Waterloo

Jul 15, 2015

Landscapers canoe river to raise funds

Derek Lippert CLP and JP Bartle of Quiet Nature in Ayr set out on a 275 km canoe trip to raise money for the Grand River Conservation Authority.
Mar 15, 2015

Quiet Nature duo ready for fourth annual canoe trek

Lippert and Bartle hope to increase awareness of watershed and the environmental issues facing the watershed, while highlighting the river’s tourism and social importance.
From left, following the minister’s announcement, are Abhimanyu Verma, volunteer chair for Microskills, Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Tony DiGiovanni and Jane Wilson, project coordinator at Microskills.
Mar 15, 2015

Minister announces funding to help women succeed in green industry

Community MicroSkills Development Centre is receiving $250,000 to support the economic success of women in the landscape and horticulture industries through new mentorship opportunities.
Spectacular describes the living wall on the 15-storey Social Sciences building on the University of Ottawa campus.
Jan 15, 2015

Waterloo member wins award for Ottawa living wall

North America’s tallest bio filter living wall has been awarded the 2014 Green Roof and Wall Award of Excellence.
Over 45 Landscape Ontario volunteers helped to complete this year’s school greening project in Waterloo Chapter.
Nov 15, 2014

Waterloo Chapter rocks with latest greening of school

Waterloo Chapter celebrated National Tree Day on Sept. 24 with the official opening of its school greening project.
Oct 15, 2014

Waterloo hosts another great baseball tourney

Waterloo Chapter members enjoyed the annual baseball tournament and picnic on Sept. 7 at Breslau Memorial Park.
Oct 15, 2013

Waterloo Chapter donation

$13,500 donation split between three charities.
National Tree Day was a proud time for the Waterloo Chapter as members took part in the cutting of the ribbon to open new garden area at Elmira District Secondary School.
Oct 15, 2013

Waterloo has greened many region schools

Chapter members have always been very supportive of greening schools.
Urban Meadows offers a unique service in the landscape industry. His agricultural background allowed B.J. Jordan to provide farm services, which includes everything from haying to manure handling.
Oct 15, 2013

Urban Meadows knows timing is key to success

William Jordan traded a welder for a lawn mower at the age of 12.
Leanne Lobe
Jul 15, 2013

Smart about Salt names Leanne Lobe as new executive director

Lobe co-designed the Smart about Salt Program with Bob Hodgins and has been heavily involved with the program since its inception.
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