Waterloo enews April 3, 2019

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April 3, 2019

Dig safe, this month, and always
April 1 marks the official start of Dig Safe Month. Organized by the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA), Dig Save Month events are designed to coincide with the unofficial start of spring digging season. They also serve as a reminder to both landscape pros and homeowners to call for locates prior to digging. Regardless of the time of year or location, remember to always dig safely. Recent changes to the Ontario One Call locate request system are also now in effect. Contractors are urged to begin using the web portal at on1call.com/webportal.

April LO magazine now online
In this issue: This month, we take a look at the growing number of women choosing a career path in the profession, plus full coverage of LO member participation and awards at Canada Blooms. Get the latest news about the association, the profession, monthly columnists and more! Read the April issue online at HortTrades.com.

In memoriam — Peter Knippel
Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held later this week for Peter Steffen Knippel, who passed away March 28. A proud Canadian, Peter followed his passion: family, hard work, travel, moose hunting, and special relationships. He will be sadly missed. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Are you worthy of a Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Award?
If your company prides itself on exceptional health and safety, you could win up to $5,000 and be featured in a video by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). An application form is now online for this year’s awards program. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Partners in Prevention, Apr. 30-May 1
Don’t miss the 2019 Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show. Produced by Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), the two-day event includes sessions on legislation, legal issues, leadership, human resources, mental health, JHSC and more. This year’s keynote speaker is tv personality, Rick Mercer. For full details, visit http://app.wsps.ca/pip/.

Member Appreciation Day, Apr. 12
All existing and future LO members are invited visit Greenhouse Academy in Thorndale, Ont., for lunch, giveaways, prizes and more from noon to 3:00 p.m. Come to learn what Greenhouse Academy is doing to connect young people with horticulture. Please RSVP to Wendy Harry at wharry@landscapeontario.com.

London area youth job expo, May 15
Greenhouse Academy in Thorndale, Ont., is inviting leaders of business and education to participate in its first annual youth job fair. The 60,000 square foot facility will provide students access to business, industry and education to help drive the future labour pool of the London area. More details on the event website.

Cuddy Open Garden, June 1-2
Stroll the gardens at your leisure, take one of the animated, free garden tours and shop the ever-popular plant sale. This event has something for everyone. Admission is $5.00 for adults and FREE for kids. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Dry Stone Walling Certification Day, July 19
Dean McLellan Stonework and the Saugeen Amphitheatre restoration program with the support of Upper Canada Stone and Landscape Ontario, will be offering a Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain, Certification Day this summer. Full details online at HortTrades.com.

LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars 2019 seminars are now online at HortTrades.com/seminars. Space is limited. View seminars online by topic, chapter, date or title, or view the Guide online. Government grant helps to pay for LO seminars. Find out more.
ABC’s of Irrigation, Apr. 8 Fundamentals of Irrigation Design, Apr. 9 Installation Steps & Practices, Apr. 10 Controllers, Sensors & Scheduling, Apr. 11 Electrical Troubleshooting for Irrigation Systems, Apr. 12 Certified Irrigation Technician Prep Seminar (CIT), Apr. 15-16 NEW! Landscaping for Wild Pollinators and Habitat, Apr. 15 Skid-Steer Certification Training, Apr. 16 Compact Excavator Safe Operator Training, Apr. 17

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Member Appreciation Day (London), Apr. 12
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 16
Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 23
Industry Auction, Sep. 12
Nursery Growers Summer Tour, Sep. 19
Snowposium 2019, Sept. 26

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
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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.