Shrub Identification (In-person)
Neither great trees nor a carpet of bloom, the often overlooked but ecologically important shrubs and vines in our landscape will be our focus. Fresh specimens and an easy to
Hunters, Fishers and Trappers: The Amazing Life of Spiders (In-person)
In this day-long workshop, participants learn about the fascinating life stories and identification tips about our most important invertebrate predators, the spider. Participants will venture outside for part of the
Galls of Southern Ontario Workshop (In-person)
What is a gall? If you’ve ever noticed a strange bump, ball, or swelling on a leaf or stem, you’ve likely spotted one—but what caused it? Galls are abnormal plant
Family Nature Journaling Hike (In-person)
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaHave a kid that is curious about nature and loves to draw? Join Arboretum Naturalist Christa Wise for a family nature journaling hike! We will teach the fundamentals of how
Pond Study (In-person)
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhat lies beneath the surface of The Arboretum’s ponds? Join us for a hands-on pond study and discover the fascinating creatures that call these waters home! Using nets and sample
Pond Study (In-person)
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhat lies beneath the surface of The Arboretum’s ponds? Join us for a hands-on pond study and discover the fascinating creatures that call these waters home! Using nets and sample
The Mysterious World of Moths (In person)
This introductory workshop will open your eyes to the amazing and mysterious world of moths. Participants are introduced to what makes a moth so unique; learn about the families or
Identification and Biology of Butterflies (In-person)
This workshop has been designed to educate participants about butterflies and how to identify them in the wild. Topics covered include, butterfly natural history, capture techniques, field identification, tagging, migration,
Family Nature Journaling Hike (In-person)
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaHave a kid that is curious about nature and loves to draw? Join Arboretum Naturalist Christa Wise for a family nature journaling hike! We will teach the fundamentals of how to create and keep a nature journal with activities tailored to kids. Each hike will cover a different theme, so repeat hikers are always welcome!
Insect Hike (In-person)
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaThe Arboretum is home to thousands of insect species, each playing a vital role in the rich biodiversity of this space. Getting to know these fascinating creatures might seem daunting,
Insect Hike (In-person)
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaThe Arboretum is home to thousands of insect species, each playing a vital role in the rich biodiversity of this space. Getting to know these fascinating creatures might seem daunting,
Virtual Shrub Identification
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaOntario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread
Tree Identification (In-Person)
This full-day program helps participants refine their skills to identify trees in Ontario. The focus of the workshop is on learning the important identification characteristics of difficult tree groups such
Virtual Shrub Identification
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaOntario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread
Insect Hike (In-person)
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaThe Arboretum is home to thousands of insect species, each playing a vital role in the rich biodiversity of this space. Getting to know these fascinating creatures might seem daunting,
Insect Hike (In-person)
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaThe Arboretum is home to thousands of insect species, each playing a vital role in the rich biodiversity of this space. Getting to know these fascinating creatures might seem daunting,
Virtual Tree Identification
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaDo you love trees but can’t tell an Ash from a Walnut, a Birch from a Beech, or a Spruce from a Fir? Are you looking to connect more with
Virtual Shrub Identification
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaOntario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread over four zoom sessions, we will cover basic shrub morphology and learn the key ID features of a wide variety of these diverse woody plants.
Virtual Tree Identification
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaDo you love trees but can’t tell an Ash from a Walnut, a Birch from a Beech, or a Spruce from a Fir? Are you looking to connect more with the natural world around you? Join Shelley Hunt, U of Guelph course instructor and former Arboretum Director, for a virtual, interactive tree identification workshop. Over
Virtual Shrub Identification
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaOntario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread over four zoom sessions, we will cover basic shrub morphology and learn the key ID features of a wide variety of these diverse woody plants.