Creating Ethical Space for First Nations-led Genetic, Epigenetic, and Other Biological Health Research
The Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences in the College of Biological Science is pleased to host Dr. Billie-Jo Hardy from the University of Toronto and Dr. Amy Bombay from Carleton University. They will be speaking about their experiences developing a biological health research training program with First Nations health professionals and researchers. Both
In Person: Virtual Bird ID
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhy not take your birding to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of 5 bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes, behaviour clues and more will all be covered. Each course will finish with a 10
Interactive Workshop: Racialized Student Food Insecurity in Digital Stories
Food Justice on Campus: Racialized Student Food Insecurity in Digital Stories Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024 Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: ImprovLab at the University of Guelph (MacKinnon Building, Room 108) ------- Racialized and Indigenous peoples are facing unprecedented rates of food insecurity across Turtle Island (North America). Even at the University of
Food System Resilience Table November Open Meeting
Join the Food System Resilience Table Guelph-Wellington for a walking tour of a couple Two Rivers neighbourhood spaces that are doing wonderful work in supporting food access in Guelph! The topic is Food Foundations: Soil Health and Composting. Together we will tour the Huron Street - Two Rivers Neighbourhood Group Community Garden and check out
CIRCLE December Get Together
Join CIRCLE in celebrating the end of the fall semester with a casual get together. Drop in to enjoy some drinks and snacks while connecting with fellow students, faculty, and staff! Please register and RSVP by Nov. 27, 2024 to help reduce food waste. We look forward to seeing you there!
One Health seminar – Mapping One Health initiatives in Latin America with Dr. Natalia Cediel Becerra
Dr. Cediel Becerra is an advisor and mentor for the Colombian National Health Institute for the Frontline course of the field epidemiology training program on One Health, and co-editor of the CABI One Health journal on One Health, Gender and Feminism. She co-founded the Biodiversity and One Health community of practice, a multidisciplinary group created
Inside the World of Art Appraisal: Stories from Bert Dorpmans and Lauren Ogilvie
Join the AGG Volunteer Association on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Guelph for an engaging talk with Bert Dorpmans and Lauren Ogilvie of McMaster Fine Art in Dundas. With over forty years of experience in the art appraisal business, Bert and Lauren will share captivating memoirs from their journey,
In Conversation with Susan Mogul
Join us for an engaging conversation with pioneering video artist Susan Mogul, who will discuss her 1997 video I Stare at You and Dream, featured in AGG’s exhibition Do You Remember Love, as well as her wider practice. Known for intertwining autobiography with documentary strategies, Mogul’s work often explores themes of family, relationships, and identity
Starting Vegetables from Seed (Virtual)
An introduction to growing vegetables from seed. This course will cover topics such as, selecting the best types of seed, maturity dates, GMO seeds, hybrids vs heirlooms, starting early indoors, and planting direct in the garden. The section on starting indoors will discuss different light systems, preventing leggy seedlings and how to harden off seedlings
Starting Plants from Seed (Virtual)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThis is a two-part course that will introduce you to the wonders of growing all kinds of different plants from seed and will draw on Robert Pavlis’ experience growing over 2,000 species of plants from seed. Part 1: Fundamentals of Seed Germination This first part will look at the basics of seed biology to really
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?" or "Which hawk is that flying overhead?" The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour
Starting Plants from Seed (Virtual)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThis is a two-part course that will introduce you to the wonders of growing all kinds of different plants from seed and will draw on Robert Pavlis’ experience growing over 2,000 species of plants from seed. Part 1: Fundamentals of Seed Germination This first part will look at the basics of seed biology to really
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?" or "Which hawk is that flying overhead?" The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?" or "Which hawk is that flying overhead?" The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?" or "Which hawk is that flying overhead?" The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour
My First Vegetable Garden (Virtual)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThis course is designed for the new gardener or the gardener that has only been growing vegetables for a couple of years. We’ll start at the very beginning, with ordering seeds and end with a detailed discussion of the 10 best vegetables for new gardeners. Focus is on hardiness zones 4 – 6. We’ll cover
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?" or "Which hawk is that flying overhead?" The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?" or "Which hawk is that flying overhead?" The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour
My First Vegetable Garden (Virtual)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThis course is designed for the new gardener or the gardener that has only been growing vegetables for a couple of years. We’ll start at the very beginning, with ordering seeds and end with a detailed discussion of the 10 best vegetables for new gardeners. Focus is on hardiness zones 4 – 6. We’ll cover
Introduction to Animal Tracking (in-person)
Have you ever wondered what made those marks in the snow? In this full day program we will be learning how to track animals. We will be studying the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and other types of wildlife. By the end of the day you will learn to identify and interpret animal tracks