Past Events

Instructor: Shelley Hunt Dates: Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2026 Fee: 50 (plus HST) per person for the 4 session program.

Elaine Kelly is an alumna who spends her 'winters' in Guelph and the rest of the year in New Zealand. She has been teaching yoga for 16 years and hosts international retreats.  These 2 60-minute classes offer an opportunity to practise outdoors as the sun rises and sets on the longest day of the year.

Instructor: Shelley Hunt Dates: Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2026 Fee: 50 (plus HST) per person for the 4 session program.

Get hands-on and explore a hidden world beneath the water’s surface. Participants will use nets and observation tools to discover the diverse community of aquatic insects and other organisms that call our ponds home. This free, outdoor program is part of The Arboretum’s Summer Nature Series, generously supported by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. Programs are designed for all experience levels. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear for uneven trails. Fee: FREE (Registration required)

Instructor: Shelley Hunt Dates: Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2026 Fee: 50 (plus HST) per person for the 4 session program.

Instructor: James McKenna Fee: $15 (plus HST) per person.

Instructor: Shelley Hunt Dates: Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2026 Fee: 50 (plus HST) per person for the 4 session program.

Instructor: Trevor Chandler and / or Michael Wright Fee: $19 (plus HST) per person, per session. Please note these programs are non-refundable once you register and pay for them.

Join Artist Candice Leyland for an inspiring and immersive plein air watercolour class, where The Arboretum becomes your studio! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this class offers a unique opportunity to capture the beauty of the outdoors with vibrant watercolours. Rain Date: June 26, 2026 Registrants must be age 14+. Fee: $65 (plus HST) per person if you register before the early bird deadline of May 16, 2026. After that date the fee is $75 (plus HST) per person. What to Expect:

Instructor: Mary Anne Young Fee: $55 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of May 15, 2026. After May 15 the fee is $65 plus HST