please indicate your support for the production of a
new training manual for interior technicians by signing this
letter.

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