Landscape Construction and Installation Seminars

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 - Thursday September 30, 2027 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

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

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