• Instructor: Christa Wise
• Fee: $90 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of April 23, 2026. After April 26 the fee is $100 plus HST.

It’s that time of year again, the spring wildflowers are beginning to bloom! Our flowers like the trout lily, bloodroot, and trilliums only flower for a brief window in early spring, finishing all of their above-ground activity in a few short weeks. Join Christa Wise, Interpretive Naturalist at The Arboretum, to explore the fascinating world of our small but mighty spring wildflowers!

This workshop will focus on hands-on identification of spring wildflowers found in The Arboretum through visiting sites like Victoria Woods, Wild Goose Woods, and the Nature Reserve. In the classroom, we will also go beyond the field guide to learn the intricate ecology and history of these spring-time blooms.

This workshop is perfect for those looking to get hands-on experience with identification skills. Registrants will receive a copy of our Spring Woodland Wildflower booklet.

It is recommended to bring snacks, waterbottle, and appropriate outdoor attire as a significant portion of this workshop will be spent outside in The Arboretum.

*Maximum 18 adults.

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