Events

Owl Prowl #1

Join us for a talk on owls and then walk the trails learning how to hoot for Owls.
Although we offer multiple owl prowls, we ask that you only attend one so that everyone has an opportunity to participate and please register early as it fills up quickly.

Owl Prowl #1

Join us for a talk on owls and then walk the trails learning how to hoot for Owls.
Although we offer multiple owl prowls, we ask that you only attend one so that everyone has an opportunity to participate and please register early as it fills up quickly.

We start with chainsaw maintenance. During this time, attendees will get hands-on practice doing daily maintenance with a focus on sharpening. In the afternoon, we head back outside and learn to disarm spring poles, how to develop a limbing plan, and limbing and bucking techniques and strategies.


We start with chainsaw maintenance. During this time, attendees will get hands-on practice doing daily maintenance with a focus on sharpening. In the afternoon, we head back outside and learn to disarm spring poles, how to develop a limbing plan, and limbing and bucking techniques and strategies.


Owl Prowl

Join us for a talk on owls and then walk the trails learning how to hoot for Owls.
Although we offer multiple owl prowls, we ask that you only attend one so that everyone has an opportunity to participate and please register early as it fills up quickly.

Owl Prowl

Join us for a talk on owls and then walk the trails learning how to hoot for Owls.
Although we offer multiple owl prowls, we ask that you only attend one so that everyone has an opportunity to participate and please register early as it fills up quickly.

Want to spend less time cutting grass and more time enjoying the beautiful plants around your home? This workshop introduces a variety of hardy native plants to attract wildlife and beautify your yard.

Come on a guided walk showcasing spring flowers and ferns through the Macphail Woods.

Participants will practice pruning on a variety of plants in the nursery, arboretum and woodlands. Please bring along any of your favourite pruning tools. The workshop will include a slide show and demonstration of proper pruning methods and a discussion of recommended books and tools.

This workshop will look at creating diverse, beautiful and functional hedgerows and windbreaks using a variety of native plants. Participants will learn about which plants are best, spacing, planting and maintenance.