University of Guelph Arboretum - Area

Area

The Guelph Arboretum is set in old growth forests and meadow ecosystems in Guelph, Ontario located at 43°32′27″N 80°12′54″W / 43.54083°N 80.215°W / 43.54083; -80.215. It has 8.2 kilometres of trail over a span of 165 hectares. There are different trails offered, such as the Ivey Trail and the Trillium Trail. There is much to observe at the Arboretum with 38 species of mammals, 188 species of birds, 39 species of butterflies, 18 reptiles and amphibians as well as shrubs and trees.

The Arboretum offers a great diversity of habitats that meet the needs of a variety of wildlife. In the winter visitors may see opossum, coyote, fox, meadow vole and cottontail in the central area. Visitors can gaze into the middle of a soft maple swamp and catch sightings of fairy shrimp and other aquatic invertebrates.

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