The Arboretum
The University of Guelph Arboretum was modelled after the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University. Plantings started in 1971 and are now maturing to produce a beautiful landscape, within which the Arboretum continues to develop specialized gardens, botanical collections, and gene conservation programs. The site is used for teaching (university, grade school, and the public), research and many other events. The J.C. Taylor Centre is used for various Arboretum workshops and educational programs. The Nature Centre is located adjacent to Victoria Woods (which includes a pond) and the Gosling Wildlife Gardens.
Location: 50 Stone Rd East, University of Guelph
Guelph, ON, Canada N1G 2W1 Phone: (519) 824-4120
Visiting Hours: Open dusk to dawn year round. The OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre is open 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday. Programs run at various times between 9 am and 9 pm Monday-Saturday.
Targeted Age Group: JK- gr. 12
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Visiting Costs: Visiting the Arboretum is free of charge. Program costs vary.
Booking a visit: Email [email protected] with a requested program and day.
Programs Offered: The programs are available for all grades, flexible and customizable in topic, and curriculum-oriented. There are fundamentally two different types – outdoor programs in nature, and programs which focus on our team of live birds. The two can be combined into a full-day experience. Click the PDF below to explore the program options and descriptions.
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All the above information was taken from the Arboretum's website. For additional information on the Arboretum, please visit http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/.