For both ecological and economic reasons we no longer print and mail a seasonal program listing our workshops and special events. The information is now distributed via this e-newsletter and is always available on our website. We do appreciate your past and future support of our workshops, the income from which 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 or who have received our seasonal program in the past who do not receive this e-newsletter, we would appreciate if you could pass this information on to them. To subscribe to the newsletter simply send an e-mail to [log in to unmask] with “subscribe to newsletter” in the subject line and include your e-mail address and first and last name in the text of the e-mail.

If you have a spot in your community or at your workplace where you can display our workshop posters, please contact Bev Healy at [log in to unmask] and she 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.

To register please call 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

Please note 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.

While some of our mammal species hibernate or at least do a lot of sleeping in the winter, some are very active. Can you identify these Arboretum winter mammals? The answers are at the bottom of the newsletter.

by Sean Fox

Assistant Arboretum Manager & Horticulturist

First and foremost, my daily life at The Arboretum is chiefly centred on all-things trees (or woody plants to be more precise). Through my duties, I’m lucky enough to be able to take part in the very early process of collecting seeds from a tree in the wild, all the way through to caring for the large veteran trees that we already have growing on site. My role as Assistant Arboretum Manager and Horticulturist finds me involved in many other facets of the day to day operation of The Arboretum as well. Being a member of the Arboretum Management Group also provides me the opportunity to help play a humble role in determining the vision and future direction of our organization. Read more.

On Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. we will be presenting another Children's Theatre performance: DuffleBag presents The Three Musketeers. Join us for another fun filled and hilarious interactive evening of theatre. In their refreshing adaptation of this fairy tale, audience members are invited into the show to play the main parts. Tickets: $8.00. Tickets can be obtained by contacting Bev Healy at  The Arboretum at ext. 52358 or by visiting Simply Wonderful located downtown Guelph.

Under the direction of Chris Earley The Arboretum has an updated web page... www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum. While we have tried to check all pages before going live with the site there may be some glitches we have missed. If you find one let us know via e-mail and we will correct it as soon as we can. Hope you enjoy the site and return often.

Congratulations to all of you that were engaged over the Holiday Season! If you or someone you know is looking for a space for your wedding ceremony and / or reception please contract Barb Watson – Ash at 519-824-4120 ext. 54110 or [log in to unmask]. Further information on our unique reception facilities and outdoor ceremony sites can be found on our website.

Our best sighting recently was that of a very beautiful Coyote. Norris Hoag took this photo while the coyote was looking through the fence that separates the Village by The Arboretum and The Arboretum Nature Reserve. Our coyotes are impressive-looking specimens!

Other recent sightings photos from The Arboretum can be viewed at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52649814@N05/. Please check this frequently to see current photos.

Coyote                                              Black-capped Chickadee
Photo by Norris Hoag                           Photo by Sarah Paquette


Mallard Ducks                                    Downy Woodpecker
Photo by Sarah Paquette                    Photo by Sarah Paquette

Be a part of the BetterPlanet Project by donating on-line:
Your donation can be directed to The Arboretum online through the secure University of Guelph The BetterPlanet Project site! Follow these easy steps:

• Follow this link http://www.thebeterplanetproject.ca/bpp_donate_2.html
• Choose your type of gift "-One-time gift-", "-Sustaining gift-", or "-Tribute Giving-"
• On the drop down menu "-Choose a Program-" select Arboretum" and fill in the amount of your donation
• Click Calculate
• Fill in your personal information

It's that easy!

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]

Please identify The Arboretum as the focus of your donation. If you would like information on bequests and planned giving to The Arboretum please contact:

Ross Butler
Director, Gift Planning
at (519) 824-4120 ext. 56196 or by e-mail at [log in to unmask]