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October 30, 2019

		Can you recommend a Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign planting site? LO members: I am asking for your help identifying Highway of Heroes Service Tree planting sites. These 1.8 million trees honour every Canadian who has volunteered to serve our country; we need planting sites within 15 km of Hwy. 401 between Trenton and Toronto. The sites could be on your property, or found through your customer, personal or professional networks. Please contact me with suggestions. Thanks to LO members for your huge contributions to HOH.
			David Turnbull LO Past President, Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Operations Manager

Help plant trees for soldiers, Nov. 2

Work alongside veterans to help the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign plant trees to honour Canadian soldiers at the last tree planting of the season in Grafton, Ont. Sign up as a volunteer today!

Time is running out to register apprentices for winter classes

Looking for a way to train, retain and develop your staff this winter? Apprentices learn a variety of different skills and competencies in class that they can bring back to your company. Landscape Ontario can assist you in the registration process. to see how you can benefit from this program, visit the Apprenticeship website.

In Memoriam – Fred Freiburger

Francis "Frank" Freiburger passed away October 25, 2019 at his home. He was 67. Frank was the owner of Freiburger Landscaping and longtime member of Landscape Ontario. Read the obituary online at HortTrades.com.

Learn Tree and Shrub Identification, Nov. 1

This seminar will teach you how to differentiate between commonly grown trees and shrubs using simple morphological characteristics. Learn how to recognize common plant families, how to use simple dichotomous keys and learn which resources can be used to identify common woody plants. Register online.

Growers Annual Fall Dinner, Nov. 26

Join us at Piper’s Heath Golf Club in Milton for the annual Growers Fall Dinner to network, enjoy dinner and participate in a lively discussion on relevant issues in the industry. There will also be an important update on Box Tree Moth. Register online at HortTrades.com

Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 5

Durham Chapter hosts a discussion on company culture, including strategies your company can take before firing becomes necessary, and a review of legitimate causes for firing and the legalities around laying off staff. Full details at HortTrades.com

Mohawk College skilled trades survey

Hamilton area businesses are asked to give feedback to help identify which skilled trade positions are hardest to fill and are the most in demand. RSVP for an upcoming session Nov. 7, 14, or 21.

Georgian Lakelands Awards, Nov. 28

Buy single or group tickets online now for the Chapter’s annual Awards of Distinction at Casino Rama. Watch for nominations and online voting in late Oct. Full details at HortTrades.com

London Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13

The London Chapter Nov. 13 hosts a discussion on preventing conflict in the workplace with Sara Luther of Workplace Resolutions at the Lamplighter Inn. Full details at HortTrades.com

Jim Paluch hosts Face-to-Face in London, Nov. 14
Jim Paluch of JP Horizons hosts a snow focused Face-to-Face at London Chapter member company, TLC Landscaping Design and Pools. LO members are eligible for discounted pricing for this in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at sales, administration, operations, fleet and equipment, and leadership. Register online at jphorizons.com.

Employers wanted for refugee hiring event in Toronto, Oct. 31

Helping Newcomers Work and the Refugee Jobs Agenda Roundtable are looking for employers to help match with refugees at a job fair at Metro Hall in Toronto on Oct. 31. If you are interested in recruiting at the event, contact Devon Franklin at dfranklin@wes.org

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

Toronto Chapter Talk Shop, Nov. 14

Take a break from your busy summer schedule and enjoy an evening with your peers. No agenda, no guest speakers, just your chance to get together with fellow business owners to talk shop at Black Lab Brewing in Toronto. Visit HortTrades.com

Toronto Chapter Winter Social, Nov. 28

Join the Toronto Chapter at the Crooked Cue in Etobicoke to celebrate the end of season. Buy tickets online for only $20

Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6

Upper Canada Chapter hosts a discussion on retaining employees over the winter with speakers from Keys Employment Agency
as well as Lindsey Ross of Living Green Landscapes. Full details at HortTrades.com

Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6

At this meeting, the Waterloo Chapter will be discussing how you can best utilize your website to target your ideal client and turn leads into sales. Full details at HortTrades.com

Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 15

Join in on 40th anniversary celebrations for the Waterloo Chapter. Enjoy dinners and a dance with colleagues at Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener Nov. 15. Buy tickets at LOwaterloo.com

Windsor Chapter Meeting with OPP Officer, Nov. 23

Windsor Chapter hosts Jeremy Kulwartian of the Ontario Provincial Police for a discussion on do’s and don’ts of the road, rules and regulations on cannabis, and the new penalties for distracted driving. Full details at HortTrades.com

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LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars Seminars for the 2019-2020 season are now online. Register by Dec 31/19 for Jan-Apr 2020 seminars and automatically receive a 10 per cent discount. Visit HortTrades.com/seminars.
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 NEW! Texture Workhorses: Sedges and Grasses, Nov. 21 Turf Management – A Holistic Approach, Nov. 22 Compact Excavator Safe Operator Training, 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 NEW! Intro to Realtime Landscaping Architect Program, Dec. 10-11

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 1
Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 5
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6
Ottawa Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13
London Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13
Toronto Chapter Talk Shop, Nov. 14
Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 15
Windsor Chapter Meeting with OPP, Nov. 23
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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