In honour of Earth Day and April being Citizen Science Month, join staff from the Humber Arboretum to learn about iNaturalist, a citizen science platform that allows you to record and share your sightings of living organisms and add them to an international database of knowledge. You'll also learn about citizen science in general, and how to participate in the Canada-wide City Nature Challenge coming up on iNaturalist April 25 to 28.

We'll take a quick look at the website before heading out on a nature walk where we'll demonstrate how to use the app.

When: Tuesday, April 22, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Where: Meet inside the Centre for Urban Ecology. The Centre for Urban Ecology is the glass building with the red door on the Arboretum grounds. The main entrance of the Humber Arboretum is at the back of Humber North Campus, beside the residence buildings.    

How: Free. No registration is required.

Optional: Participants may want to install the free iNaturalist app beforehand so they can try it out themselves during the walk, or wait and learn more about it first.

As part of our ongoing commitment to open dialogue and keeping our community informed, we invite you to join one of our upcoming Town Hall sessions with Ann Marie Vaughan, president and CEO of Humber, and members of our Executive Team. These sessions are for employees only. 

These sessions build on the conversation we began at our Town Halls in January around Humber’s budget and our shared future. As we continue these discussions, we want to ensure employees have the space to ask questions, stay informed, and engage with leadership and colleagues across Humber’s campuses.

To ensure broad participation, we are hosting multiple in-person sessions across all campuses. Each session will cover the same content, so we ask that employees select only one session to attend to allow space for as many colleagues as possible to participate.

Registration links are below:

• Tuesday, April 8 – North Campus, Barrett CTI, 5th Floor
  • 10 a.m. – COMPLETE
  • 3 p.m. – COMPLETE 
• Wednesday, April 9 – Downtown Campus, IGS405
  • 3 p.m. – COMPLETE 
• Monday, April 21 – Lakeshore Campus, Recital Hall
  • 10 a.m. – SOLD OUT 
  • 2 p.m. – Registration Link

Please note that there will be no hybrid attendance option, and these sessions will not be recorded. Due to space limitations, proof of registration will be required upon entry.  

We look forward to seeing you there and continuing this important conversation together. 

Thank you!  

Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners (EMG) at the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop and tour. Discover the beauty and benefits of native plants and learn how to tackle the challenges posed by invasive plants. Find out which plants are best for your garden and how to replace invasive ones with native alternatives.

Event Highlights:

• Expert insights on native plants and their advantages
• Strategies for identifying and managing invasive plants
• Practical tips for creating a healthy, sustainable garden

Details:

• When: Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Where: The Centre for Urban Ecology in the Humber Arboretum (the glass building with the bright red door; the Humber Arboretum is found at the back of North Campus).
• What to Bring: Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather
• How: This event is free but space is limited and registration is required. Register in advance on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

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The annual Visual and Digital Arts Graduate exhibition hits a milestone this year. Celebrating 20 years of the Visual and Digital Arts Program and 10 years at the Humber Art Commons, Decagram is an exhibition showcasing creativity, imagination, and critical perspectives of emerging artists, highlighting their artistic growth and contemporary concerns.

Free admission.

Reception
April 11, 2025 from 6-8 p.m.

Exhibition
April 11-20