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Thank you to all of our associate members for supporting this event. We look forward to seeing all of you on Thursday, March 1st at our 62nd Annual Parks Education Forum!
Event Date: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Event Location: Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel and Conference Centre - 3063 South Service Road, Burlington, ON L7N 3E9
Event Schedule:
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7:00 to 7:30 am
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Vendor table Set-up
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7:30 to 9:00 am
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Check-in/Breakfast/Trade Show
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9:00 to 9:05 am
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Welcome
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9:10 to 10:10 am
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Session 1 - Dan Andrews - OPENING THE DOOR TO NEW TRAIL USERS: A LOOK AT THE DRAFT ONTARIO TRAILS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
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10:20 to 11:20 am
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Session 2 - Karen Oldham -NEIGHBOURHOOD DECISION MAKING PROGRAM 2017
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11:35 am to 12:45 pm
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Luncheon & Awards Ceremony
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1:00 to 1:50 pm
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Session 3 - Rita Weerdenberg & Darby McGrath - TREE SELECTION & DEBUT OF THE NEW SPECIES SELECTOR WEBSITE
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2:00 to 2:50 pm
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Session 4 - James Dann - HIGH LAKE EFFECT 2017 - TORONTO PARKS EXPERIENCE
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3:00 pm
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Closing
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Be a part of our Annual Parks Education Forum by participating in our mini trade show.
Vendor Table Top Displays
Twenty 4' tables will be set up around the insider perimeter of our meeting room, creating an intimate networking opportunity for vendors and parks professionals. Time will be allotted prior to the official start of the day and during breaks throughout the day for event attendees to meet and chat with vendors. Showcase your products and services to industry professionals from across Ontario. Create new relationships. Re-connect with existing customers.
Registration opens to OPA MEMBERS ONLY on December 1st, with potential members being able to register as of January 3rd.
Table Top Selection
Please review the current table reservations list below to determine which tables are available, then refer to the master floor plan to select your top 3 preferred table locations - you will be asked for this information when you register. Please note that tables are allocated on a first-come first-served basis, your table number will be confirmed via separate email once your registration has been processed.
Current table reservations:
Table 1 - Bannerman Limited
Table 2 - Ure-Tech Surfaces Inc.
Table 3 - Practica
Table 4 - Everplay Installation Inc.
Table 5 - New World Park Solutions Inc.
Table 6 - Softline Solutions
Table 7 - ABC Recreation
Table 8 - Molok North America
Table 9 - G.C. Duke
Table 10 - Earthscape Play
Table 11 - Hy-Grade Precast
Table 12 - Allturf Ltd.
Table 13 - Henderson Recreation
Table 14 - Sports Turf International Ltd
Table 15 - Openspace Solutions Inc.
Table 16 - Landscape Ontario
Table 17 - Turf Care Products Canada Ltd.
Table 18 - Lawn Life Natural Turf Products
Table 19 - Hutcheson Sand & Mixes
Table 20 - PlayPower Canada
Table 21 - Sheridan Nurseries
Registration Fees:
OPA Members
Registration opens to members only on December 1st.
- OPA Member Early Bird Cost: $535 (Register by January 16th)
- OPA Member Late Bird Cost: $575
Potential Members
Registration opens to potential members January 3rd.
- Potential Member Early Bird Cost: $575 (Register by January 31st)
- Potential Member Late bird cost: $615
(Please note above price includes buffet breakfast and lunch for one. Meal tickets for additional representatives can be purchased when registering. All company representatives attending must be registered.)
Event Details: Click here to meet our presenters and read about the education sessions
