July-August 2024
President's Message
A community that shapes our industry
Thank you for being an integral part of our association. WE ARE Stronger Together and we are shaping the future of our industry.
Association News
Landscape Ontario members help lead green cities initiatives
Projects aimed at improving people’s lives by improving community and climate.
Summer call campaign to update member information
Landscape Ontario is reaching out to members to update company details and verify information.
Communities in Bloom now part of Landscape Ontario
Landscape Ontario formalized its partnership, taking ownership and responsibility for this community-based program in the Ontario region.
Toronto Chapter volunteers help to attract pollinators
Volunteers gathered at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto to enhance the tranquil grounds surrounding the campus.
Remembering Steve Neumann
The Landscape Ontario community mourns the loss of a remarkable champion whose passing leaves a void in the hearts of all those who knew him.
Volunteer Profile
Jon Durzi supports members across Toronto Chapter
Jon Durzi loves finding solutions to people’s problems and keeping them in the loop.
Scholarship Profile
Scholarship helps Lawi Njeremani pursue his long-term vision
University of Guelph student received the John and Ruth Wright Scholarship in 2023 from the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation while in pursuit of a career in turfgrass management.
Member Profile
Making customers and employees happy by design
What happens behind the scenes translates to continued success for over 30 years.
Feature
Elevated standards for 2025 Awards of Excellence program
Awards Committee is pleased to announce it is time to raise the standards for entries as Landscape Ontario members continue to advance the industry and set new benchmarks.
Think globally, act locally
Have you ever wondered if what you’re doing as a landscaper to mitigate climate change is enough? Bill Hardy joined the Landscape Ontario Podcast and says the trick is to think globally, but act locally.
Professional News
Walker Industries expands composting facility
$25-million expansion of Walker’s composting infrastructure alongside an $18-million state-of-the-art packaging facility in Arthur, Ont.
Ontario Tree Climbing Championship coming to Mississauga
The 34th annual Ontario Tree Climbing Championship (OTCC) will take place Sept. 20-21 at RK McMillan Park in Mississauga, Ont.
Free resources to help you prevent and deal with heat-related illness
The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW) is offering a free heat stress toolkit designed for those who work outdoors.
Executive Desk
Working toward a zero-emissions future
Landscape Ontario is educating cities, municipalities and government on the realities of banning gas-powered equipment.
Membership
London Chapter: Ground zero for the Touch-A-Truck expansion
With several similar celebrations launching across the province, we thought it would be a great time to highlight the chapter that started it all.
Social Snapshot
Make before and after posts shine on Instagram
Tips on how to better showcase your work to clients using before and after images.
New Members
New Members June 2024
Landscape Ontario welcomes 19 new members this month.