Animal Tracking Workshop
Have you ever wondered what made those marks in the snow? In this full-day program we will learn how to track animals. We will study the tracks and signs of
Owl Prowl (Family Night)
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors.
Night Stalker’s Owl Prowl (For Adults)
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors.
Arboretum Workshop: Plants, Stars, Galaxies and the University
The Arboretum's Plants, Stars, Galaxies and the University workshop series includes 12 lectures (two per evening for six weeks) that explore many of the wonders of the night sky. On clear nights, telescopes will be available to observe the night sky. Series runs Oct. 15 to Nov. 19. Early Bird Fee: $125 before Oct 7. Regular
Introducing Mushrooms Workshop
Explore the mysterious, weird and wonderful world of fungi! From giant puffballs emerging from the ground to strange little bird's nests growing on wood. Learn to distinguish editble Agaricus from deadly Amanita.
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Ken Smith
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Ken Smith, Founder and Principal of Ken Smith Workshop, NYC. His talk
Shinrin-Yoku Walk
The newly launched Canadian Chapter of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides is proud to hold one of its first high-profile walks in Canada at The Arboretum.
Growing Woody Plants from Seed Workshop
Diversity is the emphasis of this full-day course. Grow your own native trees and shrubs. Characteristic seeds for the workshop will be collected while touring part of The Arboretum.
Hawks Workshop at the Arboretum
This workshop will help you identify migrating hawks, falcons, vultures, eagles and osprey. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities, you'll learn about plumage, body shape, foraging techniques, flight patterns
The Amazing Life of Spiders
Learn fascinating life stories and identification tips about our most important invertebrate predators: spiders. We’ll venture outside for part of the day, learning how to discover and identify some
Ecopsychology Workshop
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in an eight-week program that explores the principles of Ecopsychology and Eco Art Therapy. Walking through this program, participants gradually gain a
Guelph Bug Day
Guelph Bug Day is a fun, free, educational event for community members of all ages. Our goal is to cultivate a fascination for the very cool and very small world
Shrub Identification Workshop at the Arboretum
Neither great trees nor a carpet of bloom, the often overlooked but ecologically important shrubs and vines in our landscape will be the focus of this workshop. Fresh specimens
Tree Identification Workshop at the Arboretum
This program will refine your skills at identifying trees in Ontario. The focus will be on learning important identification characteristics. Difficult groups such as the cherry, oak and walnut
Arboretum Wednesday Night Walks – Arboretum Creek Creatures
Discover and celebrate the biodiversity found in aquatic environments like the Eramosa and Speed Rivers. Come out to catch, identify and study the plant and animal life we have in the Arboretum Creek! $2 per person. Free for children under 5. This week’s walk is running as part of the 2Rivers Festival. Check out their www.2riversfestival.org for
Photographing Designs in Nature Workshop
Learn new ways to photograph abstract patterns and create impressionist effects. Registration: Early bird pricing is $55 per person by April 12. After April 12, pricing is $65 per person.
Smartphone Photography Workshop
This workshop is designed as an introduction for beginners who want to learn how to better use and navigate their smartphone camera to capture nature, moments and memories. Registration: Early
Warbler Workshop Level II
This workshop covers 15 less commonly seen southern Ontario warblers which are not covered in the Level I Warbler Workshop. Registration: Early bird pricing before April 3 is$75 per person
Warbler Workshop Level I
Learn about the plumage, song and behaviour of warblers. Investigate habitat requirements and timing of migration. Registration: Early bird pricing before April 3 is $75 per person. Pricing after April
Master of Landscape Architecture Conference
As part of the Master of Landscape Architecture program at the University of Guelph, graduate students completing the thesis portion of their degree convey their research findings at the annual
