A 2-3 hour tour through the Ignatius Old-Growth Forest Project, including reflections on past and present restoration activities. About this event Forests and other natural spaces are necessary for human health and wellbeing as well as providing habitat and food for all our non-human neighbours. The Ignatius Old-Growth Forest Project has been actively pursuing forest …

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Please join Nature Guelph Wildflower society, Pollination Guelph and Guelph Urban Forest Friends for a National Forest Day Presentation by Joyce Hostyn. All are welcome! Joyce will be presenting "Little Forests for Urban Yards" PRE_REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register for this Zoom event by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-6urjksGNfP93EzTlwS6nIkk1LmH2-b THIS EVENT IS FREE BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Donations can …

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The city of Guelph has begun a review of its private tree protection bylaw. The review which is being conducted by an outside consultant should be complete by March 2024 when the revised bylaw will be presented to Council. Help us find the right balance to protect and enhance Guelph's tree canopy while we continue …

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Join us in planting a new forest in Guelph on Earth Day  Parking, Site Access, and Environmental Fair at 335 Laird Road Plant trees and enjoy the environmental fair with a variety of booths, entertainment, and food. Trees, shovels, mulch, pails, and planting instruction provided. Wear boots and gloves for your comfort. Each tree you plant …

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Guelph Tree Trust Inaugural Tree Care Event on Saturday April 29 On 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 …

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Join Bill Gaines and the whole crew from Trees for Guelph. We plant rain or shine or (hopefully not) snow. Planting 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. Register on-site on the day at the welcome …

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Join Bill Gaines and the whole crew from Trees for Guelph. We plant rain or shine or (hopefully not) snow. Planting 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. Register on-site on the day at the welcome …

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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. Gazebo Events and Performances …

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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. The City of Guelph’s urban forest is made up of trees from streets, …

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In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23), many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations. Enjoy a walk through a naturalized area with ponds, meadows and forest. We will celebrate trees! Come to Yorklands Green Hub for the 2nd Annual Tree Festival  during Welcoming Week and National Forest Week to celebrate trees, nature, community …

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