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February 15

IPM Symposium (Ottawa)
Travelodge Ottawa West, Ottawa
A full day devoted to what’s in the pipeline, practical ideas, reducing risk and exposure to pesticides, an update on urban pests and what could possibly go wrong. Before February 2: $65 and on-site $85. Download brochure

February 15

London Chapter Seminar – Safety Seminar
Four Points Sheraton, 1150 Wellington Rd. S London
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/seminars.

February 17

London Chapter Landscape and Garden Plant Symposium
Fanshawe College
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact Wendy Harry at (519) 488-0818. Download flyer

February 19

Ottawa Chapter Seminar – Plants and Lawns in the Landscape
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/seminars.

February 20

Windsor Chapter Seminar – Skid Steer
Hertz Equipment Rental, 5-225 County Rd 42, Tecumseh
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/seminars.

February 21

Ottawa Chapter – WHMIS Train the Trainer
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
This two-hour course will teach you or your senior staff how to train your own staff in WHMIS. Each company receives a kit that includes participant handouts, teachers’ guide, DVD and more. Cost is $120. Contact Sheila James at (613) 253-7028.

February 21

Upper Canada Chapter Job and Equipment Costing Seminar
New Strathcona Paper Centre Arena, 16 McPherson Dr., Napanee
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join John Paul Lamarche (JPL) and find out how to cost jobs and equipment to ensure a profit. Members and non-members welcome. Register at www.locc.ca/tickets. Registration must be received on or before February 8. $65 per member, $85 per non-member. Lunch provided. Contact Diana Cassidy-Bush at (613) 392-0402 for more information.

February 22

Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting
Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd, Burlington
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Employee Relations and WSIB Update. This is a full-day seminar, no charge. Join LO’s Terry Murphy and representatives from WSIB for important information before the new season begins. Please RSVP number of people attending and company name to fiorezenone@landscapeontario.com or contact Fiore Zenone for more information at (905) 516-2605. Contact Fiore Zenone for more information at (905) 516-2605.

February 22

Ottawa Chapter Job and Equipment Costing Seminar
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join John Paul Lamarche (JPL) to find out how to cost jobs and equipment to ensure a profit. Members and non-members welcome. Register at www.locc.ca/tickets. Registration must be received on or before February 8. $85 per member, $115 per non-member. Lunch provided. For more information contact Lynn Lane at (613) 796-5156.

February 22

Landscape Lecture Series
Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto
7 p.m. Join landscape architects, designers, contractors and other industry professionals for an evening of sharing information and exchanging ideas. Guest speakers include landscape contractor Phil Charal from Allweather Landscape and landscape architect, Sheila Murray from Belisle-Murray Landscape Architects. No charge for this event. RSVP company name and number of people attending to lectureseries@landscapeontario.com. No other information required. Download brochure.

February 22

Windsor Chapter Meeting
Roseland Golf Club, 455 Kennedy Drive West, Windsor
Starts at 7 p.m. Join guest speaker Martin Quinn for a presentation on Ornamental Grasses. Contact Wendy Harry at 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356.

February 22 – February 23

Durham Chapter Seminar – First Aid and CPR
St. John Ambulance, 64 Colborne St. E., Oshawa
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/seminars.

February 23

Ottawa Chapter Job Fair
1 p.m.-5 p.m., Sir Guy Carlton High School, Ottawa
Contact Lynn Lane at (613) 796-5156. Registration brochure for employers. Information brochure for job seekers

February 23

Interiorscape Safari
Toronto and Niagara
This is an all-day field trip to visit a series of unique interiorscape projects in Toronto and the Niagara Peninsula. Participants will have an opportunity to view behind-the-scenes operations of these projects. Download registration form. Contact Kathleen Pugliese at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309.

February 26

Georgian Lakelands Chapter Seminar – Welding Safety
Solty and Sons, 4024 Line 13, Cookstown
9 a.m. 4 p.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/seminars.

February 27

Pruning Workshop and Lecture
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. East, Toronto
Master class workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visual presentations and outdoor hands-on pruning demonstrations with Lee Reich. Public lecture starts at 7:30 p.m. For prices and information visit www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca or call (416) 397-1341.


February 27

Upper Canada Chapter Seminar – Landscape Design (Intermediate)
Connon Nurseries, 956A Old Hwy. 2, Trenton
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/seminars.

February 28

Growers Dinner Meeting
5:30 p.m. Registration, Grand Chalet, Milton
Guest speakers include Bob Heffernan, Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association’s executive secretary, and Cory Lindgren, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Invasive Alien Species Section. Please register by February 23. Download registration form.

March 1

Ottawa Chapter Seminar – Drainage and Grading
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/seminars.

March 1

London Chapter Seminar – Skid Steer
Huron Tractor, 37 Elgin Rd. (Hwy. 2 or Dundas St. E. and Elgin Rd.), Thamesford
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/seminars.

March 2

Ottawa Chapter Seminar – Designing and Constructing Wood Projects
RA Centre 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Visit www.horttrades.com/seminars.


March 3

Winter Blooms
St. Clair College, Windsor
Contact Wendy Harry at 1-888-211-5606 ext. 2356.


March 7 – March 11

Canada Blooms
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
www.canadablooms.com

March 8

Toronto Chapter Meeting
9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Room 716B
Join the chapter for an important update on by-laws that affect you and your business. An informal tour of the feature gardens is included. Registration is required – space is limited to 65 attendees, maximum of four people per company. To register, e-mail your company name and first/last name to events@landscapeontario.com.

March 9

Certified Irrigation Contractor and Certified Irrigation Designer exams
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Get exam details and register at www.irrigation.org.

March 13

London Chapter Nursery Tour
Golden Horseshoe area
Join the London Chapter as they tour the Golden Horseshoe area. Stops included are Terra Greenhouses (Hwy. 6), Connon Nurseries Wholesale location and Holland Park Garden Gallery. Meet at Pieper Nurseries in Dorchester at 8 a.m. and return at 6 p.m.. Fee is $30, includes lunch. Contact Wendy Harry at (519) 488-0818 for more information.


March 14 – March 15

Windsor Chapter – First Aid and CPR Seminar
St. John Ambulance 7515 Forest Glade Dr., Windsor (near the EC Row Expressway & Lauzon Parkway)
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/seminars.

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