Waterloo enews February, 19 2020

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February 19, 2020

		Recommend topics or speakers for next year’s Congress Conference Planning is underway for the conference program at Congress 2021, and we would love to hear topic and speaker suggestions from Landscape Ontario members. What are the the issues you’d like to see covered at next year’s event? Do you know of any engaging and interesting speakers? Send your recommendations to abuchanan@landscapeontario.com. If you would like to be considered as a speaker, please complete the speaker form online. We look forward to hearing from you!
			Amy Buchanan Landscape Ontario, Conference and Event Manager

Waterloo Chapter Meeting, March 11

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the March meeting that will feature Jacki Hart, manager of LO’s Peer to Peer Network. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Details at HortTrades.com.

Invasive pest info night in Niagara, March 10

Learn about the spotted lantern fly, hemlock wooly adelgid and oak wilt at this free information night featuring presentations and local environmental organizations. Registration is required.

Water Smart Irrigation Professional program available to all members, March 23-24

The WSIP training and certification program provides contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote and provide water-efficient irrigation services to clients. Participants will receive a Study Manual and an irrigation auditing software. The training seminar will be held at Landscape Ontario on March 23 and 24. Companies operating in Peel and/or York Region are encouraged to apply for Region sponsorship. Apply/register at HortTrades.com.

Connect with future staff at local job fairs
Now is the time to connect with students who are about to decide their future career path. Local career fairs will be held across the province in the coming months and participating will get your company name in front of thousands of students. Find an event to attend in your area at HortTrades.com.

Grounds Management Lecture, Feb. 20
This annual Lecture Series is a gathering of Grounds Management professionals. Enjoy interesting and informative sessions related to the profession, networking and lunch with your peers. Register online.

Safety, health and the law seminar, March 6

This one-day seminar is designed to increase awareness and working knowledge of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations. Participants are guided through the sections in the Act using a variety of methods to increase learner engagement and improve understanding and retention of concepts including: exercises, self-assessment checklists, case study and video. Register online at HortTrades.com.

Lighting Conference, Feb. 27
Join industry peers and learn about lighting industry specific issues and meet with suppliers to find out about new products and technologies at this annual conference. Lunch included. Register online by Feb. 14 and save.

Irrigation Conference, Feb. 28
Get you and your staff prepared for the future of the irrigation profession in Ontario at this annual gathering that includes exhibitors, seminars and networking. Lunch included. Register online at IrrigationConference.ca.

Invasive pests information night, March 10

The Invasive Species Centre is hosting an Invasive Pest Information Night in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This free event is open to the public, but is targeted at those with an interest in: forestry, agriculture, and conservation. Find more information at HortTrades.com.

Sell like never before – Peer to Peer Workshop, March 11

This one-day workshop with Jacki Hart in Kitchener, will identify each of the stages crucial to a successful sales process, and the key activities required to foster your sales leads. You’ll leave the workshop armed with a full sales plan template for fast implementation this spring. Register at HortTrades.com.

Canada Blooms 2020, March 13-22

Co-located with the National Home Show, Canada Blooms celebrates over 20 years of connecting people to nature at Canada’s Largest Flower and Garden Festival. The theme this year is "Birds of a Feather!" LO members can order bundles of 20 tickets at discounted prices ($12 down from $20) for clients, and only pay for tickets that are redeemed at the show. Contact Meghan Greaves at mgreaves@landscapeontario.com.

Unilock Contractor Expo 2020 registration now open

Root smart healthier trees rooted in science

LO SEMINARS

Professional Development Guide 2019-2020

Professional Development seminars
Seminars for the 2019-2020 season are online.

Visit HortTrades.com/seminars.

Annuals: The New, the Faithful and the Forgotten, Feb. 21
Ornamental Ways to Handle Rainwater, Feb. 24

Dynascape – Intermediate Seminar, Feb. 25-26

Flower Arranging 101, Feb. 25

Selling Better to Get More Customers, Feb. 26
Xeriscaping: Selecting Drought-Tolerant Plants, March 2
Green Roof Design and Installation, March 3
Practical Approach for Designing and Creating a Sustainable Organic Landscape, March 4
Fundamentals of Customer Service and Safety, March 4
Practical Approach for Designing and Creating a Sustainable Organic Landscape, March 4
Cobblestone Installation-Art and Technique, March 4-6
Creating a Backyard Design, March 5
Texture Workhorses: Sedges and Grasses, March 5
Landscape Lighting Design, March 6
Safety, Health and The Law, March 6

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Grounds Management Lecture, Feb. 20
Toronto Chapter presents: The Natural City, Feb. 20
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Feb. 20
Golden Horseshoe Shop Talk Session, Feb. 26
Lighting Conference 2020, Feb. 27
Irrigation Conference 2020, Feb. 28
Durham Chapter Meeting, March 3
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting and AGM, March 4
Peer to Peer Workshop – Kitchener, March 11
London Chapter MTO Meeting and AGM, March 11
Waterloo Chapter Meeting, March 11
Georgian Lakelands MTO Meeting and AGM , March 12
Windsor Chapter MTO Meeting and AGM, March 12
Canada Blooms, March 13-22
Toronto Chapter Safety Meeting, March 26

Gear Up for Spring, March 31

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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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.