Seminars By Date

OL054: Winterizing a Residential Irrigation System
More than just turning off the water.
During this one-hour session, attendees will learn the steps to shut down a residential irrigation system properly.

This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.

LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
Date: Tuesday September 29, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am

LBM167: NEW - Level Up Your Snow Business
This seminar delivers a complete toolkit for running a high-performing operation—covering equipment maintenance, safety training, SOPs, recruiting, route management, site prep, customer engagement, contracts, budgeting and strategic planning.
Light snack included

LO member price: $140.00
Non-member price: $245.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

LBM173: NEW-To Brine or not to Brine
Liquid brine is a high-concentration solution of salt dissolved in water. Widely used in winter maintenance as an anti-icing treatment for roads. This is an introduction for owners and operations managers looking to enhance their winter operations with smarter, more efficient brining solutions.
Lunch not included

LO member price: $75.00
Non-member price: $135.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Friday October 2, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

LE013-OT: Skid-Steer Certification Training
A seminar for employers who want to undertake due diligence and for individuals who want to learn how to operate a skid steer safely and correctly. Instruction will include basic operator safety, inspection, and equipment features in accordance with applicable OHSA and regulations and equipment manufacturers' guidance. Each participant will undergo classroom evaluation in a simulated job site environment.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the training, to review the specific device they will be operating.

PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.

Prerequisites: No experience required

NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included

LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 860 Belfast Rd., Ottawa for directions cal (613) 244-4388
Instructor: Representative from Herc Rental
Date: Monday October 5, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

OL054-B: Winterizing a Residential Irrigation System
More than just turning off the water.
During this one-hour session, attendees will learn the steps to shut down a residential irrigation system properly.

This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.

LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
Date: Monday October 5, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am

LE013-KI: Skid-Steer Certification Training
A seminar for employers who want to undertake due diligence and for individuals who want to learn how to operate a skid steer safely and correctly. Instruction will include basic operator safety, inspection, and equipment features in accordance with applicable OHSA and regulations and equipment manufacturers' guidance. Each participant will undergo classroom evaluation in a simulated job site environment.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the training, to review the specific device they will be operating.

PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.

Prerequisites: No experience required

NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included

LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals, 15 Terry Fox Dr. Kingston For Directions call 613-530-3741
Instructor: Representative from Herc Rental
Date: Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

LE013-OS: Skid-Steer Certification Training
A seminar for employers who want to undertake due diligence and for individuals who want to learn how to operate a skid steer safely and correctly. Instruction will include basic operator safety, inspection, and equipment features in accordance with applicable OHSA and regulations and equipment manufacturers' guidance. Each participant will undergo classroom evaluation in a simulated job site environment.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the training, to review the specific device they will be operating.

PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.

Prerequisites: No experience required

NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included

LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 411 Bloor West, Oshawa (905) 404-8411
Instructor: Representative from Herc Rental
Date: Friday October 9, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Date: Wednesday October 14, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am

OL167: NEW-Let it snow TACTICAL SNOW PLANNING
From equipment purchasing and maintenance to safety training, SOPs, recruiting, route management, site prep, customer retention, budgeting, and strategy—everything you need to run a streamlined, high-performance snow operation.

This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.

LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Wednesday October 14, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am

LE013-BA: Skid-Steer Certification Training
A seminar for employers who want to undertake due diligence and for individuals who want to learn how to operate a skid steer safely and correctly. Instruction will include basic operator safety, inspection, and equipment features in accordance with applicable OHSA and regulations and equipment manufacturers' guidance. Each participant will undergo classroom evaluation in a simulated job site environment.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the training, to review the specific device they will be operating.

PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.

Prerequisites: No experience required

NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included

LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 720 Bayview Dr, Barrie, (705) 798-1040 (for directions only)
Instructor: Representative from Herc Rental
Date: Friday October 16, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

LE013-BR: Skid-Steer Certification Training
A seminar for employers who want to undertake due diligence and for individuals who want to learn how to operate a skid steer safely and correctly. Instruction will include basic operator safety, inspection, and equipment features in accordance with applicable OHSA and regulations and equipment manufacturers' guidance. Each participant will undergo classroom evaluation in a simulated job site environment.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the training, to review the specific device they will be operating.

PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.

Prerequisites: No experience required

NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included

LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals, 89 Heart Lake Rd. South, Brampton - For directions only call 416-679-4179
Date: Tuesday October 20, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

LE013-HM: Skid-Steer Certification Training
A seminar for employers who want to undertake due diligence and for individuals who want to learn how to operate a skid steer safely and correctly. Instruction will include basic operator safety, inspection, and equipment features in accordance with applicable OHSA and regulations and equipment manufacturers' guidance. Each participant will undergo classroom evaluation in a simulated job site environment.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the training, to review the specific device they will be operating.

PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.

Prerequisites: No experience required

NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included

LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals, 2418 Barton St. E., Hamilton (905) 545-2233 (for directions)
Instructor: Representative from Herc Rental
Date: Wednesday October 21, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

LE013-CM: Skid-Steer Certification Training
A seminar for employers who want to undertake due diligence and for individuals who want to learn how to operate a skid steer safely and correctly. Instruction will include basic operator safety, inspection, and equipment features in accordance with applicable OHSA and regulations and equipment manufacturers' guidance. Each participant will undergo classroom evaluation in a simulated job site environment.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the training, to review the specific device they will be operating.

PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.

Prerequisites: No experience required

NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included

LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 500 Collier MacMillan Dr., Cambridge, for directions only,call 519-624-7940
Date: Friday October 23, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

LE013-LN: Skid-Steer Certification Training
A seminar for employers who want to undertake due diligence and for individuals who want to learn how to operate a skid steer safely and correctly. Instruction will include basic operator safety, inspection, and equipment features in accordance with applicable OHSA and regulations and equipment manufacturers' guidance. Each participant will undergo classroom evaluation in a simulated job site environment.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the training, to review the specific device they will be operating.

PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.

Prerequisites: No experience required

NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included

LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 26 Royce Crt. London for directions only call 519-649-7014
Instructor: Representative from Herc Rental
Date: Tuesday October 27, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

LE013-WI: Skid-Steer Certification Training
A seminar for employers who want to undertake due diligence and for individuals who want to learn how to operate a skid steer safely and correctly. Instruction will include basic operator safety, inspection, and equipment features in accordance with applicable OHSA and regulations and equipment manufacturers' guidance. Each participant will undergo classroom evaluation in a simulated job site environment.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the training, to review the specific device they will be operating.

PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.

Prerequisites: No experience required

NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included

LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rental 5225 Cabana Road E, Windsor 519-972-8144
Instructor: Representative from Herc Rental
Date: Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

LE012: Chainsaw Training
To promote the safety of landscape professionals using chainsaws, the MOL requires training on safe chainsaw operation by a competent instructor. This two-day seminar satisfies that requirement.
Day 1 will cover:
*Safety
*Operation
*Maintenance
Day 2 will cover:
*Hands on
*Sharpening
*Cutting/bucking limbs/logs

NOTE: The condition of the chainsaw is an important requirement for this training. For participants to effectively learn in a safe environment, their chainsaw must be in safe operational order. Saws that do not meet the requirements below will not be approved for use during the seminars.
-Functioning chain brake and rear trigger interlock.
-Front and rear handles must be free of structural cracks.
-No fuel leaks present.
-Chain catcher tab/pin is present and intact.

Each participant will required to supply and bring:
Chainsaw.
CSA approved work boots.
CSA approved hardhat in good condition.
CSA approved safety eye wear.
Chainsaw pants or chaps approved for use in Ontario.
Hearing protection (muff style or in-ear).
Leather gloves, flat file, depth gauge tool, round file, file holder.
Chainsaw wrench (scrench).
Fuel and chain oil in appropriate containers.

Lunch not included.

LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $580.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Allgreen Tree Service 155 Union St. Elmira for directions call 519-669-0857
Instructor: Mike Hayes, Allgreen Tree Service
Dates: Monday November 9, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday November 10, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

OL168: NEW - Exiting Your Business - Succession Planning
Master the art of exiting your business with confidence whether you’re planning retirement, pursuing a new venture, or protecting your legacy, this workshop equips you with the tools to make smart, informed decisions every step of the way.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.

LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Tuesday November 10, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am

LG057: Fusion Level 1
The Fusion Landscape Professional (FLP) training and certification programs provide designers and contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote and provide aesthetically pleasing landscape services that utilize lot level stormwater and enhance the environment.

The FLP program focuses on skills in designing, constructing and maintaining Fusion landscapes that will help participants to meet the needs of a variety of clients, while increasing the sustainability of our communities. By becoming a certified Fusion Landscape Professional, you are opening the door to new business opportunities and ensuring you are keeping up to date with an evolving landscape industry.

Fusion Level One features in-class instruction with hands-on components.

Training will Cover:
Environmental Change
The Traditional and Future Role of Our Landscapes
Introduction to Fusion Landscaping
How Landscapes Can Enhance Our Environment

Note: Upon competition of day one those that attend the Level One training will be refund their registration fee

LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Wednesday November 25, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

LG058: Fusion Level Two
The Fusion Landscape Professional (FLP) training and certification programs provide designers and contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote and provide aesthetically pleasing landscape services that utilize lot level stormwater and enhance the environment.

The FLP program focuses on skills in designing, constructing and maintaining Fusion landscapes that will help participants to meet the needs of a variety of clients, while increasing the sustainability of our communities. By becoming a certified Fusion Landscape Professional, you are opening the door to new business opportunities and ensuring you are keeping up to date with an evolving landscape industry.

Fusion Level Two features in-class instruction with hands-on components.

Training will Cover:
Fusion Elements
Planning and Designing Fusion Landscapes
Communicating Fusion Landscapes with Clients
Case Studies

Requirements:
Two - Seven years experience in the landscape horticulture industry
No additional requirements

Note: Upon competition those that attend the Level Two training will be refunded their registration fee

LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Wednesday December 2, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

LG059: Fusion Level Three
The Fusion Landscape Professional (FLP) training and certification programs provide designers and contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote and provide aesthetically pleasing landscape services that utilize lot level stormwater and enhance the environment.

The FLP program focuses on skills in designing, constructing and maintaining Fusion landscapes that will help participants to meet the needs of a variety of clients, while increasing the sustainability of our communities. By becoming a certified Fusion Landscape Professional, you are opening the door to new business opportunities and ensuring you are keeping up to date with an evolving landscape industry.

Training will Cover:
Professional Certification
Fusion Landscaping
The Science Behind Fusion Landscaping
Communicating Fusion Landscapes with Clients
Site Inventory & Analysis
Planning and components of Fusion Landscape Elements
Designing Fusion Landscapes
Material selection, installation planning and costing for Fusion Landscapes
Installing Fusion Landscapes
Maintaining Fusion Landscapes

Requirements:
7+ years experience in the landscape horticulture industry AND/OR Have obtained post-secondary education in a related field AND/OR Have obtained one of the following industry certifications - CLHT, CLHM, CLD Provide proof of WSIB as well as company liability insurance

LO member price: $600.00
Non-member price: $650.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Wednesday December 9, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

LD050: Landscape Design: An Introduction
Dig into the world of landscape design with this interactive seminar, "Landscape Design: An Introduction."
This engaging, in-person seminar is designed for experienced designers and beginners alike, offering a hands-on exploration of fundamental design principles and techniques.
Participants will learn about essential elements and principles of the design process such as inventory & analysis, spatial planning, conceptual designs, bubble diagrams, colour, balance and more through practical exercises and group discussions.
By attending you’ll gain the skills to create visually appealing and functional outdoor spaces while receiving personalized feedback on your design ideas. This workshop is perfect for those looking to kickstart their journey in landscape design or refresh their skills to build a solid foundation for future projects.

LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Date: Tuesday January 26, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

LD052: Introduction to Sketchup
This hands-on, one-day workshop introduces landscape designers, and design enthusiasts to the fundamentals of using SketchUp for landscape design. Participants will learn how to navigate the SketchUp interface, create and modify 3D models, and apply essential tools to design functional and visually compelling outdoor spaces. By the end of the day, attendees will have built a basic landscape model and gained the confidence to continue exploring SketchUp for their own design projects.

Participants will need to bring their own laptops with Sketchup downloaded prior to attending the seminar. See sketchup.trimble.com/en/training-centers to download a free one-week trial copy.

LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Date: Wednesday January 27, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

LG056: Potted Exotics: What about Olives, Lemons, and Figs??
When your client says, “I’d like something different. Something unique,” or maybe you have a job that needs a special flourish. A Mediterranean touch.
What about adding potted olives, lemons, and figs as a premium choice you can help with.

Although none of these plants are fully hardy here in Ontario. They all do well in containers. And they can all take colder temperatures than many people realize. That means that you have overwintering options.
During this half day seminar participants will find out how to successfully grow maintain, prune and fertilize potted olive trees, potted lemon trees, and potted fig trees.
A seminar for those looking to hear a new potting idea for their next job or just for their own personal interest

Lunch not included

LO member price: $88.00
Non-member price: $154.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Steven Biggs, Food Garden Life Media
Date: Thursday January 28, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

LBM168: Growing Your Business by Investing in Your Team
Great businesses grow from great teams.
This seminar explores how a people-first approach—through employee ownership, profit-sharing, training, and a supportive culture—builds motivated employees, loyal clients, and sustainable growth.

LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Sam Bauman, Earthscape
Date: Thursday January 28, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

EN015: NEW - Fusion Landscaping, What's it All About?
Encouraged by many municipalities and regions, Fusion Landscaping® blends LID (rainwater handling) with xeriscaping (drought-tolerant gardening) and enfolds plantings to enhance biodiversity.
One of the main foci of this style is to engage the public with beauty. Since it’s so important that property owners take up this gauntlet, we’ll address the backbone of each of these disciplines and discuss how as a professional landscaper to do each artfully.
With climate change, storms are becoming stronger and less predictable. Droughts are getting longer. Many of us seek to use the landscapes we create to do 'Good' for biodiversity.
Fusion Landscaping™ does all these things by minimizing water use, keeping the rain that falls ON our properties, and, through the favouring of native and wildlife-supporting plant choices, support the life that visits our yards."

Lunch not included

LO member price: $88.00
Non-member price: $154.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Date: Monday February 1, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

LBM157: Small Business Finance and Cost Structure
Running a business... things may be going really well, but would you be prepared if your job bookings slowed down – or stopped?
Is operating on a zero/near zero debt management system achievable?
How do you get there?
How do you stay afloat when business gets tough? How can you become financially self reliant?

This seminar is for young companies/or established businesses.
Discussing these questions along with review budgeting methods, cost, debt and cash flow management, lean operating principles, etc. as they relate to the landscape industry.

Meant to be an interactive seminar attendees should bring their laptop to work in a group setting and be prepared to have constructive discussions about your business finances.

LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Tuesday February 2, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

EN016: NEW - Fusion Landscaping II : Dive deeper
Fusion™ Landscaping, dive into more of the how-to details, such as testing for soil type, how to actually construct a rain garden, governing flow and capturing every rain drop possible through a variety of methods, how to build specialized drought-tolerant gardens such as ‘scree gardens’, and more!

Lunch not included

LO member price: $88.00
Non-member price: $154.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Date: Wednesday February 3, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

LC067: Working with Natural Stone
As a natural material, stone varies widely, and a range of methods and tools can be used to achieve a similarly wide range of purposes. This seminar will focus on basic techniques of working natural stone with a hammer and chisel, as well as the basic principles of building structurally with natural stone; both dry laid and mortared.
Participants will together work on a small hands-on project during this two day seminar.
Participants are required to bring the appropriate PPE to participate
Tools needed to participate: Two and four-foot level, hammer for hitting steel chisels, one chisel meant for stone, trowel, hand brush, and a one-foot square
Who should attend: For those who know the basics, this seminar will further develop your product knowledge and installation skills

LO member price: $542.00
Non-member price: $742.00
Maximum participants: 8
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Menno Braam, Whistling Dwarf Stonework
Dates: Thursday February 4, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday February 5, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

LI015: Irrigation Design: An Introduction
This hands-on introductory seminar for those who want to learn how to design an irrigation system.

Irrigation companies planning to offer or already offer new or retrofit irrigation system services along with park professionals, grounds maintenance, and those interested in irrigation design should consider attending. Learning the irrigation design fundamentals, how to create a simple irrigation system design, spray and rotor sprinkler head layout techniques and how to design an efficient system.

Participants will leave understanding how to go through the steps required to ensure a professionally designed water efficient irrigation system.

Each participant will need: An engineer’s scale ruler, pencil and calculator.

Recommended prerequisites: seminars LI003 or a good irrigation background.

LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jim Lloyd
Date: Thursday February 4, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

EN017: NEW - Building Biodiversity: Creating Space for Native Species in Every Landscape
No matter the style of garden, native plants can be incorporated to provide habitat for pollinators and manage stormwater infiltration on site.
The seminar will use both discussion and examples to show ways of using trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses and groundcover to accomplish these goals.

Lunch not included

LO member price: $88.00
Non-member price: $154.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Friday February 5, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

LD054: NEW - Stormwater Management
Flooding is increasing in frequency and severity during intense storms, causing damage to property. With the ongoing effects of climate change these problems will only become more severe, and many municipalities are requiring homeowners and businesses to prevent the discharge of waters to storm drains.

This seminar will provide strategies to manage water on site through rain gardens, bioswales and infiltration chambers. Through careful grading and planting, the risk of flooding can be reduced. This full day seminar will a solid introduction to designers and contractors looking to become a Certified Fusion Landscape Professional.

LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Monday February 8, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

EN018: NEW - Pocket Pollinator Patches
Creating connected patches to support pollinators is urgently needed—and easy to do! — on boulevards and other pocket places in our communities.
In this illustrated talk, Lorraine shares inspiring examples of pocket pollinator patches in various contexts, and outlines some of the special challenges and key benefits of these small-scale landscape projects.
Also included will be the step-by-step process Lorraine took, with volunteers, to create the Portland Place Pollinator Patch on an urban boulevard—from grant writing to design, soil preparation, planting and maintenance.
You will leave this talk inspired to action in community spaces.

LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Lorraine Johnson, Garden Author
Date: Tuesday February 9, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

LD035: Professional Practice & Project Management: Managing Projects from Design to Completion
Join us for "Managing Projects from Design to Completion", where you will be guided through the intricacies of managing landscape projects from conception to completion.
This hands-on, seminar will cover essential aspects of project management, including effective planning, budgeting, and coordinating with clients and contractors. Participants will engage in practical exercises that highlight key strategies for tackling common challenges in landscape design and implementation, ensuring that your projects are not only aesthetically pleasing but also delivered on time and within scope.
Whether you’re a seasoned landscape contractor, manager, team leader or aspiring project manager - this workshop will provide valuable insights to streamline your workflow and elevate your professional practice.

LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Date: Wednesday February 10, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

LC014: Paving Your Way to Perfect Interlock
This seminar is geared toward individuals looking to develop or improve the practical skills of paving stone installation.
The seminar will spend one-day in class learning the theory of interlocking stone installation and the other full day on hands-on construction of an interlocking stone area that also incorporates a precast retaining wall system. Participants will work together installing an interlocking stone pad with different features and become familiar with installation techniques using modern tools in the industry.
Participants are required to bring personal protective equipment including work boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection, and particulate mask etc..

LO member price: $542.00
Non-member price: $742.00
Maximum participants: 8
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Collin Shotlander, Hybrid Landscape Management
Dates: Thursday February 11, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday February 12, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

LD055: NEW - A Deeper Dive on Rain Gardening
Urban development has resulted in large areas of impermeable surfaces.
During this seminar techniques will be discussed to aid in infiltrating rainwater into the soil while beautifying your landscapes and allowing a more unusual palette of plants to be used.
Rain gardens can be a beautiful addition to any yard and can allow the planting of some truly interesting plants.
Covering:
How to design and build a rain garden, including placement, construction, and plant choices.
Special situations, as well as some failure/solution stories.
Schematics, more on the ‘treatment train’, how to calculate the size the rain garden, soil and infiltration testing, as well as the specialized details on how to plant as well as a few plants that the presenter hasn’t covered before.

LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Date: Thursday February 11, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm