Ottawa enews October 23, 2019

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October 23, 2019

		Energy and inspiration at Congress I believe in Congress — it connects people with each other, with education and with suppliers. It’s the best way to show our young people that landscaping is proud and professional! My fellow volunteers on the Congress Committee can’t wait to see the 2020 attractions, including Recruit LIVE, the new patio lounge, axe throwing and an expanded Ale Trail. I urge you to make plans to come, browse the events and register today.
			Terry Childs Congress Committee Chair

Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 1

Volunteers are needed for the 14th annual event that sees landscape pros perform a morning of maintenance to honour the Canadian Military and their families at the National Military Cemetery in preparation for Remembrance Day activities. Opening Ceremony begins at 8 a.m. Register online at HortTrades.com

Ottawa Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13

Learn about recent changes to the Construction Act and how they will have a major impact on your business. Note new meeting location. Register online at HortTrades.com

Help plant trees for soldiers, Nov. 2

Work alongside veterans to help the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign plant trees to honour Canadian soldiers at the last tree planting of the season in Grafton, Ont. Sign up as a volunteer today!

Register apprentices by Nov. 1

The in-class portion of Apprenticeship training starts in less than two months. A limited number of spots are available and Landscape Ontario can assist you in the registration process. Email info@horticulturetechnician.ca and visit the Apprenticeship website to see how you can benefit from this program.

An introduction to Realtime Landscaping Architect software, Dec. 10-11

This new offering in LO’s Professional Development Seminar Series combines the functions of both 2D and 3D design programs to produce both types of images simultaneously. Register online or get full details.

Growers Annual Fall Dinner, Nov. 26

Join us at Piper’s Heath Golf Club in Milton for the annual Growers Fall Dinner to network, enjoy dinner and participate in a lively discussion on relevant issues in the industry. There will also be an important update on Box Tree Moth. Register online at HortTrades.com

Eastern Ontario apprenticeship survey

Help to identify the demand for skilled trades workers in Eastern Ontario by giving your feedback on attracting employees using the apprenticeship program. Take the survey now.

Hire Immigrants Ottawa hosts hiring forum, Nov. 28

Hire Immigrants Ottawa (HIO) – a provincially funded initiative – invites employers to, "Smart Sourcing: Proven Strategies and Programs to help you Connect with, Assess, and Hire Top Immigrant Talent" on Nov. 28. Participants must register by Nov. 20

Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6

Upper Canada Chapter hosts a discussion on retaining employees over the winter with speakers from Keys Employment Agency
as well as Lindsey Ross of Living Green Landscapes. Full details at HortTrades.com

More affordable than you might think. Unilock Pavers and Walls

LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars Seminars for the 2019-2020 season are now online. Register by Dec 31/19 for Jan-Apr 2020 seminars and automatically receive a 10 per cent discount. Visit HortTrades.com/seminars.
Chainsaw Training, Nov. 11 NEW! Tree and Shrub Identification, Nov. 11 Fundamentals of a Well Planned Succession Plan, Nov. 12 NEW! Design with Trees,Shrubs and Evergreens, Nov. 13 Get the Most of the Blooming Season!, Nov. 14 Creating a Backyard Designn, Nov. 15 Next Step in Landscape Design, Nov. 19 Compact Excavator Safe Operator Training, Nov. 20 New! Texture Workhorses: Sedges and Grasses, Nov. 21 Turf Management – A Holistic Approach, Nov. 22 NEW! Soil, and the Things Living in it, Nov. 25 Fundamentals of Fall Protection, Nov. 27 Green Roof Design and Installation, Nov. 28

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Toronto Chapter Meeting, Oct. 23
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Oct. 24
Georgian Lakelands Barbecue, Oct. 24
Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 1
Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 5
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6
Ottawa Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13
London Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13
Toronto Chapter Talk Shop, Nov. 14
Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 15
Windsor Chapter Meeting with OPP, Nov. 23
Growers Fall Dinner, Nov. 26
Toronto Chapter Winter Social, Nov. 28
Georgian Lakelands Awards of Distinction, Nov. 28
Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
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With more than 2,500 professional members, Landscape Ontario is the province’s premier horticultural trades association. Our mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario.