Guelph Urban Forest Friends

Nature Walk With A Forest Ecologist: Bird's Eye View
2022-06-18 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Yorklands, 785 York Road, Guelph, ON, Canada
Will Barbour, forest ecologist, will discuss how to attract migrant birds and the principles of community restoration for biodiversity.
Meet at the front gate.
Park along the side of York Road near the front gate.
Saturday June 18 starts at 11am
785 York Road,Guelph

Nature Walk With A Forest Ecologist: The Woodlands of Guelph
2022-06-12 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Yorklands, 785 York Road, Guelph, ON, Canada
Join forest ecologist: Will Barbour on a walk about Guelph’s past, present, and future woodlands.
Explore the impact of non-native trees versus native trees on our woodlands.
Meet at the front gate.
Park along York Road near the front gate.

Eastview Pollinator Park Planting Event
2022-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Pollinator Park, 800 Watson Parkway North, Guelph, ON, Canada
Join us at the Eastview Pollinator Park on Saturday, June 11 from 10 am-12pm as we add about a hundred plants to a new demonstration garden. Then tour the site and get one of the best views in Guelph from the top of the former landfill site.
Pollinator Park Access, from 800 Watson Parkway North, Guelph

Annual Clean and Green
2022-04-30 | ON
Guelph’s annual spring clean up
Thanks to over 1,200 volunteers and numerous sponsors every year, our annual Clean and Green community clean up makes our parks and neighbourhoods more beautiful, and protects our rivers, streams, drinking water and local wildlife.
Register to help clean Guelph parks, trails and natural areas
Register for Clean and Green
Register for a park, trail or roadway of your choice and clean that area on April 30, leaving your garbage at the designated drop off site.
When you register, you can ask for garbage bags and gloves. Clean up kits are available for pick up at Victoria Road Recreation Centre on April 27 and 28. You supply your own masks and extra hands!

Celebrate Earth Day - Plant with Trees for Guelph
2022-04-22 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Kortright Hills Community Park, 165 Milson Crescent, Guelph, ON, N1C 1G5, Canada
The location is at Kortright Hills Community Park. Parking is available on the streets near the trail access points between 117 and 121 Milson Crescent or near 50 Hazelwood Drive. A portable toilet will be available near the planting area.
We plant rain or shine or (hopefully not) snow.
Please wear sturdy footwear and layers of clothing that are comfortable to work have fun in. It is surprising how easily you can warm up when planting. Some people prefer to wear gloves while other planters enjoy the feeling of soil under their fingernails.
We recommend a water bottle and sunscreen if the day is just a little bit sunny. The sun can be very strong in early spring. Bring snacks too.

Pruning Workshop
2022-03-22 13:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | University of Guelph – Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
Mask (medical grade or higher), proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event.
This half-day indoor/outdoor practical workshop teaches the principles of easy and correct pruning in the home landscape. Participants learn how to choose the right equipment and how to keep it sharp and clean. Pruning techniques will be shown and practiced on a variety of shrubs and small trees.
Fee: $60 (plus HST) per person if booked before the early bird deadline of Monday, March 14, 2022. After the early bird deadline the fee is $70 (plus HST).

for more information: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops
