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LO this week

 
Help LO improve its service to you

Landscape Ontario is always looking to improve services to members.
To ensure our educational programs, Chapter meetings, seminars,
conferences, symposia and certification testing are fulfilling the needs
of your business, please assist by offering your input, by taking five
to 10 minutes to answer the questions that can be found at Improved Service. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sally Harvey at sharvey@landscapeontario.com.

Prep for CLIA exam, Apr. 18

Knowing how to perform an irrigation system assessment and audit, helps
create better irrigation programs, plus saves lots of water. Learn about
irrigation systems, the plant/water relationship, soils, scheduling and
other related topics at the LO home office in Milton, when a prep
seminar will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It will also help you
prepare to take the Irrigation Association’s CLIA exam; you must sign up
a minimum of 30 days prior to exam day at www.irrigation.org. Cost of
the seminar is $230 for LO members, and $384 for non-members. To find
out more information, or to register, go to Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) Prep Seminar.

Green roof and wall information and networking, Apr. 21

Join fellow green roof and wall advocates from 5:30-8 p.m. at the
Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen St. E, Toronto, for a networking and
information evening.Special guest speakers will include Terry McGlade,
founder and principal of Gardens in the Sky, and one of Canada’s
foremost experts on green roof technologies, and Dr. Brad Bass, a
researcher and the in-house green roof expert at Environment Canada.
Attendees will learn about current developments in green roof
infrastructure issues, such as maintenance, food production and more.
Register at Green Roof.

Industry Canada business tools and resources

Industry Canada has created a web page that provides a number of tools
and resources for business, including a benchmarking tool, BizPal and
more. To access the page go to Business tools.

Soils
and Urban Trees Conference, Apr. 26 and 27 
A great line-up of professionals is coming to
the Toronto Botanical Garden on Apr. 26 and 27 for a comprehensive
study of soils and
urban trees. The Soils and Urban Trees Conference features
leading experts, William Bryant Logan, Paul Stamets, Olaf Ribeiro, Peter
Wild and James Urban, discussing the concepts of ideal soil structure
and biology. International Society
of Arboriculture Continuing Educations Units (CEU’s) are available for
attending this event. To register, download the conference brochure, or visit www.ufis.ca/news.php. More information is available by contacting 905-274-1022, or emailing info@ufis.ca.

Skilled
Trades and Career Fair, Apr. 28
The Options 2011 Skilled Trades and Career Fair is looking for
exhibitors to participate in a one-day free event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
where more than 4,000 high school students and community members will
be seeking information and interactive displays about the skilled
trades, as well as general information. As part of this event, more than
200 high school seniors will be competing in 13 Skilled Trades
Competitions. For more information contact Michelle Lariviere-Ranger,
Options 2011 Coordiator, larivim@algonquincollege.com, or Employer Registry, or 613-735-4308, ext. 6.


Ministry of Labour holding workshops

A one-day workshop at six locations across Ontario will feature
information about the hazards and safety measures that the Ministry of
Labour will be looking for in workplaces. Participants will also receive
prevention strategies and resources that can be used to keep employees
safe from injuries and illness and the business free from fines and
penalties. Learn how the MOL is planning to respond to the Tony Dean
panel recommendations about changes and improvements to the health and
safety system in Ontario. To find out more information about the
workshops, locations, or to register, go to Health and Safety.


Support Foundation and win cash
Try your luck in the Ontario Horticultural Trade Foundation raffle, and
help support your industry. Tickets are $20 each; first prize is $5,000,
second is $1,000 and third is $500. Only 1,000 tickets have been
printed. The draw will take place at the 2011 Growers Auction on July
15. You may donate in increments of $20 to get raffle tickets. All proceeds to go to scholarships and research projects. Contact Kathleen Pugliese to purchase tickets.

Students can apply for flowerbulb scholarship

The North American Flowerbulb Wholesalers Association is offering
students a $1,500 scholarship. The successful applicant must be a
student in a field related to flowerbulbs in some form, in the academic
year 2011-2012. All application forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. July
31, 2011, attached with a 400- to 500-word essay about flowerbulbs. The
successful applicant will be notified by Dec. 20, 2011. To find out more
about the scholarship, go to Flowerbulb Wholesalers.

OPA Foundation offers seven scholarships, deadline Apr. 29

Ontario Parks Association Foundation is offering seven
$2,500 scholarships and bursaries to students completing their first
year in a program related to horticulture, landscaping, parks services,
conservation, or environmental management. To see both information and
registration form, go to scholarships. The deadline for applications is Apr. 29.


Sports Turf Association offers scholarship, deadline May 1
The Sports Turf Association’s goal to encourage those considering a
career in the sports turf
industry saw the establishment of a scholarship program in 1993. Since that time, 28
scholarships have been awarded. The STA Robert W. Sheard Scholarship in
the amount of $1,000 is intended to assist students with the cost of
tuition, books and related expenses. The application deadline is May
1. For more information, contact Lee Huether at 519-763-9431, or go to
Sports Turf Association.

OPA workshops in May

Ontario Parks Association has some exciting and informative workshops
coming up in May. Spaces are limited, register now so you don’t miss
out. Some courses include Parks and Landscaping Equipment Safety
Operations, Ball Diamond Maintenance, and Registered Playground Practitioner. For more information on other workshops and to register,
check out what is available from OPA’s website.

Safety Partners create easy access

Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety System Partners are now all
listed on one web page. See information and web page connections for
MOL, WSIB, OHCOW, WHSC, Health & Safety Ontario. Click on Safety
Partners.

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