Landscape Ontario's Coming Events

July 10
Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament
Canadian Golf & Country Club, 7842 Hwy. 7, Ashton
The Ottawa Chapter's social event of the season. Registration starts at 11:00, golfers can enjoy a barbecue lunch, shotgun tee-off at 1:00 p.m., and rturn to the club house for dinner after their game. Cost is $130 per person or $500 for a foursome. More details will follow. For sponsorship opportunities please contact Patrick Charest at Permacon at 613-836-6194, ext. 230. To download a registration form, click here.

July 17 - July 18
Certified Horticultural Technician installation and maintenance
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The written exam will be held Thursday, July 17 at 1 p.m, with the the practical evaluation on the following day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

July 17
Certified Horticultural Technician - Interior
The written exam for CHT interior will be held Thursday, July 17, at 9 a.m. For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

July 17
Certified Irrigation Technician
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The CIT written evaluation will be held Thursday, July 17, at 9 a.m. For information download CIT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cit, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

July 18
Upper Canada Chapter golf tournament
Briar Fox Golf Club, Marysville
Join Upper Canada chapter members for a day of fun on the links. Cost of $100 per golfer includes 18 holes of golf, cart and steak dinner. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., with a 10:00 a.m. tee off. Sponsorship opportunities are available, for more information contact Stephanie at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or download registration flyer.

July 19
CHT Training Session
University of Guelph, Kemptville College
To help CHT candidates prepare for their evaluations, the Ottawa chapter of LO offers a preview of the testing stations from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the CHT test site at Kemptville College. For more information, or to register for the preview, contact Lynn Lane at llane@landscapeontario.com.

July 24
Toronto Chapter Dick Sale Memorial Golf Tournament
Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 11742 Tenth Line, Georgetown
Enjoy a day on the links at Eagle Ridge, followed by dinner at the Peters' residence. Cost is $199 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are available for $125. To download a registration form, click here.

July 30
CHT Retail candidate orientation
Sheridan Nurseries, 12302 10th Line, Georgetown
At this preview, CHT Retail candidates can learn what to expect during their evaluation in August. Successful candidates, judges and CHT officials will go over testing stations at Sheridan Nurseries' head office in Georgetown. For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht or e-mail Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

August 12
Prosperity Partnership introductory workshop
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
Join landscape professional and facilitator Jacki Hart for a Prosperity Partnership workshop. This program is intended to help green industry members clarify what they excel at, and what components of their business need attention and improvement. A seminar workbook will be provided. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. LO members price is $99 and the cost for non-members is $170. Lunch is provided. Maximum registration: 25. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information and to reserve your seat in this workshop.

August 13
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament
Willow Valley Golf Course, 8475 English Church Road, Mount Hope
Join the members of the Golden Horseshoe chapter for its first ever golf tournament. Registration begins at 11 a.m.with shotgun start set for 1:00 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available, contact Stephanie Smith 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, for details, or download registration form.

August 13
Prosperity Partnership supplier seminar
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
If you are a supplier to the green industry are are interested in helping your customers become better at their business, this seminar is for you. Landscape professional and facilitator Jacki Hart will explain the benefits of Landscape Ontario's Prosperity Partnership initiative and how you can get involved. Cost: no charge, lunch provided. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information.

August 14 - August 15
Certified Horticultural Technician installation and maintenance
University of Guelph, Kemptville College
Evaluations will be held for ornamental maintenance, turf maintenance, softscape installation and hardscape installation at Kemptville College. The written exam will be held Thursday, August 14, at 1 p.m, with the the practical evaluation on the following day from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. For information download CHT application form., visit , or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

August 14
Prosperity Partnership best practices seminar
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
For those who have completed the first Prosperity Partnership seminar and want to gather resources for your journey to prosperity, the Best Practices Seminar is for you. Landscape professional Jacki Hart has compiled best practices from industry champions for each of the prosperity pillars – Financial Health, Professional Operations, Sales Success, Leadership and Developing Customers for Life, which will be the basis for group discussions and ‘how to’ implementation hints. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. LO members price is $250 and the cost for non-members is $320. Lunch is provided. Maximum registration: 25. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information and to reserve your seat in this workshop.

August 17
Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament
Richmond Green Ball Diamond, Corner of Leslie & Elgin Mills
Join the Toronto Chapter for its annual baseball tournament. Cost $500 per team, includes lunch, trophies and prizes. For information contact Stephanie at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354. Download a registration form.

August 19
Prosperity Partnership introductory workshop
Fanshawe College - H1033 (near greenhouse), London
Join landscape professional and facilitator Jacki Hart for a Prosperity Partnership workshop. This program is intended to help green industry members clarify what they excel at, and what components of their business need attention and improvement. A seminar workbook will be provided. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. LO members price is $99 + GST and the cost for non-members is $170 + GST. Lunch is provided. Maximum registration: 25. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information and to reserve your seat in this workshop.

August 19
Prosperity Partnership introductory seminar
Best Western Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Rd., London
Join landscape professional and facilitator Jacki Hart for a Prosperity Partnership workshop. This program is intended to help green industry members clarify what they excel at, and what components of their business need attention and improvement. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information and to reserve your seat in this workshop.

August 20 - August 21
Certified Horticulture Technician - Retail
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The written exam will be held Wednesday, August 20 at 1 p.m, with the the practical evaluation on the following day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost is $250 for members, $400 for non-members. Re-evaluation fee $50 administration plus $15 per station (+GST). For information download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht.

August 20
Prosperity Partnership supplier seminar
Fanshawe College - H1033 (near greenhouse), London
If you are a supplier to the green industry are are interested in helping your customers become better at their business, this seminar is for you. Landscape professional and facilitator Jacki Hart will explain the benefits of Landscape Ontario's Prosperity Partnership initiative and how you can get involved. Cost: no charge, lunch provided. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information.

August 21
Georgian Lakelands Trade Show and Golf Tournament
Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club, 4730 Sideroad #25, Thornton
Join the Georgian Lakelands chapter for a combined trade show and golf tournament. The $135 cost includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. An outdoor trade show on site runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sponsorships are available. For more information, contact chapters@landscapeontario.com.

August 21
Landscape Designers Commodity Group summer tour
Niagara area
Join the LO designers group for a tour of the gardens of Niagara. This peek into public and private gardens in the Niagara Region is intended to energise and inspire. The itinerary includes a tour of the Niagara Parks Botanic Gardens, lunch at a local winery and private garden tours of some magnificent gardens bordering the Escarpment. The cost of $75 includes coach transportation and lunch. Download a registration flyer, or call Kathleen Pugilese at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309 for more information.

August 21
Prosperity Partnership best practices seminar
Fanshawe College - H1033 (near greenhouse), London
For those who have completed the first Prosperity Partnership seminar and want to gather resources for your journey to prosperity, the Best Practices Seminar is for you. Landscape professional Jacki Hart has compiled best practices from industry champions for each of the prosperity pillars – Financial Health, Professional Operations, Sales Success, Leadership and Developing Customers for Life, which will be the basis for group discussions and ‘how to’ implementation hints. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. LO members price is $250 and the cost for non-members is $320. Lunch is provided. Maximum registration: 25. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information and to reserve your seat in this workshop.

August 22
Awards of Excellence deadline - garden centre program
Enter online at www.loawards.com after June 30. Categories and entry guidelines are listed under Programs. Watch for details in the mail. Contact awards@landscapeontario.com or call Kathy at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 306, or Kathleen at ext.309.

September 11
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Chicken Roast
Hamilton Sod, 2907 Upper James, Mount Hope
Celebrate another successful season with the Golden Horseshoe chapter's annual chicken roast. Hosted this year by Hamilton Sod, admission for adults is $10 and kids eat free. The barbecue starts at 5 p.m. For more information contact chapters@landscapeontario.com, or download flyer.

September 12
London Chapter Golf Tournament
Pine Knot Golf Course, 5421 Hamilton Rd., Dorchester
Join the London chapter for its annual golf tournament. Cost is $125, which includes golf (best ball scramble), cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Dinner only available for $50. Proceeds will go to the Banting House National Historic Site of Canada and the London chapter. For details, contact Wendy Harry at 519-488-0818, or download registration flyer.

September 13
Windsor Chapter Bob Girard Golf Day
Fox Glen Golf Club, 7525 Howard Ave., McGregor
For $100 golfers can enjoy 18 holes of golf, golf cart, lunch, all-you-can-eat chicken and rib dinner and great door prizes at the Windsor Chapter Bob Girard Golf Day. Dinner only is available for $30.00. Registration opens at 11:00 a.m., with tee times beginning at 11:30. To register, download registration flyer here, and fax to Wendy Harry at (519) 207-0667. For more information, call Wendy at 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2356.

September 15
Prosperity Partnership best practices seminar
New Strathcona Paper Centre Arena, 16 McPerson Dr., Napanee
For those who have completed the first Prosperity Partnership seminar and want to gather resources for your journey to prosperity, the Best Practices Seminar is for you. Landscape professional Jacki Hart has compiled best practices from industry champions for each of the prosperity pillars – Financial Health, Professional Operations, Sales Success, Leadership and Developing Customers for Life, which will be the basis for group discussions and ‘how to’ implementation hints. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. LO members price is $250 and the cost for non-members is $320. Lunch is provided. Maximum registration: 25. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information and to reserve your seat in this workshop.

September 16
Durham Chapter Supplier Night Barbecue
Direct Landscape Supply, 935 Bloor St., E., Oshawa
More details to follow.

September 16
Prosperity Partnership supplier seminar
New Strathcona Paper Centre Arena, 16 McPerson Dr., Napanee
If you are a supplier to the green industry are are interested in helping your customers become better at their business, this seminar is for you. Landscape professional and facilitator Jacki Hart will explain the benefits of Landscape Ontario's Prosperity Partnership initiative and how you can get involved. Cost: no charge, lunch provided. Contact Jacki at prosperity@landscapeontario.com for more information.

September 25
Growers Research Auction
Mori Nurseries, Hwy 55, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Join the Growers Group for its annual fundraiser -- bid on plant material and support the Growers Research Fund. Also: live judging of the LO Growers Awards of Excellence entries! Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and the auction starts at 1:00 p.m. Contact Kathy (ext. 306) or Kathleen (ext. 309) at 1-800-265-5656 for more information.

September 25 - September 26
Certified Horticultural Technician installation and maintenance
Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture, Niagara Falls
Evaluations will be held for Ornamental maintenance, turf maintenance, softscape installation and hardscape installation at the NPC School of Horticulture. The written exam will be held Thursday, September 25 at 1 p.m, with the the practical evaluation on the following day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

October 9
Certified Horticulture Technician Evaluation - Retest
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The reevaluation for the CHT installation and maintenance practical component will be held Thursday, October 9, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The written reevaluation will be held Friday, December 12 at 9 a.m. Re-evaluation fee $50 administration plus $15 per station (+GST). For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

October 21 - October 22
Garden Expo / Florist Expo
Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road
Visit www.gardenexpo.ca

November 6
CHT Retail practical re-evaluation
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The reevaluation for the CHT retail practical component will be held Thursday, November 6 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The written reevaluation will be held Friday, December 12 at 1 p.m. Re-evaluation fee $50 administration plus $15 per station (+GST). For information download CHT application form or visit www.horttrades.com/cht

November 20
David Suzuki lecture
John Bassett Theatre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
David Suzuki will speak about the importance of trees in our environment in a public lecture presented by the Toronto chapter of LO. The event begins at 7 p.m. Watch this space for more details.

December 8
Certified Horticultural Technician - Interior
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The written exam for CHT interior will be held Monday December 8, at 9 a.m. For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

December 8
Certified Irrigation Technician
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The CIT written evaluation will be held Monday, December 8, at 9 a.m. For information download CIT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cit, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

December 8
Certified Horticulture Technician Retail - written retest
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The written reevaluation for the CHT retail starts at 9 a.m. For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

December 12
Certified Horticulture Technician - written retest
Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton
The written reevaluation for the CHT installation and maintenance modules starts at 9 a.m. For information download CHT application form, visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

2009

January 6 - January 9
Congress 2009
Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road
Canada's International Horticultural Lawn and Garden Trade Show and Conference. New at Congress this year is the Green Forum, featuring environmental stewardship seminars and innovative green products. For exhibitor information contact Landscape Ontario at 1-800-265-5656. Paul Day, Show Manager, ext. 339; Linda Nodello, Show Coordinator, ext. 353; Lorraine Ivanoff, Show Sales, ext. 366, or visit www.locongress.com

February 18
Green Trade Expo
Lansdowne Park, Ottawa
Landscape Ontario's Ottawa Chapter presents GreenTrade Expo -- Eastern Ontario's only horticultural trade and equipment show. Don't miss this gathering of landscape and horticulture industry professionals. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact Lynn Lane at 613-796-5156 or visit www.greentrade.ca.

March 18 - March 22
Canada Blooms
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
For information, or to register as a volunteer at the show, visit www.canadablooms.com.

Industry Events

September 16
Green Roof Infrastructure Waterproofing & Drainage 301
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto
This is Green Roofs for Healthy Cities' third course in the Green Roof Accreditation Program. This new course will provide participants with an overview of waterproofing and drainage construction and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It lays out technical vocabulary and materials and presents detailed design solutions and implementation best management practices for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs. The course costs $399. To register, click here.

November 18
Green Walls Design 101 Introductory Course
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto
through a series of case studies, this course familiarizes participants with existing green wall technologies, their environmental benefits and issues related to their design and construction. This course provides information designers and contractors can put to work immediately. The course costs $399. To register, click here.

December 2
Green Roof Infrastructure: Plants and Growing Medium 401
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto
This course will provide participants with an overview of plants and growing medium design considerations and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It establishes design and implementation best management practices for plants and growing medium in green roofs. The course costs $499. To register, click here.