October 2014

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Association News

Irrigation Group develops water-smart program with Peel and York

LO members can get specialized training and certification to provide efficient irrigation systems.

Pinball Clemons headlines 50th IPM Symposium

Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons will provide the closing keynote when IPM Symposium celebrates its 50th year.

Smart Watering Month

This summer the Irrigation Sector Group ran a promotion for Smart Watering Month, encouraging irrigation professionals to submit examples of their water-saving work.

New CLD website launched

Landscape Industry Certified Designer program has announced its new web site is now online.

Putting Challenge a big hit for Georgian Lakelands

Georgian Lakelands Chapter created an event that resulted in fun for all members, while raising funds for community events.

Professional Development Seminar Guide now available for 2014-2015

Guide also contains information about online learning, apprenticeship, certification, conferences and safety groups.

Communications Committee needs new members

Landscape Ontario’s Communications Committee provides valuable guidance on the association’s print and electronic communications.

Expo ready to inspire industry

Get Inspired at the 15th anniversary edition of Canada’s biggest business to business trade show that serves the garden centre and retail floral industries.

Waterloo hosts another great baseball tourney

Waterloo Chapter members enjoyed the annual baseball tournament and picnic on Sept. 7 at Breslau Memorial Park.

Windsor Chapter continues work at Solidarity Gardens

With the help of a small crew of Windsor Chapter volunteers, the Solidarity Gardens at Hospice Windsor and Essex County got a refresh this summer.

Windsor members help beautify Safety Village

Windsor Chapter has once again been busy this summer with the completion of stage one of site development and maintenance at the Windsor Safety Village.

Create your profile on landscapeontario.com

Landscape Ontario members have a great opportunity to promote their company and services to thousands of consumers who are inspired about landscaping, horticulture and outdoor living.

Snowposium provides education and networking

The 2014 Snowposium included a great variety of seminars, demonstrations, a trade show and face-to-face encounters with others in the trade.

Lost time on the job skyrockets

The 2014 LO Safety Report Card contains some unusual data.