Landscape Maintenance 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 - 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
LD050: 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: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Date: Tuesday January 26, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LG056: Potted Exotics: What about Olives, Lemons, and Figs??
When your client says, “I’d like something different. Something unique,” or maybe you have a job that needs a special flourish. A Mediterranean touch.
What about adding potted olives, lemons, and figs as a premium choice you can help with.

Although none of these plants are fully hardy here in Ontario. They all do well in containers. And they can all take colder temperatures than many people realize. That means that you have overwintering options.
During this half day seminar participants will find out how to successfully grow maintain, prune and fertilize potted olive trees, potted lemon trees, and potted fig trees.
A seminar for those looking to hear a new potting idea for their next job or just for their own personal interest

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: Steven Biggs, Food Garden Life Media
Date: Thursday January 28, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 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
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
LD054: NEW - Stormwater Management
Flooding is increasing in frequency and severity during intense storms, causing damage to property. With the ongoing effects of climate change these problems will only become more severe, and many municipalities are requiring homeowners and businesses to prevent the discharge of waters to storm drains.

This seminar will provide strategies to manage water on site through rain gardens, bioswales and infiltration chambers. Through careful grading and planting, the risk of flooding can be reduced. This full day seminar will a solid introduction to designers and contractors looking to become a Certified Fusion Landscape Professional.

LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Monday February 8, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
EN018: NEW - Pocket Pollinator Patches
Creating connected patches to support pollinators is urgently needed—and easy to do! — on boulevards and other pocket places in our communities.
In this illustrated talk, Lorraine shares inspiring examples of pocket pollinator patches in various contexts, and outlines some of the special challenges and key benefits of these small-scale landscape projects.
Also included will be the step-by-step process Lorraine took, with volunteers, to create the Portland Place Pollinator Patch on an urban boulevard—from grant writing to design, soil preparation, planting and maintenance.
You will leave this talk inspired to action in community spaces.

LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Lorraine Johnson, Garden Author
Date: Tuesday February 9, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
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