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Fall 2020 Updates

Fall 2020 Updates

While the grounds of the Humber Arboretum are open for visitors, the Centre for Urban Ecology remains closed until further notice. In-person activities are still on hold, however virtual programming continues to expand. Learn more about the status of Humber Arboretum activities for Fall 2020.

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Launching Grow Anywhere: Virtual Learning with the Humber Arboretum

Launching Grow Anywhere: Virtual Learning with the Humber Arboretum

The Humber Arboretum is pleased to announce the launch of Grow Anywhere - Virtual Learning with the Humber Arboretum.

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Land Acknowledgement from the Humber Arboretum Strategic Plan Launch event

Land Acknowledgement from the Humber Arboretum Strategic Plan Launch event

Read the Land Acknowledgement from the Humber Arboretum's Strategic Plan Launch Celebration on September 23, 2019.

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Humber Pond Project had Begun!

Humber Pond Project had Begun!

Construction is underway on a project to revitalize the Humber Pond and protect the health of the Humber River, all while creating new learning and gathering spaces for the community.

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Green Kids Land at the Humber Arboretum for Earth Day

Green Kids Land at the Humber Arboretum for Earth Day

Canadian theatre company Green Kids Inc are touring Ontario and will be at the Humber Arboretum in Toronto for Earth Day Nature Camp.

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Celebrate Birds and Ravines at the Humber Arboretum

Celebrate Birds and Ravines at the Humber Arboretum

This May in Toronto is all about appreciating and enjoying the natural world that surrounds, supports and permeates our urban environment, and the Humber Arboretum has plenty of ways for you to take part!

First, the City of Toronto's Ravine Days returns May 11 - 13, encouraging locals to learn about and explore the natural ravine system that's so special to the city. Then, it's a Bird Party! The 2nd Annual Toronto Bird Celebration is taking over sites around the city from May 12 - 27, including many events right here at the Humber Arboretum. 

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Co-Curricular Record Certified Learning Experiences Now Available at the Arb

Co-Curricular Record Certified Learning Experiences Now Available at the Arb

Students of Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber who participate in as few as two of the Humber Arboretum's free educational events throughout the school year can now have their participation recognized on their Co-Curricular Record (CCR)

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Connecting Post-Secondary Learning with Gardens and Conservation Areas: An Interactive Workshop

Connecting Post-Secondary Learning with Gardens and Conservation Areas: An Interactive Workshop

The Humber Arboretum is offering a special day-long workshop on connecting post-secondary student learning with gardens and conservation areas.

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A New Look to Celebrate the Arboretum’s Anniversary

A New Look to Celebrate the Arboretum’s Anniversary

The Humber Arboretum turns 40 this year and we’re marking the occasion with a brand new visual identity and website!

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New Waterfowl Friends

New Waterfowl Friends

If you’ve walked past the pond in front of the Centre for Urban Ecology recently, you may have noticed two unusual looking ducks paddling around – they look a lot like the mallards commonly seen in Toronto, but their splashy white chests are hard to miss!

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