Dragonflies and Damselflies (In-person)
Ontario is home to over 150 species of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), many of which are common in the Guelph area. Most species can be identified with a field guide and pair of binoculars. Participants learn about these beautiful creatures, their fascinating lives, and see why they are an important part of our local ecosystems.
CEPS NSERC Discovery – Faculty Writing Retreat and Workshops
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFor CEPS faculty researchers who intend to apply for the NSERC Discovery Grant in Fall 2024. Writing & Learning Services is collaborating with the CEPS Research Hub to host a three-day writing retreat for CEPS faculty and researchers. Set yourself up for success this NSERC Discovery Grant season! This retreat will provide you with dedicated training,
Exhibition Walkthrough Catherine Chan: Fractures and Futures
Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph for a conversational walkthrough of the exhibition Fractures and Futures with artist Catherine Chan, whose work draws on her background in fine arts as well as biogeography and soil science. Learn about how she combines photography and geological materials in her installations to delve into ideas of
#HopeAndHealingCanadaCommunity Weaving Workshops with Tracey-Mae Chambers
Join Guelph’s 2024 Artist in Residence, Tracey-Mae Chambers, at the Art Gallery of Guelph to contribute to a community weaving project. Sparking conversations about reconciliation, her ongoing initiative called #HopeAndHealingCanada has developed through workshops and textile installations across the country since 2021. Add your favorite colour from the materials provided and help weave our community
CEPS NSERC Discovery – Faculty Writing Retreat and Workshops
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFor CEPS faculty researchers who intend to apply for the NSERC Discovery Grant in Fall 2024. Writing & Learning Services is collaborating with the CEPS Research Hub to host a three-day writing retreat for CEPS faculty and researchers. Set yourself up for success this NSERC Discovery Grant season! This retreat will provide you with dedicated training,
Equine Health Event
The University of Guelph, a leader in equine education, is proud to announce its upcoming Equine Health Event. This two-day event, slated to be held on July 15 and 16, 2024, will provide horse owners, managers, trainers and enthusiasts with a comprehensive understanding of equine care through expert-led presentations and demonstrations. The Equine Health Event
Ecological and Heritage Walking Tour
The Boathouse 116 Gordon St, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOPIRG invites you to the Ecological and Heritage Tour. Embark on a fascinating exploration of Guelph's natural and cultural heritage as we delve into the stories and significance of the Speed River while walking along the Royal Recreation Trail. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour will give you an insight of the histories and ecological
Beyond the Books: Mental Health Literacy Training
Beyond the Books is a mental health literacy training that provides participants with general information on the prevalence of mental challenges and illness in our university community, how to identify signs of troubling behaviour or distress, and how to engage in conversations to support and refer an individual as needed. Beyond the Books is
Opening Reception Paul Nadeau: Gravel is the New Gold
Join us for the launch of the exhibition Gravel is the New Gold, featuring the work of artist Paul Nadeau. Drawing together the visual language of cottage-country ephemera with references to practices of measuring, mapping, and surveying, Nadeau’s hyperreal paintings incorporate trompe l’oeil to underscore a certain perception of the Canadian wilderness that has both
Ecological and Heritage Walking Tour
The Boathouse 116 Gordon St, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOPIRG invites you to the Ecological and Heritage Tour. Embark on a fascinating exploration of Guelph's natural and cultural heritage as we delve into the stories and significance of the Speed River while walking along the Royal Recreation Trail. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour will give you an insight of the histories and ecological
Ontario Insects (In-person)
This workshop introduces participants to all the major groups of insects in Ontario with a focus on how to recognize major groups or families, with special reference to the common species one is likely to encounter in both the backyard and in the field. This is a great introductory course for educators, field researchers, and
Identification and Biology of Butterflies (In-person)
This workshop has been designed to educate participants about butterflies and how to identify them in the wild. Topics covered include, butterfly natural history, capture techniques, field identification, tagging, migration, and creating and maintaining butterfly habitat. The workshop concludes outside catching and identifying the butterflies of The Arboretum. Registrants in attendance will receive a copy
Ecological and Heritage Walking Tour
The Boathouse 116 Gordon St, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOPIRG invites you to the Ecological and Heritage Tour. Embark on a fascinating exploration of Guelph's natural and cultural heritage as we delve into the stories and significance of the Speed River while walking along the Royal Recreation Trail. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour will give you an insight of the histories and ecological
Yours in Native Spirit: Richard Bedwash- Exhibition tour with Shauna McCabe and Colinda Clyne
Explore the vivid paintings and symbol-rich stories of Anishinaabe artist Richard Bedwash presented this summer in the exhibition, Yours in Native Spirit. This conversational walkthrough with co-curators Shauna McCabe and Colinda Clyne explores the connection between Bedwash’s life experiences and the community of Guelph. Deeply impacted by the colonialism of incarceration from his experiences of
A Nation’s Table Documentary Premiere
Ask a farmer, a fisher, a chef and a home cook to define 'Canadian food' and you'll get four different answers. After all, the food found in Canada is as diverse as the people who live here. A brand new documentary short film, A Nation's Table, explores the life's work of Anita Stewart, the "patron
Ecological and Heritage Walking Tour
The Boathouse 116 Gordon St, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOPIRG invites you to the Ecological and Heritage Tour. Embark on a fascinating exploration of Guelph's natural and cultural heritage as we delve into the stories and significance of the Speed River while walking along the Royal Recreation Trail. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour will give you an insight of the histories and ecological
Ecological and Heritage Walking Tour
The Boathouse 116 Gordon St, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOPIRG invites you to the Ecological and Heritage Tour. Embark on a fascinating exploration of Guelph's natural and cultural heritage as we delve into the stories and significance of the Speed River while walking along the Royal Recreation Trail. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour will give you an insight of the histories and ecological
Ecological and Heritage Walking Tour
The Boathouse 116 Gordon St, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOPIRG invites you to the Ecological and Heritage Tour. Embark on a fascinating exploration of Guelph's natural and cultural heritage as we delve into the stories and significance of the Speed River while walking along the Royal Recreation Trail. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour will give you an insight of the histories and ecological
Indigenous Children’s Book Reading
Join the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and the Child Care and Learning Centre as we continue to celebrate Indigenous authors. The event will feature a reading of Brittany Luby's book When the Stars Come Home. Narrated by University of Guelph's librarian Nancy Birch, who will read this heartwarming book, exploring how the
Gryphon Football Game vs. Carleton
August 24 @ 1 p.m. | Guelph vs. Carleton | Alumni Stadium On Saturday August 24 the Gryphon Football team will open their 2024 campaign at home against the Carleton Ravens. This game is in support of United Way and $1 from every ticket sold will support the U of G United Way campaign. The