The University of Guelph Arboretum is hosting its inaugural Arboretum Expo on Sept. 8 from 10am to 3pm at the OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre.
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.
The public is invited to come connect with arboretum staff and volunteers to learn about trees that they won’t find anywhere else in Canada, and learn more about the arboretum’s efforts to conserve endangered species and restore natural habitats.
The Arboretum Expo also marks the return of the Arboretum Auxiliary Plant Sale, in a new location, and with a renewed focus on only the most unique and rare plants produced in the Arboretum Nursery.
Quantities will be limited and selections will include plants not found anywhere else. A full listing of plants available can be found at www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/educationandevents/plantsale.
Plants are grown and cared for by Arboretum Auxiliary members in the arboretum’s nursery and greenhouse.
All sale proceeds aid the on-going maintenance and development of the arboretum – a 408 acre living museum of plant collections, gardens, forests, conservation and research projects and public outreach programs tucked amidst the University of Guelph campus.
The Arboretum Expo runs rain or shine and admission is free.
