Irrigation Seminars
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Seminars main menuThis 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