# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Virtual Tree ID
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm – Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Virtual Tree Identification
Do you love trees but can’t tell an Ash from a Walnut, a Birch from a Beech, or a Spruce from a Fir? Are you looking to connect more with the natural world around you? Join Shelley Hunt, U of G course instructor and former Arboretum Director, for a virtual, interactive tree identification workshop!

Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2026
7 PM - 8 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Instructor: Shelley Hunt
Fee: $50 +HST per person for all 4 sessions
Registration link in the bio and here: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops

Over the course of 4 Zoom sessions, with hands-on challenges to complete in between, you will learn the basics of tree ID, with a focus on native Ontario species (and their look-alike non-native counterparts). You will learn about the important features to look for (e.g. leaf shape and arrangement, bark characteristics, fruits and cones), as well as the details that help us to distinguish between species in the same group (e.g. Ashes, Pines, Maples). You will practice your skills on trees that you can find in your local area, and get feedback on your ‘homework’. The fourth session will include a virtual tour of trees in The Arboretum's collections. 

Please Note: This course is only online. A separate in-person course is also available on September 19.
We also send recordings out after each session, so if you miss a session, you can watch the recording. The recordings are available for one month after the end of the workshop!

Find out more about black maple - Acer saccharum subsp. saccharum on our website (link in the bio and here: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/thingstosee/trees/blackmaple)


#UoGArboretum #UofG #Guelph #ExploreNature #Trees

Photo: black maple close up with informative workshop text
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/guelph-ontario/virtual-tree-id/200030200631134
- **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Guelph, Ontario
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, ON N1G, Canada, Guelph, Ontario

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Virtual Tree ID
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Virtual Tree ID being held?
  - **A:** Virtual Tree ID takes place on Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Online event, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, ON N1G, Canada, Guelph, Ontario.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Virtual Tree ID?
  - **A:** Virtual Tree ID is organized by The Arboretum, University of Guelph.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Virtual Tree ID is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Guelph, Ontario, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Virtual Tree ID sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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