NEWS RELEASE
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
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Cold and Spineless: Join guest instructor Dan Schneider at The Arboretum on Wednesday, March 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to discuss Winter Invertebrates. In winter’s frigid grasp, insects, spiders and other invertebrates seem to vanish from the surface of the earth. Knowing what to look for and where to find these hidden creatures make cold-weather expeditions far more enjoyable.
During this half-day program, participants will search for goldenrod gallfly larvae and caterpillars that hide in burrs, learn how woolly bears forecast the severity of winter’s blast, and discover a great variety of other “bugs” that are surviving their most challenging season. Photographs, hands-on bio-artifacts, and especially outdoor exploration and discovery will allow participants to become familiar with our cold and spineless neighbours.
Please bring clothing and footwear for trekking in cold and hopefully snowy conditions. A hand lens would also be an asset if participants already have one.
The early bird registration fee is $55.00 plus H.S.T. and the registration deadline is Tuesday, March 13, 2017. The fee after March 13 is $65.00 plus HST. Registration is on-line at: www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum. For more information call The Arboretum at 824-4120 extension 52358.
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