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August 15
Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament
Richmond Greens Sports Centre and Park
Join the Toronto Chapter for an event that is unique to the Toronto region. This slow-pitch tournament will take place at the Richmond Greens Sports Centre and Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill. The tournament will run from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with trophies and a barbecue lunch included in the fee of $550 per team. Each team is guaranteed two games. Ideal mixed teams should include five women/10 men. For more information, contact Helen Hassard, at hhassard@landscapeontario.com, or 647-723-5448, ext. 354. Click here to view the Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament brochure.
August 18
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament
Willow Valley Golf Course, Mount Hope
Another great year is promised at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Tournament to enjoy a social outing with fellow industry members. The tournament will start with registration at 11 a.m., followed by a barbecue lunch and shotgun start at 1 p.m. A steak dinner and prize announcements will conclude the day. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Bruce Wilson at 647-225-6932, or goldenhorseshoechapter@gmail.com”. For more information, or to register, click here.
August 18 - August 19
Advanced tree appraisal workshop
University of Toronto campus
The Urban Forest Innovative Solutions is sponsoring a workshop, entitled, Advanced Tree Appraisal. Registered consulting arborist Scott Cullen will conduct the workshop on Aug. 18 and 19. Complete details and registration information are available at:
www.ufis.ca/pdf/advanced_tree_appraisal_workshop. The program is being hosted by University of Toronto Faculty of Forestry.
For more information, contact ,info@ufis.ca or 905-274-1022.
August 19
Guelph Turfgrass Institute Research Field Day
328 Victoria Rd., Guelph
In collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation, the annual turfgrass field day will take place at the Institute. The day begins at 8 a.m. For more information, or to register, go to www.guelphturfgrass.ca.
August 20
Annual trial open house for industry
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
Visit the University of Guelph annual trials at the LO office in the morning, and see for yourself how next year's crop of new plants performs in the landscape. Educational sessions include Keith Osborne on Soil Amendments for Healthy Plants and Jack Legg, speaking on understanding soil analysis reports. Trial garden manager, Rodger Tschanz will present his findings on the annuals, perennials and vegetable plants included in the trials. After a light lunch, follow Rodger up to the University of Guelph trial gardens at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute to learn how the new plants fared in another zone. There is no charge for the day's events, but an rsvp is appreciated to Kathleen Pugliese at kathleenp@landscapeontario.com.
August 21
Annual trial open house for the general public
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
Members of the public are invited to the LO Milton site to get a peek at next year's crop of new plants,from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, contact Kathleen Pugliese at kathleenp@landscapeontario.com.
August 21
Milton Community in Bloom Garden Tour
Milton, Ontario
The Landscape Ontario trial gardens is just one of the 10 places to visit on the Milton Community in Bloom Garden Tour. Support the United Way of Milton and tour select public and private gardens. Tickets are $25 and will be on sale June 2010. Many sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here to download a sponsorship package. In partnership with the United Way of Milton and the Milton District Horticultural Society. For more details on sponsorship or to volunteer for the garden tour, contact the Milton United way at (905) 875-2550. Download a flyer with event details.
August 22
Waterloo Chapter 2010 Baseball Tournament & Summer Picnic
Bloomingdale Ball Fields
Join the Waterloo Chapter for their annual baseball tournament taking place at 8:00am on Sun., Aug. 22. Only one team per company and teams must have a minimum of eight players (two must be female). Cost is $125 per team for the tournament and $10 per family for the picnic. For more information, or to register a team, contact Helmutz Landscape & Interlock at 519-888-9536.
August 26
Georgian Lakelands Golf Tournament
Innisbrook Golf Course, 2957 Lockhart Road, Barrie
The Chapter has announced its annual golf tournament will take place at the Innisbrook Golf Course. Cost is $150 for 18 holes. Lunch and registration will begin at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Dinner and prizes will follow play on the course. There are also sponsorships opportunities involving the putting contest at $100 and individual green sponsorships at $300. For further information, contact Heather Williams at handk@sympatico.ca. To register, click here.
August 27
Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament
Canadian Golf & Country Club, 7800 Golf Club Way, Ashton
Join the Ottawa chapter for its annual golf tournament. Registration is at 11 a.m. The putting contest is from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., with the shotgun start at 1 p.m. For more information on the tournament or sponsorship opportunities, contact Martha Walsh at mwalsh@landscapeontario.com, or register here.
September 1 - September 2
Snow and Ice Symposium
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, 400 East Ave., Kitchener
The Snow and Ice Sector Group of Landscape Ontario will host its annual symposium and equipment display program on Sept. 1 and 2. The popular and informative Build-A-Bid seminar will take place on Sept. 1 and the technical symposium and trade show takes place on Sept. 2. For further details and registration information on the Snow and Ice Symposium, click here .
September 10
London Chapter Golf Tournament
Pine Knot Golf Course, 5421 Hamilton Rd., Dorchester
Please join us for the 5th annual London Chapter Golf Tournament. The new tee-off time is 11 a.m. Cost is $125 per golfer, which includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Join the fun, support the chapter and win great prizes! For more information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com to see the tournament brochure, or to register click here.
September 11
Windsor Golf Tournament
Tilbury Golf Course, 20425 Cty. Rd. 46
The Windsor Chapter’s annual golf tournament is scheduled for Sept. 11 at the Tilbury Golf Course. The day includes 18 holes of golf, hotdog and pop at the turn, steak dinner and great prizes. Register a foursome before July 31 and receive a $50 discount. For more information on the tournament and how to register click here.
September 12
MGOI Short Course
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. 4890 Victoria Avenue N, Vineland Station
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre and Master Gardeners of Ontario Present an Educational Short Course. Take a tour of the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre and enjoy a tasting at The Foreign Affair Winery. Plus, learn about leading edge horticultural science and innovation and its practical applications in the garden. Cost is $50. Full details or download a flyer in PDF format.
September 14
London Chapter meeting
Lamplighter Inn, Royal Palm Room, 591 Wellington Rd. S., London
Join the chapter and Mathis Natvik at 7 p.m. for an informative presentation on LEEDS Certification. Natvik will also talk about a new system for evaluating landscape sustainability known as Sustainable Sites Initiative SSI (www.sustainablesites.org). Social hour is from 6 to 7p.m. There is no charge for this meeting. For more information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com.
September 14
Growers summer tour
Niagara region
The LO Growers Group heads to the Niagara Region for a day of nursery tours and fellowship. Watch this space for pricing and more details.
September 16
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Annual Chicken Roast
Grand River Natural Stone, Stoney Creek
Mark your calendars for the annual chicken roast. Details will be announced as they become available.
September 16 - September 17
Landscape Industry Certified testing
Kemptville College, Ottawa
Written tests in Landscape Industry Certified will take place on Sept. 16, at Kemptville College, starting at 1 p.m. The following day, the CLT practical exterior tests begin at 8 a.m., also at the college. To access more information, or to register for the program, click here.
September 16
Healthy and Sustainable Tree Production Workshop
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre,Rittenhouse Buidling, 489- Victoria Ave. N.,Vineland Station
A series of presentations and interactive sessions on tree liner production in the field, containers and retractable roof greenhouse containers, spray reduction, moss and liverwort research, field and container fertilizer research, and tree liners in nursery locations. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $30, and includes lunch and materials. For more information, or to register, contact Kathryn Goodish at 905-562-0320, ext. 777, or email kathryn.goodish@vinelandontario.ca.
September 16
Artistry with bulbs — A lecture by Jacqueline van der Kloet
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave East Toronto
Dutch landscape designer Jacqueline van der Kloet will inspire Canadian landscapers with her stylish, naturalistic designs featuring brilliant mixes of perennials and flower bulbs with blooming shrubs and trees. Her gardens have a relaxed, random feel that belies the artistry behind her plant placement. This is a special member-only event! Proceeds to benefit the Toronto Botanical Garden. Continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Lecture from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $15. Register before August 23 by calling (416) 397-162. After August 23, register online at www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca or call (416) 397-1341. Full details
September 21
Durham Chapter's Fall Barbecue
Kobes Nurseries, Bowmanville
Join the Durham Chapter for their annual fall barbecue. Details will be announced as they become available. For more information contact Helen Hassard at hhassard@landscapeontario.com
September 23
Sports Turf Association annual field day
Hespler Beehive Hall, 640 Ellis Rd.,West, Cambridge
The speaker lineup for the Sports Turf Association's 23rd annual field day features Dr. John Sorochan from the University of Tennessee together with Dr. Katerina Jordan and Dr. Eric Lyons from the University of Guelph. Topics include Best Management Practices for Optimizing Athletic Field Playing Conditions, Root Zone Selection and Management for Athletic Fields, Putting IPM Into Action and a look at some of the new pesticide products on the market.
Visit www.sportsturfassociation.com for all the details.
September 29 - October 2
IPPS Eastern Region Conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, Rhode Island
"Jump Start Your Production” at the 60th annual IPPS Eastern Region Conference this fall. There are two full day tours to area nurseries, garden centers and botanic gardens plus an awesome educational program. The four day event also includes a poster session, plant auctions and ample opportunities to have fun with your colleagues. Click here to check it out!
September 30 - October 1
Landscape Industry Certified testing
Landscape Ontario home office, Milton
Written tests in Landscape Industry Certified will take place on July 8, in Milton, starting at 1 p.m. The following day, the CLT/CHT practical exterior/retail tests begin at 8 a.m. To access more information, or to register for the program, click here.
October 12
London Chapter meeting
Lamplighter Inn, Royal Palm Room 591 Wellington Rd. S., London
Please join the chapter at 7 p.m. for an open forum meeting on salt management. Be prepared for the upcoming winter season. Social hour is from 6 to 7 p.m. There is no charge for this meeting.For more information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com.
October 15
LO Day with the Ti-cats vs. Argos
Rogers Centre, Toronto
Put on your black and gold, or double blue and celebrate Landscape Ontario day at the Rogers Centre, where Toronto Argonauts will be playing their local rivals the Hamilton Tiger-cats. Landscape Ontario has set aside a block of tickets for our members to enjoy a fun day out and a great networking opportunity. This event is open to all members of LO across the province from Windsor to Upper Canada. Buses will be available to bring in members from surrounding areas, based on demand. Sponsorship opportunities are available by emailing helen@landscapeontario.com or calling 905-875-1805 ext. 354. Ticket prices and purchase information will be available shortly.
October 19 - October 20
Expo 2010 (Formerly Garden & Floral Expo)
This trade-only event has grown to be Canada’s premier fall buying show for the green and floral industries and offers a 'Window to the World' in 2010. Show hours are Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information visit www.gardenexpo.ca.
October 21
Building Your Prosperity - FILLED
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The introductory Prosperity Partnership seminars to get you started on to the road of success is now at capacity. Take this free online survey, posted at www.horttrades.com/prosperity, to measure your strengths and weaknesses in the five prosperity pillars.
November 9
London Chapter meeting
Lamplighter Inn, Royal Palm Room, 591 Wellington Rd. S., London
Join the Chapter to find out the ‘Latest Trends in Hardscapes and Permeable Pavers.’ Member profile will be Stone In Style. The social hour runs from 6 to 7 p.m. There is no charge for this meeting. Thank you to meeting sponsor Decorative Landscape Stone. For more information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com.
November 18
Building Your Prosperity
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The introductory Prosperity Partnership seminars will get you started on to the road of success. This program is intended to help green industry members clarify what they excel at and what components of their business needs attention and improvement. A seminar workbook will be provided. Cost of workshop includes lunch. To register click here.
Take this free online survey, posted at www.horttrades.com
December 3
Landscape Industry Certified written testing
Landscape Ontario home office, Milton
Written tests in all categories of Landscape Industry Certified will take place on Dec. 3, in Milton. To access the new Ontario Test Application, To access the new Ontario Test Application,click here.
2011January 11 - January 13
Congress 2011
Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road, Etobicoke
Congress is Canada’s largest horticultural lawn and garden trade show. The exposition covers more than seven acres of exhibits featuring all of the equipment, hard and soft goods required for the construction and maintenance of commercial, public and residential landscapes. A four-day educational conference is held in conjunction with the show, and the Green Forum returns with its focus on important green initiatives. More information is available at www.locongress.com.
February 8
London Chapter meeting
Lamplighter Inn, Royal Palm Room, 591 Wellington Rd. S., London
Join the chapter for a buffet lunch at 12 noon, followed at 1 p.m. by a seminar presented by Land Management Network about Cost Effects of Your Operation. Also find out about new city bylaws for 2011, with an open forum discussion with a city bylaw representative. Cost is $25 per person, and lunch is included. Pre-Registration is required. The form will be sent prior to the meeting. For more information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com. .
February 16
Green Trade Expo
Landsdowne Park, Ottawa
Don't miss the Ottawa Chapter's annual trade show and seminars for the green industry. Sponsorships available. Watch www.greentrade.ca, for more information.
March 8
London Chapter meeting
Lamplighter Inn, Royal Palm Room, 591 Wellington Rd. S., London
The chapter as will meet at 7 p.m., following a social hour from 6 to 7 p.m. There is no charge for this meeting. For more information, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356, or wharry@landscapeontario.com. .
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