Landscape Ontario weekly E-news for November 25, 2020

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November 25, 2020

 

Get on-demand access to 30 education sessions The Congress Connect Conference will be a virtual event in 2021 that will provide a lot of advantages. The biggest, is that you will be able to take it all in from the comfort of your home or office. That means no travel or accommodation costs. Another huge benefit is your conference pass will provide on-demand access to each and every session, which you can watch anytime for one full year.  The Conference lineup is stacked this year, including industry experts like Steven Biggs and George Urvari, a keynote by David Bastedo (the former photographer for the Tragically Hip!) — just to name a few. You won't want to miss it. And while you are signing up, don't forget to include key staff members to help get your team energized and ready for a great 2021 season. Register now for the Congress Connect Conference!

 

Register for Congress Connect Virtual Marketplace for free Registration for Congress Connect is now open! Launching Jan. 5, 2021, Congress Connect is a year-long marketplace where you can find out about the latest landscape and horticulture products and specials and connect with leading suppliers and manufacturers. Registration is free, and includes: 365-day access to the virtual marketplace, new product showcase, Drive LIVE, Hardscape LIVE, and Green LIVE education session, plus the two keynote sessions of the Congress Connect Conference. Register now for Congress Connect. Share feedback on LO's GROW Program Landscape Ontario is applying to the government to renew funding to offer the new entrant recruitment and 6-week training program for entry level staff for a second year. New entrants are recruited, trained and ready to work at several time intervals. As a valued member of Landscape Ontario, we are seeking your feedback about your interest in participating in the program and your interest and availability to inform its delivery, so that it meets/exceeds your needs. Take the survey. LO hosts Workplace Mental Health Webinar, Dec. 2 Landscape Ontario's Covid-19 Task Force hosts Workplace Mental Health Specialist Andrew Harkness for a special town hall webinar. Join us over lunch at noon on Dec. 2, and bring questions from the panel. Register for free. LO launches Professional Development Online Learn from the comfort of your home of office this winter with Professional Development Online. Landscape Ontario is excited to offer a wide range of landscape and horticulture education virtually, beginning in January. Add to your skill set and knowledge base this off season, and include key staff to get your team ready for 2021. Visit HortTrades.com for full details. Algonquin Apprenticeship Program needs support Unfortunately, the numbers for the level one Horticulture Technician 441C Apprenticeship Program at Algonquin College are quite low this year, and the program is at risk of not running. We do not want to see the program disappear from the Ottawa area. Do you have an outstanding employee that would like to upskill their knowledge during the off-season? The Apprenticeship Program may be the perfect option. Find out more at Horticulturetechnician.ca. Landscape Canada hosts webinar, Dec. 2 Landscape Canada presents a free webinar to members of all provincial trade associations, featuring Jeffrey Scott. The webinar will cover the keys to attracting, retaining, and developing great employees. Register now. Province releases Covid-19 Response Framework The Ford government release an updated Covid-19 Covid-19 response framework on Nov. 3. The new framework provides the metrics (case numbers, positivity rates etc.) the government will use in determining regional restrictions. See the framework. LO courses for 2021 are online now Landscape Ontario Professional Development seminars are scheduled for 2021 and details are now online. Space is limited with a maximum of 10 participants per in-person seminar. Register before Dec. 31 to get an automatic 10 per cent discount. View course listings at HortTrades.com. LO is hiring Technical Training Instructors Landscape Ontario is hiring part time and full time Technical Training Instructors to support the delivery of a new entrant landscape horticultural training and employment program that launched in September 2020 and will continue during the winter of 2021 across three regions (Hamilton, Muskoka/Kawartha regions). Learn more at HortTrades.com. Join LO's Garden Makeover Team Over the next two weeks, Landscape Ontario's Covid-19 Task Force will be selecting recipients of the Garden Makeover Program. We need your help to make these garden makeovers a reality this fall and into next spring. Volunteer to join the garden makeover team! Learn more about the program and read the stories of the first five finalists at: LandscapeOntario.com/hero. Order safety materials for trucks and equipment Order up to 10 "Don't let your guard down" decals at no cost. Simply email Meghan Greaves or call 1-800-265-5656, ext. 2301. Bundles of 100 decals can be ordered at cost for $32.25 per 100. The decals measure eight by 2-1/2 inches. The LO Covid-19 Task Force encourages members to place as many as possible on equipment and trucks. Posters promoting safety and featuring basic action points have also been developed, and are posted for free download. Versions in English, Spanish and French are available, as well as artwork to paste into email signatures.

LO SEMINARS

 

Professional Development Seminars Landscape Ontario Professional Development seminars are scheduled for 2021, details are online now! Space is limited with a maximum of 10 participants per seminar. Early booking discount available for all seminars booked by the end of 2020.

Irrigation Boot Camp Jan. 20-21 Cobblestone Installation Jan. 26-28 How to use Dynascape Jan. 27-28 Team Leader Training Jan. 28 Landscape Design: An Introduction Jan. 29 Business Planning Boot Camp Jan. 29 Visit the Seminars page at HortTrades.com

 

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

 

IPM Symposium, Jan. 11, 2021 Landscape Designers Conference, Jan. 11, 2021 Congress Connect, Jan. 12-14, 2021 LO Peer to Peer Session, Jan. 26, 2021 LO Awards of Excellence Ceremony, Feb. 4, 2021 Nursery Growers Short Course, Feb. 17, 2021 Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

 

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