In-Person: Wonderful Spring Wildflowers Workshop
We’ll be exploring The Arboretum grounds, including the nature reserve, in search of beautiful spring ephemerals. The different habitats found in The Arboretum should allow us to find a variety
Animal Rehabilitation Day 3 – What to do when you find a duckling or gosling (baby waterfowl).
Join us over the lunch hour for the third session in this wildlife education series! How to handle finding a baby duck or goose. Learn how to detect if they
In-Person: Birdwatching Hike
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
ONLINE: Virtual Wonderful Spring Wildflower Workshop
This session will introduce you to the beautiful world of wildflowers. We’ll cover identification features of spring ephemerals, along with taking a closer look at species that are common to
Virtual Animal Rehabilitation Day 2 – What to do when you find a baby songbird
Join us over the lunch hour for the second session in this wildlife education series! How to handle finding a baby songbird. Learn how to detect if they need your
Virtual (Zoom) Watercolour Plein Air Painting Talk
Plein Air painting, simply means to paint outside. Learn how to bring your paints outside and create your ideal plein air set up. Candice will talk about art supplies and
Virtual Plein Air Painting Talk
Plein Air painting simply means to paint outside. Learn how to bring your paints outside and create your ideal plein air set up. Candice will talk about art supplies and
Virtual Animal Rehabilitation Day 1 – What to do when you find a baby rabbit
Been outside and encountered a baby wild animal? Don’t know what to do or if it needs help?? Join us over the lunch hour for a session on how to
In-Person: Sensational Snakes
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
Observation Session (In-Person) and Virtual Constellation “Walks”
We’ll look at a few of the objects that were discussed over the virtual winter sessions making use of a large telescope and Night Vision hardware that can be used to make very faint objects appear much brighter. The observing event is very much weather dependent so there will be a rain date (or two…).*
In-Person: Terrific Turtles
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
ONLINE: Virtual (Zoom) Constellation “Walk”
Learning the night sky is like getting to know a new neighbourhood. At first, it may seem big and confusing, but as you strike out and become more and more familiar with prominent landmarks, the day comes when you realize that the neighbourhood is no longer new. It’s home. Join us for monthly sessions as
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Propagating Plants from Cuttings
Cuttings are a great way to propagate all kinds of plants including perennials, trees, shrubs and houseplants. This workshop will look at different ways to propagate cuttings and compare them
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Bokashi Composting
Bokashi composting is a simple way of treating kitchen waste right in your home. There is almost no odor and it’s simple to do. This workshop will provide you with all of the knowledge you need to be successful with this technique. Bokashi can be done in special commercial vessels with purchased bokashi bran but
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting is a way of using earth worms to compost organic material. One benefit of this method is that it can be done in the home using special bins that require a very small space. The course will introduce you to the equipment needed including some inexpensive DIY options. It will help you select the
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Composting Piles, Bins and Drums
The previous workshop provided information about the composting process. This workshop is more hands on and looks at various methods for completing both hot and cold composting. Hot composting is
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Wildlife Garden Design
Learn how to design a diverse garden space that attracts native wildlife species through key design elements, plant choices and maintenance needs. This course will draw from concepts found in
ONLINE: Virtual (Zoom) Constellation “Walk”
Learning the night sky is like getting to know a new neighbourhood. At first, it may seem big and confusing, but as you strike out and become more and more
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Introduction
An introduction to the composting process including the role of microbes, greens and browns, carbon to nitrogen ratios, moisture levels, the importance of temperature and a definition for finished compost.
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Introduction
An introduction to the composting process including the role of microbes, greens and browns, carbon to nitrogen ratios, moisture levels, the importance of temperature and a definition for finished compost.