Virtual Shrub Identification
ONLINE Ontario, 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 4 zoom sessions, we will cover basic shrub morphology and learn the key ID features of a wide variety of these diverse woody plants.
Galls of Southern Ontario
Ever heard of a plant gall? If you haven’t, you’ve likely seen one before! Galls are among the most overlooked signs of biodiversity around us, appearing as strange lumps, bumps and growths on trees. But what purpose do they serve? How are they formed? How can we identify them? This workshop will answer all these
Virtual Shrub Identification
ONLINE Ontario, 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 4 zoom sessions, we will cover basic shrub morphology and learn the key ID features of a wide variety of these diverse woody plants.
Tree Identification
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 as the cherry, oak and walnut families as well as the easier groups such as ash and maple. The afternoon is spent outside identifying trees
Shinrin-Yoku
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaStep into the healing power of nature with a guided Shinrin Yoku session at the Arboretum in Guelph. Also known as “forest bathing,” Shinrin Yoku is a gentle, meditative practice that originated in Japan, inviting you to slow down, awaken your senses, and deepen your connection to the natural world. Over the course of approximately