Waterloo enews May 22, 2019

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May 22, 2019

		Help us to serve you even better Landscape Ontario’s membership services department is about to kick off a campaign to update the contact information of member companies in our database. We are asking for any changes of address, phone number, website, email or staff changes. With more accurate records, we can better promote the benefits of your LO membership, reduce waste, communicate more effectively, and better promote your business to potential customers. Watch for an email next week and send your changes to meredith@landscapeontario.com.
			Denis Flanagan Landscape Ontario Manager of Membership and Public Relations

Green Streets coming to Ontario communities
Come Alive Outside and Landscape Ontario are proud to announce even more communities across Ontario have taken up the Green Street Challenge for 2019. The first events will take place June 1 and June 8. For a full list of dates, or to find out how you can help to promote the benefits of outdoor play, visit HortTrades.com or email lissa@landscapeontario.com.

Industry Auction to be hosted at J.C. Bakker
All green trade professionals are invited to attend this year’s Industry Auction on Sept. 12 in St. Catharines, Ont. This free event features lunch, a live auction and award-winning plant material from the LO Growers Awards of Excellence. Join host, J.C. Bakker as they celebrate 70 years of integrity in 2019. Details online at IndustryAuction.ca.

Hire a co-op student this summer
The University of Guelph has students ready to support your business or organization with summer projects for four, eight, or 12-month work terms. Post your job via the U of G website and also get access to over 4,000 graduates available each year. Details on the U of G website.

Contractors to talk shop over dinner this July
Oriole Landscaping is proud to host a new event brought to you by the Landscape Ontario Contractor Sector Group. Enjoy an evening to talk shop with your peers on July 25 in Toronto. Details and registration online at HortTrades.com.

Build a feature garden at Canada Blooms
Applications are now being accepted from respected landscape architects, designers, design/build firms, and multidisciplinary teams interested in creating a feature garden at Canada Blooms 2020. The deadline for submission of entries is June 15, 2019. Contact Derrick Hawley or get more details at HortTrades.com.

Free webinar on MOL new and young work blitz
Ministry of Labour is conducting inspections to ensure the safety and compliance of young workers until Aug. 30. Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) is offering a free webinar on May 31 to help businesses to prepare and to ensure the safety of new and young workers. Register online via the WSPS 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.

London Chapter to play ball June 23
Register your team for the chapter’s first-ever baseball event by May 20 to save $50 off the team price. Includes lunch, door prizes and guaranteed three games. Details online at HortTrades.com.

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LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars LO’s winter seminar series has now concluded. Stay tuned to HortTrades.com/seminars. and check the LO events page for learning and networking opportunities across the province this summer. Stay tuned – 2019-2020 seminar program details coming early fall.

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

London Chapter Baseball Tournament, Jun. 23
Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament, Jul. 24
Contactor’s Let’s Talk Shop, Jul. 25
Upper Canada Chapter Golf Tournament, Jul. 26
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 16
Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 23
Industry Auction, Sep. 12
Waterloo Chapter Baseball Tournament, Sept. 15
Nursery Growers Summer Tour, Sep. 19
Windsor Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 21
Snowposium 2019, Sept. 26

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

QUICK LINKS for LO ACTIVITIES

Not a member? Sign up here
Pay your member dues online
Free magazines and LO e-news for employees and students
LO member cost savings programs
New pending members

Details on advertising in LO enews

Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada
1-800-265-5656
rob@landscapeontario.com
HortTrades.com

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.