Calendar 
Some events this season that you might like to attend.
Saturday March 20th, 2010 8:00pm-10:30pm
OWL PROWL
Come to the Morgan Arboretum and celebrate the Spring Equinox with a nighttime walk lead by our resident naturalist in search of some elusive and fascinating nocturnal creatures.
Bring boots, headlamp/flashlight and water
Cost for Friends: Child $6, Adult $10
Others pay: Child $8, Adult $12
Please call 514-398-7811 to make reservations
Sunday, March 21 & 28 13:00 - 16:00
SUGARING OFF
Come celebrate the arrival of spring in the reviving maple grove
Hosted by: John Watson and the Friends of the Arboretum
Public: All are welcome
Entrance fee for members: No charge
Entrance fee for others: Child (4 to 14 years old) $2; Adult $5; Student or Senior $3; Family $12
Food: German sausages on roll, hot dogs, taffy on snow and drinks available at friendly cost
Our own production of freshly bottled maple syrup will be on sale while supplies last.
Annual Tree and Shrub Sale 2010
Will take place from Friday April 23 to Sunday April 25 as well as Friday April 30 & Saturday May 1
from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Our nursery will be open to the public on the occasion of our annual plant sale. Come browse through our selection of trees and shrubs sold at very competitive prices. The plants are grown in our nursery or come from reputable nurseries. Meet at the Arboretum nursery situated at the corner of Sainte-Marie and Des Pins Roads.
Plant Auction
Sunday May 2
from noon to 2:00 pm
Specialty varieties and other curiosities will be auctioned at the Conservation Centre.
All proceeds support Arboretum activities.
INFO: 514-398-7811
Earth Day: The Spring Forest
Sunday, April 25th, 2010 1:00pm-3:00pm
Join Christina, the Curator of the Morgan Arboretum, on a wonderful walk through the woods to discover what all the buzz is about when life swings back into action during the spring.
Cost Friends: Child $6, Adult $10; Visitors: Child $8, Adult $12
Butterfly Blitz
Saturday, May 1st, 2010 1:00pm-3:30pm
Discover the amazing and beautiful world of butterflies with Chris, and learn about their importance, as you search for the many species that inhabit the Arboretum. Don’t forget your nets!
Cost Friends: Child $6, Adult $10; Visitors: Child $8, Adult $12
Bird Gardening Workshop
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 7:00pm-9:00pm
Spend an evening with special guests Richard and Jean Gregson and they will instruct you on how to attract birds and other wildlife to your backyard.
Cost Friends: Child $6, Adult $10; Visitors: Child $8, Adult $12
Frog Songs: The Symphony of Spring
Friday, May 7th, 2010 8:00pm-10:00pm
Venture to where the frogs are and witness how these amphibians call to each other and find mates during the spring. Don’t forget your boots and flashlight – and your curiosity!
Cost Friends: Child $6, Adult $10; Visitors: Child $8, Adult $12
Le Nichoir In English
Saturday, May 8th, 2010 10:00am-11:30am
Join Sue Wiley from Le Nichoir as she takes you through some of the common problems associated with birds. Learn what to do with injured birds, what sort of care they receive, and how to make your surroundings safe and attractive for our feathered friends.
No cost for Friends. Visitors pay regular entrance fees.*
Mother’s Day: Spring Blossoms
Sunday, May 9th, 2010
French: 11:00am-12:30pm English: 1:00pm-2:30pm
What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with flowers? Join Christina and discover some of the beautiful forest blossoms which spring up for this special occasion.
No cost for Friends. Visitors pay regular entrance fees.*
Birding For Beginners: Introductory Workshop
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 7:00pm-8:30pm
It can sometimes be difficult to get started in the field of birding. Richard and Jean Gregson will show you how. Before heading out on the walk, drop by and find out what you need.
No cost–donations are welcome.
Meet at the Conservation Centre.
Taking Root: With John Watson
Saturday, May 15th, 2010 All day, starting at 9:00am
Accompany John Watson, our Forest Operations Manager, as he shares tips on planting trees, gardening and landscaping, acquired during his 30 years of experience.
No cost –donations are welcome.
Meet at the Conservation Centre.
Birding For Beginners
Sunday, May 16th, 2010 7:30am-11:00am
Discover the fascinating world of birds with Richard and Jean Gregson. Join our early morning walk through some of the best bird sites in the Arboretum, and get to know some very interesting and beautiful species.
Cost Friends: Child $6, Adult $10; Visitors: Child $8, Adult $12
The Sky Tonight: Public Lecture & Stargazing
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 Starting at 8:00pm
Join members of the RASC for an introductory lecture on the night sky, then step outside and enjoy a view of the stars and planets.
No cost & no reservations. Meet at the Conservation Centre.
Info: http://www.rascmontreal.org/
Garden Insects: What You Should Know About Them!
Saturday, May 29th, 2010 1:00pm-2:00pm
What type of insect is that? Is it bad for my vegetables? Come and answer these questions and many more with Stephanie Boucher, Curator of the Lyman Entomological Museum of Macdonald Campus. Stephanie has many years’ experience dealing with harmful insects, and has even written a book on the subject.
No cost for Friends. Visitors pay regular entrance fees.*