April 1st, 20119am-4pm
The Aboretum - University of GuelphArboretum RoadGuelph
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. 52http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/ProgsWrkshps/ProWrkshp2.htm#Duck
April 8th, 20119am-4pm
The Arboretum - University of GuelphArboretum RoadGuelph
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. 52http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/ProgsWrkshps/ProWrkshp2.htm#Habitat
April 15th 2011May 7th 2011Apr 15 9am-4pm May 7 6:30am
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. 52http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/ProgsWrkshps/ProWrkshp2.htm#Warbler1
April 28th, 29th, 30th 2011May 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th 2011
Galt Little Theatre47 Water Street SouthCambridge
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:519-623-4070http://www.galtlittletheatre.org
April 29th, 20119am-4pm
The Arboretum - University of GuelphAboretum RoadGuelph
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. 52http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/ProgsWrkshps/ProWrkshp2.htm#Warbler2