| Ottawa Chapter This Week To see more Ottawa Chapter news and events, click here or visit www.loottawachapter.com | |
| Last chance for Apprenticeship – Nov. 17 The apprenticeship program for Eastern Ontario is being held at the University of Guelph-Kemptville College. Year one courses will begin on Monday, November 17th and end on January 23rd (eight weeks). Questions? Contact Jane Pedlar, training consultant, Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, at 613-731-7100, ext. 6213 or jane.pedlar@ontario.ca. | |
| Vehicle leasing – Nov. 18 Chapter meeting on ‘The Ins and Outs of Vehicle Leasing’ from 10 a.m. to 12 noon with Laura Catalano of Nisco National Leasing. RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa (613-733-5100 for directions). There is no charge to attend. Questions? Contact Lynn Lane 613-796-5156, or llane@landscapeontario.com. | |
| Prosperity Partners coming to Ottawa – Dec. 3 No matter where you are today, the Prosperity Partnership Program will help you grow and succeed. The program is intended to help green industry members clarify what they excel at and what components of their business need attention and improvement. Wednesday, December 3, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $100 for LO members and $170 for non-members and includes lunch and GST. To register go to www.horttrades.com/prodev (maximum 10 participants). | |
| Seminars in your backyard Over 40 seminars, workshops and events are available right in your own backyard. See the Eastern Ontario Education events guide in the November issue of Landscape Trades. | |
| LO This Week | |
| Still time to hear Suzuki – Nov. 20 David Suzuki will speak about the importance of trees in Greening Our Cities in a public lecture presented by the Toronto chapter of LO at the John Bassett Theatre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building. The event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased online at www.horttrades.com. Proceeds go to the Sick Kids Foundation and the Toronto Botanical Garden. | |
| Lunch and tree planting with Suzuki – Nov. 20 Join David Suzuki for lunch and ceremonial tree planting at the Toronto Botanical Garden on November 20, when he gives input on the green industry and its future impact on the environment. Limited seating is available. Tickets can be purchased for $75, including lunch and free parking, from www.locc.ca. | |
| Smart about Salt orientation – Nov. 21 The salt-reduction program for snow and ice managers runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon at 150 Frederick St., Rm. 110, in Kitchener. To register go to www.region.waterloo.on.ca/smartaboutsalt | |
| Professional development seminars – Nov. 24 to 28 Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA), November 24 and 25. Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA), November 26 and 27. Basics of Irrigation Design, November 28. For more details and to register, click here. | |
| Erosion and sediment control course – Nov. 27 This course is designed to provide information on the roles and responsibilities of contractors and regulatory agencies that operate in the Hamilton/Halton watersheds with regard to development and associated erosion and sediment control on construction sites. Cost is $100 plus GST. Course runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Click here to download a brochure or visit visit the coming events page. | |
| Green roof infrastructure – Dec. 2 The Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto, will host a seminar on Green Roofs. This course will provide participants with an overview of plants and growing medium design considerations and maintenance for green roof assemblies. The course costs $499. To register, click here. | |
| Sell your new or used equipment If you are looking to purchase or sell equipment, get in on the EQUIPMENT ROUNDUP section in Horticulture Review’s December issue. Book your ad space before November 18! Call Susan Therrien at 1-800-265-5656 or 905-875-1805, ext. 305 or e-mail stherrien@landscapeontario.com to discuss ways to sell your equipment more effectively! | |
| Mentor coaching – Dec. 10 Learn to effectively share your knowledge and experience with those working to improve their business knowledge by attending the Prosperity Partners mentor coaching session at Landscape Ontario’s home office. Click here to see a full description and to register. No matter where you are today, the Prosperity Partnership Program will help you grow and succeed. Take the online survey to get you thinking about the strengths and weaknesses of your company, and how you can improve them to become more profitable and balanced. | |
| Green is the Theme – Jan. 6 Leading industry expert, Jan Habets is the featured speaker at Congress 2009 and the Green Forum. View the complete list of speakers online. | |
| Deal for Blooms’ tickets still available Tickets for Canada Blooms 2009 are still available at a greatly reduced rate to Landscape Ontario members. The price of tickets to Canada Blooms retail for $18 per adult visitor, but Canada Blooms is offering them to LO members for just $12 each. To order special-rate tickets, contact Kathleen Pugliese at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309, or e-mail kpugliese@landscapeontario.com. | |
| Allan Dennis Editor, Landscape Ontario 905-875-1805, ext 320 adennis@landscapeontario.com www.horttrades.com | |
