Pond Study (In-person)
What lies beneath the surface of The Arboretum’s ponds? Join us for a hands-on pond study and discover the fascinating creatures that call these waters home! Using nets and sample trays, we’ll dip into the pond to find aquatic insects, amphibians, and other hidden life. Along the way, we’ll discuss their unique adaptations, life cycles,
Community Cares Panel: Supporting Artists in Guelph
Join us for a conversation about Guelph and the unique opportunities and challenges it offers its creative community. This panel brings together representatives from local organizations Art Not Shame, Ed Video, Guelph Tool Library, Necessary Arts, Otherwise Studios, and Wyndham Art Supplies to discuss how they have built their missions around artist support, contributing to
Pond Study (In-person)
What lies beneath the surface of The Arboretum’s ponds? Join us for a hands-on pond study and discover the fascinating creatures that call these waters home! Using nets and sample trays, we’ll dip into the pond to find aquatic insects, amphibians, and other hidden life. Along the way, we’ll discuss their unique adaptations, life cycles,
Graduate Accountability Group
The Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe, and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
Graduate Accountability Group
The Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe, and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
Family Nature Journaling Hike (In-person)
Have a kid that is curious about nature and loves to draw? Join Arboretum Naturalist Christa Wise for a family nature journaling hike! We will teach the fundamentals of how to create and keep a nature journal with activities tailored to kids. Each hike will cover a different theme, so repeat hikers are always welcome!
RStudio micro 1: Introduction
Are you looking for a statistics tune-up using RStudio? Come to the first workshop in our series to teach you the basics! In RStudio Micro 1: Introduction, you will download the R / RStudio software and learn about the interface. Prior knowledge of R / RStudio is not required. Prior knowledge of statistics is not
Galls of Southern Ontario Workshop (In-person)
What is a gall? If you’ve ever noticed a strange bump, ball, or swelling on a leaf or stem, you’ve likely spotted one—but what caused it? Galls are abnormal plant growths triggered by a diverse range of organisms, including insects, mites, and fungi. Far from being mere deformities, these structures serve as protective homes and
Hunters, Fishers and Trappers: The Amazing Life of Spiders (In-person)
In this day-long workshop, participants learn about the fascinating life stories and identification tips about our most important invertebrate predators, the spider. Participants will venture outside for part of the day learning how to find and identify some of our amazing local arachno-fauna, discover first-hand why most insects are arachnophobic, and how we can (and
Graduate Accountability Group
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe, and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is
Finding your Bearings: What is Research Data Management?
Before starting any research journey, you need to understand the terrain. This session introduces the basics of RDM, explains why it matters, and highlights how effective data practices benefit researchers,
U of G at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
U of G at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Join the University of Guelph for a special event at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show celebrating Ontario’s agri-food sector and the research and
Using AI to Write Your Papers: Five Things You Should Know – AI Writing Series
This 25-minute information session shares the top 5 things you should consider when you are thinking about using AI to write your essays.
Campus Master Plan Pop-up
Share your ideas about the future of our campus The University is updating its campus master plan to guide decisions about lands, facilities and amenities. Drop by one of our
AI and Your Unpublished Writing: Risks of Using Large Language Models – AI Writing Series
This 25-minute information session will explore the potential risks of inputting unpublished research and data into large language models (LLMs) and discuss potential mitigation strategies.
“Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections” Lecture by Professor Robert Dunbar
Gaelic has been spoken for perhaps 1,500 years or more in Scotland, and for over 250 years in what is now Canada. Many Scots are not aware of how widely
Shrub Identification (In-person)
Neither great trees nor a carpet of bloom, the often overlooked but ecologically important shrubs and vines in our landscape will be our focus. Fresh specimens and an easy to
Campus Master Plan Pop-up
Share your ideas about the future of our campus The University is updating its campus master plan to guide decisions about lands, facilities and amenities. Drop by one of our
Plot the Route: Building Your Data Management Plan (DMP)
Every good journey starts with a solid plan. Learn how to draft a data management plan that meets funder, institutional, and ethical requirements. We will cover what to include, tools
START Skills: Effective Reading and Note Taking
Want to start your winter semester off strong? Join the START Team and the Library for START Skills: Effective Reading and Note Taking! In this workshop, you will learn tips