Windsor enews March 4, 2020

March LO magazine now  online In this issue: Ottawa Chapter expands GreenTrade Expo to two days and recognizes suppliers, contractors and volunteers at awards banquet; chapters and sectors hold successful pre-season events, plus news, columns and more! Read the March issue of LO magazine.

Windsor Chapter MTO meeting and AGM, March 12
Get the latest updates on road safety from the Ministry of Transportation. Matthew Mitchell from the MTO will be available to answer questions and ensure you and your staff are informed on all regulations and responsibilities for road safety. The Chapter AGM and Board elections will also take place. Visit HortTrades.com for details.

Legal obligations. of the landscape employer seminar, March 12
Employers have a number of legal obligations: some imposed by statute, some by contract, and some by the courts. Do you understand your legal obligations as an employer? This seminar will provide an update on a variety of employment issues. Register online at HortTrades.com.

New LO Podcast features Canadian Landscape Standard
Christene ​Stenhouse LeVatte joins the LO podcast to talk about the value of the Canadian Landscape Standard, developed by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. The CLS is the authoritative resource for landscape construction projects projects in Canada.​Listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or online at Landscapeontario.com.

Invasive pests information night, March 10
The Invasive Species Centre is hosting an Invasive Pest Information Night in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This free event is open to the public, but is targeted at those with an interest in: forestry, agriculture, and conservation. Find more information at HortTrades.com.

ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course, March 10-11 
The two-day classroom based course in Trenton, Ont., equips individuals currently employed in the segmental concrete pavement industry with training to properly install interlocking concrete paving systems. More information at​ HortTrades.com.

LO members can get discounted tickets to Canada Blooms 2020
Co-located with the National Home Show, Canada Blooms celebrates over 20 years of connecting people to nature at Canada's Largest Flower and Garden Festival. LO members can purchase individual tickets at a discounted price ($12 down from $20) or packs of 20 pay-per-use tickets where you only pay for those redeemed at the event. Contact Meghan Greaves at mgreaves@landscapeontario.com.

Water Smart Irrigation Professional program available to all members, March 23-24
The WSIP training and certification program provides contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote and provide water-efficient irrigation services to clients. Participants will receive a Study Manual and an irrigation auditing software. The training seminar will be held at Landscape Ontario on March 23 and 24. Companies operating in Peel and/or York Region are encouraged to apply for Region sponsorship. Apply/register at HortTrades.com.​

Peel Region no longer accepts grass clippings
The Region of Peel is advising residents and lawn maintenance contractors that grass clippings are no longer accepted at the curb or at any Peel Community Recycling Centre. The Region is encouraging the practice of grasscycling: leaving grass clippings on the lawn during and after mowing. ​Visit HortTrades.com for more details.