Nature is known for being unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? Jason Chan (Ext. 53615), the Arboretum's naturalist intern, will lead walks every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. from

Luis Gabriel Forero, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend his thesis on “Concentration and Off-target Movement of Neonicotinoid Residues During Agricultural Practices in Southwestern Ontario."

Fourth-year bachelor of landscape architecture students will display their final design projects for the integrative design studio course with Profs. Sean Kelly and Nadia Amoroso. All are welcome to attend.

Doctor of veterinary science candidate Laura Bourque, Department of Pathobiology, will defend her thesis on “Environmental Contaminants and Respiratory Innate Immunity: In Vitro Effects of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Crude

Robert "Alex" Mayo, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "The Influence of Non-Covalent Interactions Involving Sulfur on the Solid State Properties of Thiazyl-Based

Christine McGregor, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend her thesis on "Thermodynamic Properties and Speciation of Aqueous Methylpiperidines for Applications to Carbon Capture." Time: 2 p.m.

Rebecca Flancman, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Pathobiology, will defend her thesis on “Evaluation of the Impact of Dental Prophylaxis on the Oral Microbiota of Dogs.” Time: 9:30

Selasi Tayviah, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend his thesis on “Epidemiology and Management of Stemphylium Leaf Blight on Onion in the Holland Marsh, Ontario.”

Karen Shlemkevich, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "The Influence of a Greenwall on Residents' Eating

Erika Bullock, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Increasing Winter Cycling in Toronto Through Improved Bicycle

Taïga Cholette, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend her thesis on “Cover Crops: A Component of an Integrated Weed Management Strategy for Ontario Field Crops.”

Julia Taucer, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Design for Citizen-Generated Urban Interventions: Understanding the Relationship

For want-to-be bird watchers, this workshop will cover topics such as identifying birds, choosing and using binoculars, and ornithology, including anatomy, breeding biology, classification and habitat requirements. Bring a lunch

Adam Carter, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend his thesis on “Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) and Genes Associated with Seed Isoflavone Concentration in

Adele Pierre, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Using Geodesign to Communicate the Effects of Bioswales

Emma Tarbush, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Exploring Strategies for Soundscape Design in the Field