January to February 2012 (Various Dates)
Chain of Custody Certification for Forest Product Producers & Value-Added Wood Industry – Various Locations
This promises to deliver a full-day of informative presentations from experts who will describe the "what, why and how" of chain of custody certification and how this growing trend will benefit your business.  Choose from one of six locations across Ontario – Kanata, North Bay, Kitchener, Mississauga, Vaughan, and Peterborough.   For more details, call 613-258-8241 or visit <http://www.eomf.on.ca>.

January to February 2012 (Various Dates)
Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association Winter Information Days – Various Locations
OMPSA locals across the Ontario will be hosting information days for members and those interested in maple syrup production.  Additional information on these information days is available <www.ontariomaple.com> or by calling 866-566-2753.

- January 5, 2012 – Simcoe Local, Barrie, ON
-  January 7, 2012 – Algoma Local, Richards Landing, ON
-  January 10, 2012 – Algonquin, Huntsville, ON
-  January 11, 2012 – Southwestern, Ilderton, ON
-  January 12, 2012 – Waterloo-Wellington Local, St. Jacobs, ON
-  January 14, 2012 – Grey-Bruce, Holstein, ON
-  January 21, 2012 – Quinte Local, Campbellford, ON
-  January 27, 2012 – Haliburton-Kawartha, Buckhorn, ON
-  January 28, 2012 – Lanark & District Local, MacDonalds Corners, ON
-  February 4, 2012 – Eastern Local, Moosecreek, ON
-  February 11, 2012 – Ottawa Valley Local, Hardwood Lake, ON

January 20, 2012
Owl Workshop: A Who’s Whoo in Ontario – Guelph, ON
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario’s owls.  Through a wide variety of hands-on activities you’ll learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns and owl folklore.  Fee: $95.00. To register, call the Arboretum at 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

January 27, 2012
Animal Tracking – Guelph, ON
This full day workshop will cover the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and other types of wildlife.  There is an outdoor component that will have you looking for and following animal tracks.  Fee: $75. To register, call the Arboretum at 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

January 27, 2012
Animal Tracking – Guelph, ON
In this full day workshop you will be studying the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and other types of wildlife.  Fee: $75. To register, call the Arboretum at 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

February 22, 2012
Winter Woodlot Conference – Kemptville, ON
The theme for this year's event is “Today’s Woodlot Threats and Opportunities”.  Topics includes: Best Fuel Wood Burning Tips, Emerald Ash Borer Updates, Private Forest Certification Primer, Invasive Plant Species Panel, and Birds of Southern Ontario.  For more details, visit <http://www.eomf.on.ca>.

March 23, 2012
Trail Design – Lindsay, ON
This is a workshop from Fleming College builds on the Trail Planning course and includes an overview of trail design principles and techniques.  For more information, call 1-888-269-6929, ext. 3310.  Course Number: RECR114 

March 24, 2012
Ontario Woodlot Association AGM & Conference – Peterborough, ON
You don’t want to miss Ontario’s premier event for private woodlot owners.  Mark March 24, 2012 on your calendar and plan to attend the Ontario Woodlot Association’s 19th annual general meeting and woodlot conference, Our Forests – Caring for the Forest.  For more information, call 1-888-791-1103 #221. 

April 1, 2011
Duck Workshop: Bluebills, Hickory Heads & Spiketails – Guelph, ON
Through a variety of hands-on activities you will learn about plumage, flight identification, breeding displays and migration of 24 duck species. Fee: $75.00. To register, call the Arboretum at 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

April 18 and 23, 2012
Chainsaw Operator – Lindsay, ON
This course by Fleming College is based on the competency and safety standards developed by the Ontario Forestry Safe Workplace Association.   The first eight hours are spent in the classroom learning chainsaw use, maintenance and safety techniques and two days are spent in the bush practicing these methods.   For more information, call 1-888-269 6929, ext. 3310.  Course Number: MECH082.

April 26, 2012
Warbler Workshop Level I – Guelph, ON
Through a wide variety of hands-on activities you'll learn about the plumage, song and behaviour of warblers.  We'll also investigate habitat requirements and timing of migration. Fee: $75.00.  To register, call the Arboretum at 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.

July 12, 2012
The Secret Life of Lichens – Guelph, ON
This full day workshop will explore the fascinating role lichens play in science, medicine and more while we hunt for them on trees, rocks and soil.   Fee: $75.00.  To register, call the Arboretum at 519-824-4120 ext. 52358.