LO enews May 6, 2020

We asked for permission to “open for business” following strict health and wellness guidelines, and you gave us that. 

We feel privileged by your trust and we pledge to honour your confidence in the horticultural profession by doing our best to uphold the protocols that are in place. 

We believe in safe workplaces. We believe in providing healthy and safe shopping environments. We also believe that our work provides health benefits.

We are the landscape and garden professionals of Ontario.

Dave Wright, LO President; Alan White, Chair, Covid Task Force; Mark Cullen, Chair, COVID Retail Task Force; Frank Ferragine; Tony DiGiovanni, Executive Director, Landscape Ontario

May LO magazine now online This month’s issue features a member profile on Stems Interior Landscaping. Plus, industry pros in Toronto should be on the lookout for signs of box tree moth. Various LO initiatives help to support members through Covid-19, plus news, columns and more. Read the May issue of LO magazine.

Revised Canadian Landscape Standard now free for LO Members
The Canadian and Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association recently launched the updated Canadian Landscape Standard and announced that the digital edition is now free for all association members. Get your copy of the CLS today.

Feds Announce changes to Canada Summer Jobs Program
The Federal government announced flexibilities have been introduced to Canada Summer Jobs Program for 2020. See all the program changes on the government of Canada’s website.

LO’s COVID-19 Resource Hub includes guidance for working safely
LO’s resource centre now includes key health and safety protocols, supplementary resources, and a list of PPE suppliers as guidance to update your health and safety policies and procedures. Be sure to check out the Safe Work Protocols page, the Posters and Signage page and the Business Continuity page for the latest updates.

Coming out of a crisis with strength, May 7

In this high impact webinar, Frank Bourque and five industry professionals will discuss how they are facing the COVID-19 crisis and how they are positioning themselves to come out stronger, leaner and more efficient. Register for free.

EIO Solutions webinar series, May 8
This is live and interactive webinar series hosted by EIO Solutions is for Landscape Ontario members to get relevant information during the COVID-19 crisis. Stay informed with help from Legal, Ministry of Labour, and EIO HR experts. Register for free online.

Perennial Identification, May 11
Join instructor Jodi Healy for a free professional development seminar on Perennial Identification: Plant Names and Why they are Important on May 11 at 10 am. Register for free.

LO’s COVID-19 Task Force Weekly Town Hall Webinar, May 12
Landscape Ontario’s COVID-19 Task Force hosts a weekly Town Hall webinar to share the latest news and answer your questions. Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Watch previous Town Halls or listen to the audio. Register for free online.

Intro to Storm Water Management May 13

Join instructor Kyle Vander Linden for a free professional development seminar on Storm Water Management on May 13 at 1 pm. Register for free.

LO Crowd Sources Suppliers for Landscape Professionals
Landscape Ontario is compiling a list of personal protective equipment suppliers across the province for landscape and horticulture professionals. LO will share the list on it’s COVID-19 Resource Hub. Do you have PPE suppliers? Please share! Email sbarber@landscapeontario.com

Connect with members of your sector online
A number of Landscape Ontario sector groups have set up private, online Facebook discussion boards that allow members to connect in order to ask questions, share ideas and be social online. Join the discussions online being held by Landscape Contractors, Growers, and Garden Centres.

Submit feedback to the province on essential workplace designation
Please submit your feedback to a government website asking for comments on essential workplaces. You will be asked to describe your business and why it’s essential, and also detail the safety measures you plan to implement. Each field limits responses to 200 words, so tomorrow’s update will include some suggestions for our specific sectors. Please be sure to copy and save your submissions, and forward any government responses to LO Executive Director Tony DiGiovanni.
 

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With more than 2,500 professional members, Landscape Ontario is the province’s premier horticultural trades association. Our mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario.

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