Ontario Parks Association upcoming events

Horticulture Practitioner Program - Level 2 (02 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Level 2 of this program will offer a new experience for OPA training, taking place over three weeks of self-guided learning, allowing attendees to work at their own pace through content covering the following topics:

Week 1

Plant ID 2
Design Basics
Display Installation & Maintenance
Irrigation

Week 2

Soil Amendments
Fertilizer
Advanced Pruning

Week 3

Attend
Intro to Greenhouses
Leadership Skills

Prerequisite:

Completed HPP Level 1

This course will have quizzes every Monday sent via email on the afternoons of November 9th, November 16th, November 23rd , 2026

Our goal with our 3-Level Horticulture Practitioner Program is to provide valuable information for those looking to get into the field of Horticulture that will take them from newcomer to job-ready. This program also aims to provide career advancement for those in the Horticulture field through attaining the OPA Horticulture Practitioner designation as a valuable resume asset. Each level will cover new topics or provide more depth to existing concepts, creating a strong foundation for those looking to build a career in the field of Horticulture.

Level 3 of our Horticulture Practitioner Program will be running in January 2027 We're looking forward to providing you with new and exciting opportunities to expand your career and enrich your knowledge!

Click Here to Register

Horticulture Practitioner Program - Level 1 (02 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

OPA is happy to announce we are running the very popular Horticulture Practitioner Program again this year. Level 1 of this program will offer a new experience for OPA training, taking place over three weeks of self-guided learning, allowing attendees to work at their own pace through content covering the following topics:

Week 1

1. Legislation

2. Tools

3. Soil Science

4. Plant Health Care

Week 2

1. Workplace Hazards and Safety Practices

2. Small Engines

3. Bed Preparation

4. Pruning 1

Week 3

1. Public Relations

2. Mowing Turf

3. Planting Trees and Shrubs

4. Plant Identification 1

This course will have quizzes sent via email every Monday afternoon following the first day of your registration.

Levels 2 & 3 of our Horticulture Practitioner Programs are also available throughout the year.

We're looking forward to providing you with new and exciting opportunities to expand your career and enrich your knowledge!

Click Here to Register

Horticulture Practitioner Program - Level 2 (02 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Week 1

Plant ID 2
Design Basics
Display Installation & Maintenance
Irrigation

Week 2

Soil Amendments
Fertilizer
Advanced Pruning

Week 3

Attend
Intro to Greenhouses
Leadership Skills

Prerequisite:

Completed HPP Level 1

This course will have quizzes every Monday sent via email on the afternoons week after the start of your course start date.

We're looking forward to providing you with new and exciting opportunities to expand your career and enrich your knowledge!

Click Here to Register

Horticulture Practitioner Program - Level 3 (02 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Level 3 of this program will offer a new experience for OPA training, taking place over three weeks of self-guided learning, allowing attendees to work at their own pace through content covering the following topics:

Week

Botany
Turf
Greenhouse Operations
Production & Propagation

Week 2

Advanced Display Design
Interior plantscaping, green roofs, ponds etc…
Xeriscaping
Trade Calculations

Week 3

Purchasing, ordering tendering materials
Computer programs & Record keeping
Basic Project Management
Managing Staff, HR Skills, Leadership Skills

Prerequisite: Completed HPP Level 2

This course will have quizzes sent via email every Monday afternoon following the first day of your registration.

Click Here to Register

Horticulture Practitioner Program - Level 3 (04 Jan 2027)

Mon, 04 Jan 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Week 1

Botany
Turf
Greenhouse Operations
Production & Propagation

Week 2

Advanced Display Design
Interior plantscaping, green roofs, ponds etc…
Xeriscaping
Trade Calculations

Week 3

Purchasing, ordering tendering materials
Computer programs & Record keeping
Basic Project Management
Managing Staff, HR Skills, Leadership Skills

Prerequisite:

Completed HPP Level 2

This course will have quizzes every Monday send via email on the afternoons of January 18th, January 25th and February 1st, 2027.

Click Here to Register

Horticulture Practitioner Program - Level 2 (04 Jan 2027)

Mon, 04 Jan 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Week 1

Plant ID 2
Design Basics
Display Installation & Maintenance
Irrigation

Week 2

Soil Amendments
Fertilizer
Advanced Pruning

Week 3

Attend
Intro to Greenhouses
Leadership Skills

Prerequisite:

Completed HPP Level 1

This course will have quizzes every Monday sent via email on the afternoons the week after the start of your course start date.

We're looking forward to providing you with new and exciting opportunities to expand your career and enrich your knowledge!

Click Here to Register

Horticulture Practitioner Program - Level 1 (04 Jan 2027)

Mon, 04 Jan 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Week 1

1. Legislation

2. Tools

3. Soil Science

4. Plant Health Care

Week 2

1. Workplace Hazards and Safety Practices

2. Small Engines

3. Bed Preparation

4. Pruning 1

Week 3

1. Public Relations

2. Mowing Turf

3. Planting Trees and Shrubs

4. Plant Identification 1

This course will have quizzes sent via email every Monday afternoon following the first day of your registration.

Levels 2 & 3 of our Horticulture Practitioner Programs are also available throughout the year.

We're looking forward to providing you with new and exciting opportunities to expand your career and enrich your knowledge!

Click Here to Register