Past Events

All About Bats at the Humber Arboretum
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  • When:
    August 21, 2025 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where:
North Campus, Humber Arboretum
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca
A semi-transparent silhouette graphic of a bat flies over the Centre for Urban Ecology at night

Join staff from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Humber Arboretum for a night of adventure as you take in a presentation on bats and why they are important in our communities.

Bats are fascinating creatures that navigate the world using a built in sonar system. And guess what? They live in our backyard! Enjoy an outdoor presentation and discover ways to help bats in your community. Afterwards, we'll venture along the Humber River trail as citizen scientists to listen to bats through a special bat detector.

  • For comfort and safety, all participants should wear closed toe shoes.
  • Come dressed for the weather and be prepared to be outside during dusk and in a low light environment. Please only bring reusable water bottles.
  • Beginner level information
  • Intended audience includes children, youth, and adults (recommended for families with children over the age of 6)

When: Thursday, August 21 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Meet your TRCA guide at the Humber Arboretum's Tree of Hope Mosaic and Welcome Gazebo, at the front entrance, opposite North Campus Parking Lot 1.

How: This free event is open to anyone, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Register on Eventbrite

This event is part of the Toronto Bat Celebration. 

Aging in Community Education and Research Hub (ACER) Community of Interest
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  • When:
    June 19, 2025 12:00pm
  • When:
    July 17, 2025 12:00pm
  • When:
    August 21, 2025 12:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Fatima Momin
Email:
agingincommunity@humber.ca
Multi-generational, multi-racial team laughing together around a table

All Humber faculty (full and part-time), staff, and students are invited to the ACER Community of Interest. 

The Community of Interest (CI) offers an informal, virtual platform for the Humber community to connect over their shared interest in topics related to aging. Highlights from ACER’s previous CI Meetings can be read on our website.

This virtual 'brown bag' lunch conversation revolves around subjects that matter to participants, such as articles they would like to discuss, upcoming events, potential research projects, and the sharing of research results. The community meets on the third Thursday of the month from 12 to 1 p.m.  

Join the email list and register

About ACER: Accelerating solutions for tomorrow

Aging in Community Education and Research Hub (ACER) is an initiative of Humber Research and Innovation. ACER's mission is to conduct innovative research that creates, implements and evaluates solutions that strengthen community-based supports to empower older adults to remain engaged in and connected to their communities.

Humber Arboretum Nature Camp: The Great Nature Games (ages 5 to 12)
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  • When:
    August 18, 2025 9:00am to August 22, 2025 4:00pm
Where:
Humber Arboretum, North Campus
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca
Campers laugh as they play a game with a tarp and a leader celebrates in the background.

Humber Arboretum day camps are based out of the Centre for Urban Ecology, but campers spend most of their time outdoors where they make their own discoveries in the forest, river, meadows, wetlands, gardens, and ponds of the Humber Arboretum. 

Every week at Nature Camp includes:

  • Nature Walks
  • Forest Exploration
  • Ecology Games
  • Wildlife Spotting
  • Pond Discovery
  • Camp Songs and Games
  • Free-Swim Fridays (Supervised time in an indoor pool)

The weekly theme inspires other activities.

The Great Nature Games - Monday, August 18 to Friday, August 22, 2025

We’ll wrap up the summer with a fun week of outdoor play and competition! Test your own skills or work as a team to take on a series of challenges. From jumping like a squirrel to facing the ever-popular egg-drop challenge, you’ll have to use your body and your brain to take on the Great Nature Games. 

Special Guest: The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre will visit to help us learn all about Ontario's native turtle species, and what we can do to help them survive.

Details

Ages:

Ages 5 and 6 - Waitlist

Ages 7 to 12

Location: Humber Arboretum (at the back of North Campus)

Time:

Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Drop-off window 8:30 to 9 a.m
  • Pick-up window: 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.

Cost:

$385 

  • Current employees of Humber Polytechnic or University of Guelph-Humber can receive 10 per cent off of camp session fees by using the coupon code: BuildingBrilliance10
  • Current students of Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber can receive $100 off each session registration using the coupon code: StudentSuccess2025  

Registration: 

Visit the Summer Nature Camp page of the Humber Arboretum website to learn more about the entire summer camp season or go directly to online registration.

All 2025 Nature Camp Themes:

  • Healthy Planet, Healthy Lives (ages 5 to 12): July 2 to July 4 
  • The Art of Nature (ages 5 to 14): July 7 to July 11
  • Brilliant Birds (ages 5 to 12): July 14 to July 18
  • Wilderness Survival Skills (ages 5 to 12): July 21 to July 25
  • Incredible Urban Animals (ages 5 to 12): July 28 to August 1
  • Insectopia (ages 5 to 12): August 5 to August 8
  • Roots of STEM (ages 5 to 14): August 11 to August 15  
  • The Great Nature Games (ages 5 to 12): August 18 to August 22
Alumni Fest 2025
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  • When:
    August 16, 2025 6:00pm to September 20, 2025 10:00pm
Where:
Various locations
Contact:
Ruby Awan
Email:
ruby.awan@humber.ca
Banner for Alumni Fest

Alumni Fest is action-packed with a series of exclusive experiences and personal and professional development opportunities for alumni, our Humber community and guests!

This multi-day event includes the Toronto Blue Jays' College and University Night, a Ti-Cats game in Hamilton, free webinars and more.

Why attend?

  • Get preferred pricing for local sporting events
  • Gain exclusive access to unique experiences
  • Extend invites to family and friends
  • Make memories
  • Enhance your knowledge

Explore our offerings and get your individual event tickets at our Alumni Fest page.
 
Capacity is limited.

The Math & Writing Centre Presents a Conversation Circle About Sports
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  • When:
    August 13, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Where:
North Campus, LRC 3rd floor
Contact:
Franc Jamieson
Email:
franc.jamieson@humber.ca

The Math & Writing Centre is pleased to presents a Sports in Canada Conversation Circle!

We are piloting new theme-based Conversation Circles to run in the fall, and we are excited to announce an upcoming one featuring Sports in Canada.

Please invite students to join us in the North Math & Writing Centre (LRC 3rd floor) on August 13 from 3 to 4 p.m. for our special sports-themed conversation circle.

In the Sports in Canada conversation circle, students will learn about:

  • Summer and winter outdoor activities across Canada
  • The development of sports throughout Canadian history
  • The influence of various sports cultures, from Indigenous traditions to immigrant communities

Students attending can take part in interactive activities and discussions to do any or all of the following:

  • Improve their vocabulary
  • Build speaking and listening skills
  • Learn about Canadian culture
  • Share their experiences and perspective
  • Meet other language learners
  • Enjoy talking and learning about sports in Canada

Please also share the attached poster where possible.

If you have any questions, please contact me at franc.jamieson@humber.ca.

Many thanks,

Franc Jamieson
Writing Specialist Coordinator, Math & Writing Centre

Humber Arboretum Nature Camp: Roots of STEM (ages 5 to 14)
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  • When:
    August 11, 2025 9:00am to August 15, 2025 4:00pm
Where:
Humber Arboretum, North Campus
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca

Humber Arboretum day camps are based out of the Centre for Urban Ecology, but campers spend most of their time outdoors where they make their own discoveries in the forest, river, meadows, wetlands, gardens, and ponds of the Humber Arboretum. 

Every week at Nature Camp includes:

  • Nature Walks
  • Forest Exploration
  • Ecology Games
  • Wildlife Spotting
  • Pond Discovery
  • Camp Songs and Games
  • Free-Swim Fridays (Supervised time in an indoor pool)

The weekly theme inspires other activities.

Roots of STEM - Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15, 2025

Fascinated by animal and plant biology? This week we'll take a deep dive into environmental science, looking at adaptations, water and soil testing, the physics of animal movement, careers in science, and much more. Grab your microscope* and get ready to get to the bottom of things!

*Don't actually bring your own microscope. All equipment will be provided.

Special activity: This week, campers will pay a visit to Humber Polytechnic's Barret Centre for Technology Innovation.

This week of camp will also include one of the two sessions of Junior Naturalists, which is exclusively for 12- to 14-year-olds. Led by a Humber Arboretum Nature Educator with support from camp leaders, Junior Naturalist Camp takes a more in-depth look at each week's theme and is ideal for youth who are already passionate about exploring nature and spending time outside. 

Details

Ages: 

  • Ages 5 to 6: Waitlist
  • Ages 7 to 12: Registration Open
  • Ages 12 to 14 (Junior Naturalists): Only 1 spot left!

Location: Humber Arboretum (at the back of North Campus)

Time:

Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Drop-off window 8:30 to 9 a.m
  • Pick-up window: 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.

Cost:

$385 

  • Current employees of Humber Polytechnic or University of Guelph-Humber can receive 10 per cent off of camp session fees by using the coupon code: BuildingBrilliance10
  • Current students of Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber can receive $100 off each session registration using the coupon code: StudentSuccess2025  

Registration: 

Visit the Summer Nature Camp page of the Humber Arboretum website to learn more about the entire summer camp season or go directly to online registration.

All 2025 Nature Camp Themes:

  • Healthy Planet, Healthy Lives (ages 5 to 12): July 2 to July 4 
  • The Art of Nature (ages 5 to 14): July 7 to July 11
  • Brilliant Birds (ages 5 to 12): July 14 to July 18
  • Wilderness Survival Skills (ages 5 to 12): July 21 to July 25
  • Incredible Urban Animals (ages 5 to 12): July 28 to August 1
  • Insectopia (ages 5 to 12): August 5 to August 8
  • Roots of STEM (ages 5 to 14): August 11 to August 15  
  • The Great Nature Games (ages 5 to 12): August 18 to August 22
Information and Communications Technology Capstone Showcase
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  • When:
    August 8, 2025 2:00pm to August 9, 2025 5:00pm
Where:
North Campus, Barrett CTI
Contact:
Meena Dowlwani
Email:
meena.dowlwani@humber.ca
Poster for ICT Capstone Showcase

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team invites all Humber staff to join us in celebrating the culmination of our students' academic journeys at the ICT Capstone Project Expo, taking place on Friday, August 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation

This showcase features over 80 final projects developed by students across several ICT programs, including Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence with Machine Learning, Enterprise Software Development, Information Technology Solutions and Computer Systems Technician.

These capstone projects reflect months of hard work and collaboration with industry partners, addressing real-world challenges through innovative digital solutions. The event is a celebration of applied learning, technical skills, and the career readiness of our graduating students.

We welcome all Humber faculty, staff, and community members to stop by, explore the projects on display, and help us recognize the accomplishments of our students and the efforts of our dedicated faculty and industry mentors.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The Math & Writing Centre Presents a Music-Themed Conversation Circle
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  • When:
    August 6, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Where:
North Campus, Math & Writing Centre (LRC 3rd floor)
Contact:
Franc Jamieson
Email:
franc.jamieson@humber.ca

The Math & Writing Centre presents a music-themed Conversation Circle!

We are piloting new theme-based Conversation Circles to run in the fall, and we are very excited about this upcoming one.

Please invite students to join us in the North Math & Writing Centre (LRC 3rd floor) on August 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. for a special music-themed conversation circle.

All are welcome to join us to learn about, listen to, and discuss what kinds of music are popularly performed and enjoyed across Canada. Interactive discussions and activities about music promise to engage all levels of English speakers.

Please also share the attached poster where possible.

If you have any questions, please contact me at franc.jamieson@humber.ca.

Many thanks,

Franc Jamieson
Writing Specialist Coordinator,
Math & Writing Centre

Humber Arboretum Nature Camp: Insectopia (ages 5 to 12)
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  • When:
    August 5, 2025 9:00am to August 8, 2025 4:00pm
Where:
Humber Arboretum, North Campus
Tel:
416-675-5009
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca

Humber Arboretum day camps are based out of the Centre for Urban Ecology, but campers spend most of their time outdoors where they make their own discoveries in the forest, river, meadows, wetlands, gardens, and ponds of the Humber Arboretum. 

Every week at Nature Camp includes:

  • Nature Walks
  • Forest Exploration
  • Ecology Games
  • Wildlife Spotting
  • Pond Discovery
  • Camp Songs and Games
  • Free-Swim Fridays (Supervised time in an indoor pool)

The weekly theme inspires other activities.

Insectopia - Tuesday, August 5 to Friday, August 8, 2025

Invertebrates are both endlessly fascinating AND essential to our ecosystem. From insects like butterflies, cicadas, and beetles to other invertebrates likes spiders, snails, and earthworms, this week we'll be appreciating these spineless heroes in all of their crawling, burrowing, and flying glory.   

Details

Ages: 5 to 12

Please note, at time of posting there are only three spots for the 5 and 6 age group!

Location: Humber Arboretum (at the back of North Campus)

Time:

Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Drop-off window 8:30 to 9 a.m.

  • Pick-up window: 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.

Cost:

$310 for the four-day week  

  • Current employees of Humber Polytechnic or University of Guelph-Humber can receive 10 per cent off of camp session fees by using the coupon code: BuildingBrilliance10
  • Current students of Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber can receive $100 off each session registration using the coupon code: StudentSuccess2025  

Registration: 

Visit the Summer Nature Camp page of the Humber Arboretum website to learn more about the entire summer camp season or go directly to online registration.

All 2025 Nature Camp Themes:

  • Healthy Planet, Healthy Lives (ages 5 to 12): July 2 to July 4 
  • The Art of Nature (ages 5 to 14): July 7 to July 11
  • Brilliant Birds (ages 5 to 12): July 14 to July 18
  • Wilderness Survival Skills (ages 5 to 12): July 21 to July 25
  • Incredible Urban Animals (ages 5 to 12): July 28 to August 1
  • Insectopia (ages 5 to 12): August 5 to August 8
  • Roots of STEM (ages 5 to 14): August 11 to August 15  
  • The Great Nature Games (ages 5 to 12): August 18 to August 22
Humber Arboretum Nature Camp: Incredible Urban Animals (ages 5 to 12)
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  • When:
    July 28, 2025 9:00am to August 1, 2025 4:00pm
Where:
Humber Arboretum, North Campus
Tel:
416.675.5009
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca

Humber Arboretum day camps are based out of the Centre for Urban Ecology, but campers spend most of their time outdoors where they make their own discoveries in the forest, river, meadows, wetlands, gardens, and ponds of the Humber Arboretum. 

Every week at Nature Camp includes:

  • Nature Walks
  • Forest Exploration
  • Ecology Games
  • Wildlife Spotting
  • Pond Discovery
  • Camp Songs and Games
  • Free-Swim Fridays (Supervised time in an indoor pool)

The weekly theme inspires other activities.

Incredible Urban Animals - Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1, 2025

Get to know your furry, feathered, finned, and scaly neighbours with this week devoted to urban wildlife. We’ll look at the unique survival strategies of animals living in the city, imagine what it’s like to be those animals, learn how to identify animal tracks and signs, and of course go out and see if we can spot some of the deer, groundhogs, chipmunks, frogs, hawks, and many others who call the Arboretum home.

Special Guest: Scales Nature Park will be bringing some of their resident reptiles for us to meet.  

Details

Ages: 5 to 12

Please note, at time of posting there are only three spots for the 5 and 6 age group!

Location: Humber Arboretum (at the back of North Campus)

Time:

Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Drop-off window 8:30 to 9 a.m
  • Pick-up window: 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.

Cost:

$385 

  • Current employees of Humber Polytechnic or University of Guelph-Humber can receive 10 per cent off of camp session fees by using the coupon code: BuildingBrilliance10
  • Current students of Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber can receive $100 off each session registration using the coupon code: StudentSuccess2025  

Registration: 

Visit the Summer Nature Camp page of the Humber Arboretum website to learn more about the entire summer camp season or go directly to online registration.

All 2025 Nature Camp Themes:

  • Healthy Planet, Healthy Lives (ages 5 to 12): July 2 to July 4 
  • The Art of Nature (ages 5 to 14): July 7 to July 11
  • Brilliant Birds (ages 5 to 12): July 14 to July 18
  • Wilderness Survival Skills (ages 5 to 12): July 21 to July 25
  • Incredible Urban Animals (ages 5 to 12): July 28 to August 1
  • Insectopia (ages 5 to 12): August 5 to August 8
  • Roots of STEM (ages 5 to 14): August 11 to August 15  
  • The Great Nature Games (ages 5 to 12): August 18 to August 22

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