LO enews June 24, 2020

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June 24, 2020

		Snow is in the forecast July 28! We are excited to announce Snowposium is going virtual with a full day of equipment demos, online education and a virtual trade show on July 28, 2020. Covid-19 has made it impossible for us to host our annual face-to-face conference and trade show. That does not mean we are cancelling the event. Instead, we are harnessing cutting edge technology to connect you with leading suppliers and to bring you important snow and ice industry information and resources. Planning to exhibit or attend? Watch the tutorial video on YouTube to see how it will work. For more information and to register, visit Snowposium.ca. I look forward to connecting with you online July 28!
			Terry Nicholson Chair, Landscape Ontario’s Snow and Ice Management Sector Group

Free safety materials for LO members
Visit this safety materials page on LO’s Covid-19 Resource Hub to download free safety posters. They stress the importance of safety, and include the five most important measures. You can print them to post anywhere; versions are posted in English, Spanish and French.

Enter the Awards of Excellence starting July 1
The Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence annual juried competition recognizes the breathtaking design and master craftsmanship in landscape construction, maintenance and design projects created by members. Submissions open for the Design, Construction and Maintenance categories on July 1. We can’t wait to see your exceptional landscapes! Full details and entry at LOawards.com

Landscape Ontario Podcast celebrates Women in Horticulture
The latest Landscape Ontario podcast celebrates Women in Horticulture Week (June 1-5) with an episode featuring three amazing landscape and horticulture professionals: Jennifer Lemcke, Weed Man; Jacki Hart, Consulting By Hart; and Lexi Dearborn, Dearborn Designs & Associates. Listen to the show to feel their passion for the profession.

LO’s Covid-19 Task Force Town Hall Webinars
Landscape Ontario’s Covid-19 Task Force Town Halls have shifted to every other Tuesday at 5 p.m. Watch previous Town Halls.

Skills virtual camps for kids, July-August
Landscape Ontario has partnered with Skills Ontario to offer five Horticulture and Landscaping workshops in July and August for students entering grade 7, 8, or 9 as part of the Skills Ontario virtual camp series. The free, virtual events are designed to inspire youth about a career in the profession. More details online.

Toronto Chapter virtual Shop Talk, June 25
Landscape Ontario’s Toronto Chapter is pleased to host the next instalment of the popular Shop Talk Sessions. Just because we’re social distancing doesn’t meet we can’t still talk. No agenda, no guest speakers, just your chance to get together with fellow business owners to talk shop. Come hear about what your colleagues have done right and wrong, and how they learn from it! Register for the Zoom Meeting now.

EIO Solutions webinar series, June 26
This is live and interactive webinar series hosted by EIO Solutions is for Landscape Ontario members to get relevant information during the COVID-19 crisis. Stay informed with help from Legal, Ministry of Labour, and EIO HR experts. Register for free online.

Scholarship application extended to July 31
Ontario students enrolled in landscaping and horticulture programs have until July 31 to apply for a one of the many scholarships available from the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation and Cullen Family Scholarship Program. A full list and application form are available online at OHTF.ca.

What type of employee do you require?
In response to industry feedback and demand, Landscape Ontario is gearing up to launch a new entrant recruitment and six-week training program for entry level staff that is planned to launch in July 2020. We are seeking feedback about your interest in participating in the program and your interest and availability to inform its design and delivery, so that it meets/exceeds your needs. Please complete this survey to share your interest in the program.

LO’s COVID-19 Resource Hub includes guidance for working safely
LO’s resource centre now includes key health and safety protocols, supplementary resources, and a list of PPE suppliers as guidance to update your health and safety policies and procedures. Be sure to check out the Safe Work Protocols page, the Posters and Signage page and the Business Continuity page for the latest updates.

Pre-apprenticeship program seeks applicants
The Pre-apprenticeship Horticulture Technician program for Women is a Free-tuition training program funded by the provincial government in partnership with Humber College and Landscape Ontario. To learn more about this training opportunity interested candidates are required to register and attend a virtual information session.

Peer to Peer September Summit, Sept. 24-25
Organizers and members of the Peer group are still hoping to hold the annual fall summit. It may get pushed back to Oct. or Nov. and may have a reduction in the total number of participants. Stay tuned for more updates. This two-day, information-packed feature event will include guest speakers: Frank Bourque, Mark Bradley and Arden Urbano. Register today!

Connect with members of your sector online
A number of Landscape Ontario sector groups have set up private, online Facebook discussion boards that allow members to connect in order to ask questions, share ideas and be social online. Join the discussions online being held by Landscape Contractors, Growers, and Garden Centres.

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Snowposium virtual event July 28. Snowposium.ca

LO SEMINARS

Professional Development Guide 2019-2020

Professional Development Seminars

Watch for full seminar listings early this fall.

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Toronto Chapter Talk Shop, June 25
LO Awards of Excellence program entries open, July 1
LO’s COVID-19 Task Force Weekly Town Hall Webinar, July 7
Snowposium, July 28

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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.