CNLA: Landscape Manitoba

Landscape Manitoba is a trade association of nursery growers, greenhouse growers, garden centre operators, landscape contractors, sod growers, landscape maintenance contractors and suppliers of national and international products. Also includes active grower members, associate members, government and university horticultural personnel and academic members.

Landscape Manitoba's Objectives
The improvement and development of the many facets of the nursery, sod, landscaping, and maintenance industry in Manitoba.

Code of Ethics
The members of Landscape Manitoba (Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association) agree to:

Strive continually as individuals and through the association, to improve our industry and to avoid any practice which might bring discredit to our industry.
Comply with all municipal, provincial and federal laws.
Observe the by-laws of the Association and give of ourselves generously for the advancement of its objectives.
Comply with CNLA nursery stock specifications and other standards recognized by the association.

Mission Statement
To promote professionalism to industry members, and to promote the development of the industry through the ongoing support for industry research and education.

Landscape Manitoba Newsletter
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Spring 2008
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February 10-11, 2009

Landscape Manitoba Presents the 2009 Manitoba Green Show!
February 10-11th 2009 at the Victoria Inn, Winnipeg

Landscape Manitoba has a great show planned for 2009 with cutting-edge speakers, a New Product Showcase area, over 60 booths featuring exhibitors from across Canada and the US, the National Awards of Landscape Excellence, and much more!

Click here to download the 2009 show brochure which includes a full show agenda, including confirmed exhibitors (as of October 31, 2008), a full listing of seminars, as well as a registration form. Register before December 31st, 2008 to win a free two-night stay at the Victoria Inn!

This years show will feature:

Landscape Manitoba’s Annual General Meeting
Buffet lunches – a fun networking opportunity!
The National Awards of Landscape Excellence combined with Landscape Manitoba’s Awards of Excellence program
Seminars that will appeal to landscapers, garden centers, nursery growers and more!

Gary Johnson (University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN): "Entombed Roots and Brief Landscape Lives” and “Making Dysfunctional Root Systems Functional: Stopping the Problems Before It’s Too Late”
George Urvari (Oriole Landscaping, Toronto, ON): “A Great Bottom Line is Founded On Safety”, “Business Smarts”, and “Estimating for Profit”
Rod McDonald (Regina, SK): “On the Road to Success”, “Taking Care of Customers”, and “Making Money in The Green Industry”
Kim Williams (Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS): “Nuts and Bolts of Plant Nutrient Management”
Joint Presentation by Aubin Nurseries Ltd., Jeffries Nurseries Ltd., and Vanstone Nurseries: “New Plants and Trends for the Prairies”
Employment Standards Division MB: “What you need to know about Employment Standards”

Certification testing (CLP, CLD), and CHT test stations on the show floor
A New Product Showcase area

For more information on the 2009 show, contact Rebecca Wetselaar, Landscape Manitoba Trade Show Coordinator, at
1-866-383-4711 or rebecca@canadanursery.com.

Click here for the 2009 Show Brochure and Registration Form, 2009 Exhibitors Package, 2009 Sponsorship Package, 2009 New Product Showcase Form, and the 2009 Auction Donation Form.

Landscape Manitoba held a golf tournament on Wednesday August 27th at Kildonen Park Golf Course. We had great weather, over 40 players, and a number of sponsors that we would like to thank:

Event Title Sponsor: Enns Brothers
Dinner Sponsor: Barkman Concrete Ltd.
Raffle Prize Sponsor: Yetman’s Ltd.
Trophy Sponsor: New Roads National Leasing
Hole Sponsors: Vermeer, Battlefield Equipment, Ecco Chips, Enns Brothers and New Roads National Leasing
Hole-in-one Sponsors: Ranger Insurance and HortProtect

Thanks to everyone who could make it, and we hope to see you next year!

2008 Landscape Awards of Excellence Program

The 2007 Awards of Excellence reception, banquet, and live auction highlighted industries best and included a live auction that raised over $3500.00 for scholarships at Red River College.

The ceremony featured 11 entries into the Landscape Construction categories, and also included three specialty awards. Awards of Merit went to Galay Landscape & Irrigation for “The Waverley Retirement Community” (Landscape Construction under $15,000), and to Alternative Landscaping Ltd. for “The Kindle Residence” (Landscape Construction Over $15,000). Awards of Excellence were presented to Lemkey Landscape Design for “The Henderson Residence” (Landscape Construction over $15,000), and to Swiss Alpine Landscaping for “The Regehr Residence” (Landscape Construction Over $15,000). The Walter Shelmerdine Award was presented to Rick Durand, an Honorary Life Membership was presented to Jake Penner, and the first “Because Green Matters” award was presented to Mayor Sam Katz with the City of Winnipeg. Landscape Manitoba would like to thank all companies who entered into the awards program, and congratulate all of our award winners for the 2007 year.

Due to the success of the show and our awards program, Landscape Manitoba has been chosen to host the 2009 CNLA National Awards of Landscape Excellence. This program will be run in conjunction with Landscape Manitoba’s 2008 awards of excellence at the 2009 show. Landscape Manitoba looks forward to welcoming industry professionals from all over Canada and promises for a fantastic awards gala at the 2009 show!

Click here to download the 2008 Awards of Excellence Entry Form

Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) Test Scheduled!

October 8-9, 2008, Red River College, Winnipeg

This year, Landscape Manitoba is holding it's first CHT evaluation. This is a national designation, with international recognition. You can achieve your CHT by successfully completing a series of written and hands-on tests. Softscape Installation and Hardscape Installation will be tested this year. Completing any one of the modules will earn you your CHT designation.

Click here for more information on the CHT program.

Order your CHT study manual today and start preparing! Study manual order form

Download an application form for exam day and send it into the CNLA office. CHT Application form

Interested in attaching your name to certification? Take a look at our Sponsorship Package and partner with us today!

Questions? Contact Julia Ricottone, CHT test administrator, julia@canadanursery.com, or 1-888-446-3499

Apprenticeship Program - Certified Landscape Technician
Red River College, Winnipeg, MB
To become a certified landscape technician in Manitoba, you must complete an apprenticeship that combines on-the-job (practical) experience and in-school (technical) training. To be an apprentice in this trade, you must be at least 16 years of age. Click here for the brochure.

For further information contact: Landscape Manitoba, c/o 808 Muriel St., Winnipeg, MB R2Y OY3 Phone: (204) 889-5981, Fax: (204) 888-0944 E-mail: landmb@mts.net

http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aet/apprent/apprenticeshiptrades/landscape1.htm
To become a certified horticultural technician, you must complete an apprenticeship that combines on-the-job (practical) experience and in-school (technical) training. First, find an employer who will apprentice you and sign an apprenticeship agreement. Then contact the Apprenticeship Branch to formalize your apprenticeship agreement with your employer. As you learn the skills of your trade, you are paid a wage that increases over the length of your apprenticeship.

Red River College Greenspace Management Information

http://198.163.144.46/greensp/home.htm
Greenspace Management is a 30-month diploma program with an entry date in September. The program will focus on turfgrass management, design and construction of greenspace and recreational areas, equipment maintenance and operation, integrated pest management, irrigation system management, horticulture, arboriculture, computers, office management and strategic planning. It is a Co-operative education program, which integrates two six-month paid terms of employment with five terms of academic theory. Red River College offers co-operative education as part of its education strategy to enhance students' career training opportunities.

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