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Arboretum Wednesday Night Walks – Arboretum Creek Creatures

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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 ($125 for both Level I and Level II). After April 3, pricing is $85 per person.

Warbler Workshop Level I

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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 3 is $85 per person.  If you also register for the Warbler II workshop, the early bird pricing is $125 per person for both Level

Master of Landscape Architecture Conference

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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 MLA conference.  All are welcome to attend this free event.

Winter Invertebrates

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Knowing what to look for and where to find these hidden creatures makes cold-weather expeditions far more enjoyable. During this half-day program, we will search for goldenrod gallfly larvae and

The Art & Practice of Pruning

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

This half-day indoor/outdoor practical workshop will teach you the principles of easy and correct pruning in the home landscape. We will cover how to choose the correct equipment and how

Planets, Stars and Galaxies Workshops

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Examine everyday phenomena, such as night and day, seasons and the motions of the Earth, planets and sun. Register by Feb. 25 to take advantage of the $125 early bird

Winter Tree Identification

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

In this workshop, you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for winter identification of deciduous trees. From bark to buds to leaf scars, you will

Basic DSLR Photography Workshop

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Please note this is one workshop that will take place on the two dates: you need to attend both the Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 sessions. Are you new to

Owl Prowl – Adults Only

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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.

Owl Prowl – For families

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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.

Animal Tracking Workshop

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Study the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and other types of wildlife. Learn to identify and interpret animal tracks by looking at foot morphology, track patterns and gait analysis.

Owl Prowl – For families

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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.

Owl Prowl – For adults

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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. This program is for adults and teens age 14+. Presented by guest naturalist Wild Ontario staff. Fee: $15 by January 18 Maximum 25 people  

Owl Workshop

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Learn how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities, you'll learn about owl plumage, calls, behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns

Selecting a First Telescope for Astronomy

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Make exploring the night sky a little less intimidating and a lot more exciting! The first two hours of this presentation will introduce the most common types of telescopes, what they do, how they do it, and what you can expect to see. Some of the challenges to stargazing will be discussed, such as light

Gull Workshop

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

This workshop has been designed to help you develop your skills in the identification of wintering gulls. Through a variety of hands-on activities, you will learn about gull plumage, size differences, bill shapes and behaviours of 13 different gull species. We will also discuss the best places to watch gulls and how some gull species

Connecting to Conservation in Canada

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

This panel event featuring esteemed speakers with expertise in environmental issues will help the audience reflect on the strengths, challenges and opportunities for conservation in Canada. Moderated by Judy Maddren