Events for April 2011
 

DUCK WORKSHOP: BLUEBILLS, HICKORY HEADS & SPIKETAILS

April 1st, 2011
9am-4pm

The Aboretum - University of Guelph
Arboretum Road
Guelph


The colours and shapes of waterfowl are always eye catching. Through a variety of hands-on activities you will learn about plumage, flight identification, breeding displays and migration of 24 duck species. Ideas on enhancing habitat for nesting ducks will also be discussed. Naturalist: Chris Earley, author of Waterfowl of Eastern North America. Arboretum Naturalist: Chris Earley, author of Waterfowl of Eastern North America. Fee: $75.00. Registration deadline: Friday, March 18. Maximum 16 adults.

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

URBAN WILDLIFE HABITAT GARDENING

April 8th, 2011
9am-4pm

The Arboretum - University of Guelph
Arboretum Road
Guelph


Discover how you can feed your soul and at the same time provide much needed sanctuary for a diversity of wildlife - right in your own backyard! In this session you will select native wild plants as well as common garden annuals, perennials, and shrubs to create gardens that are beautiful, and that provide food, shelter, and water for urban wildlife. You will learn how to cultivate evening magic with night-scented plants. Garden maintenance and bird nest boxes will also be covered. Each participant will seed a flat of habitat plants to take home. Guest Instructor: Leslie Work. Fee $75.00 Registration deadline: Friday, March 25. *Maximum 16 adults.

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

WARBLER WORKSHOP LEVEL I: BUTTERFLIES OF THE BIRD WORLD

April 15th 2011
May 7th 2011
Apr 15 9am-4pm May 7 6:30am

The Arboretum - University of Guelph
Arboretum Road
Guelph


Through a wide variety of hands-on activities you'll learn about the plumage, song and behaviour of warblers. We'll also investigate habitat requirements and timing of migration. On the morning of May 10, there will be a hike through The Arboretum's different habitats to look for warblers and other spring migrants. Participants will receive a descriptive tape of warbler songs and an information booklet. Arboretum Naturalist: Chris Earley - author of Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America. Guest Tour Leader: Richard Tofflemire. Fee:$95.00. Registration deadline: Friday, April 1. Maximum 16 adults.

For more information:
519-824-4120 ext. 52
http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/ProgsWrkshps/ProWrkshp2.htm#Warbler1

'THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK'

April 28th, 29th, 30th 2011
May 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th 2011

Galt Little Theatre
47 Water Street South
Cambridge


A drama by Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett Directed by Adam Jones Dates: April 28, 29, 30, May 1 (Matinee), 5,6,7, 2011 Described by the NY Times as a lovely tender drama, this is set during World War II and based on the novel Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. Winner of the 1956 Pulitizer Prize, Tony Award, Critic's Circle Award and vitually every other coveted prize in theatre, it has continued tol enthrall audiences year after year.

For more information:
519-623-4070
http://www.galtlittletheatre.org

WARBLER WORKSHOP LEVEL II: THE LESS COMMON ONES

April 29th, 2011
9am-4pm

The Arboretum - University of Guelph
Aboretum Road
Guelph


This workshop covers 15 less commonly seen southern Ontario warblers which are not covered in the Level I Warbler Workshop. Participants will receive a descriptive tape of warbler songs and an information booklet. Keeners can take both warbler courses to cover all of Ontario's breeding species. Chris' book Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America will be available for purchase. Arboretum Naturalist: Chris Earley - author of Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America. Fee: $75.00. Registration and payment required by Thursday, April 15. Maximum 16 adults.

For more information:
519-824-4120 ext. 52
http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/ProgsWrkshps/ProWrkshp2.htm#Warbler2