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In-Person Pond Workshop

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Ponds teem with a diversity of prey and predators that conduct their lives largely unseen below the surface. The online portion of this workshop will introduce you to some of these fascinating animals. The importance of vernal pools will be highlighted. These temporary ponds are crucial to the reproductive success of various creatures including wood

Owl Prowl (families)

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns, and owl folklore. We'll end the evening with an outdoor owl prowl on The Arboretum grounds. The Adults only program is for adults

Owl Prowl (families)

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns, and owl folklore. We'll end the evening with an outdoor owl prowl on The Arboretum grounds. The Adults only program is for adults

Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Evening Walks

Recurring
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Join us each Wednesday for the months of June, July and August at the J.C. Nature Center (Arboretum, University of Guelph) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of the world around us! Cost is $2 per person and free for kids under 5. June 29: Putting Down Roots - Join us as

Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Evening Walks

Recurring
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Join us each Wednesday for the months of June, July and August at the J.C. Nature Center (Arboretum, University of Guelph) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of the world around us! Cost is $2 per person and free for kids under 5. June 29: Putting Down Roots - Join us as

Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Evening Walks

Recurring
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Join us each Wednesday for the months of June, July and August at the J.C. Nature Center (Arboretum, University of Guelph) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of the world around us! Cost is $2 per person and free for kids under 5. June 29: Putting Down Roots - Join us as

Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Evening Walks

Recurring
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Join us each Wednesday for the months of June, July and August at the J.C. Nature Center (Arboretum, University of Guelph) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of the world around us! Cost is $2 per person and free for kids under 5. June 29: Putting Down Roots - Join us as

Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Evening Walks

Recurring
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Join us each Wednesday for the months of June, July and August at the J.C. Nature Center (Arboretum, University of Guelph) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of the world around us! Cost is $2 per person and free for kids under 5. June 29: Putting Down Roots - Join us as

Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Evening Walks

Recurring
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Join us each Wednesday for the months of June, July and August at the J.C. Nature Center (Arboretum, University of Guelph) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of the world around us! Cost is $2 per person and free for kids under 5. June 29: Putting Down Roots - Join us as

Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Evening Walks

Recurring
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Join us each Wednesday for the months of June, July and August at the J.C. Nature Center (Arboretum, University of Guelph) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of the world around us! Cost is $2 per person and free for kids under 5. June 29: Putting Down Roots - Join us as

Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Evening Walks

Recurring
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Join us each Wednesday for the months of June, July and August at the J.C. Nature Center (Arboretum, University of Guelph) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of the world around us! Cost is $2 per person and free for kids under 5. June 29: Putting Down Roots - Join us as

Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Evening Walks

Recurring
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Join us each Wednesday for the months of June, July and August at the J.C. Nature Center (Arboretum, University of Guelph) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of the world around us! Cost is $2 per person and free for kids under 5. June 29: Putting Down Roots - Join us as

Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Evening Walks

Recurring
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Join us each Wednesday for the months of June, July and August at the J.C. Nature Center (Arboretum, University of Guelph) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of the world around us! Cost is $2 per person and free for kids under 5. June 29: Putting Down Roots - Join us as

Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Evening Walks

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Join us each Wednesday for the months of June, July and August at the J.C. Nature Center (Arboretum, University of Guelph) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of the world around us! Cost is $2 per person and free for kids under 5. June 29: Putting Down Roots - Join us as

Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Evening Walks

Recurring
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Join us each Wednesday for the months of June, July and August at the J.C. Nature Center (Arboretum, University of Guelph) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of the world around us! Cost is $2 per person and free for kids under 5. June 29: Putting Down Roots - Join us as

In-Person Plein Air Painting

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Mask (medical grade or higher), proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Spend the afternoon plein air painting with watercolour artist Candice Leyland. Candice will show you

Owls: A Who’s Whoo in Ontario

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Instructor: Chris Earley Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety

Owls: A Who’s Whoo in Ontario

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Instructor: Chris Earley Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's owls. Through a wide variety

Arboretum Workshop: Winter Invertebrates – Cold and Spineless

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

In winter’s frigid grasp, insects, spiders and other invertebrates seem to vanish from the surface of the earth. Knowing what to look for and where to find these hidden creatures make cold-weather expeditions far more enjoyable. During this half-day program, we will search for goldenrod gallfly larvae and caterpillars that hide in burrs, learn how

Arboretum Workshop: Winter Tree Identification

Recurring
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

No leaves? No problem! 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