WHEN: Sunday, October 19st, 2025 – 9:30 a.m. (Rain or Shine)
WHERE: The tour will start at Building 72 in the Arboretum.
Description: Trees provide many benefits in the urban landscape, and they also face a lot of unique challenges. This tour will look at what goes into urban tree species selection and some of the current and future issues facing urban trees in Ontario. We’ll also touch on some of Ottawa’s efforts to preserve, grow, and improve the urban canopy.
Tour leader: John Hoogendoorn
Attendance is limited. If spaces fill up, you may ask to have your name added to a waiting list by sending us an email.
Register: Although the tours are free and open to the public, you must register in advance
COST: Admission is free, donations will be gratefully accepted after the tour.
INFO: Parking at Building 72 is limited. Please see this map for the location of other parking lots.
Email info@friendsofthefarm.ca or call our office at 613 230-3276 with questions or for any issues with registration.