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Nature in the City Kick-Off Event
Nature in the City 2018 Kick-Off Event: Opening presentation followed by Wild Ontario raptor demonstration at The Arboretum Centre. Entrance off the south side of College Ave., just west of Victoria Rd. Are you new to Guelph? Perhaps you are ready to start exploring nature, but unsure where to start? Or want to meet like-minded nature lovers in your community? Nature in the City is a series of free, public programs run by Nature Guelph that can help you dive…
Find out more »Nature in the City: Feathers and Beaks
Nature in the City: Feathers and Beaks - Identifying, understanding and attracting some of our favourite local feathered friends! TALK: Sat. April 28, 1:00 pm, Main Library WALK: Sun. April 29, 1:00 pm, Birdwatching along the Eramosa River Trail. Meet at Wooden Covered Bridge near The Boathouse. Are you new to Guelph? Perhaps you are ready to start exploring nature, but unsure where to start? Or want to meet like-minded nature lovers in your community? Nature in the City is…
Find out more »Nature in the City: Slime and Scales
Nature in the City: Slime and Scales - What lives under rocks, in the mud or in the water? Discover our reptiles and amphibians! TALK: Sat. May 5, 1:00 pm, Westminster Library WALK: Sun. May 6, 7:00 pm Evening Frog Walk at The Arboretum. Meet at west entrance info kiosk on Arboretum Road. Are you new to Guelph? Perhaps you are ready to start exploring nature, but unsure where to start? Or want to meet like-minded nature lovers in your…
Find out more »Nature Guelph Speaker Series: From tobacco to tallgrass
Nature Guelph Speaker Series: David Agro From tobacco to tallgrass; restoring ecological diversity in Norfolk County David Agro reports on the activities and success of a restoration of a 95 acre former tobacco farm in the heart of Norfolk County. After 10 years, the site now hosts a rich diversity of plants (over 185 species) of the rare Oak Savanna / Tallgrass Prairie ecosystem. During the restoration, the number of species of breeding birds has increased from 48 to 59…
Find out more »Nature in the City: Roots and Shoots
Nature in the City: Roots and Shoots - Learn about Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Bloodroot and Squirrel Corn – wildflowers with curious names. TALK: Sat. May 12, 1:00 pm, Main Library WALK: Sun. May 13, 1:00 pm Wildflower Hike at Starkey Hill. Meet at Starkey Hill parking lot, 735 Arkell Road. Are you new to Guelph? Perhaps you are ready to start exploring nature, but unsure where to start? Or want to meet like-minded nature lovers in your community? Nature in the City…
Find out more »Nature Guelph Wildflower Series: Annual Spring Ephemeral Walk
Meet at the Arboretum Centre Parking lot. We will walk through Victoria Woods to discover which spring ephemerals are in bloom. Nature Guelph events are open to non-members and everyone is welcome! This event is free, but donations are always appreciated. If you enjoy our events and programs, we hope you will consider buying an annual membership. Nature Guelph memberships are: Individual: $25.00, Student: $10.00. http://www.natureguelph.ca
Find out more »Nature in the City: Fur and Claws
Nature in the City: Fur and Claws - What mysterious mammals are hiding in our backyards? TALK: Sat. May 26, 1:00 pm, Main Library WALK: Sun. May 27, 1:00 pm Mammal Search at The Arboretum. Meet at The Arboretum Centre. Are you new to Guelph? Perhaps you are ready to start exploring nature, but unsure where to start? Or want to meet like-minded nature lovers in your community? Nature in the City is a series of free, public programs run…
Find out more »2Rivers Festival 2018: BioBlitz of Hanlon Creek/PreservationPark
Explore the diversity of species Nature Guelph will be hosting a BioBlitz of the Hanlon Creek/Preservation Park area to close out their Nature in the City series that takes place in partnership with the Guelph Public Library. Participants will survey the parks and catalog all species they come across. Note: Please pre-install the iNaturalist app (https://www.inaturalist.org) before the event as it will be used to record sightings. Accessible: Yes Cost: FREE Visit the 2Rivers Festival website for more information and…
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