Category: Arb Talk

The first frost was a couple of weeks ago, and the flora and fauna of the Arboretum are preparing for the approaching winter. Some of the Arboretum’s animals hibernate, like…

If you’ve been in the Arb recently, you may have noticed construction underway near the intersection of Highway 19 and Spring Creek Road. A tunnel is being created underneath Highway…

The elusive Bigmouth Buffalo might just be one of the most incredible fishes to call the Carleton Arboretum home. Easily mistaken for the invasive European Carp, this native member of…

If you’ve spent much time in the Arb, you’ve probably seen a boulder or two. There are a number of them around the Arb, and they’ve sparked debate among geology…

While walking in the Arboretum, you may have noticed the radial pattern of tree growth displayed on stumps. Have you ever given this pattern much thought? What does it mean?…

With autumn commencing and winter rapidly approaching, it isn’t everyone’s go-to season to enjoy flowers. But don’t be fooled! The Arb is home to numerous plants that flower throughout autumn.…

With the onset of fall, to many, bright colors mean endings and the preparation for winter. But that is not quite the case for everyone in the Arb: a few…

Deciduous trees have leafed out in the past couple of weeks, and the campus and Arboretum are a wonderful array of greens. At this colorful time of year, coniferous trees…

The Canadian Geese (Branta canadensis) have been seen around the Lyman Lakes and in The Arb with their little goslings these days. The protective moms and dads hiss at pedestrians,…

If you’ve been out in the Upper Arb this spring, you may have noticed some construction along Wall Street Rd. While it looks like a mess at the moment, this…