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 deeper sense of self-value, one’s relationship with nature, and a desire to engage with nature as a trusted and valued aspect of one’s own life.
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
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 bird pricing is $75 per person by April 12. After April 12, pricing is $85 per person.
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 ($125 for both Level I and Level II). After April 3, pricing is $85 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 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
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
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 caterpillars that hide in burrs, learn how woolly bears forecast the severity of winter’s blast, and discover a great variety of other “bugs” that are
The Art & Practice of Pruning
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 to keep it sharp and clean. Pruning techniques will be shown and practised on a variety of shrubs and small trees. This is a very
Planets, Stars and Galaxies Workshops
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
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 get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues to tree ID. We will focus on native Ontario trees, and we’ll spend part of the session
Basic DSLR Photography Workshop
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 D-SLR photography? Are you unsure how to use the various settings and controls on a D-SLR camera? Then join us for these full-day workshops, where
Owl Prowl – Adults Only
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 Registration Deadline: Jan. 25 Maximum 25 people
Owl Prowl – For families
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 children under 14. Presented by guest naturalist Wild Ontario staff.
Animal Tracking Workshop
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. Register by Jan. 19 to take advantage of the $75 early bird fee. After Jan. 19, registration is $85 per person. Maximum 18 adults.
Owl Prowl – For families
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 children under 14. Presented by guest naturalist Wild Ontario staff.
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.
