The Math & Writing Centre in partnership with the Centre for Urban Ecology invites English language learners from Humber and Guelph-Humber to engage in a conversation about nature inside the LEED Gold Certified CUE building in the heart of the Humber Arboretum. These Nature Conversation Circles will be co-hosted by one of our tutors and CUE staff.

NCC schedule for Winter 2025:

Groundhog Day – February 3 (10 to 11 a.m.) 

• Talk about Groundhog Day - Science and squirrels!

Valentine’s Day – February 13 (2 to 3 p.m.) 

• Birds and Bees; Pollination and when the birds come back for the spring.

World Wildlife Bird House Building – March 3 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

• Building Bird Boxes 

Spring Equinox – March 20 (2 to 3 p.m.)

• Spring Equinox Walk (also, World Sparrow and Frog Day) 

National Dandelion Day – April 3 (2 to 3 p.m.)

• Dandelion recipes PDF with QR code to access 

Earth Day Walk – April 23 (10 to 11 a.m.) 

• Earth-day themed walk (with wildflower seeds giveaway)

Please note that attending students are asked to arrive at the North Campus Math & Writing Centre (LRC, 3rd floor) at least 30 minutes before the start of the session. Tutor and students will walk from there to the Arboretum as soon as everyone has gathered.

These events are immensely fun and engaging learning experiences, as well as a great way for students to practice listening and speaking in a natural environment.

To sign up, please fill out the short form.

Please share the poster and let English language learners know about this wonderful opportunity.