LO enews June 5, 2019

June LO magazine now online In this issue: A member profile on Hillen Nursery, ice bergs spotted in Georgian Bay, and young professionals show their talent at the 2019 Skills Ontario competition. Plus the latest news about the association, the profession, monthly columnists and more! Read the June issue online at HortTrades.com.

Apply now for green jobs wage subsidy
Parks and Recreation Ontario is accepting applications until June 12 for funding that provides a wage subsidy of up to 50 per cent for "green job" employment opportunities for youth. Get the full details at HortTrades.com.

Sheridan Nurseries recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2019
Sheridan Nurseries was recently named of of Canada’s Greenest Employers, primarily for reducing their environmental impact through innovated water management techniques and customer plastic pot re-use program. Read the article at HortTrades.com.

Maple Leaves Forever appoints new ED
Deb Pella Keen will take on responsibility of operations while continuing to pursue her passion for environmental stewardship. Read the full announcement at HortTrades.com.

GTI Research Day, June 26
Back by popular demand, the Guelph Turfgrass Institute will hold its Research Day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. With a focus on sports fields, the day also includes a lunch, exhibitors and equipment demos. Register online by June 19. Details at HortTrades.com.

Irrigation Boot Camp, July 9-10
In celebration of Smart Irrigation Month in July, Landscape Ontario is hosting a fast-paced, two-day seminar for those with at least two seasons of irrigation experience. This seminar will review the main irrigation components that make up a water-efficient automatic landscape irrigation systems. Details and online registration via HortTrades.com/seminars.

Contractors to talk shop over dinner, July 25
Oriole Landscaping is proud to host a new event brought to you by the Landscape Ontario Contractor Sector Group. Enjoy an evening to talk shop with your peers and tour the facility. Register online by July 11 to save.

Hardscape Golf Tournament, Aug. 14
The fifth annual golf event to raise funds for sector education and Hardscape Live returns to Granite Ridge Golf Course in Milton. Online registration and sponsorship is now open at HortTrades.com.

Sold out Snowposium coming Sept. 26
The annual gathering of snow and ice removal pros, Snowposium, will be held at Landscape Ontario’s newly renovated home office in Milton, Ont. Exhibit space for the trade show is already sold out. The event also includes a full conference program. Register online by Sept. 11 to save. 

Midland Green Street Challenge, June 8
Come Alive Outside and Landscape Ontario will be turning the Midland Butter Tart Festival green for a few hours on June 8. Come out and play on a street of green and help to promote the joys and benefits of horticulture and outdoor play. Details at HortTrades.com.

Golden Horseshoe Golf Tournament, Aug. 16
Take a much-deserved day off and attend the chapter’s annual golf event in support of the MS Society of Canada. Space is limited for this annual event at Willow Creek Golf Course. Online registration and sponsorship is now open at HortTrades.com.

Tour the best gardens in Toronto this weekend
The Toronto Botanical Garden’s annual Through the Garden Gate tour is a self-guided tour of some of the city’s largest private gardens. This year’s tour will focus on the Beaches area of Toronto. Tickets are available online via the TBG website.

Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 23
The chapter’s annual golf event returns to Nobleton Lakes this August for a Friday of golf. Online registration and sponsorship is now open at HortTrades.com.

Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament, July 24
Geosynthetic Systems proudly presents this year’s golf event at the Canadian Golf and Country Club, in support of Youturn Youth Support Services. Stay tuned to HortTrades.com for registration and sponsorship details.

Learn how to attract skilled, global talent, June 19
Ottawa businesses must register online by June 12 to attend this free forum on how to attract skilled talent from around the world and tips for creating a welcoming workplace. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Upper Canada Chapter Golf Tournament, July 26
Registration and sponsorship is now open for the chapter golf tournament at Loyalist Golf & Country Club. Proceeds help to fund the chapter’s scholarship program. Discount available for those who register by June 21.

Waterloo Chapter Baseball Tournament, Sept. 15
Register your team for the chapter’s annual baseball event at Upper Canada Park in Kitchener. Team fee includes games, prizes and lunch. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Windsor Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 21
Only $90 per golfer (until Aug. 21) will get you a round of golf, lunch, and steak dinner with all the fixin’s at Sutton Creek Golf Club in Essex. Details online at HortTrades.com.
 

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