Ottawa enews October 9, 2019

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October 9, 2019

		Upgrade your knowledge and skills Landscape Ontario’s newly-renovated office and training centre is ready to host over 125 seminars that make up the 2019-2020 Professional Development Seminar Series. Held November to April, many new, returning and refreshed topics have all been added for landscape and horticulture pros to take their knowledge and skills to the next level. LO members save almost half off the regular price and a 10 per cent discount also applies for anyone registering before Dec. 31 for offerings in 2020. Watch for your copy of the Guide in the mail or see seminar descriptions, pricing and online registration at HortTrades.com/seminars.
			Kathy McLean LO Seminar Coordinator

October LO magazine now online
In this issue: A profile of LO member, Beaver Valley Stone; the new LO facility is ready to host training; your help is needed to fight box tree moth; Plus the latest news from the association and profession, monthly columnists and more! Read the issue online at HortTrades.com.

Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 1

Volunteers are needed for the 14th annual event that sees landscape pros perform a morning of maintenance to honour the Canadian Military and their families at the National Military Cemetery in preparation for Remembrance Day activities. Opening Ceremony begins at 8 a.m. Register online at HortTrades.com.

Ottawa Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13

Learn about recent changes to the Construction Act and how they will have a major impact on your business. Note new meeting location. Register online at HortTrades.com.

Hire Immigrants Ottawa hosts hiring forum, Nov. 28

Hire Immigrants Ottawa (HIO) – a provincially funded initiative – invites employers to, "Smart Sourcing: Proven Strategies and Programs to help you Connect with, Assess, and Hire Top Immigrant Talent" on Nov. 28. Participants must register by Nov. 20.

Are you liable for slips and falls on a well-worn, shortcut path?
Slip and Fall: a new monthly column in LO magazine looks at contractor responsibility when it comes to shortcut paths on a property in winter. Learn what you can do to minimize your risk.

Liberation75 tulip to honour 1.1 million Canadians

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands, organizers of the 2020 Canadian Tulip Festival are selling bags of commemorative tulips. Money from each purchase also supports the Royal Canadian Legion and buyers have the chance to win a cash prize and trip to Amsterdam courtesy of program sponsors. Details at Liberation75.ca.

Register apprentices now for winter session

A limited number of spots are available for the in-class portion of Apprenticeship training this winter. The time to register Apprentices is now and LO is here to assist and support you with the process. Email info@horticulturetechnician.ca and visit the Apprenticeship website to see how you can benefit from this program.

Garden Centre Fall Dinner Meeting, Oct. 24
LO’s Garden Centre Sector group will host a dinner event on Oct. 24 that will also include networking, lively, relevant discussions and presentation of the Garden Centre Awards of Excellence. Register online at HortTrades.com.

Green roofs and walls virtual summit, Nov. 1-30

The Green Roofs and Walls of the World virtual summit runs through November with the theme "Cooling a warming planet with living architecture." Get free digital access to the summit at greenroofs.com.

More affordable than you might think. Unilock Pavers and Walls

LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars Seminars for the 2019-2020 season are now starting to appear online. Watch for the full listings early this fall. Visit HortTrades.com/seminars.
Chainsaw Training, Nov. 11 NEW! Tree and Shrub Identification, Nov. 11 Fundamentals of a Well Planned Succession Plan, Nov. 12 NEW! Design with Trees,Shrubs and Evergreens, Nov. 13 Get the Most of the Blooming Season!, Nov. 14 Creating a Backyard Designn, Nov. 15 Next Step in Landscape Design, Nov. 19 Compact Excavator Safe Operator Training, Nov. 20 New! Texture Workhorses: Sedges and Grasses, Nov. 21 Turf Management – A Holistic Approach, Nov. 22 NEW! Soil, and the Things Living in it, Nov. 25 Fundamentals of Fall Protection, Nov. 27 Green Roof Design and Installation, Nov. 28

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Redeem free tickets to Oktoberfest , Oct. 11-12, 17-18
Toronto Chapter Meeting, Oct. 23
Garden Centre Fall Dinner, Oct. 24
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Oct. 24
Georgian Lakelands Barbecue, Oct. 24
Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 1
Ottawa Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13
Toronto Chapter Talk Shop, Nov. 14
Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 15
Growers Fall Dinner, Nov. 26
Toronto Chapter Winter Social, Nov. 28
Georgian Lakelands Awards of Distinction, Nov. 28
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
HortTrades.com

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.