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Tours & Activities

Whether you would like to add a nature walk to your corporate booking, bring your garden club for a guided tour, or enhance the experience of college learners, contact the Humber Arboretum to discuss the possibilities for your group.

 
Send an Inquiry to book the Centre for Urban Ecology and/or have Humber Arboretum staff lead an activity (detailed below) for your group 
Send an Inquiry to collaborate with the Humber Arboretum on your event or programming idea

Available Activities

nature walk

Nature Walk

An experienced nature educator will bring you through the trails of the Arboretum, giving you up close and personal experience with our unique Carolinian bioregion. The Humber Arboretum covers 100 hectares (approximately 250 acres) and includes woodland trails, meadows, and the western branch of the Humber River. This tour is a perfect way to take in a world of beauty and have an interactive experience with nature. You can choose to customize your tour with a focus such as conservation efforts, local wildlife, notable trees, or seasonal topics. 

garden tours

Garden Tour

Choose to focus on the Humber Arboretum’s botanical gardens. Discover theme gardens such as the Garden of the Rising Moon, the Bird Tranquility Garden, or the Humber Food Learning Garden, along with the seasonally blooming annuals and perennials. Our labelled collection of trees and shrubs can introduce you to specimens from here at home and around the world.

sustainable building tour

Sustainable Building Tour

Learn about environmental building technology. Located in the Humber Arboretum, the Centre for Urban Ecology is a facility that demonstrates how we can work towards creating a sustainable environment in our own urban spaces. This building has achieved the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification, which distinguishes building projects that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by meeting the highest performance standards.

customizable workshops

Customized Workshops

Is your group interested in connecting children with nature, or topics such as pollinators, birds, ecosystems, or the Humber River? Our environmental education staff may be able to offer a customized workshop tied to your interests. Take a look at our school programs page for even more ideas.

A natural shelter made from sticks and pine needles

Ecological Teambuilding

This interactive program consists of leadership building, as well as teamwork skill improvement. Each activity will focus on a variety of skills, including communication, cooperation, and planning. A 1.5 to 2 hour timeframe is typical. You can choose how many events will be part of the programming. Options include:

  • Teambuilding games
  • Planting activities 
  • Fun outdoor activities (shelter building, scavenger hunts, dam building, pond dipping, etc.)

Please note that there is a fee for these sessions.