Canada Blooms in Ottawa Charity Golf Tournament Carleton Golf & Yacht Club, Manotic, ON A new golf tournament presented by the Ottawa Chapter, in support of Ronald McDonald House. Join colleagues at the Carleton Golf and Yacht Club — an 18-hole championship golf course known for its mature trees, manicured fairways and ponds. Texas Scramble tournament, with contests, prizes and BBQ lunch and dinner included. Shot-gun start at 1:30 p.m. Single golfer: $200. Download registration form or contact Lynn Lane, Landscape Ontario, at 613-796-5156, for more information.
Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament Richmond Green Ball Diamonds, Corner of Leslie & Elgin Mills Join the toronto Chapter for their annual baseball tournament. $300 per team, includes, lunch and prizes. Mixed teams, slow pitch tournament. To register call 1-800-265-5656, ext. 336 or download registration form
Georgian Lakelands Chapter Summer Blast Get on the bus and join the Georgian Lakelands Chapter for a fun and relaxing summer excursion! Limited to 55 people so register now! Cost is $90 per person and includes transportation, breakfast and beverages on the bus, with lunch sponsored by Dufferin Aggregates. Travel to Dufferin Aggregates for a tour and watch a quarry blast, then on to Niagara Falls Botanical Garden and Butterfly Conservatory.Download flyer for more information
Landscape Trade Expo 25th Anniversary Celebration Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, 400 East Avenue, Kitchener Don’t miss this gathering of industry professionals. Presented by Landscape Ontario’s Waterloo Chapter, this green industry tradeshow runs from 9 am to 4 pm and features free admission, complimentary lunch and coffee station, door prizes and more. The Landscape Ontario annual Snow Symposium will also be held at the Landscape Trade Expo. For more information contact Brenda Speck at Landscape Ontario, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 353, or visit www.lte.landscapeontario.com
Snow Symposium Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex This year’s Snow Symposium will be held in conjunction with Landscape Trade Expo at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Get expert advice from Robert Wilton, president of Clintar Groundskeeping. Bob has years of experience and success, and will share his knowledge on planning, knowing your costs, pricing and specific problems. Also, a presentation by SIMA (Snow and Ice Management Association), and an industry expert will speak on contracts. Register by August 31. Download registration form
Certified Horticultural Technician, Installation or Maintenance Landscape Ontario, Milton The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation for Installation/Maintenance consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held September 9 at one p.m., with the practical exams held September 10, from seven a.m. to six p.m. A re-evaluation date has been set for October 15. Cost is $350 for members, $450 for non-members. Re-evaluation fee is $35. Prices do not include GST. For information, contact Beverly Benjamin at 905-875-1805, ext. 354, or download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht
Awards of Excellence Entry Deadline – Garden Centre Program Entry forms will be available in August, or for more details visit www.loawards.com . Digital entries now accepted. Also, Growers Awards – Enter your plant material to be judged live at the annual Research Auction on September 14! Call Kristen for more details, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
Upper Canada Chapter Sunset Dinner Cruise Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises Join the Upper Canada chapter for a 1000 Islands dinner boat cruise. Boat boards at 5:00 p.m. $70 per person includes dinner and live entertainment. To register phone Diana Cassidy-Bush at Connon Nurseries at 613-392-0287.Dowload cruise flyer and registration form
Growers Auction Canadale Nurseries, 269 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas Landscape Ontario invites you to join the Growers Group for their annual fundraiser. This year’s auction will be hosted by Canadale Nurseries in St. Thomas. Make your bid on the best plant material available while helping the growers raise funds for research and scholarships. Also: live judging of the LO Growers Awards of Excellence Program. This year’s auction also features the first ever Nursery Olympics and a morning seminar, Retail Trends for the Gardening Industry. Watch for your invitation! If you are able to donate plant material or hard goods to the auction, please contact Wendy Jespersen. Get more Auction information
LO Georgian Lakelands Chapter Public Seminar Molson House, Molson Park, Barrie A panel of Landscape Ontario members will answer consumers’ questions on winterizing your garden. Topics covered: water gardens, lawns, roses, perennials, motorized garden equipment and irrigation systems. For information, contact Wendy Jespersen at the LO office, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 336.
LO Interiorscape Trade Show and Conference LO office, Milton The Interiorscape Group of Landscape Ontario will host an interiorscape trade show and conference at the LO office. Activities include a roster of top-rated speakers on a variety of topics of interest to the interior landscaping sector. Trade show space is still available (set-up to be held September 15). Details will be provided as they become available. For information, contact Kathleen Pugliese at the LO office, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309.
Certified Horticultural Technician – Retail Garden Centre The Certified Horticultural Technician Evaluation for the Retail Garden Centre consists of a series of written and practical exams; the written exams will be held September 23 at one p.m., with the practical examsheld September 24, from seven a.m. to six p.m. A re-evaluation date has been set for October 15. Cost is $250 for members, $400 for non-members. Re-evaluation fee is $35. Prices do not include GST. For information, contact Beverly Benjamin at 905-875-1805, ext. 354 or or download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht
Awards of Excellence Entry Deadline – Construction, Maintenance and Design Programs Entry forms will be available in August or available at www.loawards.com AFTER August 1, 2005. For details, contact Kristen McIntyre at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321. Digital entries now accepted.
Windsor Chapter Bob Girard Memorial Golf Tournament Dee Run Golf Course in Blenheim The annual Windsor Chapter Bob Girard Memorial Golf Tournament is being held again this year at Deer Run golf Course in Blenheim, with tee times starting at 10:00 a.m. There is space for 40 golfers, with a best ball format. Price is $85 and includes golf, cart, lunch, steak dinner and prizes. Please contact Jay Terryberry at 519-966-1656, ext. 4457.
Garden Expo 2005 Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd Garden Expo/Florist Expo enjoys its sixth year as THE top fall buying show for the retail garden centre sector, and welcomes back the florist industry to the complementary Florist Expo section. Held at the Toronto Congress Centre. For information, contact the Landscape Ontario office at 905-875-1805 or 1-800-265-5656, Paul Day, Show Manager, ext. 339; Brenda Speck, Show Coordinator, ext. 353; Pat Hillmer, Conference Coordinator, ext. 308 or visit www.gardenexpo.ca
Awards of Excellence Ceremony – Garden Centre and Growers Awards Programs Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd., Toronto Held in conjunction with Garden Expo. Sponsorship opportunities available. Call Kristen McIntyre for details at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
Congress 2006 Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd. Canada’s International Horticultural Lawn and Garden Trade Show and Conference. For exhibitor information contact Landscape Ontario at 1-800-265-5656. Paul Day, Show Manager, ext. 339; Brenda Speck, Show Coordinator, ext. 353; Pat Hillmer, Conference Coordinator, ext. 308 or visit www.locongress.com
Awards of Excellence Ceremony and President & Chair’s Reception – Construction, Maintenance and Design Programs Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Rd., Toronto The annual awards ceremony will honour the top landscape contractors, designers and maintenance contractors in the Ontario horticulture industry, and give a chance for the membership to meet and mingle with the LO president & Congress Chair during the reception preceding the ceremony. Held in conjunction with Congress. Sponsorship opportunities available. Call Kristen for more details, 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321.
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