Nature Guelph, in partnership with The Arboretum, University of Guelph is offering this program in and around the J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre, surrounded by the diverse flora and fauna of The Arboretum.
Participants: Elementary school students between ages 6 and 12
Pricing: $100 per person
Schedule: One Saturday a month, October through June, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
(with the exception of the January Owl Prowl). See details below.
Location: J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre, 270 Arboretum Road, Guelph
Registration: Click here to register. Space is limited to 16 participants.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
September 16, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
It’s better where it’s wetter, and ponds are the perfect place to explore the often-overlooked underwater world. Rain boots are strongly recommended, and a change of clothes for any intrepid explorers may be handy.
October 14, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Fungi are neither plants nor animals – they’re in a kingdom of their own! The fall is one of the best times to find mushrooms, so join us for a foray as we explore the fascinating world of fungi.
November 4, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
While some birds are leaving to head south for the winter, many species brave the cold and stick it out here in Guelph. Join us as we learn what birds call The Arboretum home during the fall and winter. Binoculars will be provided but please bring your own if you have them.
December 2, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Now that you know how to identify the birds of The Arboretum from last month’s session, it’s time to get hands-on! Chris Earley will be leading this session and we will learn how ornithologists (bird scientists) study birds using bird banding.
SPECIAL TIME: January 6, 6:00–8:00 pm
Whooo is living in The Arboretum forests at night? Join us for a special Young Naturalists evening program where we will be heading out to find owls. Dress warmly and bring flashlights or headlamps since we will be walking around in the dark trying to find our nocturnal friends.
February 19, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Even though plants and animals don’t have coats, mittens and hats to put on, they have evolved their own special adaptations to life in the snow. Bundle up – we’re exploring how animals and plants are able to survive even the coldest of temperatures.
March 9, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
What is an ecosystem, and why does it matter if everything is connected? Ecosystems are all around us but they can be difficult to identify, so join us as we explore how living things affect each other through the web of ecosystem connections.
April 6, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
As people travel around the world, we often bring plants, animals and pathogens with us. But what happens once these hitchhikers arrive in a new space? Join us to learn all about the species that have found new homes in Ontario and what problems they are causing with our ecosystems.
May 11, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Trees are the giants that live among us, but when was the last time you stopped and really looked at a tree? Join us as we learn how to identify the trees in our neighborhood and discover all the cool adaptations that make trees the quiet giants of our ecosystems.
June 8, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
There isn’t a corner of the world that insects don’t inhabit, and The Arboretum is no exception. Join us and find out why insects are the little things that run the world.