LO enews April 10, 2019

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April 10, 2019

Revitalized home office taking shape
Landscape Ontario’s home office in Milton, Ont., has been under major renovation for the past several months and the new interior and exterior are really taking shape. When complete, the revitalized facility will boast all ew classrooms, meeting rooms, lunch room and offices for LO staff and member activities. For a history of the project, including photo galleries, visit the LO Construction Blog.

A focus on preventing falls this spring
Keeping workers safe from falls, slips and trips on construction sites is the focus of a Ministry of Labour safety blitz to run April 15 to July 12. The second annual Falls Awareness Week will run May 6-9, and MOL is seeking feedback from contractors until April 25 in order to clarify requirements for temporary stairs on construction projects. Get more information and provide your feedback via a link in this article from Landscape Ontario magazine.

Landscaping for Wild Pollinators and Habitat, Apr. 15
Cities across Ontario are scrambling to establish gardens for the protection of pollinator species and beneficial insects in southern Ontario. Learn the principles of pollinator biology and basic field identification, and the technical resources to support these efforts. Full details on this exciting new seminar at HortTrades.com.

Volunteers needed for Skills Ontario Competition
The annual Skills Ontario Competition that includes categories fro Horticulture and Landscape and Landscape Design is looking for knowledgeable judges to support youth as volunteers. If you are able to volunteer May 6-7 at the Toronto Congress Centre, please register online.

Are you worthy of a Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Award?
If your company prides itself on exceptional health and safety, you could win up to $5,000 and be featured in a video by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). An application form is now online for this year’s awards program. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Partners in Prevention, Apr. 30-May 1
Don’t miss the 2019 Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show. Produced by Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), the two-day event includes sessions on legislation, legal issues, leadership, human resources, mental health, JHSC and more. This year’s keynote speaker is tv personality, Rick Mercer. For full details, visit http://app.wsps.ca/pip/.

Member Appreciation Day, Apr. 12
All existing and future LO members are invited visit Greenhouse Academy in Thorndale, Ont., for lunch, giveaways, prizes and more from noon to 3:00 p.m. Come to learn what Greenhouse Academy is doing to connect young people with horticulture. Please RSVP to Wendy Harry at wharry@landscapeontario.com.

London area youth job expo, May 15
Greenhouse Academy in Thorndale, Ont., is inviting leaders of business and education to participate in its first annual youth job fair. The 60,000 square foot facility will provide students access to business, industry and education to help drive the future labour pool of the London area. More details on the event website.

Cuddy Open Garden, June 1-2
Stroll the gardens at your leisure, take one of the animated, free garden tours and shop the ever-popular plant sale. This event has something for everyone. Admission is $5.00 for adults and FREE for kids. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Dry Stone Walling Certification Day, July 19
Dean McLellan Stonework and the Saugeen Amphitheatre restoration program with the support of Upper Canada Stone and Landscape Ontario, will be offering a Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain, Certification Day this summer. Full details online at HortTrades.com.

Top Quality is Within Reach. Unilock Pavers and Walls

grubGONE! new Bio-Insecticide targets all important grub species. Plant Products

Oaks Decaston 80mm and 60mm. For more info click here.

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LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars 2019 seminars are now online at HortTrades.com/seminars. Space is limited. View seminars online by topic, chapter, date or title, or view the Guide online. Government grant helps to pay for LO seminars. Find out more.
NEW! Landscaping for Wild Pollinators and Habitat, Apr. 15 Skid-Steer Certification Training, Apr. 16 Compact Excavator Safe Operator Training, Apr. 17

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Member Appreciation Day (London), Apr. 12
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 16
Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 23
Industry Auction, Sep. 12
Nursery Growers Summer Tour, Sep. 19
Snowposium 2019, Sept. 26

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada
1-800-265-5656
rob@landscapeontario.com
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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.