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Steve Whysall wrote a great article on his blog.  Scroll to the 3rd story about Arborist Technician Jeff Case. http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2013/11/28/make-a-life-in-the-world-of-gardening/

January 20th intake at the Canada Way Education Centre has educational sponsored seats available.  This means that your tuition will be covered by Douglas College Training Group.  You are still required to be industry sponsored by your employer.  To review the steps to register as a Landscape Horticulturist click here. Interested students must attend a... Read more »

A great article was written in ‘The Guardian’, on how an Arborist in London made a career out of his boyhood hobby of tree climbing.  Here is the link; http://www.theguardian.com/money/2013/oct/15/how-become-arborist-career

HEBC is a Pacific Yew Sponsor for the PNW-ISA Tree Climbing Competition.  Annika will be there all day Saturday, to answer any questions about the Arborist Technician and Climbing Arborist Apprenticeship programs. The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture is pleased to host the 2013 Chapter TCC at Green Timbers Urban Forest... Read more »

Today’s Vancouver Sun has another great article, here is the link; http://www.vancouversun.com/business/hotbed+gardening/8886714/story.html Download Article 2013-09-09 Vancouver Sun B.C. a hotbed of gardening

Two great articles can be found in Saturday, September 7th Vancouver Sun.  Here are the links;   http://www.vancouversun.com/business/growing+business+more+ways+than/8882764/story.html http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Young+gardeners+enthusiastic+about+entering+business/8882772/story.html

Camosun College in Victoria, will be offering Level 1 Arborist Technician apprenticeship program starting January 2014. Contact HEBC at 604-430-0422 or [email protected], if you are interested, as Camosun will not be setup to take student registration until September.

Join Kwantlen Polytechnic University for a tour of their facilities. Meet students, faculty, and alumni. Discover School of Horticulture’s programs, facilities, and resources. To regsiter call 604.599.3422 or email [email protected] or view the flyer for more information.

The National Skills Competition was a great success.  Team BC had a great time, and received Bronze.  They should be very proud of their accomplishment.  Team Alberta received Gold, and Team Quebec received Silver. Check out the photos of Team BC’s progress by going to our Facebook page. A big Thank You to all the... Read more »

The National Skills competition is taking place in Vancouver this year.  The competition takes place on June 6th & 7th.  Come and support team BC in the Landscape competition.  Entry is free at BC Place. This a great opportunity to check out the other trades.  2002 was he last time the National competition was held... Read more »

HEBC will have a booth at Golden Spruce Nurseries’ Open House. The nursery is looking great so on May 23 from 2:00 – 7:00 we will be hosting our open house! The Seasonal Experience will be serving dinner from 4:00- 6:30, bar opens at 4:30. Avenue Equipment will be bringing out some Kubota & Exmark... Read more »

Congratulations to Team Kwantlen & Team Camosun! The 2013 SkillsBC Landscape Competition was a success.  Kevin & Jason from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, received Gold and Kelsey & Kara from Camosun College received Silver at this year’s competition.  Kevin & Jason will be representing BC at the Nationals Skills Competition June 6th & 7th at BC... Read more »