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The Humber Arboretum hosts workshops, tours, family events and more throughout the year. Advance registration is required for most events. On our calendar below, click on the event you're interested in for more details. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to be kept up to date as new events are added.

Please read listings carefully to see if the event you are interested in is taking place virtually or at the Humber Arboretum. 

Virtual EMG Workshop: Growing Your Own Food

Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners (EMG) online to learn all about growing your own food.

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Native and Honey Bees - Habitat and Forage (weekend) - Sustainable Urban Beekeeping Online Course

This is the second course in the Sustainable Urban Beekeeping certificate series available through the Humber Arboretum and Humber College. This online course, which may be taken individually or as part of the certificate, will look at native pollinator populations that have higher densities in urban compared to rural areas. What factors contribute to this success, and what can urbanites do to make the city even more hospitable to wild pollinators? What are the benefits of encouraging wild pollinators in the city? 

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Native and Honey Bees: Habitat and Forage (online)

This workshop will look at native pollinator populations that have higher densities in urban compared to rural areas. What factors contribute to this success, and what can urbanites do to make the city even more hospitable to wild pollinators? What are the benefits of encouraging wild pollinators in the city? 

A few of the many native bees to be found in Ontario will be introduced and supportive strategies for increasing and diversifying their urban populations will be discussed, including planting bee-friendly gardens and pollinator corridors. 

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LYNX Teen Leader Training - Level One

A week-long introduction to leading children in nature, for teens aged 14 to 17.

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The Value of Nature (CCR)

Join staff from the Humber Arboretum for a four-part series that explores the value of nature.

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The Nature Exchange: Nature Stories, Legends, and Folklore

Join staff from the Humber Arboretum for a casual chat about all things nature. Bring a question, or just listen in and enjoy.

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Beekeeping Challenges (Weekend) - Online Course

This is the third course in the Sustainable Urban Beekeeping certificate series available through the Humber Arboretum and Humber College. A range of beekeeping challenges will be addressed, including pests, pathogens, predators, swarming and colony failure.

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Beekeeping Challenges (evenings) - Sustainable Urban Beekeeping Online Course

This is the third course in the new Sustainable Urban Beekeeping certificate series available through the Humber Arboretum and Humber College. A range of beekeeping challenges will be addressed, including pests, pathogens, predators, swarming and colony failure.

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The Nature Exchange - Food: Nature's Menu

Join staff from the Humber Arboretum for a casual virtual chat about all things nature.

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