Toronto Chapter Meeting Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto Starts at 7 p.m. Join special guest speaker Michael Lewis for his presentation on Selling More for Greater Success. There is no charge or RSVP required for this seminar. Please contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656 ext. 321 for more information.
Windsor Chapter Meeting Roseland Golf Club, 455 Kennedy Drive West, Windsor 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Get ready for the upcoming snow removal season. Speaker Bob Wilton from Clintar Groundskeeping and the LO Snow and Ice Commodity Group, is a well known expert in snow removal contracting. He will address issues facing the industry today, and solutions that work. There will also be a special presentation from Bob Tubby, Landscape Ontario president, and Tony DiGiovanni, LO Executive Director. They will share LO’s Strategic Plan, highlight certification and take your questions on the direction of the association. Registration is required. There is no charge for this meeting. Please RSVP by calling 519-488-0818.
Awards of Excellence Deadline – Construction, Maintenance & Design Program New format this year — submissions will only be accepted at www.loawards.com. Categories and entry guidelines also listed at www.loawards.com. 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). Cost is $75 for LO members and $100 for non-members. Exhibitor space if available. For further information call Kathleen Pugliese at (905)875-1805 or 1-800-265-5656 ext 309. View brochure
Landscape Ontario Fall Seminar Series Landscape Ontario, Milton LO’s professional development seminars cover a wide range of topics. View Fall Seminar brochure
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting Niagara Parks School of Horticulture Starts at 7 p.m. Join guest speaker George Urvari from Oriole Landscaping for an informative presentation on Selling, Estimating & Making Money. There is no charge for this meeting. Please contact Fiore Zenone at (905)516-2605 for more information.
Durham Chapter Meeting Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Job & Equipment Costing Seminar- Do you know your break even point for each man hour, or how to calculate downtime? Are you earning 30 per cent of your net sales. It’s not a fantasy – it could be reality! Find out how to cost jobs and equipment to ensure a profit. Join John Paul Lamarche for a day time seminar on equipment and job costing. JPL is an industry consultant who has helped many LO members become more profitable. For more information contact Kristen McIntyre at 1-800-265-5656 ext.321. Cost is $75 per person. Members and non members welcome. Lunch is provided. Tickets can be purchased online at www.locc.ca/tickets.
Georgian Lakelands Chapter Meeting Robert Simpson Brewery, 107 Dunlop Street East, Barrie Starts at 7 p.m. Join guest speaker Jacki Ciphery as she discusses Award Wining Gardens in Zone 4. Meeting includes a tour of brewery. There is no charge for this meeting. For more information contact Terry Kowalski at 1-800-788-5393.
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting New Strathcona Paper Centre Arena, 16 McPherson Dr, Napanee Starts at 7 p.m. Join Bob Tubby, LO president, and Tony DiGiovanni, LO executive director, as they share LO’s Strategic Plan, highlight certification and take your questions on the direction of the association. There is no charge for this meeting. Contact Diana Cassidy Bush at (613)392-0402 for more information.
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
London Chapter Meeting Labatt’s Amber Lounge, 150 Simcoe Street, London 7 p.m. Learn more about Native Plants in Urban Landscapes as guest speaker Mathis Natvik discusses native plant palettes for use on green roofs, on golf courses, xeri-scape gardens, institutional and commercial greening, and city parks. There will also be a special presentation from Bob Tubby, Landscape Ontario president, and Tony DiGiovanni, LO Executive Director. They will share LO’s Strategic Plan, highlight certification and take your questions on the direction of the association. There is no charge for this event. For more information please contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818.
Waterloo Chapter Fall Freeze Up Dance and Social Golf Steak House, 598 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener Registration and payment required for this event. Contact Paul Grobe for more information at (519)648-2247.
The New Landscape, with special guest speaker Janet Rosenberg Convocation Hall, University of Toronto, 31 King’s College Circle Presented by the Toronto Chapter and Loblaws. Starts at 8:00 p.m. Motivated by a commitment to create significant and lasting public and private spaces, Janet Rosenberg (OALA, FCSLA, ASLA, IFLA) has been dedicated to exceptional design since 1983. She is founder and principal of Janet Rosenberg + Associates Landscape Architects and Urban Designers, and has combined a creative spirit with innovative design to push the frontier of contemporary landscape architecture in North America. ‘The New Landscape’ will look at Janet Rosenberg’s vast experience in the field of landscape architecture, and will address emerging trends, technologies, construction methods, and environmental sustainability through her body of work. Tickets are $20. Purchase tickets at www.uofttix.ca or by calling (416) 97UTTIX (978–8849). Tickets also available at Loblaws locations in the GTA. Download brochure
Ottawa Chapter Meeting RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Get Informed on LO Insurance Programs, with David Turnbull and representatives from Smith, Petrie, Carr & Scott and the Investment Guild. Find out how you can benefit from the programs. There is no charge for this meeting. For more information contact Lynn Lane at (613)796-5156.
Windsor Chapter Meeting Roseland Golf Club, 455 Kennedy Drive West, Windsor Starts at 7 p.m. Join guest speaker Jacki Ciphery as she discusses Award Wining Gardens. There is no charge for this meeting. For more information contact Wendy Harry at (519) 488-0818.
Certified Irrigation Technician Exam Landscape Ontario, Milton 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. An initiative of the Irrigation Commodity Group, the CIT program was developed to provide a minimum standard of competence in irrigation design, installation and maintenance. This program includes a home study guide. A certificate of proficiency is awarded upon successful completion.To register, contact Beverly Benjamin at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354. More information on CIT
Durham Chapter 8th Annual Christmas Social Trillium Trails, 53 Snow Ridge Court, Raglan 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner, wine at table, DJ, dancing and door prizes. Registration and payment is required for this event. Contact Carol Fulford at (416) 410-3435.
Toronto Chapter Wine & Cheese Christmas Social Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto 7 p.m. Join the Toronto Chapter for an informal presentation from Dale Winstanley and Fiona Penn Zieba on Seasonal Urns. There is no charge for this event. Contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656 ext. 321 for more information.
Georgian Lakelands Chapter 10th Annual Christmas Dinner & and Social Horseshoe Valley Resort 6 p.m. The evening consists of a gala buffet dinner and dancing with a live band. Tickets are $75 per person or $140 per couple. Room packages are available starting at $159 per person, which includes the gala dinner, room and buffet breakfast the following day. There is a limited amount of space, so book early to avoid disappointment! Call Horseshoe Valley Resort, 1-800-461-5627. Registration and payment is required for this event. Contact Terry Kowalski at 1-800-788-5393 for more information.
Landscape Designer Conference Doubletree International Plaza, 655 Dixon Rd., Toronto Watch for details in the Congress Conference brochure or visit www.locongress.com.
IPM Symposium Doubletree International Plaza, 655 Dixon Rd., Toronto Watch for details in the Congress Conference brochure or visit www.locongress.com.
Congress 2007 Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road Canada’s International Horticultural Lawn and Garden Trade Show and Conference. For exhibitor information contact Landscape Ontario at 1-800-265-5656. Paul Day, Show Manager, ext. 339; Brenda Speck, Show Coordinator, ext. 353; Pat Hillmer, Conference Coordinator, ext. 308. For conference and exhibitor information visit www.locongress.com
Awards of Excellence ceremony and President’s Reception Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Rd., Toronto President’s Reception: 4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.; Awards of Excellence ceremony (Construction, Maintenance and Design programs): 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. The annual awards ceremony honours Ontario’s top landscape contractors, designers and maintenance contractors. Meet and mingle with LO’s president during the reception preceding the ceremony. Held in conjunction with Congress. This is a ticketed event. One complimentary ticket per award entry will be mailed to each entrant. Tickets may be purchased at www.locongress.com Sponsorship opportunities available. Call Kristen for more details at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
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