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UID:11153-1727528400-1727533800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Tree Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Tree Bingo is a fun and educational game designed to celebrate National Forestry Week\, perfect for families to enjoy together while learning about different types of trees and their characteristics. \nRain Date: Sunday September 29\, 2024 from 1:00 – 2:30 \nLocation: Yorklands site/former OR (785 York Rd). Meet at gates \nTo register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tree-bingo-national-forest-week-edition-tickets-1002566061077
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/tree-bingo/
LOCATION:Yorklands\, 785 York Road\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240928T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240819T174545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T174545Z
UID:11149-1727515800-1727528400@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Trees for Guelph - Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Community tree planting event open to all ages. Join Trees for Guelph and other volunteers plant native trees and shrubs on the west side of the woodlot in Norm Jary Park. A great chance to learn about some of the native trees and shrubs in our region\, proper planting techniques\, and to get some fresh air and exercise.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/trees-for-guelph-tree-planting/
LOCATION:Norm Jary Park\, 22 Shelldale Crescent\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240903T183716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T173412Z
UID:11200-1727379000-1727391600@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Tree Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Come out for an evening of drinks and tree trivia. Test your tree and forest knowledge with your team and win a prize. Cash bar. Doors open at 7:30 PM and Trivia starts at 8 PM. This event is in conjunction with Green Drinks.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/tree-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Red Chevron Club\, Lower Level\, 34 Elizabeth St\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240826T180037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T180152Z
UID:11146-1727373600-1727377200@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Caring for our Canopy: Retaining older trees and planning for the next generation
DESCRIPTION:Tree Trust Neighbourhood Walk : Join us for a 1km neighbourhood walk to learn about retaining older trees in the urban forest\, and how you can help Guelph grow with succession planting! \nGuided by ISA certified arborist Aaron Boonstra of Reep Green Solutions. \nMeet at Drew Park (29 Drew St). Street Parking available \nNo washrooms provided\, dress appropriately for the weather; rain or shine\, limit of 25 people \nMust register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/caring-for-our-canopy-tree-walk-tickets-989179331007?aff=oddtdtcreator or at http://www.reepgreen.ca/events
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/caring-for-our-canopy-retaining-older-trees-and-planning-for-the-next-generation/
LOCATION:Drew Park\, 29 Drew Street\, Guelph\, ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T131500
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240819T171804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T185008Z
UID:11143-1727266500-1727270100@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Wednesday Noon hour walk: Getting to know our native trees
DESCRIPTION:Walk starts at The Arboretum kiosk at the Campus entrance to the Arboretum
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/wednesday-noon-hour-walk-getting-to-know-our-native-trees/
LOCATION:University of Guelph – Arboretum\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240819T170500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T184858Z
UID:11139-1727206200-1727213400@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Trees\, Butterflies and Pelee Island - An event honouring John Ambrose\, Henry Kock Award Recipient 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate and honor this years recipient of the Henry Kock Stewardship Award. Enjoy an evening  with Cherie Dillen from Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary speaking about “Trees\, Butterflies and Pelee Island…The story of the butterfly’s recovery one tree at a time. \nIntroductory remarks by Sean Fox. \nPrizes and Reception following event. \nEvent will be in the Arboretum Centre \nRegister at: Workshops | The Arboretum (uoguelph.ca) \n 
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/trees-butterflies-and-pelee-island/
LOCATION:University of Guelph – Arboretum\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240826T173121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T173121Z
UID:11203-1727188200-1727191800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Arboretum Gene Bank Tour with John Ambrose and Sean Fox
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a daytime tour of The Arboretum’s Gene Bank with John Ambrose and Sean Fox. The Gene Bank is a living archive containing the genetic diversity of many rare Ontario species. \nMeet at the Arboretum Centre.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/arboretum-gene-bank-tour-with-john-ambrose-and-sean-fox/
LOCATION:University of Guelph – Arboretum\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240819T170009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T185753Z
UID:11136-1727092800-1727101800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Repair a Forest Community
DESCRIPTION:During this tree planting event\, volunteers will get the chance to replant and restore an area of Old Growth Forest\, which was recently cleared of invasive European Buckthorn. By planting trees you’ll obtain\, engaging\, hands on experience\, alongside an educational component. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a discussion on the management of invasive species\, and the importance of restoration practices within urban forest management. The objective is to increase awareness and to allow members of the community to connect with the land. \nLocation: St Ignatius Old Growth Forest\, Cross Creek Blvd Entrance – 53 Cross Creek Blvd\, Guelph\, ON N1H 6J2 \nRegistration required. https://ignatiusguelph.ca/event/repairing-a-forest-community/ or contact Ashley: aconrad@ignatiusguelph.ca \nPlease note: Rain date is scheduled for Thursday\, September 26\, 2024 \n 
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/repair-a-forest-community/
LOCATION:St. Ignatius – Old Growth Forest\, 53 Cross Creek Blvd.\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 6J2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241014T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240923T142749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T142749Z
UID:11317-1727085600-1728900000@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Take Root: free tree registration opens
DESCRIPTION:Forests Ontario’s Take Root program returns! \nGuelph residents can register for up to two free\, native trees for their private yard\, which will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis through the online registration system. Registration opens at 10 a.m. on September 23 and closes at 10 a.m. on October 14 or earlier\, if stock runs out. If you’re visiting the Take Root website before registration begins\, you can sign up for the waitlist to be among the first to know when the system is up and running. \nTree pickup will be on October 19 at Riverside Park. \nTo be eligible for a tree\, you must be a resident of Guelph and own the property\, or have permission from the property owner to plant a tree. Those who register for a Take Root tree are responsible for planting and caring for the tree\, including getting utility clearance before digging. \nCall before you dig!\nIf you’re planting a tree in your yard\, submit a free request with Ontario One Call at ontarioonecall.ca so you don’t plant your tree on top of or damage underground pipes and wires.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/take-root-free-tree-registration-opens/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240826T175411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T180835Z
UID:11134-1727085600-1727091000@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Forest Learning from Elder Duke Redbird: Seven Canopy Teaching walk with Cara Loft
DESCRIPTION:Walk through Mitigwakii trail / Victoria woods – discussion of seven canopy teachings and two-eyed seeing. \nForest Learning from Elder Duke Redbird: Seven Canopy Teachings walk with Haudenosaunee University of Guelph Staff Member Cara Loft. \nJoin us for a short guided walk to reconnect our spirits with the Land and learn from the Plants. \nMeet at the Hales-McKay shelter by the parking lot: \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Hales-McKay+Shelter/@43.5434052\,-80.2172025\,14z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x882b9b3b9d57429f:0xbf3e55a4a874d3f3!8m2!3d43.5413521!4d-80.2145847!16s%2Fg%2F11s_zq7byj?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDgyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D \n 
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/forest-learning-from-elder-duke-redbird-seven-canopy-teaching-walk-with-cara-loft/
LOCATION:UofG Arboretum – Hales-McKay Shelter\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240826T174130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T184643Z
UID:11205-1726999200-1727006400@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Meet a Tree: Nature Connection Games for Families in an Outdoor Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join Guelph Outdoor School in the Cedar Grove for a morning of our classic backpocket games and nature-based challenges for National Forest Week\, including our favourites: Meet a Tree\, Plant Concentration Games: Tree Leaf Edition\, and Find the Porcupine. \nWe’ll have the option to explore the forest\, and share naturalist knowledge on the local trees. \nActive\, co-operative games are suitable for ages 4 and up\, and all ages are welcome. Games are optional\, and families are free to explore the forest. \nRegistration Required: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/the-guelph-outdoor-school/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=y7mDdlp \n 
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/meet-a-tree-nature-connection-games-for-families-in-an-ourdoor-classroom/
LOCATION:Guelph Outdoor School Stone Road Site\, 733 Stone Rd E\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Outdoor School":MAILTO:chris@theguelphoutdoorschool.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240922T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240826T174418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T184521Z
UID:11132-1726997400-1727024400@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Speed Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited and City - opposite 34 Teal St.
DESCRIPTION:Tree Planting Event \nno registration required\, just show up \nPortable washroom provided on site. \nRain or shine. \nNo limit to number of participants \nMeet at: Kortright Hills Natural Area (trail entrance on south side of Teal Dr. just west of Milson\, opposite 34 Teal) \n 
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/speed-valley-chapter-of-trout-unlimited-and-city/
LOCATION:Kortright Hills Natural Area\, 34 Teal Ave\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240921T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240819T165017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T184317Z
UID:11129-1726911000-1726916400@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Tree Planting at Schroder Cres.
DESCRIPTION:A community tree planting event open to all ages. Join the Schroder Cres. Park Stewards and other volunteers plant native trees and shrubs . A great chance to learn about some of the native trees and shrubs in our region\, proper planting techniques\, and to get some fresh air and exercise. \nPark on the street and follow the trail to the planting area\, just a 1 minute walk from the street. \nno registration just show up \nno washrooms \, rain or shine\, no limit to number of participants \nSchroder Cr. natural area. 59 Schroder Cr.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/schroder-cres-park-stewards/
LOCATION:59 Schroder Cres\, 59 Schroder Cres\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20240819T185319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T185319Z
UID:11157-1725703200-1725721200@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Arboretum Expo: Tree Day! and Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:A community celebration of trees and the many exciting things happening in the Arboretum lands! Join us for tours of the grounds\, trails\, gardens\, research projects\, tree climbing demonstrations\, and an in-person plant sale. Take home an interesting woody plant\, grown in the Arboretum greenhouse and tended to by our dedicated staff and volunteers. Check out the Plant list for the Arb Expo Plant Sale 2024. \nThe Arboretum Expo will be held on the West Lawn and in The Arboretum Centre\, with announcements and performances at the Gazebo \n\n\n\n\nGazebo Events and Performances\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00AM\nGreeting\, Land Acknowledgement and Welcome\n\n\n\n11:00AM\nProfessor Pricklethorn\nLearn to see trees through the Professor’s eyes and his green-coloured lenses and you will see the environment around you in a very different way. Trees are not just outdoor furniture for us to use.  If we learn to respect and care for trees then they can help us and the global environment in countless ways. \nProfessor Pricklethorn wants to help teachers\, parents\, and children learn how to make the connection between science and everyday life by learning about the many good things that trees do for us every single day.\n\n\n11:45AM\nPete Moss\nConnect with local nature through songs\, stories and movement with children’s performer Pete Moss. Children\, families and caregivers will actively participate in songs and stories about local plants\, birds\, wildlife and weather. Celebrate nature in our communities through learning bird calls\, how to identify common plants and animal tracks and moving like local creatures through song. Pete will actively engage audiences in songs from his album’s Birds Rock and Plants Rock and participatory stories inspired by nearby nature.\n\n\n1:00PM\nGUFF Henry Kock Tree Stewardship Award\n\n\n\n1:30PM\nElderly Brothers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTours and Demonstrations\n(departure time from the West Lawn)\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30AM\nKids Hikes\nChris Earley\n\n\n11:00AM\nHoneybee Research Centre Tour\nShannon Lam\n\n\n11:30AM\nGuelph Trial Gardens Tour\nJoe Langlois\n\n\n12:00PM\nGuelph Urban Organic Farm Tour\nChris Earley\n\n\n12:00PM\nTree Climbing Demonstration\nMike Yost and Kellen Wood\n\n\n12:30PM\nTree Hike\nChrista Wise\n\n\n1:00PM\nTree Music Walk Wallace and Horvat\nSharlene Wallace and Frank Horvat\n\n\n1:30PM\nGall Hike\nJoe Langlois\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAll Day Booths and Activities (10am to 3pm) in the Arboretum Centre / West Lawn\n\n\n\n\n\nPlant Sale\nThe Arboretum\n\n\nNaturalists Table\nThe Arboretum\n\n\nHoney Bee Education & Honey Sales\nHoneybee Research Center\n\n\nInformation Table\nGUFF\n\n\nInformation Table\nSpeed River Project\n\n\nInformation Table\nTree Trust\n\n\nInformation Table\nOPIRG Guelph\n\n\nInformation Table\nPollination Guelph\n\n\nGuelph Public Library Book Mobile\nGuelph Public Library\n\n\nInformation Table\nReep Green Solutions\n\n\nInformation Table\nTrees for Guelph\n\n\nOrganic Veggies & Information Table\nGuelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming\n\n\nSustainable Water & Healthy Landscapes\nCity of Guelph\n\n\nInformation Table\nFocus on Nature\n\n\nInformation Table\nWildlife Preservation Canada\n\n\nInformation Table\nNokom’s House\n\n\nInformation Table\nGuelph National Urban Park Project\n\n\nInformation Table\nNature Guelph\n\n\nSound Installations Trees.Listen\nWallace and Horvat\n\n\n\n\n\nConcession stands:\nLaza Food Truck\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/arboretum-expo-tree-day-and-plant-sale/
LOCATION:University of Guelph – Arboretum\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20231019T122530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T122530Z
UID:9876-1699471800-1699477200@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Tree Talk: Mini Forests
DESCRIPTION:A mini forest is a biodiverse community of native trees and shrubs planted tightly together in an urban or suburban setting. Using the Miyawaki method. \nJoin us to learn how this innovative method can add living systems of native diversity to our urban landscapes.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/fall-tree-talk-mini-forests/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville St\, Elora\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231014T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003958
CREATED:20231010T231310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T231401Z
UID:9856-1697277600-1697281200@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph Tree Trust - Tree Care Event
DESCRIPTION:On October 14th\, the public is invited to come out and watch a team of arborists pruning high in the crown of this aging beautiful tree. A Silver Maple at 286 Water Street\, Guelph\, on the property of the Muslim Society of Guelph.\n\n\nMembers of Guelph Tree Trust will be on hand to provide information on the tree and pruning work of a team led by arborist Doug Steel of Full Circle Tree Care.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/guelph-tree-trust-tree-care-event/
LOCATION:286 Water St\, Guelph\, ON\, 286 Water St\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230729T180635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T182606Z
UID:9659-1695477600-1695481200@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Downtown Tree Tour
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23)\, many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations.  \nTree walk in Downtown Guelph “How to Read a Tree’s Life Story” with focus on how to plant city trees for optimal health\, success and longevity. \nSuitable for all all ages and fitness levels. \nMeet in front of City Hall\, 1 Carden Street by the fountain \nRain Date: Sun Sept 24\, 2 PM \nFor more information: info@urbancottagelandscapes.com \n 
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/downtown-tree-tour/
LOCATION:Guelph city hall\, 1 Carden St\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230729T183146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T182636Z
UID:9673-1695459600-1695466800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Mini Forest Installation
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23)\, many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations. \nCommunity planting to install second half of Mini-Forest (modeled after/inspired by the Miyawaki method) \nAll ages are welcome Presented by: City of Guelph\, Green Communities Canada\, Network of Nature\, Network of Nature/Dougan and Associates \nFor more information: stewardship@guelph.ca \nThe actual site is right near the end of Hooper St. at York Road Park
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/mini-forest-installation-day-2/
LOCATION:York Road Park\, 85 York Road\, Guelph
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230921T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230803T163306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T182703Z
UID:9693-1695315600-1695321000@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:New Trails for Old Trees
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23)\, many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations. \nThe Ignatius Old-Growth Forest Project has developed programming for every age group\, but we think the adults have been missing out on some amazing\, fun activities! \nCome join us in a participatory nature walk designed to get you moving and engaged in ways that may feel a little childish – what’s wrong with that? \nSpace is limited to 20 participants so please register at email below. \nFor more information and to register: email: pkelly@ignatiusguelph.ca \nThis event is by donation\, please give what you can.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/new-trails-for-old-trees/
LOCATION:53 Cross Creek Boulevard\, 53 Cross Creek Boulevard\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230729T183806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T182539Z
UID:9677-1695212100-1695214800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Wednesday Walk - Tree Day Edition
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23)\, many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations. \nOur weekly Wednesday Walk will focus on trees in honour of Forest Week! \nOpen to all ages and fitness levels. \nMeet at: Arboretum Campus Entrance (gray kiosk) \nFor more information: arb.naturalist@uoguelph.ca \n 
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/wednesday-walk-tree-day-edition/
LOCATION:University of Guelph – Arboretum\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230729T184523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T182736Z
UID:9681-1695211200-1695214800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Tree Walk with Words
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23)\, many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations. \nWe will hang poems and quotes on our heritage trees along the Blue Dot Trail. Bring your own poems or others ready to hang. \nentrance at 785 York Rd East. Parking York Road West of gate. Transit: York Rd Bus #4
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/tree-walk-with-words/
LOCATION:Yorklands\, 785 York Road\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230919T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230808T225906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T164419Z
UID:9664-1695151800-1695157200@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Forest Biodiversity - speaker event
DESCRIPTION:Join Nature Guelph Wildflower Society\, Pollination Guelph and The Arboretum for a National Forest Week event. \nTrees and forests are the foundation of biodiversity on our planet. Join Interpretive Biologist Chris Earley as he explores forests and the staggering number of species to be found in them. There will be nature displays and doorprizes! Sponsored by The Arboretum\, Nature Guelph and Pollination Guelph. \nSpeaker: Chris Earley is the Arboretum’s Interpretive Biologist and Education Coordinator. He teaches workshops and writes books on topics such as birds\, dragonflies and art. \nThere will be Forest Week displays\, doorprizes and more! \nRemember to get your National Forest Week passport stamped. \nPlease register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/forest-biodiversity-tickets-703468732917?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/chris-early-forest-biodiversity/
LOCATION:University of Guelph – Arboretum\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230918T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230729T183536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T165655Z
UID:9675-1695063600-1695070800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:“Patterns in the Trees”: A permaculture approach to woody plants in Canada and the tropics
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23)\, many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations. \nThis is a free live-only event. \nTrees are vital for supporting life on earth and converting solar energy into biomass for human and animal use. In their natural state\, they self-organize into layers\, attracting wildlife and encoding information into patterns for intergenerational knowledge transmission. \nJoin us as Renaud Thomas\, an engineer agronomist and permaculture designer takes us through an exploration of the patterns of woody plants in Canada\, and some unique examples from Haiti. \nfor more information: arbor@uoguelph.ca
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/patterns-in-the-trees-a-permaculture-approach-to-woody-plants-in-canada-haiti-by-renaud-thomas-haiti/
LOCATION:University of Guelph – Arboretum\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230917T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230729T184300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T213645Z
UID:9679-1694955600-1694962800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Tree Festival at Yorklands
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23)\, many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations. \nEnjoy a walk through a naturalized area with ponds\, meadows and forest. We will celebrate trees! \nCome to Yorklands Green Hub for the 2nd Annual Tree Festival  during Welcoming Week and National Forest Week to celebrate trees\, nature\, community and each other! Let’s share our cultural traditions of honouring nature while we walk the site of the former Ontario Reformatory\, \nOpen to all ages and fitness levels. \nEntrance at 785 York Rd East. Parking York Road West of gate. Transit: York Rd Bus #4
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/tree-festival-at-yorklands/
LOCATION:Yorklands\, 785 York Road\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230912T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230818T225435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T225435Z
UID:9743-1694545200-1694550600@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Caring for Trees Throughout their Life Cycle
DESCRIPTION:Planting trees is important\, but so is looking after our existing urban forest. Just like people\, trees at various stages of life have different needs. Depending on their age there are many different things we can do to help our trees thrive. \nThe City of Guelph’s urban forest is made up of trees from streets\, parks and natural areas most of which grow on private land. Private land also offers the greatest opportunity to plant more trees to grow the city’s tree canopy. \nThe importance of a healthy urban forest has never been more evident than with the growing occurrences of wildfires and flooded basements due to climate change. Trees in our cities help to improve air quality\, reduce flooding\, keep our cities cool\, provide essential habitat and food sources for many types of wildlife and contribute to making our neighbourhoods great places to live. As much as trees help us to adapt to climate change\, they are equally dependent upon us to ensure that they can grow and thrive. \nLearn about some practical ways to care for trees at different stages of their life cycle: \nThe role of trees in our modern cities \n\nCritical infrastructure\nTree canopy\n\nBest practices for tree care \n\nEstablishing new trees\nJuvenile\nMature\nSenescence\n\nLocal Action \n\nGuelph Urban Forest Friends\nGuelph Tree Trust – caring for our legacy trees\n\nCaring for legacy trees: Guelph Urban Forest Friends & Guelph Tree Trust \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\nAdele Pierre\, Landscape Architect and ISA Certified Arborist \nLandscape architect and ISA arborist\, Adele Pierre leads an award winning design firm specializing in the creation of beautiful\, low maintenance landscapes. Mindful of the effects of climate change on our natural systems\, Adele incorporates native plantings in all projects to provide habitat for pollinators\, build healthy soils and manage rainwater. Along with her husband\, a musician and woodworker\, she enjoys country life on 2 acres in Haldimand County with a large vegetable garden\, laying hens\, honey bees and an extensive collection of native flowering shrubs and perennials to feed the bees. Their honey\, mead and honey beer are spectacular. \n\nto register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/caring-for-trees-throughout-their-life-cycle-tickets-687500431297?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl \n 
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/caring-for-trees-throughout-their-life-cycle/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230803T163643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T191518Z
UID:9695-1694253600-1694271600@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Arboretum Expo & Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:A community celebration of trees and the many exciting things happening in the Arboretum lands! Join us for tours of the grounds\, trails\, gardens\, research projects\, tree climbing demonstrations\, and an in-person Plant Sale. Take home an interesting woody plant\, grown in the Arboretum greenhouse and tended to by our dedicated staff and volunteers. \n\n\n\n\nGazebo Events and Performances\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:10\nGreeting\, Land Acknowledgement and Welcome\n\n\n10:10 – 11:00\nMusical Performance by Reza Yazdanpanah\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00\nMoccasin Identifier Project\, Carolyn King\n\n\n12:00 – 12:30\nGUFF Henry Kock Tree Stewardship Award\n\n\n12:30 – 12:45\nHear\, Here Arboretum Presentation\, Kim Martin\n\n\n1:00 – 1:30\nClimate Change Theatre Action Reading\, Kim McLeod\n\n\n1:30 – 1:45\nHow to Draw a Tree Presentation\, Dawn Matheson & Richelle Forsey\n\n\n2:00 – 3:00\nMusical Performance by The Elderly Brothers\n\n\n3:00 – 3:10\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTours and Demonstrations\n(departure time from the West Lawn)\n\n\n\n\n\n10:15\nKids Tree Hike\nArboretum Naturalist Team\n\n\n10:30\nWildlife Habitat Demonstration\nKellen Wood & Mike Yost\n\n\n11:00\nHoney Bee Research Centre Tour\nHoney Bee Research Centre\n\n\n11:00\nArboretum Side Trail Hike\nGuelph Hiking Club\n\n\n11:30\nGosling Wildlife Garden Tour\nNature Guelph\n\n\n12:15\nArboretum Tree Tour\nArboretum Naturalist Team\n\n\n12:30\nFormal Gardens Tour\nCael Wishart\n\n\n1:00\nTree Climbing Demonstration\nKellen Wood & Mike Yost\n\n\n1:30\nElm Recovery Project Tour\nAron Fazekas\n\n\n1:50\nHow to Draw a Tree Tour\nDawn Matheson & Richelle Forsey\n\n\n2:00\nArboretum Side Trail Hike\nGuelph Hiking Club\n\n\n2:30\nGosling Wildlife Garden Tour\nNature Guelph\n\n\n3:30\nTree Planting Circle at Johnston Green\nDawn Matheson & Richelle Forsey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Day Booths and Activities (10am to 3pm) in the Arboretum Centre / West Lawn\n\n\n\n\n\nWoody Plant Sale\nThe Arboretum\n\n\nAsk a Gardener! Information Table \nGuelph Wellington Master Gardeners\n\n\nOutdoors Club Gear Camp-Themed Relay Race\nThe Outdoors Club\n\n\nPlant ID and Sketching\nThe SciArt & Botany Clubs\n\n\nInsect Table and Insect Hunt\nThe Wildlife Club\n\n\nHoney Bee Education & Honey Sales\nHoneybee Research Center\n\n\nBiodiversity & Sustainabilty Info Table\nUofG Biodiversity Inventory & Sustainability Office \n\n\nMoccasin Identifier Project Presentation and Information Table\nCarolyn King (The Moccasin Identifier Project)\n\n\nCycling Tips\, Plans\, & E-Bikes!\nGuelph Coalition for Active Transportation Cycling \n\n\nInformation Table\nYorklands Green Hub\n\n\nGuelph Urban Forests Friends Information Table\nGUFF / Tree Trust / Pollination Guelph\n\n\nWild Ontario Bird Demonstration\nWild Ontario\n\n\nGuelph Public Library Book Mobile\nGuelph Public Library\n\n\nNature Guelph Information Table\nNature Guelph\n\n\nCommunity Tree Plans\nTrees for Guelph\n\n\nSoundwalk of Oral Histories & Button Making Table\nHear\, Here Arboretum\n\n\nOrganic Veggies & Information Table\nGuelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming\n\n\nSustainable Water & Healthy Landscapes\nCity of Guelph\n\n\nCompass and Mapping Activity & Information Table\nWild Outside\n\n\nInformation Table\nFocus on Nature\n\n\n \n\n\nConcession stands:\nLaza Food Truck\n\n\n \nLittle Tree Cafe\n\n\n \nGuelph Water Wagon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOffsite Tours and Demonstrations\n\n\n\n\n\nGuelph Trial Garden (@ Turfgrass Institute)\n10:30 – 11:15 AM\nFlower Arranging Demonstration\n\n\n10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nTrial Garden Open House 2023 – Varieties and Favorites Voting\n\n\nTours of Turfgrass Research\n\n\nMaster Gardener’s advice table\n\n\nHouseplant and perennial sale\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nAt the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming\n10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nOpen House with Samples of Flowers and Veggies\n\n\n11:00 AM\nGuided Tour\n\n\n12:30 PM\nTool Demonstration\n\n\n2:00 PM\nGuided Tour\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nOn Johnston Green\n3:30 PM\nHow to Draw a Tree – Tree Planting Circle with Dawn Matheson\n\n\n\n  \nFor more information: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/education-events/ArbExpo?fbclid=IwAR0Jo0dfXKvjrPXU3d0keNagLfxaLzFzvpIBGPbZJ-VrRcShYuNGsBfqpMk \n 
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/arboretum-expo-plant-sale/
LOCATION:University of Guelph – Arboretum\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230513T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230316T012444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T012444Z
UID:9322-1683970200-1683981000@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Howitt Park Community Tree Plant
DESCRIPTION:Join Bill Gaines and the whole crew from Trees for Guelph. \nWe plant rain or shine or (hopefully not) snow. \nPlanting starts at 9:30 AM and runs until 12:30 PM. Drop by for as long as you can. Plant one tree or plant for all three hours. \nRegister on-site on the day at the welcome table. \nYou may bring your own shovel\, pails for watering and gardening gloves. If you don’t have gear…DON’T WORRY\, we have some you can borrow. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear and layers of clothing that are comfortable to work and have fun in. \nWe spread out to plant but please follow all the public health guidelines when arriving and during the planting demonstrations. \nBill Gaines will be demonstrating planting techniques continuously throughout the planting sessions so come for as little or as long as you can. Learn all the techniques to plant for high survival rates. (Don’t worry – Bill has been trained by the best – Moritz Sanio. Moritz will be back in the spring) \nAre you a high school students wanting volunteer hours? Make sure to bring your log sheet so we can record your efforts.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/howitt-park-community-tree-plant/
LOCATION:Howitt Park\, 81 Beechwood Avenue\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230506T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230316T012204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T012204Z
UID:9319-1683365400-1683376200@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Hanlon Business Park Community Tree Plant
DESCRIPTION:Join Bill Gaines and the whole crew from Trees for Guelph. \nWe plant rain or shine or (hopefully not) snow. \nPlanting starts at 9:30 AM and runs until 12:30 PM. Drop by for as long as you can. Plant one tree or plant for all three hours. \nRegister on-site on the day at the welcome table. \nYou may bring your own shovel\, pails for watering and gardening gloves. If you don’t have gear…DON’T WORRY\, we have some you can borrow. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear and layers of clothing that are comfortable to work and have fun in. \nWe spread out to plant but please follow all the public health guidelines when arriving and during the planting demonstrations. \nBill Gaines will be demonstrating planting techniques continuously throughout the planting sessions so come for as little or as long as you can. Learn all the techniques to plant for high survival rates. (Don’t worry – Bill has been trained by the best – Moritz Sanio. Moritz will be back in the spring) \nAre you a high school students wanting volunteer hours? Make sure to bring your log sheet so we can record your efforts.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/hanlon-business-park-community-tree-plant/
LOCATION:Hanlon Business Park
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230429T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230316T011743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T011743Z
UID:9165-1682758800-1682780400@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph Tree Trust Event
DESCRIPTION:Guelph Tree Trust Inaugural Tree Care Event on Saturday April 29 \nOn Saturday April 29\, 2023\, Guelph Tree Trust (GTT) will provide arborist care for a magnificent old Black Walnut tree in Woodlawn Memorial Park. The public will be invited to attend and watch a team of arborists pruning high in the crown of this legacy tree – a tree which may be as old as the cemetery itself at 160 years.\nMembers of GTT will be on hand to provide information on the tree and pruning work of a team lead by GTT arborist Doug Steel\, of Full Circle Tree Care. The event will include tree-related family friendly activities such as guided tree walks within the cemetery.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/guelph-tree-trust-event/
LOCATION:Woodlawn Memorial Park\, 762 Woolwich St\,\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3Z1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003959
CREATED:20230313T180411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T180411Z
UID:9308-1682154000-1682172000@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Hanlon Creek Forest - Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in planting a new forest in Guelph on Earth Day\n Parking\, Site Access\, and Environmental Fair at 335 Laird Road \nPlant trees and enjoy the environmental fair with a variety of booths\, entertainment\, and food.\nTrees\, shovels\, mulch\, pails\, and planting instruction provided.\nWear boots and gloves for your comfort.\nEach tree you plant will sequester 1 ton of carbon dioxide by the time it reaches 40 years old.\nThis site will take 4 years to plant and could become part of a future pollinator flyway. \nTrees such as native oaks\, sugar maples\, and shrubs like serviceberries are popular with pollinators and are well suited to restoring our natural heritage system.  This new forest will help clean our air and water\, and become a home for nesting birds and other animals. When the forest becomes mature\, it will sequester approximately 6\,000 tons of carbon every year.  The trees we plant will benefit generations to come – including the sugar maples that can be tapped and enjoyed b
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/hanlon-creek-forest-planting-day/
LOCATION:335 Laird Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, 335 Laird Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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