The Arboretum at the University of Guelph is offering walks until Aug. 31 on Wednesday evenings, beginning at 7pm.
Most programs will be one and a half hours long. Meet at the J.C. Taylor Centre at 7pm to begin the walk.
The cost is $2 per person and children under 5 are free.
July 20 Dragons and Damsels The emergence of dragonflies and damselflies are one of the best signs that summer is truly here, but how much do we really know about those fun and friendly fliers? There are over 150 species of dragonflies and damselflies in Ontario, and many can be found in Guelph. Learn to catch, identify, and understand the life cycles of those insects.
July 27 Pond Study: Investigations of an Aquatic Ecosystem Explore the amazing and diverse ecosystems of backyard ponds. Learn about the different plants and animals that rely on and contribute to pond systems, and catch and identify some of those important creatures as well. Be prepared to have fun and get a little dirty.
Aug. 3, Lovely Lepi-dopterans: Discovering Onta-rio’s Butterflies and Moths. Learn about the identification, life cycles, and habitats of those unique creatures.
Aug. 10, Arboretum Detec-tives: Investigating Animal Signs In this detective exploration of the Arboretum, hunt for clues, signs, and tracks to discover the secret world of wildlife that may be hiding just out of sight.
Aug. 17, Discovering Ontario’s Native Trees Explore the diverse world of native trees that can be found all over this province. Investigate habitat needs, life cycles, and ecosystem dynamics of some of the familiar and the not so familiar trees found in Ontario, while picking up some helpful identification tips along the way.
Aug. 24, Spellbinding Spiders Spiders play an integral role in natural ecosystems, have extremely diverse and unique adaptations, and in general, are pretty neat organisms. Dispel the myths and learn the facts surrounding unique and often misunderstood creatures.
Aug. 31, All About Frogs Those amphibians are found on every continent on Earth except Antarctica, and there are 13 species of frogs and toads found in Ontario alone. Discover many fascinating frog facts and observe some of the native species in one’s own back yard.
For more information, call The Arboretum at 519-824 4120 extension 52113.
