Below is a summary of our upcoming workshops. The complete description of each one can be found on our website. Our workshops are an important part of what we do. We appreciate your past and future support of our workshops; the income supports other Arboretum educational endeavours such as brochures, signs, booklets, tours and our website.

If you know of people who may be interested in our workshops who do not receive this e-newsletter we would appreciate if you would pass this information on to them. To subscribe to the newsletter follow the simple instructions as outlined on our webpage at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/educationandevents/enewsletter.shtml

If you have a spot in your community or at your workplace where you can display our workshop posters, please send us an e-mail at [log in to unmask] and we will be happy to send them to you.

Below is a list of upcoming workshops at The Arboretum. Please forward this e-mail to your friends and colleagues! The more participants we have, the more programs we can offer.

Our registration is an on-line registration process which allows you to register for our programs at anytime. A secure link is provided for this easy registration process. Click here for the link: https://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/educationandevents/register

Since we are often promoting native plants to gardeners, I thought we would do a native plants quiz this month. Can you recognize these blooms? All of them are wonderful wildlife plants. The answers are at the bottom of the newsletter.

Check out some of our recent posts below from our social media accounts. If you are interested in seeing more of what is happening and being seen at The Arboretum then please consider liking or following us on one or more of our social media accounts. We are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr. Search for us at uogarboretum. If you click on the posts below it will take you to the actual post so you can read the text.

Our Annual Arb Expo and Plant Sale is on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Arboretum Centre. Come for the unique plants to purchase, as well as activities, tours and demonstrations. A list of the available plants will be up on our website soon! Check the information below for some sneak peaks of plants that will be available. If you click on the photo it will take you to the original Instagram post so you can click through all the photos and read the entire description.

We have three great options available for guided walks on The Arboretum grounds.

Join Jenny and / or Kitty every Wednesday at 12:15 as they explore the grounds on a 50 minute hike. It is a wonderful way to explore all that summer has to offer on The Arboretum grounds. The walk is free and you should meet at the kiosk at the end of the promenade closest to campus if you are interested in participating.

Alternate Fridays Cael, our Gardener is leading guided walks with a focus on our gardens. Check out our social media a couple of days before the walk if you would like to know the topic of that week's walk. The walks begin at the Hales McKay Shelter at 12:15 and the next date is August 23.

On Wednesday evenings through to the end of August one of our Summer Interpretive Naturalists, Jenny or Kitty lead our Wednesday Evening Walk series. These programs take place each Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. beginning at the J.C. Taylor Centre. The cost is $2 per person with children under 5 free. Here are the upcoming walks:

Hide and Seek Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Sometimes, finding animals out in the wild feels like a big game of hide-and-seek. The stakes are high in this game though because the better an animal can blend into the environment, the less likely they’ll get eaten! Join us this Wednesday to go seek out some of these hiding critters!

A Blast from the Past Wednesday, August 28, 2019
This week, we'll be talking all about some species that have been around for looooong time. Definitely longer than you or I have been around! So come on out and get ready to get prehistoric!

Antarctica is calling you! This U of G alumni trip is ready to take you there with Arboretum Naturalist Chris Earley. Penguins, whales, icebergs, albatrosses, exploration history, ocean vistas and more! The trip dates are December 26, 2020 to January 7, 2021 and is open to anyone whether you are an alumni or not. Contact Worldwide Quest Travel at [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask] or 1-800-387-1483 to get details. Save US$750 per person if you book before Aug 31, 2019!

The Annual Wall Custance Memorial Forest Dedication Service is on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. For further information please contact the Wall Custance Funeral Home at 519-822-0051 or www.wallcustance.com.

It seems early to think about Christmas with this great summer weather. If you have to plan your company Christmas party it is time to start thinking about it. We still have dates available for Christmas parties. Contact our Bookings Co-ordinator, Dawn Ann Webster at [log in to unmask] or 519-824-4120 ext. 54110 for details and availability.

Our publications and merchandise can be purchased on-line at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/education-events/arboretum-merchandise or in person during business hours at The Arboretum Centre. They will also be available on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at our Arb Expo and Plant Sale at The Arboretum Centre.

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If you prefer not to make an online donation, there are several other ways to provide your financial support. You can choose to donate by telephone, mail, fax, or in person:

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If you would like information on bequests and planned giving to The Arboretum please contact:

Jayne Whitfield
Gift Planning Manager
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