What is eating your plants? There are many plant-eating animals in your yard and some of them are butterfly and moth caterpillars. Are any of these immature insects your garden's chewers? See the bottom of the newsletter for caterpillar identification and some of its favourite foods.  A printable version is available here: http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/Listservnewsletter/July_2018/printable_quiz_caterpillars_July_2011_and_2018.pdf

                 

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.

           

Join us Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Arboretum Centre for our inaugural Arboretum Expo. Attendees will have the opportunity to "Meet the Trees" while taking part in tours, demonstrations, research exhibits, full-family activities, live music and plant sale. Come connect with Arboretum staff and volunteers to learn about trees you won't find anywhere else in Canada, and learn more about our efforts to conserve endangered species and restore natural habitats.

The Arboretum Expo also marks the return of our hugely popular Arboretum Auxiliary Plant Sale, in our new location and with a renewed focus on only the most unique and rare plants produced in our Arboretum Nursery. Quantities will be limited and selections will include plants not found anywhere else, so please be sure to mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind event. A full listing of plants available will be posted on our website by July 31, 2018.

             

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

Join Rachel every Wednesday at 12:15 as he explores the grounds on a 50 minute hike. It is a wonderful way to explore all that summer as 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.

On Wednesday evenings through to the end of August our Summer Interpretive Naturalist, Sally leads 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 some of the upcoming walks:

All Bark, No Bite - July 18 - How do you properly identify a dogwood tree? By the bark! With about 85 native tree species in Ontario, there is so much to know and remember. Come on out this Wednesday as we branch out our knowledge into the world of trees!

Late Bloomers - July 25 - What happens when all the trees have finished flowering and all the birds have stopped singing? It’s time for the summer wildflowers to shine! They may have taken until the end of summer to bloom, but the gorgeous flowers will be worth the wait. Join us this Wednesday for the sweet sight of summer wildflowers!

More Than Meets The Eye – August 1 - Nature offers so many different landscapes, colours, and beautiful scenery. But have you ever considered how a person who is visually impaired experiences nature? Without sight, all other remaining senses are heightened, allowing you to interact with nature through smells, textures, and sounds. Come out this Wednesday to see how there’s more to nature than meets the eye!

State of the Art – August 8 - From the Group of Seven to Andy Goldsworthy to Claude Monet, whether they painted landscapes or created sculptures only using leaves and rocks, all these artists were inspired by nature in their works. Join us this Wednesday, talented artist or not, as we let our creative juices flow and create our own artworks inspired by The Arboretum.

Care For The Rare – August 15 - With the conversion of many forests and grasslands into urban and agricultural land, and pollution of aquatic environments, there are more than 200 animals and plants in Ontario listed as a species of risk. Come learn about the rare Ontario species that can be found in the Arboretum and what you can do to help!

I’m Lichen this Fungi – August 22 - Did you know that there are around 130 different species of lichen in Ontario, and 111 of these species have been found in the Arboretum alone? Not only that, 237 species of fungi have also been seen in the Arboretum. This Wednesday we’ll be expanding our knowledge into the little, yet fascinating, world of lichen and fungi.

The Not-So-Creepy Creepy Crawlies – August 29 - When I ask you to think of a cute animal, what is the first thing that comes to mind? A panda? A dog? A bunny? Not many people or even anyone at all would say an insect or spider as their answer. Pandas and dogs are furry and have cute faces, but so can some insects! Join us on our last Wednesday Walk to learn about the diversity and importance of Ontario insect species!

Bigger. Badder. Buggier. The University of Guelph is hosting their second Bug Day on August 26th, 2018 and it’ll be hosted right here in The Arboretum Centre! Hikes, interactive booths and displays will be organized and set up for family and friends. It’ll be a full day dedicated to our six-legged friends. Be sure to mark it down on your calendars! Check out the facebook page for more information and to let us know that we will see you there!

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Although it definitely doesn't look or feel like Christmas outside, it is time to think about booking your company's Christmas Party. The Arboretum is a perfect location for your Christmas party. We can accommodate up to 150 people for lunches or dinners with a picturesque view of The Arboretum grounds. We still have some good dates available … book soon before they are gone. For further information please contact Dawn Ann Webster, Bookings Co-ordinator at extension 54110, [log in to unmask] or check out our website. All catering is provided by Hospitality Services, University of Guelph. For further information on the catering please call extension 53350 or e-mail [log in to unmask].

Tree Identification, Hawk, Spiders, Growing Native Woody Plants from Seed, Ecopsychology, Shinrin - Yoku and Introductory Mushrooming workshops are approaching. The dates and registration deadlines can be found in our Coming Events listing in the column on the left side of this newsletter. A detailed description of each course is available on our website. Help us promote our programs… please forward this e-mail on to your friends and colleagues who may be interested. The more participants we have, the more programs we can offer.

Registering early is important for us because we need lead time to decide if there are enough people registered to run the workshop or not. To encourage registering before the deadline, we have an Early Bird Fee. You can still register after the deadline, but it will cost an extra $10, so why not register early?

Registration is available on-line, which allows you to register for our programs at anytime, not just during our regular business hours. A secure link is provided on our website for this easy registration process.

If you do not have internet access, registration can still be made by phone or in person at 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 as in the past. Please remember that a decision is made on the registration deadline as to whether the workshop will run or not, based on the minimum number of required registrants. You may still register after the deadline as long as the workshop is running and there is space.

Your donation can be directed to The Arboretum online through the secure University of Guelph donation page: http://uofg.convio.net/arboretum

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:

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH Attention Alumni Affairs 50 Stone Road East Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1 Tel: 1-888-266-3108 ext. 56934 Tel: 519-824-4120 ext. 56934 Fax: 519-822-2670 Email: [log in to unmask]

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

Amy Atkinson
Senior Development Manager, Ontario Agricultural College
at (519) 824-4120 ext. 58652 or by e-mail at [log in to unmask]