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Trees. Listen

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Kicking off Arboretum Expo Weekend 2024, The Arboretum presents the world premiere of a new composition for harp! Trees. Listen by Sharlene Wallace and Frank Horvat is inspired by Dr.

Family Pond Study (In-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Discover the hidden wonders of pond life with our Family-oriented Pond Study! This aquatic adventure is perfect for parents and kids alike, offering a hands-on exploration of the fascinating creatures

Hunters, Fishers and Trappers: The Amazing Life of Spiders (In-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

A Nation’s Table Documentary Premiere

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Ask a farmer, a fisher, a chef and a home cook to define 'Canadian food' and you'll get four different answers. After all, the food found in Canada is as

Identification and Biology of Butterflies (In-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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,

Ontario Insects (In-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

This workshop introduces participants to all the major groups of insects in Ontario with a focus on how to recognize major groups or families, with special reference to the common

Dragonflies and Damselflies (In-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Ontario is home to over 150 species of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), many of which are common in the Guelph area. Most species can be identified with a field guide

Tree Identification Workshop (In-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Birdwatching Hike (in-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Spring has sprung, and there's no better time for birdwatching at The Arboretum! Migratory birds are making their way north from their tropical winter destinations, and our feathered residents have

Drawn to Nature: Nature Journaling Workshop (In-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Slow down and learn to see the beauty of nature like you’ve never noticed before! Nature Journaling is a great way to connect more deeply with nature and learn to

Birdwatching Hike (in-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Spring has sprung, and there's no better time for birdwatching at The Arboretum! Migratory birds are making their way north from their tropical winter destinations, and our feathered residents have

Drawn to Nature Hike (In-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Curious about nature journaling but don’t know where to start? Join us for an afternoon hike where we slow down and strengthen our skills of observation through nature journaling. Nothing

Sensational Snakes of Ontario (In-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Snakes are often misunderstood and maligned. We would love to change the negative perception of these animals by teaching the truth about them. Please join us at this workshop and

Wonderous Wildflowers: Spring Blooms Workshop (In-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Spring has arrived and the flowers are beginning to bloom! Join us to explore the wonderous world of spring wildflowers. In-classroom learning will focus on foundational botany and an introduction

Pond Workshop (In-Person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Ponds teem with a diversity of organisms that conduct their lives largely unseen below the surface. This workshop will kick off with a slide show that will dive beneath the

Terrific Turtles of Ontario (In-person)

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

We have 8 different amazing species of turtles in Ontario, but a frightening fact is that all 8 of these species are listed as ‘at risk’ in our province. Come

Constellations, Milky Way and Telescopes

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

This in-person hour-long session will have a little bit for everyone. First, we’ll learn a few of the prominent winter constellations and how to find them (maps provided). Then we

$12

Virtual (Zoom) Bird Sounds Series

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley,