Landscape Design and Measurement Seminars

LP062: Planting Choices - Expand Your Knowledge of Native Plants
Landscape surroundings are changing and customers are asking for more sustainable ways of caring for their properties.
This seminar will provide environmentally sound solutions for landscape designers and contractors, reviewing the wide variety of native herbaceous and woody plant species available.
Learn what native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs in Ontario are suitable for small or large landscaping projects, and how they can be effectively combined with non-native species to create ornamental gardens pollinator gardens and rain gardens.
There are hundreds of native species available to the landscape professional, but only a fraction is used. Participants will learn what plants work well together, and where native plants can be sourced.

LO member price: $138.00
Non-member price: $242.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Wednesday February 5, 2025 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
LC076: NEW - Water Features In The Landscape
How to envision, design and build water features: pools, hot tubs, ponds, streams, waterfalls, that are believably integrated into their settings. Delve into designing & building successful projects with an overall concept that focuses on the completed landscape, not just the vessels within it.

LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Randy Tumber
Date: Wednesday February 5, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LG049: NEW - Designing Low Carbon Landscapes
Reducing the carbon footprint of projects is becoming more important in the landscape industry. As a green industry, it is vital that we incorporate practices that reduce environmental impacts: recycling and reusing materials on site, managing soils, reducing cut and fill and planting to increase carbon sequestration.
In this seminar, specific strategies will be discussed that will enable you to design landscapes compliant with the latest environmental standards.

LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $146.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Monday February 10, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LS033: NEW - Safety, Health and The Law
Safety, Health & the Law is a one-day seminar designed to increase awareness and working knowledge of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:
*Identify why workplace health and safety is important.
*Navigate the different components of theAct and regulations.
*Recognize key definitions and duties of workplace parties.
*Identify how to recognize, assess, control and evaluate workplace hazards and review relevant regulations.
*Identify requirements for notices, reporting injuries & illnesses and keeping records.

Seminar is intended for:
*Managers & supervisors.
*Health and safety coordinators.
*JHSC members (non-certified).
*Anyone responsible for health and safety in the workplace.

Participants will receive one participant guide and one copy of the Carswell Pocket Ontario OH&S Act and Regulations, Consolidated Edition

Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.

LO member price: $240.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kristin Hoffman, Workplace Safety Prevention Services (WSPS)
Date: Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LD050: NEW - 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: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Date: Thursday February 13, 2025 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" workshop, 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: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Date: Wednesday February 19, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LG050: NEW - Plant Sociology and Building Plant Communities
An introduction to plant sociology with a discussion on the different ways plants interact with each other in their native plant communities. Building on that information, we will explore how that knowledge can enhance planting designs in an ornamental setting while also maintaining the principles of planting design, rainwater management, and sustainability.
Recommended for Designers and owners of Maintenance Companies.

LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Rose Walters
Date: Friday February 21, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LP059: NEW - Invasive Species in Ontario
Invasive species are becoming common in both our natural areas and in our urban spaces, and it can be challenging to identify them. Plant keys are often used as a tool to identify native plants in a particular region, but these keys don't include the common invasives you may encounter.
In this seminar, we will look at how to identify common invasive species in Ontario, through the use of both dichotomous keys for native species and studying the morphological differences between them and similar-looking invasive species.
Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of plant names, plant morphology and confidence in differentiating between invasives and their native look-alikes.

Lunch not included

LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $146.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LBM147: NEW - Employment Law 101 - What Every Employer Should Know..and Do
Navigating employment law can be daunting. To employers (and even employment lawyers) the law appears to shift daily, whether at the hands of governments or courts and tribunals. Human rights, health and safety, privacy, employment standards, accessibility, and so much more.
This presentation, led by Jeremy Ambraska of Sherrard Kuzz LLP, Employment & Labour Lawyers, highlights key employment law basics every employer should know to minimize risk and maximize opportunity.

Lunch not included

LO member price: $37.00
Non-member price: $66.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeremy Ambraska of Sherrard Kuzz LLP, Employment & Labour Lawyers
Date: Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
LS028: Supervisor Responsibilities & Due Diligence
Supervisors play a critical role in workplace health and safety. The seminar is designed to equip supervisors with the necessary knowledge to understand their legal duties, their role as a leader, and the key concept of due diligence.
Topics include:
* Supervisor duties as defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and how these duties link with the employer and worker duties.
* Summarize the duties and responsibilities of a supervisor in accordance with the OHSA and how to implement them in the workplace
* Give examples of how supervisors can exercise due diligence in the workplace.
* Create an action plan of steps that demonstrates due diligence in their workplace.
* Analyze case studies in the workplace to determine if due diligence was established.

This program is directed to new and experienced supervisors who want to develop and improve their understanding and leadership in workplace health and safety.

A resource guide will be provided

Consider continuing with seminar Landscape Ontario’s The Effective Supervisor Building Strategies for Success.

Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.

Lunch not included

LO member price: $149.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kristin Hoffman, Workplace Safety Prevention Services (WSPS)
Date: Wednesday March 5, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
LBM162: The Effective Supervisor: Building Strategies for Success
This seminar considers the day-to-day context in which supervisors perform their role and brings to life the concepts associated with "organizing the work and its performance" as referenced in the definition of a competent person. This seminar goes beyond awareness of the legal roles and responsibilities of supervisors and engages participants in identifying real-life challenges and solutions.
By the end of this training participants will be able to:
* Describe the legal duties and responsibilities of a supervisor
* How to orient a new worker
* Demonstrate good coaching skills
* How mental health impacts the workplace and understand supervisor approaches that promote mental health
* Describe the role of the supervisor in ensuring that human rights in the workplace are maintained
* How to manage conflict
* Describe a supervisor's responsibility for dealing with workplace violence and harassment
* What to do if an injury happens
* Describe the supervisor's role in accommodating workers with disabilities
Recommended for:
* Individuals currently in supervisory positions either newly appointed or experienced
* Individuals who would like to become supervisors
* Managers, HR personnel, CEO, Owners

Recommended that participants are familiar with the workplace health and safety law regarding supervisor duties and responsibilities or attended Landscape Ontario's Supervisor Responsibilities and Due Diligence seminar or the Safety, Health and The Law seminar.

Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.

LO member price: $535.00
Non-member price: $815.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kristin Hoffman, Workplace Safety Prevention Services (WSPS)
Dates: Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LD051: NEW - An Introduction to Vectorworks Landmark
Vectorworks is a software specifically designed for the landscape industry with the ability to design in both 2D and 3D. Models can be quickly generated to demonstrate designs to clients, data attached to each element saves time in creating specifications and grading tools create an accurate 3d landscape with cut and fill calculations.
For those designers working with architects, Vectorworks imports and exports easily to Revit and other BIM modelling programs. This introductory seminar will be a general overview of the software. Participants will need to download the trial version of the software ahead of time as you will be modelling a small project together.

LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LC077: NEW - Designing and Building Award-Winning Water Features
This advanced water feature workshop will cover the technical and artistic aspects of pond, stream, and waterfall design. We'll focus on advanced plumbing & filtration, flow rates & water volumes, liner tips & tricks, leak prevention & detection, and rock selection & placement.

LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Derek Lippert, Quiet Nature Ltd.
Date: Friday March 14, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LC019: Grading and Drainage: A Necessary Evil
Grading and drainage can be a tedious task, but it is imperative to get it right in order to achieve success on your next construction job.

This seminar will benefit contractors and designers with little or no familiarity with grading and drainage requirements and processes.

Participants will explore grading principles and standards, and their impact on surface drainage, for most landscape projects. Basic grading calculations, the use of site surveys, the manipulation of land forms, and the preparation of grading details and plans for both surface and in-ground drainage is presented. In-ground drainage considerations are introduced. Typical grading notation methods are also presented. Participants will be required to carry out typical grading calculations and prepare simple grading details.

Participants should bring: scientific calculator, architect's scale and extra paper.

LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Tuesday March 18, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LC020: Grading And Drainage: Intermediate Seminar
This seminar is for those who have had some exposure to grading design and installation or attended the introductory seminar LC019. A detailed, in-depth study of both surface and subsurface drainage considerations is presented. Areas covered include detailed grading standards and associated requirements, basic cut-and-fill calculations, erosion control, ground rules for effective and safe grading practices and design and construction requirements for retaining walls.

Participants will prepare a full grading plan case study for a residential site with non-typical grading issues, carry out typical grading calculations and prepare simple grading details.

Participants should bring: scientific calculator, an architect's scale and extra paper.

LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Wednesday March 19, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LG052: NEW - Container, Planters to Enhance an Outdoor Space
Exceed your customers’ expectations.
Covering the basics of planter design, the instructor will talk about some of the new trends like; up-cycled planters, he will also talk about some of the less conventional plant material that can take a planter and make it something more interesting. The instructor also briefly covers estimating/costing, and the benefits of offering this service.
Come away able to design magnificent planters that will keep you busy for the season.

Lunch not included

LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $146.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Spencer Hauck, Sandhill Botanical
Date: Monday March 24, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LS026: Emergency 1st Aid, CPR C & AED Certification
This one-day seminar designed to give participants a general overview of first aid. Participants will learn how to think and react in an emergency until medical help arrives. This seminar is suitable for those working as first responders in their workplace.
Topics covered include:
*Preventing of disease transmission
*Airway and breathing emergencies
*CPR for adults and children
*Cardiovascular emergencies/strokes
*Spinal precaution
*Managing bleeds
*Shock
*Fainting and more
*AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training

First Aid is valid for three years, AED Certification one year. Annual CPR certification is recommended.

Prerequisite Only participants who have completed their 2 day Standard First Aid,CPR C & AED Certification training are eligible to attend.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.

LO member price: $120.00
Non-member price: $236.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from, SAJE Vital Signs
Date: Friday March 28, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 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: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from, SAJE Vital Signs
Dates: Monday March 31, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday April 1, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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