Arboriculture Trees & Shrubs Seminars
LP073: NEW-Woody Plants: Their Appeal and Uses in the Landscape
A woody plant is a plant that produces wood as its structural tissue and thus has a hard stem.
During this two-day seminar participants will learn:
• The basics of plant identification will be covered for trees and shrubs: leaf shapes, flowers, fruit, bark, leaf arrangement etc.
• The advantages and concerns surrounding woody plant choices will be covered, along
• includes discussion of plants suitable for rain gardens, attracting birds, invasive species, native species, hardiness zones, and suitability to soil type
• Over 120 species will be covered
• Plant care, including pruning will be touched on.
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $580.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Dates: Wednesday March 11, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday March 12, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
A woody plant is a plant that produces wood as its structural tissue and thus has a hard stem.
During this two-day seminar participants will learn:
• The basics of plant identification will be covered for trees and shrubs: leaf shapes, flowers, fruit, bark, leaf arrangement etc.
• The advantages and concerns surrounding woody plant choices will be covered, along
• includes discussion of plants suitable for rain gardens, attracting birds, invasive species, native species, hardiness zones, and suitability to soil type
• Over 120 species will be covered
• Plant care, including pruning will be touched on.
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $580.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Dates: Wednesday March 11, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday March 12, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LA005: Below the Ground: Introduction to Soils and Tree Roots
Approximately 40 percent of a tree's biomass is below ground, as a vast network of roots. Because roots lie out of sight, their care and protection are often overlooked, resulting in poor performance. Understanding how roots grow and the importance of healthy soil is vital knowledge for anyone working with trees to understand.
This seminar will cover:
*Basics of tree biology
*Root growth and soil science
*Importance of healthy soil and proper nutrient cycling
*How to assess soil conditions to improve soil health
*How to help protect tree roots during construction
*Routine maintenance for root and soil health
Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share case studies from their own work experiences. Landscape designers, technicians, contractors and architects, along with property managers, groundskeepers and arborists should attend.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Thursday March 19, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Approximately 40 percent of a tree's biomass is below ground, as a vast network of roots. Because roots lie out of sight, their care and protection are often overlooked, resulting in poor performance. Understanding how roots grow and the importance of healthy soil is vital knowledge for anyone working with trees to understand.
This seminar will cover:
*Basics of tree biology
*Root growth and soil science
*Importance of healthy soil and proper nutrient cycling
*How to assess soil conditions to improve soil health
*How to help protect tree roots during construction
*Routine maintenance for root and soil health
Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share case studies from their own work experiences. Landscape designers, technicians, contractors and architects, along with property managers, groundskeepers and arborists should attend.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Thursday March 19, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LA001: NEW-Trees and Shrubs: Planting and Maintenance Practices
Don't waste time and money planting incorrectly.
This seminar explores how to maintain trees and shrubs so that they perform well in difficult urban settings. An introduction to tree and shrub biology is followed by a discussion of main stresses, including drought, construction damage, and lack of nutrients. Participants will learn how to assess a planting site and the proper techniques for plant selection and placement.
This seminar also covers the basics of proactive tree and shrub care, including planting,mulching, watering, soil enrichment, staking. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share case studies from their own work experiences.
Landscape designers, technicians, contractors and architects, property managers, groundskeepers and arborists should consider attending.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Friday March 20, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Don't waste time and money planting incorrectly.
This seminar explores how to maintain trees and shrubs so that they perform well in difficult urban settings. An introduction to tree and shrub biology is followed by a discussion of main stresses, including drought, construction damage, and lack of nutrients. Participants will learn how to assess a planting site and the proper techniques for plant selection and placement.
This seminar also covers the basics of proactive tree and shrub care, including planting,mulching, watering, soil enrichment, staking. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share case studies from their own work experiences.
Landscape designers, technicians, contractors and architects, property managers, groundskeepers and arborists should consider attending.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Friday March 20, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LA012: Fungamentals 1: The Basics of Tree and Fungi Interactions
In the urban environment trees and fungi are inseparable. The role fungi play in keeping trees alive, and on the other hand shortening their life, is not only critical to arborists and clients, but also those of us who maintain and build landscapes around these trees.
As professionals, we can bring this world to life for our clients, protect their assets from needless damage during construction, and bring immense value through deeper understanding.
This seminar will cover ID skills for decay fungi, introduce ecology of mycorrhizal fungi, fungal pathogens and how cankers form, techniques for preventing the effects of harmful fungi during and after construction, as well as management techniques for both young and old trees that play host to cankers and other common fungi.
Participants will leave with confidence in field ID, explaining fungal pathology to clients, and understanding the cost management and prevention of issues.
Note: 5.67 IPM Accreditation continuing education credits (CEC) 5.67
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kyle McLauglin, Ironwood Arboricultural Solutions Inc
Date: Tuesday March 24, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
In the urban environment trees and fungi are inseparable. The role fungi play in keeping trees alive, and on the other hand shortening their life, is not only critical to arborists and clients, but also those of us who maintain and build landscapes around these trees.
As professionals, we can bring this world to life for our clients, protect their assets from needless damage during construction, and bring immense value through deeper understanding.
This seminar will cover ID skills for decay fungi, introduce ecology of mycorrhizal fungi, fungal pathogens and how cankers form, techniques for preventing the effects of harmful fungi during and after construction, as well as management techniques for both young and old trees that play host to cankers and other common fungi.
Participants will leave with confidence in field ID, explaining fungal pathology to clients, and understanding the cost management and prevention of issues.
Note: 5.67 IPM Accreditation continuing education credits (CEC) 5.67
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kyle McLauglin, Ironwood Arboricultural Solutions Inc
Date: Tuesday March 24, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LA013: Fungamentals Theory 2 and 3 – Theory of Planting, Pruning, and Root Management
Join Kyle for a review of industry best practice for planting, pruning and root management. Focus will be on understanding the relationship between trees and fungi, and the role fungi play in these three aspects of plant health care.
Although not required it is recommended that attendees have an in depth understanding of Fungi and Integrated Pest Management principles introduced in Fungamentals 1
Details Covered Include
Half day spent reviewing the intricacies of the relationship between trees and fungi throughout their life cycles.
The second half will introduce the relationships between trees and fungi that live on roots (decay and mycorrhizae), tools for minimizing impact while working around roots and ID skills work.
Participants will also get the chance to inspect and dissecting planting stock that is applicable to technical arborists and plant healthcare professionals.
Expectations and Goals
To improve skills for fungal field ID, the role fungi play in choosing trees for planting, and once planted, how fungi interact with trees above and below ground. The focus is to improve comprehension of the interactions between trees and fungi, built on a scientific foundation. Understanding and communicating signs and symptoms of root impact in the canopy.
Other skills explored - diagnosis of decay, symptoms of root impact in canopy, understanding the relationship between proper planting, root death, and when to use pruning techniques (above and below ground) to preserve trees and extend their valuable service life.
Bracket fungi ID skills – Review of Ganoderma, Kretzschmaria, Armillaria, Laetiporus, and Pholiota
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
Note: 5.67 IPM Accreditation continuing education credits (CEC) available
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kyle McLauglin, Ironwood Arboricultural Solutions Inc
Date: Wednesday March 25, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Join Kyle for a review of industry best practice for planting, pruning and root management. Focus will be on understanding the relationship between trees and fungi, and the role fungi play in these three aspects of plant health care.
Although not required it is recommended that attendees have an in depth understanding of Fungi and Integrated Pest Management principles introduced in Fungamentals 1
Details Covered Include
Half day spent reviewing the intricacies of the relationship between trees and fungi throughout their life cycles.
The second half will introduce the relationships between trees and fungi that live on roots (decay and mycorrhizae), tools for minimizing impact while working around roots and ID skills work.
Participants will also get the chance to inspect and dissecting planting stock that is applicable to technical arborists and plant healthcare professionals.
Expectations and Goals
To improve skills for fungal field ID, the role fungi play in choosing trees for planting, and once planted, how fungi interact with trees above and below ground. The focus is to improve comprehension of the interactions between trees and fungi, built on a scientific foundation. Understanding and communicating signs and symptoms of root impact in the canopy.
Other skills explored - diagnosis of decay, symptoms of root impact in canopy, understanding the relationship between proper planting, root death, and when to use pruning techniques (above and below ground) to preserve trees and extend their valuable service life.
Bracket fungi ID skills – Review of Ganoderma, Kretzschmaria, Armillaria, Laetiporus, and Pholiota
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
Note: 5.67 IPM Accreditation continuing education credits (CEC) available
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kyle McLauglin, Ironwood Arboricultural Solutions Inc
Date: Wednesday March 25, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LA003: Introduction to Tree Pruning
Pruning is among the most effective method for landscape professionals to improve the form, growth and health of trees. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Participants learn the what, where, why and how of successful pruning for trees. The seminar focuses on pruning of young trees to develop good structure, aesthetics and health. Along with review of health and safety and regulatory considerations.
Outdoor hands-on instruction: Participants should dress for the weather, and bring PPE (personal protection equipment): gloves, CSA- approved footwear, eyewear, etc., and hand secateurs.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Friday March 27, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pruning is among the most effective method for landscape professionals to improve the form, growth and health of trees. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Participants learn the what, where, why and how of successful pruning for trees. The seminar focuses on pruning of young trees to develop good structure, aesthetics and health. Along with review of health and safety and regulatory considerations.
Outdoor hands-on instruction: Participants should dress for the weather, and bring PPE (personal protection equipment): gloves, CSA- approved footwear, eyewear, etc., and hand secateurs.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Friday March 27, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LA003: Introduction to Tree Pruning
Pruning is among the most effective method for landscape professionals to improve the form, growth and health of trees. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Participants learn the what, where, why and how of successful pruning for trees. The seminar focuses on pruning of young trees to develop good structure, aesthetics and health. Along with review of health and safety and regulatory considerations.
Outdoor hands-on instruction: Participants should dress for the weather, and bring PPE (personal protection equipment): gloves, CSA- approved footwear, eyewear, etc., and hand secateurs.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Monday March 30, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pruning is among the most effective method for landscape professionals to improve the form, growth and health of trees. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Participants learn the what, where, why and how of successful pruning for trees. The seminar focuses on pruning of young trees to develop good structure, aesthetics and health. Along with review of health and safety and regulatory considerations.
Outdoor hands-on instruction: Participants should dress for the weather, and bring PPE (personal protection equipment): gloves, CSA- approved footwear, eyewear, etc., and hand secateurs.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Monday March 30, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LS007: Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and AED Certification
This two-day practical first aid course meets government requirements and prepares participants to administer first aid for common landscape injuries. Every landscape crew must have one person with first aid training to assist injured workers. Participants should bring a blanket.
Topics covered included;
* Musculoskeletal Injuries
* Spinal precautions
* Soft tissue injuries (bruises, burns, and frostbite, etc)
* Heat and cold temperature emergencies
* Poisons.
* One rescuer adult/child/baby CPR
* Two rescuer adult/child CPR
* Adult/child/baby choking
* Barrier devices/pocket masks
* AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $185.00
Non-member price: $315.00
Maximum participants: 16
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from, SAJE Vital Signs
Dates: Monday March 30, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday March 31, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This two-day practical first aid course meets government requirements and prepares participants to administer first aid for common landscape injuries. Every landscape crew must have one person with first aid training to assist injured workers. Participants should bring a blanket.
Topics covered included;
* Musculoskeletal Injuries
* Spinal precautions
* Soft tissue injuries (bruises, burns, and frostbite, etc)
* Heat and cold temperature emergencies
* Poisons.
* One rescuer adult/child/baby CPR
* Two rescuer adult/child CPR
* Adult/child/baby choking
* Barrier devices/pocket masks
* AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $185.00
Non-member price: $315.00
Maximum participants: 16
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from, SAJE Vital Signs
Dates: Monday March 30, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday March 31, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LA010: Advanced Pruning Seminar
Many landscaper professionals hesitate to prune small trees and shrubs. They feel that may injure or permanently disfigure the plant. In this seminar you will review the basics of pruning then learn some advanced strategies and techniques so that you can encourage proper plant structure, reduce long term maintenance and hazards that can arise from improperly pruned plants.
Learn the reasons and timing for pruning of many different types of shrubs and small trees. We will look at restoration, structural and fruit tree pruning. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Please dress for the weather and do not forget your secateurs and PPE.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday March 31, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Many landscaper professionals hesitate to prune small trees and shrubs. They feel that may injure or permanently disfigure the plant. In this seminar you will review the basics of pruning then learn some advanced strategies and techniques so that you can encourage proper plant structure, reduce long term maintenance and hazards that can arise from improperly pruned plants.
Learn the reasons and timing for pruning of many different types of shrubs and small trees. We will look at restoration, structural and fruit tree pruning. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Please dress for the weather and do not forget your secateurs and PPE.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday March 31, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LA010: Advanced Pruning Seminar
Many landscaper professionals hesitate to prune small trees and shrubs. They feel that may injure or permanently disfigure the plant. In this seminar you will review the basics of pruning then learn some advanced strategies and techniques so that you can encourage proper plant structure, reduce long term maintenance and hazards that can arise from improperly pruned plants.
Learn the reasons and timing for pruning of many different types of shrubs and small trees. We will look at restoration, structural and fruit tree pruning. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Please dress for the weather and do not forget your secateurs and PPE.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Wednesday April 1, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Seminars main menuMany landscaper professionals hesitate to prune small trees and shrubs. They feel that may injure or permanently disfigure the plant. In this seminar you will review the basics of pruning then learn some advanced strategies and techniques so that you can encourage proper plant structure, reduce long term maintenance and hazards that can arise from improperly pruned plants.
Learn the reasons and timing for pruning of many different types of shrubs and small trees. We will look at restoration, structural and fruit tree pruning. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Please dress for the weather and do not forget your secateurs and PPE.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Wednesday April 1, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm