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| April 18, 2019 Arboretum e-newsletter |
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In this Newsletter:
Workshops
Quiz
What to See Currently at The Arboretum
Thank you Arboretum Volunteers
Group Tours
Merchandise
Wednesday Walks
Answers to Quiz
Donations
Upcoming Workshops and Events
Mondays, April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 and 27
Gardening Fundamentals
Tuesday, April 30
Greeting Spring: Make your own Greeting Cards
registration deadline: April 22
Tuesday, April 30
Smartphone Photography
registration deadline: April 22
Monday, May 6
Spring Wildflowers
registration deadline: April 28
Tuesday, May 7
Introduction to Birds
registration deadline: April 29
Tuesday, May 14
Bird Sounds
registration deadline: May 6
Wednesday, May 15
Planetarium Program: The Sky Tonight featuring Virgo
registration deadline: May 7
Thursday, June 13
Planetarium Program: The Sky Tonight featuring Draco
registration deadline: June 5
Friday, June 14
Sketching Nature
registration deadline: June 6, 2019
Friday, June 14
Look, See, Paint
registration deadline: June 6, 2019
Sunday, June 23
Moths
registration deadline: June 15
Wednesday, July 10
Dragonflies and Damselflies
registration deadline: July 2
Thursday, July 11
Butterflies
registration deadline: July 3
Saturday, July 13
Mushroom Foray
registration deadline: August 5
Tuesday, July 16
Planetarium Program: The Sky Tonight featuring Hercules
registration deadline: July 8
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Spring is here and if you look for the standing water you can find some forest ephemeral pools. There is one at the kiosk end of Wild Goose Woods and it is once again full of pond invertebrates to be discovered! Can you identify any of these spring critters? The answers are at the bottom of the newsletter.
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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.
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Last week was National Volunteer Week. The Arboretum has many volunteers that contribute their time and knowledge to help make The Arboretum what it is. They and all they do are tremendously appreciated. Thank you to all the Arboretum volunteers for helping The Arboretum grow!
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The Arboretum’s grounds are the perfect setting for group tours. Our knowledgeable docents (trained volunteer guides) give pre-arranged 1 ½ hour tours of The Arboretum’s grounds, gardens, collections and other points of interest. The tours can be focused on the areas that are seasonally appropriate and / or that are of interest to you and your group. Tours should be booked a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. The cost is $5 per person, with a minimum charge of $60. Tours provide an excellent break for a meeting group. For further information on tours or to make a reservation please contact Dawn Ann Webster at [log in to unmask] or 519-824-4120 ext. 54110.
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Spring is just around the corner and we can both outfit you for Spring and provide you with tools to get out and enjoy nature. We have t-shirts, hats, biodiversity sheets, booklets, window decals and buttons. Check them out on our website.
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Join Sally Wednesdays at 12:15 for the Wednesday walk as she explores the grounds on a 50 minute hike. It is a wonderful way to explore The Arboretum grounds as nature begins to awaken for spring. 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.
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| Bloodworm (midge larva) |
Flatworm |
Fairy Shrimp |
| Water Flea |
Mosquito Larva |
Damselfly Nymph |
| Caddisfly Larva |
Copepod |
Water Mite |
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Your donation can be directed to The Arboretum online through the secure University of Guelph donation page: https://secure3.convio.net/uofg/site/Donation2?df_id=3321&mfc_pref=T&3321.donation=form1&single_designee=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
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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]
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 Visit us on Facebook. Click on the "Like" icon on our page and let all your friends know about us.
 See us on Flickr.
 Follow us on Twitter.
Our entrance is on the south side of College Avenue; 150 metres west of Victoria Road. The Arboretum Promenade (formerly Arboretum Road) is not open to vehicular traffic. Please visit our website for a map and directions .
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The ARBORETUM
School of Environmental Sciences
Ontario Agricultural College
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
N1G 2W1
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