Events

Be part of our Faculty wide event as we celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 12-2pm.

Starting at noon, learn how to make your own laundry detergent, as well as other green household products. Bring your own jar for a sample!

We will also be hosting a planting party! We will provide pots, soil, tags and plants! Craft materials will also be provided so pots can be decorated for a Mother’s Day gift!

Redefining Our Relationship to Nature

Presenter: Brendon Larson

Two outings, Nov 25 and Nov 29!

Meet at Pioneer Tower, located at end of Lookout Lane

Join us for our annual Holiday open house!

• food and refreshments -bring a mug!
• DIY craft table to make bird feeders
• DIY candles
• gift boxes
• Christmas cards
• prizes for trivia
• slideshow of past year's courses and field work
• view our specimen collections!

Open House invite

Meet at the main entrance picnic shelter

Learn how to recognize some of the common winter animal tracks and enjoy a leisurely hike through the forests and fields of the Huron Natural Area.

Dress appropriately for the outdoor hike. Free – All Ages Welcome!

Note: Washroom facilities will not be available.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced birder, you will want to attend this presentation to learn more about birds and birding in Kitchener. We will discuss different tips on bird identification and bird feeding as well as some different places within the city where you can go to discover birds in your neighbourhood.

Register through the Stanley Park Community Centre 519-741-2504

Two presentations: Tues Feb 10 at 7pm or Thurs Feb 26 at 1pm

Come join the Ecology Lab for Earth Day 2015 where we will be running a variety of different activities such seed bombing, planting, and laundry soap!

Participants will learn about the common species of reptiles and amphibians in Ontario, lifecycles, threats, as well as what distinguishes a reptile from an amphibian. After a quick lesson participants will go outside and explore some habitats around campus where common species may reside.

Learn the basics of gardening with aquaponics and visit the aquaponics system presently in operation in E5!

Please let us know you are coming:

Email: env-ecol@uwaterloo.ca

Drop by the Ecology Lab (EV1 134) to register

In this workshop, you will

- Learn how soap is formed and the benefits of hand made soap

- Make soap with other participants

- Take home a bar of your soap

There will be opportunity to purchase soap.

We can only accomodate a limited number of people, so sign up early!

Email: env-ecol@uwaterloo.ca

Or drop by the Ecology Lab (EV1 134) to register.