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  

New Trails for Old Trees

53 Cross Creek Boulevard 53 Cross Creek Boulevard, Guelph, ON

In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23), many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations. The 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! Come join us in a participatory nature walk designed to get you moving …

Mini Forest Installation

York Road Park 85 York Road, Guelph

In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23), many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations. Community planting to install second half of Mini-Forest (modeled after/inspired by the Miyawaki method) All ages are welcome Presented by: City of Guelph, Green Communities Canada, Network of Nature, Network of Nature/Dougan and Associates For more information: stewardship@guelph.ca The …

Free

Downtown Tree Tour

Guelph city hall 1 Carden St, Guelph, ON

In recognition of National Forest Week (September 17-23), many events are being held by Guelph-based organizations.  Tree 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. Suitable for all all ages and fitness levels. Meet in front of City …

Free

Guelph Tree Trust – Tree Care Event

286 Water St, Guelph, ON 286 Water St, Guelph, ON

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. Members of Guelph Tree Trust will be on hand to provide information …

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