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Botanical Sketching Workshop

Are you interested in learning how to use sketching as a way to improve your plant identification skills? In this afternoon workshop Mary Anne Young will teach the basics of

Plein Air Watercolour Workshop

oin Artist Candice Leyland for an inspiring and immersive plein air watercolour class, where The Arboretum becomes your studio! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this class

geXc Guelph Symposium

Genomic technologies are reshaping how we understand life — from soil microbes to planetary ecosystems.  The geXc Guelph Symposium brings together leading researchers and industry innovators across three sessions spanning

GenEQ Exchange Series

The GenEQ Exchange Series is a welcoming, interactive event where community members come together to share experiences, learn from one another, and explore practical ways to build more equitable and

Spring Birdwatching Hike

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Spring is in the air—and so are the birds! This is the perfect time to get outside and spot migrating birds as they pass through in their vibrant plumage, filling

Unwind Your Mind

Our brain can become more busy (and more negative thoughts intrude) when we are stressed, tired, or feeling overwhelmed. This experiential Lunch & Learn session shares a variety of research-based

Spring Birdwatching Hike

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Spring is in the air—and so are the birds! This is the perfect time to get outside and spot migrating birds as they pass through in their vibrant plumage, filling

Shinrin-Yoku

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Step into the healing power of nature with a guided Shinrin Yoku session at the Arboretum in Guelph. Also known as “forest bathing,” Shinrin Yoku is a gentle, meditative practice

Heart Smart Stress Management

A truly heart healthy lifestyle is more than exercise and diet. The third and most important key (according to cardiologists Eliot, Bhat, Ornish and others) is stress management. Yet this

Virtual Tree Identification

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Do you love trees but can’t tell an Ash from a Walnut, a Birch from a Beech, or a Spruce from a Fir? Are you looking to connect more with

Trees and Books Walk

Explore the complex relationship between nature and literature in this guided walk. We will look at the interaction between trees and books through a scientific and cultural lens. Learn about

Virtual Tree Identification

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Do you love trees but can’t tell an Ash from a Walnut, a Birch from a Beech, or a Spruce from a Fir? Are you looking to connect more with

Virtual Tree Identification

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Do you love trees but can’t tell an Ash from a Walnut, a Birch from a Beech, or a Spruce from a Fir? Are you looking to connect more with

Virtual Tree Identification

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Do you love trees but can’t tell an Ash from a Walnut, a Birch from a Beech, or a Spruce from a Fir? Are you looking to connect more with the natural world around you? Join Shelley Hunt, U of Guelph course instructor and former Arboretum Director, for a virtual, interactive tree identification workshop. Over

Sweetgrass Harvest and Braiding Event at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute

The event will include teachings about the cultural significance of sweetgrass, guidance on respectful harvesting practices, and hands-on instruction in sweetgrass braiding. Participants will also take part in traditional drumming songs and smudging led by Cara Loft, Educational Developer for Indigenous Knowledges and Pedagogies at the University of Guelph. Attendees will have the opportunity to