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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:20260419T201949
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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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230919T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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:20260419T201949
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
CREATED:20230316T012738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T012738Z
UID:9325-1678147200-1681516799@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Private tree protection bylaw review
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHelp us find the right balance to protect and enhance Guelph’s tree canopy while we continue to grow and develop across the city. \nShare your thoughts with the city in a variety of ways. \n\nComplete the online survey\nAttend an information session in-person or online\nVisit us at a community pop-up\n\nGo to Have Your Say for more information
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/private-tree-protection-bylaw-review/
LOCATION:ON
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220927T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
CREATED:20220913T234452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T234644Z
UID:8244-1664287200-1664290800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Noticing Nature for Adults
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate National Forest Week this month\, we will have a Noticing Nature sessions for adults!\nTues. Sept. 27th\, 2pm to 3pm.\nWe will walk amidst the trees and journal on the experience.\nMeet at the main gate\nCome if you are able!
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/noticing-nature-for-adults/
LOCATION:Yorklands\, 785 York Road\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220924T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
CREATED:20220913T220619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T234932Z
UID:8242-1664024400-1664031600@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Yorklands Green Hub Tree Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 24th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm as we celebrate National Forest Week with art and music! \nTrees are an essential part of life and we love to celebrate them at Yorklands Green Hub! \nJoin us as we walk through the trees\, encountering musicians\, artists and meditators. Our collective appreciation will travel on the wind through the trees and beyond.  Activities for the young and (not-so) old! \nSorry\, no bathrooms on site. Park on the south side York Rd. west of the main gate. Or take Guelph Transit bus #4. \nFor more info\, please email Bernadette at bwycks@yorklandsgreenhub.ca
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/yorklands-green-hub-tree-festival/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
CREATED:20220906T011452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T011452Z
UID:8119-1663788600-1663794000@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Guelph Wildflower Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoyce will be presenting “Little Forests for Urban Yards” \nPRE_REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nRegister for this Zoom event by visiting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-6urjksGNfP93EzTlwS6nIkk1LmH2-b \nTHIS EVENT IS FREE BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME\nDonations can be made through Canada Helps to Nature Guelph or Pollination Guelph
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/nature-guelph-wildflower-speaker-series/
LOCATION:ON
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220918T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
CREATED:20220913T220145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T220145Z
UID:8238-1663495200-1663506000@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:National Forest Week: An Old-Growth Forest Project Tour and Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:A 2-3 hour tour through the Ignatius Old-Growth Forest Project\, including reflections on past and present restoration activities. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nForests 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 and riparian restoration activities since 2014\, but the work began long before the Project’s official launch as the “Plant an Old-Growth Forest Project.” Join us on Sunday\, September 18th as we kick off National Forest Week with a walk through the Project grounds and a retrospective on its history. We will talk about the dam removal that paved the way in 2009; community collaboration and engagement; past and ongoing restoration activities to improve connectivity and manage invasive species; and adaptive management strategies. \nThis conversation and guided tour is free and open to everyone\, though donations are gratefully accepted online at https://ignatiusguelph.ca/donate/ or on-site through the donation boxes. \nWe will meet at the Pavilion near the entrance at 53 Cross Creek Boulevard at 10am. Please dress for the weather and bring a hat\, sunscreen\, water\, and bug spray as needed. \nWe do have a cap on the number of attendees to ensure parking will be available. If there is enough interest\, we may offer a second session. For more information about the Ignatius Jesuit Centre and the Old-Growth Forest Project\, please visit https://ignatiusguelph.ca/ \nLocation: Ignatius Old-Growth Forest Project Pavilion\, enter at 53 Cross Creek Boulevard and walk toward the meadow
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/national-forest-week-an-old-growth-forest-project-tour-and-retrospective/
LOCATION:53 Cross Creek Boulevard\, 53 Cross Creek Boulevard\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220917T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
CREATED:20220913T214722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T215000Z
UID:8231-1663423200-1663426800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Annual Downtown Tree Walk - How to read a tree's life story 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short tree walk in downtown Guelph with a focus on how to plant city trees for optimal health\, success\, and longevity. The walk will be approximately 1 hour with lots of time for questions. This event is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.\n\nRain date Sun. Sep. 18th at 2:00pm.\n\nMeet in front of Guelph City Hall\, 1 Carden St near the fountain.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/annual-downtown-tree-walk-how-to-read-a-trees-life-story/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 1 Carden St\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220911T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
CREATED:20220906T012618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T170643Z
UID:8121-1662901200-1662904800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Grandparents Day - Grandparent Pine Dedication Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Come out to honour this amazing White Pine tree in Preservation Park at 1:00 pm. A small ceremony and plague will be placed to award this tree with the 2021 Notable Tree Award. Come out to see this magnificent pine and hear the story about it.\n\nAs part of Grandparents day enjoy these other activities:\n\nThe proclamation\, establishing National Grandparents Day stated three distinct purposes: To honor grandparents; To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children; To help children become aware of strength\, information and guidance older people can offer.\n\nAll are invited to come to share their stories\, plant a tree and take a short hike. This year we will congregate at The Turtle Island Education Centre\, 343 Southgate Rd. Guelph where there will be maps and guides to lead you on short hikes to points of interest and events along Hanlon Creek.\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n8:00 AM “Traditional Water Ceremony”\, Location: Crane Park\n\n10:00 AM “The Story of Turtle Island”\, Location: 343 Southgate Drive\, Park Entrance\n\n11:00 AM “Community Tree Plant”\, Location: Tunnel (Ecoduct) at Expressway\n\n11:00 AM “Tracking and Mapping (3 Words)”\, Location: Marker Tree\n\n11:00 AM “Settler History”\, Location: 51 Terraview Cres\, Park Entrance\n\n1:00 PM “Grandparent Pine Dedication Ceremony”\, Location: Grandparent Pine.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/grandparents-day/
LOCATION:51 Terraview Cres – entrance to Preservation Park\, 51 Terraview Cres\, Guelph\, ON
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
CREATED:20220905T225452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T025149Z
UID:8107-1662811200-1662814800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Henry Kock Stewardship Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Arboretum Expo & Virtual Plant Sale Auction\, (September 9th and 10th)  where we will be honoring this years recipient of the Henry Kock Stewardship Award. This year\, the Guelph Urban Forest Friends are thrilled to announce that Moritz Sanio will be the 2022 recipient. \nCome out at noon for a brief ceremony and congratulate Moritz on a well-deserved award.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/henry-kock-stewardship-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:University of Guelph – Arboretum\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220618T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
CREATED:20220606T195229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T195229Z
UID:7238-1655550000-1655555400@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Walk With A Forest Ecologist: Bird's Eye View
DESCRIPTION:Will Barbour\, forest ecologist\, will discuss how to attract migrant birds and the principles of community restoration for biodiversity.\nMeet at the front gate.\nPark along the side of York Road near the front gate.\nSaturday June 18 starts at 11am\n785 York Road\,Guelph
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/nature-walk-with-a-forest-ecologist-birds-eye-view/
LOCATION:Yorklands\, 785 York Road\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220612T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220612T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
CREATED:20220606T191835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T195438Z
UID:7235-1655031600-1655037000@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Walk With A Forest Ecologist: The Woodlands of Guelph
DESCRIPTION:Join forest ecologist: Will Barbour on a walk about Guelph’s past\, present\, and future woodlands.\nExplore the impact of non-native trees versus native trees on our woodlands. \nMeet at the front gate.\nPark along York Road near the front gate.
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/nature-walk-with-a-forest-ecologist-the-woodlands-of-guelph/
LOCATION:Yorklands\, 785 York Road\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
CREATED:20220606T191136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T191136Z
UID:7225-1654941600-1654948800@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Eastview Pollinator Park Planting Event
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPollinator Park Access\, from 800 Watson Parkway North\, Guelph
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/eastview-pollinator-park-planting-event/
LOCATION:Pollinator Park\, 800 Watson Parkway North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20260419T201949
CREATED:20220413T200153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T200153Z
UID:6818-1651276800-1651363199@guffguelph.ca
SUMMARY:Annual Clean and Green
DESCRIPTION:Guelph’s annual spring clean up\nThanks 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. \nRegister to help clean Guelph parks\, trails and natural areas\nRegister for Clean and Green\nRegister 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. \nWhen 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!
URL:https://guffguelph.ca/event/annual-clean-and-green/
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