Events for January 2011
 

TITANIC THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION /REAL OBJECTS REAL STORIES

August 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st 2010
September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th 2010
October 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st 2010
November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 7th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th 2010
December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st 2010
January 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st 2011

THE MUSEUM
10 King Street West
Kitchener


On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world's largest ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg. This fall, 98 years later, The Museum in downtown Kitchener will pay tribute to the tragedy which continues to resonate in Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.

For more information:
519.749.9383
http://www.themuseum.ca

HMCS FERGUS: LIFE ABROAD A WWII CORVETTE

November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 7th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th 2010
December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st 2010
January 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st 2011
February 1st, 2nd, 3rd 2011
Regular Museum Hours

Wellington County Museum and Archives
0536 Wellington Rd. 18
Fergus


In honour of the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, HMCS Fergus: Life Abroad a WWII Corevette explores the living conditions of the crew and their relationship with the town in whose honour the ship was named. The Fergus was one of 70 Canadian corvettes that providfed anti-submarine defence for the merchant convoys carrying essential supplies of food and equipment to Britain. HMCS Fergus was the last Canadian corvette commissioned in 1944.

For more information:
519-846-0916
http://www.wcm.on.ca

OWL WORKSHOP: A WHO'S WHOO IN ONTARIO

January 21st, 2011
9am-4pm Owl Prowl 6-8pm

The Arboretum - University of Guelph
Arboretum Road
Guelph


Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities you'll learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns and owl folklore. An evening 'Owl Prowl' in the evening in the Guelph area is planned. Participants will receive a recording of owl calls. Arboretum Naturalist: Chris Earley - author of Hawks & Owls Of The Great Lakes Region & Eastern North America. Fee: $95.00. Registration deadline: Friday, January 7. *Maximum 16 adults.

For more information:
519-824-4120 ext. 52
http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/ProgsWrkshps/ProWrkshp2.htm#Owls1

NIGHT STALKER'S OWL PROWL

January 28th, 29th 2011
February 4th, 5th 2011
7-8:30pm

The Arboretum - University of Guelph
Arboretum Road
Guelph


Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors. This program is for adults and children. Guest Naturalist: Jenn Bock. Fee: $15.00/adult - $8.00/child - $40.00/family of 4. Registration deadline: Friday, January 14. *Maximum 25 people. Jan 28th, Jan 29th, Feb 5th, or Feb 6th.

For more information:
519-824-4120 ext. 52
http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/ProgsWrkshps/ProWrkshp2.htm#Owls2

ANIMAL TRACKING

January 28th, 2011
9am-4pm

The Arboretum - University of Guelph
Arboretum Road
Guelph


Have you ever wondered what made those marks in the snow? In this full day program we will be learning how to track animals. We will be studying the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and other types of wildlife. By the end of the day you will learn tracking terminology, proper track measurement, pattern classification, clear print classification, compression shapes, general scat identification and track aging theory. There is an outdoor component that will have us looking for and following animal tracks. Each participant will receive a copy of The Mammals of The Arboretum booklet which includes many tracks. Guest Instructor: Adrian O'Driscoll. Fee: $75. Registration deadline: Friday, January 14. Maximum 16 adults.

For more information:
519-824-4120 ext. 52
http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/ProgsWrkshps/ProWrkshp2.htm#tracking