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. Join us to learn how this innovative method can add living systems of native diversity to our urban landscapes.
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 …
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. Park on the street …
Tree Planting Event no registration required, just show up Portable washroom provided on site. Rain or shine. No limit to number of participants Meet at: Kortright Hills Natural Area (trail entrance on south side of Teal Dr. just west of Milson, opposite 34 Teal)
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. We'll have the option to explore the forest, and share naturalist knowledge on the local trees. …
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Walk through Mitigwakii trail / Victoria woods - discussion of seven canopy teachings and two-eyed seeing. Forest Learning from Elder Duke Redbird: Seven Canopy Teachings walk with Haudenosaunee University of Guelph Staff Member Cara Loft. Join us for a short guided walk to reconnect our spirits with the Land and learn from the Plants. Meet …
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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 …
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. Meet at the Arboretum Centre.
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. Introductory remarks by Sean Fox. Prizes and Reception following event. Event …
Walk starts at The Arboretum kiosk at the Campus entrance to the Arboretum
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! Guided by ISA certified arborist Aaron Boonstra of Reep Green Solutions. Meet at Drew Park (29 Drew St). Street Parking available No washrooms …
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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.