Private tree protection bylaw review

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 …

Hanlon Creek Forest – Planting Day

335 Laird Rd, Guelph, ON 335 Laird Rd, Guelph, ON

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 …

Free

Guelph Tree Trust Event

Woodlawn Memorial Park 762 Woolwich St,, Guelph, ON

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 …

Free

Howitt Park Community Tree Plant

Howitt Park 81 Beechwood Avenue, Guelph, ON

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 …

Free

Arboretum Expo & Plant Sale

University of Guelph - Arboretum 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, ON

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 …

Tree Festival at Yorklands

Yorklands 785 York Road, Guelph, ON

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 …

“Patterns in the Trees”: A permaculture approach to woody plants in Canada and the tropics

University of Guelph - Arboretum 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, ON

In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23), many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations. This is a free live-only event. Trees 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 …

Free

Forest Biodiversity – speaker event

University of Guelph - Arboretum 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, ON

Join Nature Guelph Wildflower Society, Pollination Guelph and The Arboretum for a National Forest Week event. Trees 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 …

Tree Walk with Words

Yorklands 785 York Road, Guelph, ON

In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23), many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations. We will hang poems and quotes on our heritage trees along the Blue Dot Trail. Bring your own poems or others ready to hang. entrance at 785 York Rd East. Parking York Road West of gate. Transit: York Rd …

Free

Wednesday Walk – Tree Day Edition

University of Guelph - Arboretum 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, ON

In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23), many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations. Our weekly Wednesday Walk will focus on trees in honour of Forest Week! Open to all ages and fitness levels. Meet at: Arboretum Campus Entrance (gray kiosk) For more information: arb.naturalist@uoguelph.ca