Landscape Maintenance Seminars
TM017: NEW - Turf Disease/Weed/Insect Id and Management
Ideal for new owners or staff of lawn care, grounds maintenance firms, parks departments or golf courses. This half day seminar will benefit new employees and is particularly suited for those with some Turf experience.
Topics covered include:
- Common turf and plant pest id (weeds/insects/diseases)
- Favourable conditions for pests
- Soil water management
- How to reduce pests/pest thresholds
- How to deal with pests
- Being a good steward
Note Recommend but not required participants attend the AM seminar TM016
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Michelle Kent, ES Landscaping
Date: Monday February 3, 2025 1:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ideal for new owners or staff of lawn care, grounds maintenance firms, parks departments or golf courses. This half day seminar will benefit new employees and is particularly suited for those with some Turf experience.
Topics covered include:
- Common turf and plant pest id (weeds/insects/diseases)
- Favourable conditions for pests
- Soil water management
- How to reduce pests/pest thresholds
- How to deal with pests
- Being a good steward
Note Recommend but not required participants attend the AM seminar TM016
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Michelle Kent, ES Landscaping
Date: Monday February 3, 2025 1:00 am - 3:30 pm
TM016: NEW - Turf Basics for a Healthy Lawn
A great lawn makes a great landscape. But where do you start? What are the key components? Benefiting new employees and those with basic turf management experience, this seminar will discuss:
- How to grow a healthy lawn
- How to overseed/Importance of overseeding
- Proper fertility
- Proper watering
- How to water in seed and sod and plant material (plant material requirements)
- How to promote plant health
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Michelle Kent, ES Landscaping
Date: Monday February 3, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A great lawn makes a great landscape. But where do you start? What are the key components? Benefiting new employees and those with basic turf management experience, this seminar will discuss:
- How to grow a healthy lawn
- How to overseed/Importance of overseeding
- Proper fertility
- Proper watering
- How to water in seed and sod and plant material (plant material requirements)
- How to promote plant health
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Michelle Kent, ES Landscaping
Date: Monday February 3, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LBM157: Small Business Finance and Cost Structure
Running a business isn't easy.
Things may be going great, but would you be prepared if the jobs slowed down? Is operating on a zero debt management system achievable? How do you get there? How do you stay afloat when things get tough.
A seminar for young companies the presenter will discuss these questions along with an in depth look into business finances and cost management as they relate to the landscape industry.
Review budgeting methods, cost, debt and cash flow management, lean operating systems principles, etc.
Attendees should bring a laptop to be able to work in a group setting and also be prepared to have constructive discussions about your business finances.
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: Monday February 10, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Running a business isn't easy.
Things may be going great, but would you be prepared if the jobs slowed down? Is operating on a zero debt management system achievable? How do you get there? How do you stay afloat when things get tough.
A seminar for young companies the presenter will discuss these questions along with an in depth look into business finances and cost management as they relate to the landscape industry.
Review budgeting methods, cost, debt and cash flow management, lean operating systems principles, etc.
Attendees should bring a laptop to be able to work in a group setting and also be prepared to have constructive discussions about your business finances.
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: Monday February 10, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 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
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
LP035: NEW-Annuals: The New, the Faithful and the Forgotten
Recommended for retail garden centre staff, parks professionals, those new to maintenance companies or anyone wanting a refresher in planting annuals.
This half-day seminar will discuss plant choices. Covering the major annuals and follow with secondary and under-utilized annuals, planting design for containers and beds, annuals and the environment.Participants should bring their questions to this interactive seminar. Participants will leave with new ideas, tricks to challenges for successful planting and maintenance, along with horticultural resources and tools available.
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: Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph
Date: Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Recommended for retail garden centre staff, parks professionals, those new to maintenance companies or anyone wanting a refresher in planting annuals.
This half-day seminar will discuss plant choices. Covering the major annuals and follow with secondary and under-utilized annuals, planting design for containers and beds, annuals and the environment.Participants should bring their questions to this interactive seminar. Participants will leave with new ideas, tricks to challenges for successful planting and maintenance, along with horticultural resources and tools available.
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: Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph
Date: Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LG048: NEW - Invasive Species Management Options
This seminar will discuss the difference between woody and herbaceous species, management options using mechanical methods or herbicides, personal protective equipment for removing invasive species and selecting the right methods/tools to prevent further spread into the landscape.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeff Dickie, Conservation Halton
Date: Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This seminar will discuss the difference between woody and herbaceous species, management options using mechanical methods or herbicides, personal protective equipment for removing invasive species and selecting the right methods/tools to prevent further spread into the landscape.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeff Dickie, Conservation Halton
Date: Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LG044: Earthworms in Canada – the Silent Invasion
John has studied earthworms on every continent except Antarctica for over 57 years, his projects have been published in over 550 books and journal articles. His presentation will cover the invasion of European and more recently Asian earthworms in Ontario and Canada. Including habitat requirements, barriers to migration, and time of first occurrence.
Following the presentation, specimens of European and Asian earthworms will be available for examination.
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $146.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: John Reynolds, Oligochaetology Laboratory
Date: Friday February 28, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
John has studied earthworms on every continent except Antarctica for over 57 years, his projects have been published in over 550 books and journal articles. His presentation will cover the invasion of European and more recently Asian earthworms in Ontario and Canada. Including habitat requirements, barriers to migration, and time of first occurrence.
Following the presentation, specimens of European and Asian earthworms will be available for examination.
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $146.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: John Reynolds, Oligochaetology Laboratory
Date: Friday February 28, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LM202: Maintenance and Safety of Tools and Equipment in Grounds Maintenance
This day will benefit new grounds maintenance employees and those with some industry experience.
Items covered include:
*Engine maintenance and theory (i.e. lawn mowers, blowers, trimmers etc)
*Safety equipment, operation and storage
*Difference between two and four- cycle engines
*Service and maintenance of the equipment
*Fuel, oil and lubricants
*Carburetor inspections and service techniques
*Discuss issues and myths of engines and their service requirements
Participants should come prepared for some hands-on learning. PPE (personal protection equipment), gloves, work boots, eyewear, ear protection, etc., should be brought.
Lunch not included
Consider continuing with LM206: NEW - Fundamentals of Grounds Maintenance
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: WPE Landscape Equipment 3165 Unity Dr. Unit 4 Mississauga For directions only call 905 - 569 -2055
Instructor: Vince Borgdorff, WPE Landscape Equipment
Date: Monday March 3, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This day will benefit new grounds maintenance employees and those with some industry experience.
Items covered include:
*Engine maintenance and theory (i.e. lawn mowers, blowers, trimmers etc)
*Safety equipment, operation and storage
*Difference between two and four- cycle engines
*Service and maintenance of the equipment
*Fuel, oil and lubricants
*Carburetor inspections and service techniques
*Discuss issues and myths of engines and their service requirements
Participants should come prepared for some hands-on learning. PPE (personal protection equipment), gloves, work boots, eyewear, ear protection, etc., should be brought.
Lunch not included
Consider continuing with LM206: NEW - Fundamentals of Grounds Maintenance
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: WPE Landscape Equipment 3165 Unity Dr. Unit 4 Mississauga For directions only call 905 - 569 -2055
Instructor: Vince Borgdorff, WPE Landscape Equipment
Date: Monday March 3, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 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
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
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
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
LM206: Fundamentals of Grounds Maintenance
For the novice or grounds maintenance employee who would like a refresher/review of areas within the landscape maintenance sector.
Covering topics:
Planning and scheduling maintenance
Basic plant care and location
Common landscape mistakes
Spring and Fall Clean-ups.
Sometime will be spent on plant identification, general maintenance of trees, shrubs and other common plants. All this and more with attention to details to make you, and your client’s property stand out.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bruce Peart, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday March 5, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
For the novice or grounds maintenance employee who would like a refresher/review of areas within the landscape maintenance sector.
Covering topics:
Planning and scheduling maintenance
Basic plant care and location
Common landscape mistakes
Spring and Fall Clean-ups.
Sometime will be spent on plant identification, general maintenance of trees, shrubs and other common plants. All this and more with attention to details to make you, and your client’s property stand out.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bruce Peart, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday March 5, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LM002: Enhance Your Grounds Maintenance Technique
Formerly Improved Grounds Maintenance this popular seminar is one you should always consider attending before starting your season.
The magic behind every outstanding landscape is found in attention to detail. Knowledge is the key to quality work. This seminar will unlock some of the theory and techniques needed to attain an eye-catching landscape. Learn how those who deliver superior results are not simply doing more of the same things everyone else does; they are doing things better. Explore the details and advanced techniques needed to deliver excellent landscape maintenance in today's changing landscape world
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Formerly Improved Grounds Maintenance this popular seminar is one you should always consider attending before starting your season.
The magic behind every outstanding landscape is found in attention to detail. Knowledge is the key to quality work. This seminar will unlock some of the theory and techniques needed to attain an eye-catching landscape. Learn how those who deliver superior results are not simply doing more of the same things everyone else does; they are doing things better. Explore the details and advanced techniques needed to deliver excellent landscape maintenance in today's changing landscape world
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LM207: TAP into Landscape Turf,Annual and Perennial Maintenance
A packed day, the instructor will cover turf, annuals, perennials and shrubs and how they come together to create great ground maintenance landscapes.
A seminar for the novice or grounds maintenance employee who would like a refresher/review of areas within the landscape maintenance sector.
Items covered included
*Review of common shrubs, annuals, perennials and turf identification found in most landscape maintenance projects.
*Tips and tricks to garden bed edges; the best way to get and maintain them
*How to cut turf and add-ons to complement your customers landscape
*Touching on ornamental grasses, tropical plants that can add big impact to landscapes
*Fall bulb planting and four season containers.
Participants will come away better prepared to start the grounds maintenance season.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bruce Peart, Horticulturalist
Date: Friday March 7, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
A packed day, the instructor will cover turf, annuals, perennials and shrubs and how they come together to create great ground maintenance landscapes.
A seminar for the novice or grounds maintenance employee who would like a refresher/review of areas within the landscape maintenance sector.
Items covered included
*Review of common shrubs, annuals, perennials and turf identification found in most landscape maintenance projects.
*Tips and tricks to garden bed edges; the best way to get and maintain them
*How to cut turf and add-ons to complement your customers landscape
*Touching on ornamental grasses, tropical plants that can add big impact to landscapes
*Fall bulb planting and four season containers.
Participants will come away better prepared to start the grounds maintenance season.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bruce Peart, Horticulturalist
Date: Friday March 7, 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 March 10, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 March 10, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LG047: NEW- Take Your Nighttime Photography To The Next Level
Promoting your services on your website and social media, good nighttime images of your projects are critical to convey the mood and feel you create.
Learn the basics of nighttime photography, from different types of cameras, specifications that are important, what type of lenses, settings to use, framing your shot, and how to edit.
Participants are welcome to bring their own camera gear.
Recommended for those with some camera experience
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: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Monday March 10, 2025 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Promoting your services on your website and social media, good nighttime images of your projects are critical to convey the mood and feel you create.
Learn the basics of nighttime photography, from different types of cameras, specifications that are important, what type of lenses, settings to use, framing your shot, and how to edit.
Participants are welcome to bring their own camera gear.
Recommended for those with some camera experience
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: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Monday March 10, 2025 12:30 pm - 3:30 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
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
LBM136: Profitability Begins Before 7 am -The key to a successful morning roll out
Looking for ways to tighten your company's morning routine? This popular seminar is one you should attend before starting your season. The instructor will offer tips to improve efficiency in your yard and get crews on the road and to the client's properties faster.
Topics covered:
*Organization of storage space + yard space using 5s Principles
*The benefits and design of a job trailer
*Communication, keep it simple and timely
*Job binders and information shares
*Planning in advance of the job starting
*Vendor partnerships
*Technology to help you organize the crews
*Employees rewarded for strong performance (Company Culture)
A seminar for owners, crew leaders, general and operation managers.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Thursday March 13, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Looking for ways to tighten your company's morning routine? This popular seminar is one you should attend before starting your season. The instructor will offer tips to improve efficiency in your yard and get crews on the road and to the client's properties faster.
Topics covered:
*Organization of storage space + yard space using 5s Principles
*The benefits and design of a job trailer
*Communication, keep it simple and timely
*Job binders and information shares
*Planning in advance of the job starting
*Vendor partnerships
*Technology to help you organize the crews
*Employees rewarded for strong performance (Company Culture)
A seminar for owners, crew leaders, general and operation managers.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Thursday March 13, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LG051: NEW - Picking the Right Fertilizer
An introduction to fertilizers, reviewing various options including both synthetic and organic. Learn how to select the right fertilizer for an application and how to use soil test results. Understand how the macro-nutrients travel through soil and how this affects proper application.
Plant requirements will also be discussed along with any need of plant specific fertilizer as well as identification of deficiencies based on leaf characteristics. Application rates, and timing for different seasons is also important.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
An introduction to fertilizers, reviewing various options including both synthetic and organic. Learn how to select the right fertilizer for an application and how to use soil test results. Understand how the macro-nutrients travel through soil and how this affects proper application.
Plant requirements will also be discussed along with any need of plant specific fertilizer as well as identification of deficiencies based on leaf characteristics. Application rates, and timing for different seasons is also important.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 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
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
LE010-OT: Skid Steer Loader/Mini-Excavator
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
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: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 860 Belfast Rd., Ottawa for directions cal (613) 244-4388
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Monday March 24, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
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: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 860 Belfast Rd., Ottawa for directions cal (613) 244-4388
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Monday March 24, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 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
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
Seminars main menuThis 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