LO enews May 29, 2019

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May 29, 2019

		Industry Auction needs your donations LO’s Growers Group will be holding their annual Industry Auction at J.C. Bakker & Sons on Sept. 12. The event includes tours, lunch, a silent auction and Growers Awards of Excellence. Our success requires your support via donations of nursery stock, hard goods, landscape supplies, garden decor, gift certificates and silent auction items. All are much appreciated. Growers can also donate by entering the Growers Awards of Excellence. Winners will be announced during the auction and all plant material will be auctioned off. Thank you in advance for your contribution. To donate items, enter the awards, or for more information, please visit IndustryAuction.ca.
			Andrew Barbour LO Growers Sector Group

What should you do when a co-worker gets seriously injured?
Do you know what to do if a coworker is critically injured on the job? Your top priority is to get them medical treatment, but what comes next? Having the proper policies and protocols already in place can go a long way to helping everyone involved. For tips and advice, read the full article on the WSPS website.

GTI Research Day, June 26
Back by popular demand, the Guelph Turfgrass Institute will hold its Research Day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. With a focus on sports fields, the day also includes a lunch, exhibitors and equipment demos. Register online by June 19. Details at HortTrades.com.

Green Streets coming to Ontario communities
Come Alive Outside and Landscape Ontario are proud to announce even more communities across Ontario have taken up the Green Street Challenge for 2019. The first events will take place June 1 and June 8. For a full list of dates, or to find out how you can help to promote the benefits of outdoor play, visit HortTrades.com or email lissa@landscapeontario.com.

Hire a co-op student this summer
The University of Guelph has students ready to support your business or organization with summer projects for four, eight, or 12-month work terms. Post your job via the U of G website and also get access to over 4,000 graduates available each year. Details on the U of G website.

Contractors to talk shop over dinner this July
Oriole Landscaping is proud to host a new event brought to you by the Landscape Ontario Contractor Sector Group. Enjoy an evening to talk shop with your peers on July 25 in Toronto. Details and registration online at HortTrades.com.

Irrigation Boot Camp, July 9-10
In celebration of Smart Irrigation Month in July, Landscape Ontario is hosting a fast-paced, two-day seminar for those with at least two seasons of irrigation experience. This seminar will review the main irrigation components that make up a water-efficient automatic landscape irrigation systems. Details and online registration via HortTrades.com/seminars.

Hardscape Golf Tournament, Aug. 14
The fifth annual golf event to raise funds for sector education and Hardscape Live returns to Granite Ridge Golf Course in Milton. Online registration and sponsorship is now open at HortTrades.com.

Midland Green Street Challenge, June 8
Come Alive Outside and Landscape Ontario will be turning the Midland Butter Tart Festival green for a few hours on June 8. Come out and play on a street of green and help to promote the joys and benefits of horticulture and outdoor play. Details at HortTrades.com.

Hamilton Green Street Challenge, June 1
Come Alive Outside and Landscape Ontario will be turning the Barton Street Festival green for a few hours on June 1. Come out and play on a street of green and help to promote the joys and benefits of horticulture and outdoor play. Details at HortTrades.com.

Golden Horseshoe Golf Tournament, Aug. 16
Take a much-deserved day off and attend the chapter’s annual golf event in support of the MS Society of Canada. Space is limited for this annual event at Willow Creek Golf Course. Online registration and sponsorship is now open at HortTrades.com.

Through the Garden Gate Tour, June 8-9
This annual self-guided tour of some of the city’s largest private gardens will focus on the Beaches area of Toronto. Tickets are available online via the TBG website.

Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 23
The chapter’s annual golf event returns to Nobleton Lakes this August for a Friday of golf. Online registration and sponsorship is now open at HortTrades.com.

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.

London Chapter to play ball June 23
Register your team for the chapter’s first-ever baseball event by May 20 to save $50 off the team price. Includes lunch, door prizes and guaranteed three games. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament, July 24
Geosynthetic Systems proudly presents this year’s golf event at the Canadian Golf and Country Club, in support of Youturn Youth Support Services. Stay tuned to HortTrades.com for registration and sponsorship details.

Learn how to attract skilled, global talent, June 19
Ottawa businesses must register online by June 12 to attend this free forum on how to attract skilled talent from around the world and tips for creating a welcoming workplace. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Upper Canada Chapter Golf Tournament, July 26
Registration and sponsorship is now open for the chapter golf tournament at Loyalist Golf & Country Club. Proceeds help to fund the chapter’s scholarship program. Discount available for those who register by June 21.

Windsor Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 21
Only $90 per golfer (until Aug. 21) will get you a round of golf, lunch, and steak dinner with all the fixin’s at Sutton Creek Golf Club in Essex. Details online at HortTrades.com.

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LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars LO’s winter seminar series has now concluded. Stay tuned to HortTrades.com/seminars. and check the LO events page for learning and networking opportunities across the province this summer. Stay tuned – 2019-2020 seminar program details coming early fall.

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

London Chapter Baseball Tournament, Jun. 23
Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament, Jul. 24
Contactor’s Let’s Talk Shop, Jul. 25
Upper Canada Chapter Golf Tournament, Jul. 26
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 16
Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 23
Industry Auction, Sep. 12
Waterloo Chapter Baseball Tournament, Sept. 15
Nursery Growers Summer Tour, Sep. 19
Windsor Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 21
Snowposium 2019, Sept. 26

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.