December 11, 2025
Nursery Growers Short Course
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre | 8525 Mississauga Rd, Brampton
Enjoy engaging presentations and connect with fellow growers at the beautiful Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre.
Sponsorship opportunities available:
Elevate your brand and support the Growers Sector Group by becoming a sponsor.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this growing event.
Registration information
- Use promo code: EARLYBIRD until January 16, 2026.
- Online registration closes February 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Event information
- Free parking
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and refreshments included.
- This is an in-person event, no virtual options are available.
| Early Bird Pricing - Until January 16, 2026 | After January 16, 2026 |
| LO Member: $90 | LO Member: $120 |
| Non-Member: $120 | Non-Member: $150 |
| Student Rate: $60 | Student Rate: $60 |
REGISTER HERE
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Agenda
| 8:30 AM | REGISTRATION & HOT BREAKFAST |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome Remarks & Sector Updates |
| 9:10 AM | What's Bugging the Crops: IPM Updates Cassie Russell | OMAFA |
| 9:40 AM | Soil Health 101 Stephanie Vickers | OMAFA |
| 10:00 AM | Session Title Loading.... Ann Huber | SRG |
| 10:25 AM | BREAK & NETWORKING |
| 10:45 AM | Updates from the Innovative Growers Group Ryan Munroe | Research Chair, Landscape Ontario Growers Group |
| 10:50 AM | Session Title Loading.... Cody Hildebrant | Fox Hollow Farm |
| 11:10 AM | Session Title Loading.... Darren Heinbecker | Whistling Gardens |
| 11:30 AM | Why Grow Native Trees Barney Barnes | JC Bakker |
| 12:00 PM | LUNCH & NETWORKING |
| 1:00 PM | Spray Drones - Worth Considering? Jason Deveau | OMAFA |
| 1:45 PM | Qualitree's Water Health Journey Gary Neels | Qualitree |
| 2:15 PM | BREAK & NETWORKING |
| 2:30 PM | Session Title Loading.... Jonas Spring | Ecoman |
| 2:50 PM | Building Blocks of Branding: Tools & Tips To Tell Your Value Story Elise Johnson | Paperwhite Communications |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | CLOSING & NETWORKING RECEPTION |
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Event Questions
Connect with Jaleesa RhodenLandscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist
jrhoden@landscapeontario.com