September 12, 2018
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Landscape Ontario windsor chapter
September 12, 2018
Industry Auction and Growers Awards of Excellence   All green trade professionals are invited 
Landscape Ontario's Growers Group invites you to its annual fundraising auction on Sept. 13 at NVK Holdings in Dundas, Ont. Bid on the best nursery stock in Ontario and tour the production farm while helping to raise funds for industry research and scholarships. No admission fee or RSVP required. Enjoy lunch, network with peers and bid on fantastic items... and don't forget your trailer! Full details at IndustryAuction.ca.
LO Growers Group
 
Windsor Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 22
Today is the lat day to save $60 on the price of a foursome for the chapter's annual golf tournament at Sutton Creek Golf Club in Essex. Register online at HortTrades.com.

Online resources for salt shortage
Landscape Ontario sent out a press release earlier this week to educate the media, contractors and property owners containing plans and tips to ensure safety this winter given the expected shortage of rock salt. See all the resources available to contractors at HortTrades.com/salt-resources-page.

Free webinar on the health effects of noise
In preparation to National Protect Your Hearing Month, employers and employees can register for a free webinar by Public Services Health and Safety Association to assess and control noise in the workplace to prevent hearing loss. Register for the free webinar on Sept. 28 via the WSPS website.

Ontario Tree Climbing Championship, Sept. 15
Professional tree climbers from across Ontario will be competing for the title of the Best Climber in the Ontario Tree Climbing Championship (OTCC). Open to the public, this free event hosted by the Ontario Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture will run Sat., Sept. 15 at Canatara Park, 1200 Chipican Drive, Sarnia. For details visit ISAontario.com/otcc.

Employer feedback needed to help build a skilled labour force
Your feedback is needed to help develop a timely, skilled, plentiful workforce for the landscape and horticulture profession. Give your feedback in just a few short minutes by Sept. 21.

LO business managers workshop, Sept. 20-21
LO member business owners are invited to join the Peer to Peer Network and take their leadership skills and profits to the next level. Participation in LO's Peer to Peer Network is free with LO membership dues. The next event is an engaging, two-day, action-packed business manager workshop in beautiful Muskoka that includes two fun days of networking, learning and laughter. Full details and online registration at HortTrades.com/p2p.

Apply now for award-winning Fusion Landscape Professional certification program, Nov. 20-21
Fusion Landscaping combines the art and science of horticulture with the science of hydrology to design, build/install and maintain aesthetically pleasing, water-efficient landscapes. Apply now at HortTrades.com/FUSION. Do not delay as space is limited. Applications close Sept. 21 at noon.

National Tree Day, Sept. 26
Horticulture professionals are encouraged to take up Tree Canada's tree planting challenge and help to plant 4,000 trees on Sept. 26. Spread the word about the many environmental, financial and health benefits of trees in our landscapes or offer helpful maintenance tips at a local planting site. Read more.

APLD International Design Conference underway
Featuring exclusive garden tours of the Niagara Region, private urban gardens, incredible public gardens and a post-conference tour Toronto's rooftop gardens, the annual conference includes three days of informative speakers from across North America. Full details and online registration.

Nursery Growers Summer Tour, Sept. 19
Join your peers for a tour of Hamilton/Niagara nurseries, greenhouses and gardens! The 2018 Nursery Growers Summer Tour will be on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 starting and ending at Connon Nurseries/CBV, 656 Robson Road, Waterdown. Details online.

Snow is set to arrive on Sept. 25
With conference programming focused on the real-world business issues crucial to running a successful snow and ice management operation, the 2018 Snowposium is the premier snow event for industry leaders. Private, commercial and municipal snow and ice professionals, property managers, equipment and operations managers, key personnel and industry suppliers can register now at Snowposium.ca.

Hardscape Committee Golf Tournament, Sept. 28
Save the date for the wildest golf tournament in the industry. Sponsorship packages and online registration to follow at HortTrades.com/hardscape.
 
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 LO SEMINARS
Professional Development Guide 2017-2018 Professional Development seminars
LO's annual training seminars kick off in October. Watch for the new Professional Development Guide in mid-October. LO members get preferred pricing. For the latest seminars, visit HortTrades.com/seminars

Government grant helps to pay for LO seminars. Find out more.

 
Upcoming Seminars:
Compact Excavator Safe Operator Training, Sept. 18
Working at Heights Training Program, Sept. 26
Skid-Steer Certification Training, Sept. 27
Chainsaw Training, Nov. 12-13
The Next Step in Landscape Design, Nov. 20
Attract, Identify and Hiring Great Employees, Nov. 28
Professional Practice & Project Management, Nov. 29
Green Walls 101: Systems Overview and Design, Dec. 5

 
 LO EVENTS
Industry Auction, Sept. 13
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Chicken Roast, Sept. 13
London Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 14
Waterloo Chapter Baseball Tournament, Sept. 15
Toronto Green Street Challenge, Sept. 16
Growers Summer Tour, Sept. 19
Waterloo Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 20
Peer to Peer Muskoka Summit, Sept. 20-21
Windsor Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 22
Snowposium, Sept. 25
Georgian Lakelands Putting Challenge, Sept. 27
LO Hardscape Committee Golf Tournament, Sept. 28

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com
 
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