Join us for a guided hike to meet the birds of the Arboretum and learn how to identify common local species by sight and sound. This program introduces the basics of birdwatching and helps participants connect with the wildlife around them. Binoculars will be available to borrow.
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.
Instructor: Shelley Hunt
Dates: Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026
Fee: 50 (plus HST) per person for the 4 session program.
Ontario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread over 4 zoom sessions, we will cover basic shrub morphology and learn the key ID features of a wide variety of these diverse woody plants. The 4th session will include a virtual tour of shrubs in the Arboretum's collections.
Instructor: Chris Earley
Fee: Fee: $97 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of June 30, 2026. After June 30 the fee is $107 plus HST.
Instructor: D'Arcy Meloche
Fee: Fee: $65 (plus HST) per person, per session if you register by the early bird deadline 8 days prior to the workshop (ie. May 21 / July 2 / September 18). After the early bird deadline the fee is $75 plus HST.
