Caring For Your Yard

Tips and Tricks for the Start of the Growing Season

Growing season is upon us; get essential spring and summer maintenance tips and tricks to help your yard and garden flourish.

Join us for a walk around the arboretum to see demonstrations on proper pruning and mulching techniques, which tools to use, and how to care for your new tree.

Invite a neighbour to attend with you!

This workshop is designed for urban residents living in Hungry Hollow SNAP, but anyone is welcome to join.

Consider walking, wheeling or taking public transit to this event.

What to Wear

• This event will be held outdoors. Dress for the weather and conditions.
• In case of extreme weather, this event will be moved to June 17, 2026.

What to Bring

• Your own reusable water bottle.
• Sunscreen and bug spray.

Additional Information

• Registration is required for this event.
• The Georgetown Arboretum is on the southeast side of Joseph Gibbons Park across Delrex Blvd., between Jessop Court (to the north) and Regan Crescent (to the south). Street parking is available.
• Washroom amenities are not available.

This event is subject to change or cancellation. To stay current on event changes or cancellations, visit this page. We will make efforts to contact registrants via email if the status of this event changes or is cancelled.

Participant Event Waiver

Please read the participant event waiver. By registering for this event, you acknowledge having read and understood this Release and the Terms and Conditions.

About the Speaker

Sara Maedel, Technician, Sustainable Home Landscapes

Sara Maedel draws on over 15 years’ worth of experience working with native plants to help urban residents create and maintain sustainable landscapes that support a healthy environment.